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32 college nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in West Des Moines, IA
Nina D.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"
Zoe S.
Hello! My name is Amara and I absolutely love caring for children! I am a full-time student at Drake University, majoring in vocal performance. I have about five years of caring for children, from nannying to being a camp counselor. I am experienced with children of all ages. I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and I have...
Amara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the past many years of my life I have been surrounded by children, and the act of taking care of them. My most valuable traits when working alongside parents to ensure their children are protected and cared for is my empathy, creativity, observation skills, and passion for child development.
I have worked as a nanny for...
Kena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison K.
West Des Moines, IA
$12-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Madison K. I am eager to be your nanny and I have many years of experience of caring for other people. Since the age of 15, I have babysat, nannied, provided respite care, and spent time as a CNA! I love working with children as well as helping them with their daily needs, providing fun activities for them to do,...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."
Emma D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Reagan, I am 23 years old and work as a mental health technician for Clive Behavioral Health. I've worked healthcare for 4 years, but I started out nannying/pet sitting for family and friends in the West Des Moines area! I have 5+ years of experience with kids from all ages, along with my BLS/CPR license, covid/flu...
Reagan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Arial! I am currently unavailable, I recently just had my first child and have been spending my days with him!
I have six years of experience. I currently live in West Des Moines. I can help with Travel, errands, grocery shopping, preparing meals, homework and housekeeping! I have many certifications...
Arial can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mya A.
West Des Moines, IA
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate with a bachelors degree in elementary education. I have 2 years of school age experience and 6 years of experience with infants and babies. I have also obtained my CDA certification in Infants and Toddlers. I am a fun, caring, and flexible babysitter that loves any and all kids. If needed I do have a...
Mya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$5-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey and I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. I have much younger siblings so I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. For a couple summers, I nannied for 4-year-old twins, and almost every other weekend. I am babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years old. I love kids,...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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...
My name is Makayla, I am a sophomore at Drake University majoring in early education minoring in vocal music theory. I have been nannying in my free time for about three years nannying for ages 0-8 and up to three children at a time. I have experience in preparing meals both regular and for children with dietary restrictions. I...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Amber and I am currently a student at Iowa State University. I will be a senior in the fall majoring in early childhood education. I am looking for a summer nanny position!
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
1.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a love for kids! I currently work for Waukee Community School District as a special education associate. Prior to that I was a preschool/infant room instructor for their Wee Warriors childcare program. Before working for Waukee Schools, I have worked at several other childcare centers. Have several families that I have...
Peighton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Located in Studio City. I have 5 years of experience. I have nannied full time and part time. I have experience with all ages and love kids!!! I can provide references if needed!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi I'm Elle! I'm currently in graduate school at Rocky Mountain University for Speech Language Pathology! I am 23 and looking for jobs to make some money while going to school! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out!
Eleanor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Jordyn H.
Clive, IA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, positive, and energetic student who is attending DMACC to get my associates degree. I taught swimming lessons for two years, and was a childcare provider at a daycare for three. I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow! I am a very reliable, creative, and organized person. If requested I will do...
Jordyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with...
Molly K.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA
Nina D.
5.0
Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!
- Zoe S.
Adrieanah H.
5.0
Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again.
- Emma D.
Aubrey M.
5.0
Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was as we left it....not even a dish in...
- Kristin R.
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA
How much do college nannies charge near me in West Des Moines, IA?
How much college nannies charge near you in West Des Moines, IA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $13.33.
How can I find a college nanny near me in West Des Moines, IA?
To find college nannies near you in West Des Moines, IA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in West Des Moines, IA?
There are currently 9 college nannies near you in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in West Des Moines, IA offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in West Des Moines, IA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.