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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
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
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.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Heather R.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, I'm Heather! I'm looking for a part time nanny position. I'd love to chat and see if I could be a good fit for your family! 20 years of experience have fueled my passion for nurturing children's growth. My babysitting, nanny and social work experiences solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I...
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Sarah R.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have three years of childcare experience and truly love caring for children. I worked as a lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for babies from six weeks to 1-year-old. I've also babysat and nannyed for multiple families. I'm currently a student at Mercy College of Health Sciences studying sonography. I'm passionate about...
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Reliable Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello all, my name is Xochil, I am 25 years old, and have been in the Des Moines area for 2 years now! Growing up in the middle of a big family has made me a natural caregiver. My first job was a gymnastics coach and then I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years and worked up to an assistant manager. Throughout my work...
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Rachael S.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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...
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Loving, Experienced Nanny Who Creates Fun, Safe, And Engaging Experiences For Kids.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
One thing you should know about me is that I believe all kids should have an interactive and engaging upbringing. I love encouraging them to explore, whether it's doing crafts indoors or spending time playing and learning outdoors. My skills include caring for children of all ages, keeping them safe, happy, and engaged through...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Whytnie, a daycare professional with 8 years caring for infants and toddlers. I create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, including feeding, diapering, naps, and age-appropriate activities. I'm also a parent and looking for a nanny position where I can bring my baby, giving your child a calm, social...
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Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Laura and I am a graduate student studying social work. I have 4 years of experience nannying infants and toddlers, in addition to experience caregiving for seniors in a memory care unit, providing therapy to toddlers with autism, and supporting adults with disabilities to live independently in their communities....
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Simone B.'s Photo

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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Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Hannah B.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
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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Loving And Fun Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Grimes, IA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Juliana M.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
I am an experienced, energetic and positive person, I absolutely love kids I have 10 plus years of experience and I have nannied children from infants to elementary age children, I am happy to take the kids to the zoo, science center, park or actually anywhere, I am bilingual if your kids are interested in learning Spanish!
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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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  • 32 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.75/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

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 $19.75. 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.

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 12 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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