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Find babysitters in West Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in West Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in West Des Moines, IA

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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

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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,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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"Innessa has been great! Our little guy adores her. :)"

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
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"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

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Haley B.


Johnston, IA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isabelle S.


Waukee, IA

$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I've had around 7 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter and daycare worker. I'm reliable, responsible and love spending time with children. I'm currently a student at, the University of Northern Iowa I'm looking for a job during the week while I finish my degree...
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Jai C.


Clive, IA

$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've always been drawn to the incredible growth and development of children, which led me to become a childcare provider. With four years of experience and a passion for nurturing young minds, I find great joy in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. My patient, creative, and friendly nature enables me...
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Emily S.


Urbandale, IA

$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For The Fall Of 2017

I have found a full time family, but am available for babysitting. I have an extensive career in caring for children. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in management. My psychology degree focused heavily on child psych and advanced child adolescence. I have been a nanny for a family of 4 for the past 8 years. Age...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Grace M.


Urbandale, IA

$19/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nanny with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from the joy I get in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I have a knack for...
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Holly S.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Over 5 Years Of Experience.

I have babysat kids from ages 0-12 years of age. I fed them meals, played games, changed diapers and went on walks when it is nice outside.
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Macie D.


Urbandale, IA

$11-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a 18-year-old and currently a senior Dowling Catholic. I love being around kids and would describe myself as caring, dependable, and responsible. I've had 4 years of babysitting experience from ages ranging from 2-12 and often more than one child at a time. My ideal job would to be helping out families occasionally. I...
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Macy E.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

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My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Cora O.


Johnston, IA

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

As a nurturing, patient, and creative childcare provider with multiple years of babysitting experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my desire to have my own family one day! I strive to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My friendly and approachable nature helps me...
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Maya T.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

As a friendly and patient childcare provider with six years of experience, I've found joy in supporting families by offering reliable care for their children. My calm nature and ability to communicate effectively with parents about their child's day or any concerns have been well-received. I'm comfortable enforcing household...
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Sydney H.


Urbandale, IA

$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Novepreet N.


Waukee, IA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Reliable, And Engaging Babysitter With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Hi there! My name is Preet, and I'm a passionate, experienced caregiver with over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience. From babysitting as a teenager to working in a daycare for five years and nannying for multiple families, I've had the privilege of nurturing and supporting children aged 3 months to 15 years. What sets...
Novepreet can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Faith P.


Grimes, IA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I love being outside, I am strong in my faith, I love to experience new things and most I love spending time with my family. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for my younger siblings and our neighbors. Throughout the years I have become CPR Certified, worked in infant to toddler care as a lead teacher in daycare for 5 years...
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Melissa B.


Grimes, IA

$10-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Divine L.


Grimes, IA

$9-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I started babysitting kids since was 16 to now. helped babysit my work colleagues' children. I can babysit any age. if you need a certain time that's not on my profile, let me know and we can chat.
Divine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Brianna K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Bri K and I am a senior at the University. I am passionate about providing quality and attentive care to patients. Over the past three years, I've honed my skills as a certified nursing assistant in a range of care environments. These include long-term care facilities, memory care, complex medical care...
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Medina H.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Don't let my age fool you! I may be young but I raised all 4 of my siblings (youngest just turned 5) and I' passionate about making sure your children are safe and secure! I'm a caregiver who's passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My friendly, creative, and loving nature allows me to connect with children...
Medina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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