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Kimberlee L.
Grimes, IA
$31/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 9 years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
Kimberlee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Addy took care of 2 boys so we could get out for a few hours. Sweet girl with a lot in common with them! Her empathy and patience was appreciated as one was a bit reluctant. Thanks, Addy! Look forward to having you around!"
Stephanie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."
Ramah H.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
4.0
"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."
Jennifer G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! 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...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."
Erin H.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Tiana R.
Ankeny, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated, Nurturing, Fun Nanny Looking For A Short Term/long Term Position.
With over 10 years of experience, I have honed my skills in childcare, serving as both a nanny and a para educator/teacher's aide in school settings. My expertise spans a wide range of age groups, from infants as young as 0-3 months to teenagers up to 16 years old. Throughout my career, I've found immense fulfillment in working...
Hello! I'm Susan & I worked at a child care center as a teacher in the infant classroom for 4 years, I've been a nanny in the past, & I currently work at a different child care center/preschool in the preschool room and have been there for over 5 years now. I have a daughter of my own who is 10 & a daughter who is almost 2...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I am Mikayla! I am a dependable, organized, fun, friendly, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and patient college athlete.
I am looking for opportunities to help pay my way through school!
I grew up in a family of 10 and have 4 younger siblings that I have always helped. I started babysitting for other families when I was 12....
5.0
"Mikayla arrived on time for the babysitting job. She was super respectful of our instructions and when we returned home our baby seemed happy so we are happy! "
Care member
1.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a love for kids! I currently work for Waukee Community School District as a special education associate. Prior to that I was a preschool/infant room instructor for their Wee Warriors childcare program. Before working for Waukee Schools, I have worked at several other childcare centers. Have several families that I have...
Peighton can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brittany and I am a 25-year-old graduate from the University of Iowa. I graduated as a health studies major with a minor in psychology. I had worked in a children's center for about four years. I have experience working with all ages ranging from infants to school-age kids. I had previously nannied for multiple...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA
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.
Addie Y.
5.0
Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I went and got my nails done and...
- Care member
Adrieanah H.
5.0
Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again.
- Emma D.
Rose K.
5.0
She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children.
- Ramah H.
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Grimes, IA
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Grimes, IA?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Grimes, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $31.00. 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.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA?
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 Grimes, IA that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Grimes, IA?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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.