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Melissa J.

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West Des Moines, IA 50266

from $21 per hour

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About Melissa

Experience: 10 yrs

LGBTQ+ friendly with all families welcome. Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My 28 years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. Previous babysitting/childcare/parenting experiences further inspired me to pursue childcare. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide daily communicate verbally and send regular updates via text. I am happy to help with cooking, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I look forward to bringing my enthusiasm and experience to your family and creating a safe and fun environment for your little one.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 1 review

My son loved spending time at Melissa's. She is very caring and nurturing.

HL
Holly L.

10/13/2025

Services

Age groups

1-3 yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$21/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$23/hr

2 children

$26/hr

3 children

$29/hr

Can help with

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Qualifications

Languages

English

Professional skills

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Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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mon

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

tue

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

wed

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

thu

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

fri

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sat

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sun

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Safety

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Care.com Background Check

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