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Lindsay B.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.

Care Member says "Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again. "

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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth 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 a...

Hannah B. says "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...

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Lindsey T.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lindsey. I'm from West Des Moines, IA, and grew up in Waukee. I graduated from Waukee High School in 2019 and have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to elementary aged. I started babysitting and nannying in high school and also worked at a daycare through the end of high school and into...

Devin B. says "Lindsey is a natural caregiver and puts the needs of a the children as her top priority. With her bubbly attitude and strong work ethic, any family would...

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Peyton L.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Amanda S.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Casey K. says "All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er! What I love about her the most is she's honest, dependable and...

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
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Amy S.

Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am 27 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes: -6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school -4 years of leading a vacation bible school group -Babysitting relatives and family friends -Date night sitter -Summer nanny for 6 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
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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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Addison H.

Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have an experience with kids through nannying after school and full time in the summers, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I have a vehicle and drivers license. also...
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Maddi H.

The Best Nanny Ever

West Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of childcare experience. I can help with any and all activities! I am currently a student at Iowa State University taking all online classes.
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Lisa W.

The Summer Fun Nanny/ Part Time And Summer Tutoring

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I've been a special education teacher for many years and would love to pick up some extra summer hours working with fabulous children and families. I would love to play games, go to the park, swim, read, and tap into the interests of your child(ren) . I can also help with summer tutoring to help make sure that your...
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Alexis S.

Just The Nanny You've Been Looking For!

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful and supportive. I like working with children because every child is unique in their own way and building a trusting relationship with adults at a young age is very important. I started officially working with kids when I was 16 years old but I am from a family of 8 therefore I...
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Peyton W.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am 23 years old and just finished up my first year of medical school at DMU! I am looking to watch some kiddos for the summer until I start school back up! I am great with kids of all ages! I love to be outdoors, play games, watch movies, etc. I am also great with animals! My fiancé and I have a dog together and we love...
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Hannah F.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
**currently only available for occasional/ date night sitting, as I am full time student/intern** - because of only being available for occasional care I take only cash, check, or Venmo- Hello! I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends for about 10 years. I also have 4 years of experience working with children...
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Vanessa M.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Shelby L.

Nanny Or Occasional Sitter For Hire

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
I have worked in child care for 15 years. With my last years being in a director position. With duties such as creating and implementing lesson plans, keeping track of growth and development and the daily health and safety of children.. I have extensive experience in ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. I have 156 current clock hour in...
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Mackenzie C.

Nanny.

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their development. I'm excited to bring my passion to your family. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I encourage open communication with parents, whether...
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Addison S.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/sitter

West Des Moines, IA

from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! How are you? My name is Addison, and I have approximately 8 years of experience in childcare. I've grown up around children between the ages of infancy to 10 years old, while providing care to children up 13 years old. I am extremely reliable, patient, and creative so I'm good at keeping everyone entertained for both short...
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Madison K.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$12/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madison K. I am eager to be your nanny and I have many years of experience of caring for other people. Since the age of 15, I have babysat, nannied, provided respite care, and spent time as a CNA! I love working with children as well as helping them with their daily needs, providing fun activities for them to do,...
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Kayt S.

Mama Of Two - Looking To Get A Part-time Job!

West Des Moines, IA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Kayt! I am currently looking for a part-time recurring nanny job to earn a little extra cash. I am a single mama to two amazing kiddos, my son is 4 and my daughter is 6. We live in Johnston. I work full-time in HR but have a few days off a week where my kiddos are in school/programs, as well as some...
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.12/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA

Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Lindsay B.

Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again.

- Care member

Sarah B.

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...

- Hannah B.

Lindsey T.

Lindsey is a natural caregiver and puts the needs of a the children as her top priority. With her bubbly attitude and strong work ethic, any...

- Devin B.

FAQs for finding nannies in West Des Moines, IA

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in West Des Moines, IA is as of is $18.12 per hour as of November, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 43 in West Des Moines, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in West Des Moines through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in West Des Moines, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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