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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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Marrissa M.

Professional, Caring, And Creative Nanny

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have a strong background in running a successful daycare, both in my home and at a licensed center, which has equipped me with valuable skills in managing routines, nurturing growth, and...

Ashley W. says "Marrissa is a phenomenal nanny! We have 4 girls ages 4 months to 7.5 years and she is always coming up with fun crafts, games and activities that include...

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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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Kimberlee L.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Samantha L.

Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.

Courtney C. says "Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never...

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Alyssa M.

Grimes, IA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi I'm Alyssa! I have experience with nannying and babysitting for about 6 years now! I've worked for both families and daycares! I was also a teacher at mid Iowa gymnastics. I have experience with ages infant to 12+ as well as multiple kids at once. I am CPR and first aid trained. I do have a reliable car and a clean driving...
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Jewel T.

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a 21 yr old college student seeking a job to fill all the free time that I have. I was a live in nanny when I lived in Florida I cared for 3 children ages 8, 11 and a 3-year-old Autistic boy, my duties were to take them to and from school, help with cleaning, homework, and cooking meals for them. I have 5+ years experience...
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Rachel A.

Patient, Creative, And Reliable Nanny & Babysitter

Grimes, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Rachel, and I've been caring for children in both structured programs and private homes for several years. I spent three years providing after-school care with a non-profit and two years nannying for families while in college. I currently work as a coach for an insurance company, where I get to teach and help...
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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Adrianne H.

Johnston, IA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Adrianne and I am a 24-year-old caregiver and a teacher in the Des Moines area. I am a patient and caring person and love the having the opportunity to work with children and watching them grow! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15, as well as growing up with younger siblings. I...

Care Member says "My girls gave rave reviews of her kindness and she was polite, punctual, and friendly! "

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Morgan M.

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

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Shriver C.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Shriver and I have been a registered nurse for three years. I received my BSN at Mercy College after earning my BA in healthy and human physiology from the university of Iowa. Ive worked as a cardiac and vascular nurse and now work for in home hospice care. I have experience working with ages from 0-103...

Aimee S. says "Shriver is wonderful with our 1 & 3 year old. We love her and are losing her during the day to nursing school. We can't say enough great things about how...

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Mary N.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alexa C.

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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)
from
$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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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Newborn Nannies in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Marrissa M.

Marrissa is a phenomenal nanny! We have 4 girls ages 4 months to 7.5 years and she is always coming up with fun crafts, games and activities...

- Ashley W.

Samantha L.

Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands &...

- Courtney C.

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.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Grimes, IA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Grimes, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.67 per hour as of December, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 9 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Grimes, IA on Care.com. You can also read 9 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Grimes, IA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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