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41 infant nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 6 years
Infant nannies in Des Moines, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...
Joe W.
Corinne B.
Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Corinne. I spent my summers nannying since I was 13. I have experience caring for 2-4 kids from 3months-12years. I am currently in Des Moines, Iowa, nannying 50 hours/week for an infant and 2-year-old old boy. I have a degree in design and have worked as an architect/designer, a education assistant at a...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Anyone needing infant/toddler care on the Southside of Des Moines? Located on Herold, just shy of McKinley. Hours are 7AM-5PM, Monday-Friday. I have 4 spots available! CPR/First aid certified and up to date on mandatory reporting. Over 10 years of experience and can provide multiple references!
Clean, spacious home with all...
Michaiah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda C.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare Teaching Experience Available
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 10+ 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...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Grace L.
Des Moines, IA
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brienne E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brie and I have about 6-7 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I love it so much. It brings me so much joy just having fun with the kids and watching them learn and grow! I am very responsible, caring, hardworking and just have a nurturing personality in general. I nannied for a family of 4 kids over a...
Brienne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Danielle B.
Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have many years experience being a nanny during the summer for families. My experience includes working with infants through early teens. I have a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, as well as a disability studies certificate. After graduating, I began working as a para educator at an elementary school....
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alex K.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Bailey. I have worked with children from the age of 16 to present day. I started working at a daycare specifically in the infant room & the 2-year-old room. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. I have five years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family of two...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Claudia L.
Des Moines, IA
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!
I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often.
I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bailey R.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bailey. I am a University of Iowa student pursuing a career path in Pediatric Occupational Therapy because I have a big passion for helping others and working with children. I have 4 years of experience nannying, babysitting, working in a daycare facility with ages ranging from infant to 12 or older, and caring...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ariana M.
Des Moines, IA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello my name is Ariana! I have been working with kids since I was 13, I started off babysitting until I turned 16 where I got a job at Metro kids working with ages from kindergarten up to fifth grade, and then when I graduated from high school I became a part-time nanny for a family with a 3-year-old, a 6-year-old, and a...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 20 years old and from the Des Moines area. I just finished up my last semester at Iowa Central Community College where I got a degree in human services. I'm currently taking a semester off before I continue studying psychology in August with hopes to become a child life specialist! I was on the dance team at my time at...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
4.8
(6)
Hello,
My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years.
I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats.
I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids.
I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Julie has taken care of our 3 kids for almost 4 years and is amazing. Think of her as Mary Poppins, she keeps things in check, lovingly teaches children to be respectful and responsible and comes up with the best field trips and special activities. Our kids LOVE...
Sarah P.
Vanesa V.
Altoona, IA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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 7-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...
Vanesa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was a summer nanny for a 7-month-old and a 2-year-old! I love spending time and caring for little ones! I come from a family with 6 siblings, so I've been around children my whole life and have tons of experience.
Hallie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"
Kaitlin G.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
Aubrey M.
5.0
Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was as we left it....not even a dish in...
- Kristin R.
Julie R.
5.0
Julie is tremendous with kids. She loves them and it shows. Kids gravitate to her because she is fun, safe and plans things to do with them. My children are 30, 28 and 25 and they are all still in touch with Julie, as am I. Julie is very flexible, can help with most household chores, is a great...
- Marie G.
Hallie V.
5.0
Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!
- Kaitlin G.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Des Moines, IA
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me 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 $17.75. 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.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Des Moines, IA take on?
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.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Des Moines, IA?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 16 infant nanny profiles near you in Des Moines, IA that you can check out. You can also read 7 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Des Moines, IA?
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.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Des Moines, IA?
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.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 41 listed infant nannies.