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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 experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Grace L.

Des Moines, IA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Lindsey D.

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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Alex K.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Sarah R.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Madison S.

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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Kalie W.

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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Simone B.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have always had a big family, I have a ton of nieces and nephews and had been babysitting them from age 11! I got my first paid nanny job when I was in highschool working with a family of 5 for about 2. 5 years. The kids were between the ages of 3-11. It was my favorite job! I also have experience working in a daycare &...
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Amanda C.

Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare Teaching Experience Available

Des Moines, IA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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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Alexa C.

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
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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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
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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Ashlee H.

Grimes, IA

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I love caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children since I was a child with my mom doing in-home day care and I babysat all through my teenage years. I nannied in-home while going to college, worked with clients who had intellectual disabilities, and then worked several years at a day care...
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Tina S.

Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Hannah B.

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Natasha H.

Loving And Fun Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alyssa M.

Grimes, IA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi I'm Alyssa! I have experience with nannying and babysitting for about 6 years now! I've worked for both families and daycares! I was also a teacher at mid Iowa gymnastics. I have experience with ages infant to 12+ as well as multiple kids at once. I am CPR and first aid trained. I do have a reliable car and a clean driving...
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Jordyn E.

Ankeny, IA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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. I started baby sitting when I was around 10, and I have even worked at a professional day care where I worked with infants all the way to school-age children. I enjoy spending time...
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  • 34 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.11/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Infant Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 34 listed infant nannies

Rachel C.

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

- Joe W.

Alexa C.

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

- chase A.

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Des Moines, IA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Des Moines, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $19.11. 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 Des Moines, 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 9 infant nanny profiles near you in Des Moines, IA that you can check out. You can also read 6 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 Des Moines, 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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