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Angela N.

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I've spent the last 10 years dedicating myself to their care and well-being. My passion lies in fostering each child's unique growth and development, and I find immense joy in making a positive impact on their lives. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to 4...
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Waukee, IA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Adisyn, I have been working with children since I turned 16 and quickly found my passion within it. I have been a full time nanny for the last 5 years specializing in infant/toddler care, with experience teaching and managing swim lessons. Additionally I have worked in many before and after school programs....
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Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With four years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I've developed a patient, creative, and friendly approach. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing...
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Active Sitter And Creative Creator

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a certified medical assistant In pediatrics and have a background of working at a pediatrics clinic for 4+ years. I would be a great fit with a background of healthcare knowledge, certified in CPR and best knowledge of how to take care of kiddos A little background about me, I grew up with 16 cousins on my...
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Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 26 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in West Des Moines IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny since 2021!...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Meghan! I have 4+ years of experience working in childcare, including working in childcare centers, babysitting, and after school programs. I have been a teacher assistant in various classrooms in childcare centers, as well as being a lead infant teacher. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist...
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Current Lead Infant Teacher At Daycare

Ames, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Michelle. I'm 30 years old. I have worked with children since I was 14 years old for children ages 4 months to 11 years old. I am currently a lead teacher for infants at a daycare. I also did go to school to get my bachelor's degree for 2 years as a Child, Adult, and Family Services major with an emphasis on...
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Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
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Loving Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare, the majority as a nanny for a family of 4 kids aged infant to teenager and spread out in between and recently added my 7-month-old daughter to the mix. I also worked a few years at a daycare caring for infants/toddlers. I can help with coordinating drop off and pick up from...
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Sarah R.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a full-time nanny for a family that I have been with for over three years. I take care of three kids, one toddler and two school aged children. I also have 3 years of experience in preschool classrooms and enjoy working with young children of all ages, including infants! I am looking for some evenings/weekends work. I am...
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Experienced Childcare Expert

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Travel
I am a graduate of Drake University with 4 years of experience working directly with youth and infants. I have worked in a nursery setting as well as working in children's residential mental health care. I am passionate about trauma informed care and creating safe environments for children to thrive in. I recently relocated to...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm Brooke and I am looking to switch from working in an infant room to nannying for just one family full time. I've been working directly with infants for the last year at work but I also have 7 years or babysitting/nannying experience. I am comfortable with pets, cooking, and of course any cleaning or housework. I am...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Promise. I am 29 years old and I have about 10 years of experience working with young children infants to age 6. I enjoy exploring different activities with children to help with their development. I enjoy teaching through play and ensuring children have creative ways of self expression. I am bilingual. English being...
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Veterinarian Starting A New Career Path

Ames, IA

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$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I started a house call practice in 2011 in order to be able to care for my son. We had one negative experience with a babysitter, and it changed my career path. I was my kiddo's primary caregiver from infant to 13yrs of age. I set up work around my son's schedule. We did the crunchy parenting- baby wearing, co-sleeping, and we...
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Gentle, Educational, And Outdoorsy! LIVE-IN

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Cinestie, pronounced SIN-iss-tee. I am originally from the Midwest! I was the infant (0-2yrs) teacher at my local daycare for three years and then a lifeguard for another three years. I was also a full-time nanny for a 1. 5-year-old for several months. With my 7 years of childcare experience, I am...
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Mollie D.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Mollie - a compassionate, energetic caregiver who genuinely loves spending time with kids. Whether it's building blanket forts, crafting with glitter and glue, or reading bedtime stories with all the voices, I believe childhood should be full of laughter, creativity, and connection. I care deeply about making sure...
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Elizabeth P.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Beth and I am looking for a position for the school year. I am the oldest sibling of seven, and have had a lot of practice looking after younger siblings-from infant through school-age, and have experience managing activities across a broad age range. I have babysat children near my university during the school...
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Madison S.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun caretaker who has about 6 years of childcare experience and 3 years of pet care experience! I have experience with ages from infants to grade school. With the experience and knowledge I have, I can provide a safe, responsible and fun environment with your children or pets! I'm looking for...
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Kaitlyn H.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn and I am 27 years old. I'm a very creative person and I love sewing, spending time outdoors, reading mystery books, doing needlework projects, painting, and just doing pretty much anything creative. I am not CPR/First Aid certified, however, I have watched many online training videos on how to perform the...
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Alex K.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a compassionate, loving, organized caregiver, who absolutely adores children! I recently graduated from college with a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in K-8 reading. I love arts and crafts, sports, the outdoors, and reading. I love to share these activities with kids! I have experience watching infants,...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Polk City, IA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Polk City, IA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Polk City, IA, is $16.00.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Polk City, IA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Polk City, IA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Polk City, IA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Polk City, IA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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