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Brooke L.

Babysitter/Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Lexy R.

Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Adisyn V.

Waukee, IA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Klarisa B.

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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Thabisa D.

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
hi, i'm thabisa, a passionate nanny with 2+ years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I adapt to any parenting style, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. i'm patient, adaptable, and great at fostering communication between parents and children. I have my own reliable car and a CPR...
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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! 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...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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...
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Peyton L.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...

Wendy L. says "I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future...

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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
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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 and I am looking to nanny for a family throughout the week (Monday-Friday). I am looking to either nanny one kid, or multiple, I don't have a preference! I started baby sitting when I...
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Kimberlee L.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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 10+ years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
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Cinestie O.

Gentle, Educational, And Outdoorsy! LIVE-IN

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Brianna F.

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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Vanessa M.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Melissa B.

Grimes, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Melissa I am 44 years old With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field. I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am a very responsible,...
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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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Rielly G.

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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Mollie D.

Loving Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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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Julie L.

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I have worked as a nanny for 15 plus years, my favorite ages to work with are infants and toddlers. Being a grandma is so rewarding I couldn't be more proud! I am organized and reliable, I enjoy going on outings storytime at the library, music classes, indoor and outdoor play areas. Looking forward to meeting you soon!
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  • 44 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.80/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA

Infant Nannies in Waukee, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed infant nannies

Lauren L.

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again...

- Stephanie R.

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.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Waukee, IA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Waukee, IA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $19.80. 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 Waukee, 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 5 infant nanny profiles near you in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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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