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Thalia M.

Windsor Heights, IA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Childcare experience, nanny experience. CNA for 6 years Stay at home mom experience. Cooking school for 2 years Will clean and do laundry.
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Lindsey T.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Full-Time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ma'any! I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...

Anita D. says "We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little...

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Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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Hello :) I Am Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I like working with kids because I love getting to watch them learn and grow. As well as creating a bond with them while creating and exploring I'm looking for a job that provides me the flexibility that I'd like as well as the family that I can creste a good relationship with I started working with kids when I was about 12...

Care Member says "Morgan is amazing with my daughter! She is attentive, fun and is great at redirecting when needed. "

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Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Mary N.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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.

Karoline S. says "Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've watched her...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Dear Family, I'm a former preschool teacher of 20 years, have 10 years of full-time nanny experience, CPR/FA certified, and have a B. A. in education. I am currently looking for a full-time nanny position with one child or a household manager position. I enjoy doing art projects, sensory activities, baking, taking...

Care Member says "Jill was our nanny when my twins came home from the hospital. They were premature and needed extra attention and care. She was so good with them,...

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

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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,...

Maria M. says "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...

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Alexa C.'s Photo

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Anna P.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...

Truman J. says "Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

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Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Taylor B.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Alex R. says "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...

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Amber M.'s Photo

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...

Care Member says "Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Nanny/Child Care

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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.

Allison B. says "Robin was our nanny for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Robin radiates joy, and would be a fabulous addition to your family's childcare arsenal. She...

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Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Peyton L.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Brenna H.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO NANNY OR BABYSIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026 DUE TO A SHOULDER SURGERY!! Hi! My name is Brenna, and I'm 24 years old. My hobbies include reading books, cooking, and spending time with my husband and our dogs! I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages from 1 month to 12 years old. I've...

Kylie F. says "Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take...

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Amanda S.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Windsor Heights, IA

Nannies in Windsor Heights, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

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.

Ma'any A.

We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family...

- Anita D.

Lindsay B.

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

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Windsor Heights, IA

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Windsor Heights, IA is around $13.00 as of November, 2025. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Windsor Heights, IA.

There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Windsor Heights, IA. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 1 nannies in Windsor Heights, IA on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.

Families in Windsor Heights, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.

When interviewing a nanny in Windsor Heights, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.

When choosing a nanny in Windsor Heights, IA, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.

Yes, many nannies in Windsor Heights, IA offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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