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Nancy B.

Both Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

Ames, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Nancy. I am from Ecuador. My background in Psychology, my experience, as well as my emphatic nature has given me the tools and the abilities needed to provide excellent care. I have been a professional nanny for more than 10 years. I am a mom and I have enjoyed raising my two children. I have been responsible for...

Sheila C. says "My son loves Nancy. She's very engaged, loving and patient. She was very flexible and able to adjust to changing schedules. She worked with my son and...

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Waukee, IA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Adisyn, I have been working with children since I turned 16 and quickly found my passion within it. I have been a full time nanny for the last 5 years specializing in infant/toddler care, with experience teaching and managing swim lessons. Additionally I have worked in many before and after school programs....
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Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 26 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in West Des Moines IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny since 2021!...
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Loving Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare, the majority as a nanny for a family of 4 kids aged infant to teenager and spread out in between and recently added my 7-month-old daughter to the mix. I also worked a few years at a daycare caring for infants/toddlers. I can help with coordinating drop off and pick up from...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Brooke and I am looking to switch from working in an infant room to nannying for just one family full time. I've been working directly with infants for the last year at work but I also have 7 years or babysitting/nannying experience. I am comfortable with pets, cooking, and of course any cleaning or housework. I am...
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Active Sitter And Creative Creator

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a certified medical assistant In pediatrics and have a background of working at a pediatrics clinic for 4+ years. I would be a great fit with a background of healthcare knowledge, certified in CPR and best knowledge of how to take care of kiddos A little background about me, I grew up with 16 cousins on my...
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Sarah R.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Mollie D.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Mollie - a compassionate, energetic caregiver who genuinely loves spending time with kids. Whether it's building blanket forts, crafting with glitter and glue, or reading bedtime stories with all the voices, I believe childhood should be full of laughter, creativity, and connection. I care deeply about making sure...
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Gentle, Educational, And Outdoorsy! LIVE-IN

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Ames, IA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn and I am 27 years old. I'm a very creative person and I love sewing, spending time outdoors, reading mystery books, doing needlework projects, painting, and just doing pretty much anything creative. I am not CPR/First Aid certified, however, I have watched many online training videos on how to perform the...
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Alex K.'s Photo

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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Fun Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a passionate childcare provider with a deep-rooted desire to nurture children's growth and development. Throughout my 4 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I've honed my skills in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can...
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Lindsey D.'s Photo

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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Rielly G.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Klarisa B.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
Hi, My name is Klarisa. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children, from infants to pre-teens. In my free time I enjoy reading, yoga, being out in nature, and I also love baking! I am more than happy to help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and...
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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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Jodie M.'s Photo

Bondurant, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Polk City, IA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Polk City, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $15.00. 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.

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 Polk City, 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 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Polk City, IA that you can check out. You can also read 0 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 Polk City, 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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