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Maleah D.

Van Meter, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Maleah . I am currently looking for a full time nanny position. I am CPR Certified and First Aid Certified. I have experience working in a daycare(infants-10yrs) I also have preschool experience and was a nanny last year to a wonderful kindergartener! Thanks have a good day!
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Taylor D.

Van Meter, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Taylor- a 24-year-old nursing student who's been nannying and babysitting for over 8 years! I've worked for individual families and daycare centers watching children from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, including those with disabilities. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, completed the Red Cross babysitting program,...

Cecilia R. says "Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited...

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Laura G.

Taking Care Of Your Little Ones

Winterset, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been watching kids since I was 12. I started with church day care, with me watching the kids and the parents in the other room. When I was 13-ish I started babysitting for families. And usually watching their kids while the parents went out on date nights. I had a few families I would watch their kids weekly. I have...

Jenny J. says "Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive...

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Kayla C.

Summer Nanny

Winterset, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Kayla. I am a first grade teacher looking for a summer gig! I have 9 years of experience working in education and 15 years of experience in childcare and nannying. I would love to hear back from you!
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Colby T.

Memories Maker

Winterset, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Colby! ! I am a reliable and compassionate caregiver who is passionate about working with children. I have experience working in a daycare as a teacher for 1-year-olds. I have also nannied for multiple families. During the school year, I work as a school psychologist so I have background in child development and...
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Jaiden L.

Amazing Nanny, Creating A Safe Environment For Good Humans To Grow!

Cumming, IA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 4 years of nannying experience, from newborns to 11-year-olds! I am happy to help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, and of course supervise kiddos during pool & playtime! I found my love for childcare through my passion for dance and coaching! I enjoy creating an atmosphere where kiddos can grow and thrive into...
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Emma V.

Cumming, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Raven K.

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, shopping, travel, activities, etc.. I'm comfortable with friendly pets. I'm a date night sitter, permanent nanny or occasional sitter. You would have peace of mind with me as your nanny/ sitter, I am experienced, responsible and respectful. We can enjoy...

Care Member says "Raven was very friendly, showed up right on time, and my children liked her! "

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Shriver C.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Brenna H.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Alexa C.

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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Morgan M.

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
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Lindsey T.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Samantha L.

Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Jill H.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Alexandra C.

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...

Tori B. says "Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA

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

Taylor D.

Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and...

- Cecilia R.

Laura G.

Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With...

- Jenny J.

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 Van Meter, IA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Van Meter, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of November, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 2 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Van Meter, IA on Care.com. You can also read 5 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 Van Meter, 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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