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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
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Rose K.

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Ramah H. says "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...

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Hailey J.

How Full Time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Hailey and I'm 29 years old currently a SAHM with 3 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...

Laura D. says "Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

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Hope N.

Lifetime Babysitter

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...

Elizabeth H. says "I have known Hope for many years and witnessed her skills in caring for children over and over. She is dependable, hard working, and has a wonderful...

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Shriver C.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Adrianne H.

Johnston, IA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Erin M.

Energetic Experienced Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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!

Carrie M. says "ErinMarie was great for our family! Fun and creative! Our kiddos still love to face time with her!"

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Courtney E.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...

Nikole T. says "Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is...

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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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Lindsay B.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Grace R.

Ankeny, IA

3.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Gracie! I have 9 years of experience and have worked with newborns to 9 years old. I am currently in nursing school and CPR certified. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, running errands, activities, and more! I will start school at the start of March and end at the start of May but I will have...

Regan P. says "Gracie was hired very short notice but was very loving and open to anything. She took great care of our kids and they loved her. I would hire her again"

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Jill H.

Full-Time Nanny/Teacher Moving To Kalamazoo, MI

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Dear Family, I am 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 love babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! I enjoy watching children grow and helping them learn! I am willing to do light housework but not be a housekeeper. I love animals...

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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Milinda B.

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...

Justine P. says "Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child...

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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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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Christine S.

Part Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...

Hilary R. says "Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She...

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Nina D.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Nina and I absolutely love caring for kids! I am a student at Iowa State majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis on child development. I have 9 years of experience caring for children anywhere from 4 weeks to 14 years old. While in school, I have been volunteering at Blank Children's...

Zoe S. says "Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"

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Taryn H.

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Taryn! Here's a bit about me:) I'm 20 years old, and hoping to continue my education in business at dmacc, I've been around kids and helping take care of them since before I could remember, and as the oldest sister of 6, babysitting here and there, helping my mom with her childcare business at home and being a nanny for...

Tracy J. says "Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls."

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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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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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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.78/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA

Newborn Nannies in Urbandale, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Madeline H.

Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started...

- Alyssa D.

Rose K.

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...

- Ramah H.

Hailey J.

Hailey is very friendly and likable.

- Laura D.

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

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Urbandale, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.78 per hour as of June, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 18 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Urbandale, IA on Care.com. You can also read 13 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 Urbandale, 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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