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Find in home child care in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

30 in home child care are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years

In home child care in Des Moines, IA

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Rachel B.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Rachel B From Des Moines Iowa

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a positive and energetic mother of five and a recent grandmother of 1 grandson. I worked on and off doing at home child care through the Department Of Child Care for the state of Iowa for 5 year and counting. I am CPR certified, first Aid Certified and also a mandatory reporter. On my free time I enjoy cooking baking cookies...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Rachel has made herself available for our family more than once. Our child is always fed, happy and clean when we pick her up from Ms. Rachel's care. Ms. Rachel gives her best to our child and family. She's a wonderful child caregiver."

Lanyeshia H.

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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

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...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Christine S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

In-home Childcare At My Home

I've been providing in home care for children for 30 years and find it incredibly rewarding. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love making a positive impact on the lives of the little ones I care for. I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare and peace of mind. I work closely with parents to...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Heather R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years, since I was in middle/high school. I have worked a social worker for 15 years. I miss working with children in the home. I have been a night nanny for a newborn and newborn twins, as well. I enjoy children newborn to age 12 or so. I have experience with...
Heather can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alyson R.


Des Moines, IA

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I've always loved kids since I was little. I have a little boy of my own and love staying home with him. I thought this would be the perfect job.
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Lisa C.


Des Moines, IA

$13-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+years experience, mother of 5 and grandma to 7. I've run my own in home daycare, I currently run my own cleaning business and work as a Special Ed Associate for Urbandale Community School District. I'm a loving, caring person and enjoy being around kids!
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello there! My name is Katelynn and I am currently looking for a family to nanny for. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a degree in social work. I was able to support myself in college by working full time for 2. 5 years at Blessed Beginnings Preschool and Learning Center. There, I spent most of my...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Anna N.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

As a caregiver with eight years of experience in both homes, schools and camps, I am passionate about fostering children's emotional and educational development. My prior nannying roles and personal drive to give kids a network of support have inspired me to pursue childcare throughout my life. Patience and creativity guide my...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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Madelyn A.


Des Moines, IA

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Madelyn A !

Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tricia K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Married with 3 kids at home Ages 11, 9 and 5. Willing to help out with childcare and tutoring. I have a reading endorsement with elementary education teaching degree.
Tricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Shelley N.


Des Moines, IA

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have over 25 years of experience working with a variety of age groups in the medical field. I also have provided childcare . I enjoy caring for others who are young or older. I have obtained certification for Basic Life Support and completed the 12 essentials child care preservice online series. I'm a hardworking...
Shelley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Jumacia D.


Des Moines, IA

$5-10/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

From the time I was born, my mother was a registered child care provider and continued a business out of our home for 12 years so I grew up in that environment all my life. Shortly after my mother stopped her business, my sister became a registered child care provider and now runs a successful business out of her home. I have...
Jumacia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Jayne M.


Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
Jayne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have a younger sister that I have helped raise all my life. I have counseled for a week, four summers in a row, at a summer camp for kids. I also spent a summer a two years ago be a counselor for a group of children ages 6-10. For the past two years I have been a Certified nursing assistant at a nursing home, although this is...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

I am a retired nurse. and am looking to help with your home care needs. Light housekeeping, errands, senior companionship
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Beatrice S.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi,my Name Is Beatrice.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Beatrice and I'm currently seeking a part time/full time nanny career. I have over 7 years of childcare experience working in a daycare , as a nanny and babysitter. I enjoy working with all ages, I plan activities by age and children interests/hobbies. I love going on walks , comfortable with pets , reading ,...
Beatrice can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Alissa H.


Des Moines, IA

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

SUMMER NANNY - Substitute Teacher With An Active & Adventurous Lifestyle

Current substitute teacher (DMPS and WDMCS) looking to stay busy over the summer! I prefer to work with school-aged children who are interested in spending time outdoors, having new experiences, and keeping active. I'm best suited to work with a family that has 1 or 2 parents working from home, who need 2-3 days per week with...
Alissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Margaret R.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my almost 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Des Moines, IA

Rachel B.

5.0

Ms. Rachel has made herself available for our family more than once. Our child is always fed, happy and clean when we pick her up from Ms. Rachel's care. Ms. Rachel gives her best to our child and family. She's a wonderful child caregiver.

- Lanyeshia H.

Nicole K.

5.0

My kids had a great day with Nicole.

- Robert M.

Amber M.

5.0

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Hailey J.

5.0

Hailey is very friendly and likable.

- Laura D.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

In Home Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 30 listed in home child care.