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Vanesa V.

Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 9-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
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Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
I have 10 years of experience with all ages of children, from infants to teenagers. I enjoy the company of children and have an energetic personality to keep them entertained. I nannied all throughout university and loved it! Now I work from home Monday-Friday, so I have the time to babysit again. I would be happy to assist on...

Care Member says "Very nice and great with our 5 yr old. Would recommend. "

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Fun Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
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Recently-retired Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My child-care experience includes many years of babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I recently retired from full-time teaching. I worked as a reading teacher and am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading method. I'm a mom of 3 adult children & grandma to 4 young grandchildren, including a toddler. I have a very...
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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I have worked in daycare centers and been a nanny for a family for almost 3 years. I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little ones. With me, your...
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Nanny

Bondurant, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Angie, a bilingual former daycare lead teacher with extensive experience in childcare, senior care, and veterinary assistance. In addition to my work as a CNA & Vet Tech, I have exceptional cleaning/cooking skills and a strong background in emergency response-I'm CPR, BLS, and First Aid certified, in infants, adults,...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring and dependent nanny with 8 years of experience, including work in both private homes and daycare settings. Specialize in infant and toddler care - skilled and feeding, diapering, sleep routines, and age of appropriate development activities. Certified in infant and child CPR and first aid with a strong focus on safety and...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Madi! I have over 7 years of childcare experience, both in NAEYC accredited preschool/daycare centers as well as nannying. I've worked with ages 2 months to 10 years, with most of my experience being with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I love planning developmentally appropriate activities for children (art and...
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Childcare For Des Moines Area Families

Ankeny, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am Britney. I have been in childcare since I could begin babysitting and have enjoyed babysitting, nannying and teaching kids of all ages since. I have experience with infants and children with special needs. I am a certified teacher taking a break from full time teaching. I taught for 7 years. Please keep me in...
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Des Moines, IA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
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Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 12+ years. I have experience with children infant age to about 6 years old mostly, and some latchkey/summer program experience with kids 7 and older as well. I have been both a lead and assistant teacher. I have experience with detailed lesson planning...
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Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...

Wendy L. says "I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future...

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Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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 trained. 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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Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
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Julie L.'s Photo

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I have worked as a nanny for 15 plus years, my favorite ages to work with are infants and toddlers. Being a grandma is so rewarding I couldn't be more proud! I am organized and reliable, I enjoy going on outings storytime at the library, music classes, indoor and outdoor play areas. Looking forward to meeting you soon!
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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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  • 39 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Infant Nannies in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 39 listed infant nannies

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

Rachael S.

Very nice and great with our 5 yr old. Would recommend.

- Care member

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 nanny near you in Altoona, IA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Altoona, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Altoona, IA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Altoona, IA that you can check out. You can also read 1 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Altoona, IA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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