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60 nannies are listed in Grimes, IA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of June 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years

What others are saying about nannies in Grimes, IA

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…

Review for Aubrey M. by Kristin R.

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.…

Review for Addie Y. by Care member

Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys…

Review for Shelby L. by Jill O.

Nannies in Grimes, IA

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

5.0

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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, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Addie is an excellent caregiver. She has babysat our 20 month son twice with absolutely wonderful skill and care. I fully trust her and am excited for her to babysit him again."

Care member

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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child...

Jill O.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.

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Mattea C.


Clive, IA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Background: Hi! I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri and decided to move to Iowa to study and graduate from ISU May of 2020. I'm currently employed as a compliance specialist for a local engineering firm. I'm an open book and have experience nannying (3 kids at once). I'm available to accommodate to your individual families...
Mattea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mattea was fantastic and exactly who I was hoping to work with! Her attention to detail, kindness and great communication made the entire process of scheduling incredibly easy! My house looks and smells incredible and it made my entire weekend a relaxing one! "

Care member

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Erin M.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Experienced Nanny

I am 28 and have 12 plus years experience as a nanny. I really try to focus on fun, safety, education, and connection to help families and little ones grow the best they can!
Erin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"ErinMarie was great for our family! Fun and creative! Our kiddos still love to face time with her!"

Carrie M.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do...

Jillian L.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services. I am trustworthy and...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie was great!! Kids loved her! She was perfect for our toddlers first sitter! Highly recommended!"

Melissa S.

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and well-being. We appreciated the thoughtful updates throughout the evening, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our...

Maria M.

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Mary N.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of child care experience from Babysitting, being a Nanny and working in daycare centers. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things and just playing with them.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We first met Mary when she worked at our daycare in Ankeny. She was sweet and kind and both my girls naturally are drawn to her. She is very dependable and has a good car. My girls especially enjoy having her babysit them because she is always going fun activities...

Lydia H.

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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.

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Robin B.


Des Moines, IA

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm a single Christian woman with a love for children and animals. I have several years of nanny experience and am the Children's Ministry assistant at my church in charge of the nursery ministry. I would love to talk to you more about the opportunity to assist with your kiddos.
Robin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Robin has been an absolute delight and joy! All of my children absolutely love her. She is super high energy, fun, and full of love and caring. She is always willing to go above and beyond and do whatever is needed. She is a great caregiver."

Todd S.

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Amanda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$14/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trusted Sitter

Hey there! I would make a fantastic sitter or nanny for your tiny human(s) because I am a kid at heart and I have tons of experience with multiple families. In my free time I enjoy baking, making candles, and going on adventures with loved ones. If you select me, you will experience piece of mind while you are away and you can...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is an honest and dependable person if you're looking for child and/or pet care. She is at the top of my list when I need help in this area!"

Anthony K.

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Grace B.


Des Moines, IA

$24-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy and Flexible Care Giver, Who Loves to Play and Teach :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a loving, compassionate and creative caregiver. I am smart and organized and can come in and make the families life easier by giving excellent care and doing things that need done without being asked. I've been working as a nanny for over 15 years and I have excellent references telling you that I am patient, fun,...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace babysat my 3 children (4 years old and under) for a date night one evening. She was wonderful! Friendly and doting on the children. I was very happy to come home to a tidy house and a craft my kids were very proud of. Thank you Grace!"

Mya B.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Sarah B.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Danielle R.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name is Danielle and I am currently a senior in High School. I am a 2 year summer nanny, after school nanny, and have 4 years of experience with babysitting! I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience working with children from 6 months to 12 years old. Right now I am mostly looking for anyone who needs afterschool...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Hannah B.


Johnston, IA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a student at the University of Arizona studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I've babysat for many families and am a summer nanny!
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Nannies in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.