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Jennifer M.

Nurse. Mom. CPR Certified

Johnston, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pediatric RN, BSN. CPR certified. Momma. Dog mom Hi. My name is Jen. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from GrandView. I am a former pediatric RN (my license is current.) I am currently taking a break from nursing. I would love to help out a mom, dad, family care for their newborn/infant. I am very nurturing and...
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Alexa C.

Children Loving Sitter!

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certified. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...

chase A. says "Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

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Antonaje R.

Fun, Experienced Sitter

Johnston, IA

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel as I have a vehicle. I was a preschool teacher back when I lived in Florida. I have great references and I'm vaccinated.

Zia T. says "My kids absolutely loved her! She was fantastic. I could always count on her, even on the days that she was off. I would definitely hire her again. She's...

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Lore K.

Johnston, IA

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$25/hr
12 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 12 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my...
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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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Kimberlee K.

Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a secure, stimulating environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and being a part of their children's growth journeys. My approach to childcare blends creativity and imagination...
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Haley B.

Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
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Cora O.

Johnston, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
As a nurturing, patient, and creative childcare provider with multiple years of babysitting experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my desire to have my own family one day! I strive to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My friendly and approachable nature helps me...
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Anna B.

Johnston, IA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi parents! My name is Anna B. and I am a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I am looking for a nanny position during the school year that would work with my classes as well. I've had multiple years of babysitting experience and have been a nanny for the last three years. I currently work in...
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Maryn H.

Johnston, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Maryn and I have had experience with child care for over 10 years. I grew up in Lincoln, NE and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am 6th grade teacher for Des Moines Public Schools and the assistant coach for the Johnston Dance Team. I am fun,...
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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Addie Y.

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...

Care Member says "Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded...

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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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Miah W.

child care

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!

Alison D. says "Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are...

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Hallie V.

Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)

Kaitlin G. says "Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

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Mary N.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 6+ years of child care experience from Babysitting, being a Nanny and working in daycare centers. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things and just playing with them.

Karoline S. says "Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've watched her...

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Madilyn T.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maddie I have 7+ years of experience working with kiddos of ALL ages. I just moved to West Des Moines at the beginning of May I have found a full time family, and I am looking for more here and there nanny/sitter opportunities. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities...

Eric B. says "Maddie was great with our 3 boys! Highly responsive and arrived early. By the time we got back home, she had all 3 boys down for bed, and we arrived home to...

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Christine S.

Part Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...

Hilary R. says "Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She...

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Alexandra N.

Fun Sitter That Loves Little Kids

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I'm a babysitter of 4 years and I love spending time with kids. I can help with Travel, cleaning and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm looking to have a second babysitting job by the summer so I can earn some extra money. I've babysat for my neighbors for three years which has made me really close to them. I'm also great with...

Katie C. says "Alex was wonderful with our girls, they thought she was a ton of fun, and I came home to the house picked up and all the toys put away, made my night"

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.3

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Johnston,Ā IA

Infant Babysitters in Johnston,Ā IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Alexa C.

Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!

- chase A.

Antonaje R.

My kids absolutely loved her! She was fantastic. I could always count on her, even on the days that she was off. I would definitely hire her...

- Zia T.

Lauren L.

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again...

- Stephanie R.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Johnston, IA

If youā€™re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Johnston have rates starting at $19.50.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 10 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 10 infant babysitters near you in Johnston, IA. To narrow down your choices, youā€™ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties theyā€™ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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