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Hallie V.

Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
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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Tina S.

Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Tina . I am 28 years old and live in Ankeny, Iowa with my husband of almost 8 years. I work during the school year at an 8th and 9th grade middle school as a severe and profound associate. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I would love to have come with me to nanny. I do have childcare lined up if you'd prefer...
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Natasha H.

Loving And Fun Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Natasha, I'm 24, and currently training to become a doula (someone who helps women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), and love nannying on the side! I'm the oldest of eight and have been nanny/babysitting since I was 10 so I have a lot of experience! I've nannied for all ages in the past but...
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Jordyn E.

Ankeny, IA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...
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Hannah B.

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Alyson F.

Full-Time Child Care Provider / Weekend Care

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alyson. I have experience working with children, from babysitting children ages five months to 13 years old age along with working at a daycare center. While in college, I worked as a work-study in the Early Childhood Education Center. During the time, I was working there, I was able to work with many different...
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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
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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Rachael S.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Alexa C.

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Jodie M.

Bondurant, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
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Kathryn L.

Nanny/Daycare Provider

Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 4 years providing Medicaid CDAC work, home health aide work, and hospice care. I love working with all types of individuals and highly value their personal needs whether it is companionship, transportation, house keeping,...
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Kalie W.

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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Taylor B.

Fun Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Olivia S.

Seeking A Full-time Nanny Job For This Spring/summer!

Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Olivia. I graduated from Iowa State in May of 2022 and am currently in grad school to be a school counselor. I live in Johnston, Iowa and I am looking to nanny for a family throughout the week (Monday-Friday). I am looking to either nanny one kid, or multiple, I don't have a preference! I started baby sitting when I...
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Emma S.

Hi There!

Polk City, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I love taking care of kids because I grew up in a big family, with younger siblings and several younger cousins. My approach is a good balance of structure and fun. I think it's so important to follow the rules/guidelines set by the parents/guardians, but I also know how important it is for the kids to have a memorable and...
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Angie M.

Nanny

Bondurant, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Cinestie O.

Gentle, Educational, And Outdoorsy! LIVE-IN

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 44 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Infant Nannies in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 44 listed infant nannies

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

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.

Rachael S.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Ankeny, IA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Ankeny, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $17.33. 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 Ankeny, 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 6 infant nanny profiles near you in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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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