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60 nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!
Kelly S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again.
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Recent review:
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
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.
5.0
(3)
I have worked as a full time assistant teacher for The Goddard School since September 2021. I worked in a room with 10 children, 18-24 months old. This required changing their diapers regularly, feeding them lunch, and teaching them words, colors, and how to clean up toys. Other than that, I have taught dance classes to children...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Melissa has been a sitter for our daughter as well as a teacher at her school. She was so kind and loving to our daughter and she will be so missed. Grateful we had her for the short time that we did.
Robert D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Narda and I am looking forward to take care of your little one or an elder. I have a comfortable and new car and a clean drive record. I speak Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have experience with newborn, twin, toddlers, teenagers and elders and I have strong references. I am organized, responsible, dynamic, punctual,...
Narda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Narda is great! She babysat our 3 yo when she was sick. Highly recommend!
Alexis B.
Meredith R.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Meredith and I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I have worked in preschools, child welfare, and been a nanny.
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
She is energetic and very outgoing, has a passion for kids that really shines through in her care. My son is very strong willed and she was able to handle him like a champ. What I loved most was her communication with me and sharing pictures with me to make me more...
Cali P.
Lani H.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a licensed teacher and love working with children. I have been a nanny to children from 1-15 years of age and adults with Down syndrome for the past five years. I have a fun loving daughter who is almost five and a laid back 3-month-old. The family I have worked with for the past two years moved away so I am looking to find...
Lani can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Lani is a Godsend! She took care of my sister who has Down syndrome for a year. She adhered to my sister's goals of financial literacy, health and fitness, and community involvement. Her history as an educator was evident and very beneficial. Lani was...
Elizabeth N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Savannah H.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Savannah was always on time, respectful and ready to work when we she was our nanny! Our kids really enjoyed the activities she suggested, and her calm, laid back demeanor was a good fit for our family. We would welcome Savannah again in the future. Highly...
Sara R.
Marisa C.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an outgoing, responsible, and creative teacher-turned-nanny. I've earned a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children.
I love organizing, list-making, art, children's literature, vintage decor, and cooking. I currently live my with my husband...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Marisa is phenomenal. It's hard to find the words to describe how wonderful she is. She's soft-spoken, patient and trustworthy. She ensures our little ones follow the rules and have educational & safe activities to keep their growing minds busy. She's constantly...
Kayla B.
Katie G.
West Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie! I am a nanny who attends Simpson College in Indianola.
About my work:
Providing kind, high-quality care for your child and your family, overall, is my main concern as a caregiver. I'm a strong believer that whole family care impacts a child's welfare. I have been caring for children of various ages...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
My son adores Katie! He took to her right away and has told me he had so much fun! Katie goes above and beyond with her care. I highly recommend!
Meara K.
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
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
Allison S.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 14 yrs exp
Needing A Sitter Or Nanny? I Am Your Girl! 15 Years Experience, CPR Certified & Loves Kids!!!
My name is Allison and I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I enjoy every day I have children around me! CPR certified, COVID vaccinated, transportation, and non-smoker. I can also provide light housekeeping and meal prep...
I have nannied full-time for the past 4 summers for 3 families so I have experience with a range of ages and types of kids! As a teacher, I also have a lot of experience with being around children.
Jennae can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
hi i'm addison! I am looking for a part time nanny job this summer on mondays and wednesdays. I live in west des moines and am willing to drive around the des moines metro. I am working at a daycare center with ages 8 weeks- 5 years. I have my drivers license and im CPR/first aide certified. I babysit for many families on...
Addison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I am a stay at home mom and love kids! I am looking for part time nanny or babysitting jobs that I could bring my daughter too or have the kiddos come over to our house. I have a great babysitting and nannying background, starting from when I was 11 years old. I also worked at my University's campus day care for 2 years working...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 25 years old and graduated from Iowa State University in 2014. I nannied consistently throughout college and have a ton of experience working with children from ages newborn - 11 years old. After college, I moved to NYC and worked as an office manager and taught preschool alternative classes at a kids sports company for...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Silina O.
West Des Moines, IA
$23-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Early Childhood Teacher Looking To Nanny For Des Moines Family!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a former early childhood teacher looking to nanny for a few days a week. In my classroom, I taught infants and toddlers. I have 8 years of experience, 4 of which are in a professional setting. This includes my time as an undergrad assistant at the Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University.
I am...
Silina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA
Destinee M.
5.0
We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!
- Kelly S.
Lindsay B.
5.0
Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again.
- Care member
Sarah B.
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.
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.
Melissa D.
5.0
Melissa has been a sitter for our daughter as well as a teacher at her school. She was so kind and loving to our daughter and she will be so missed. Grateful we had her for the short time that we did.
- Robert D.
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FAQs for finding nannies in West Des Moines, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in West Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in West Des Moines, IA is as of is $17.02 per hour as of April, 2024. 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in West Des Moines, IA?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in West Des Moines, IA?
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.
Ratings for West Des Moines, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.