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

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

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

In home child care in Des Moines, IA

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Leah J.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

(6)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Leah. I am 24 years old and I graduated from Van Meter in 2018 and currently in college at DMACC to get my RN. I currently live in Des Moines, and I have 3 beautiful kitties and a Goldendoodle so I'm a big animal lover!! I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old and I could easily provide references if needed...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leah cared for my husband for over 2 years. You will not find a more professional dedicated person in her field. She works in a personal way that gives you great confidence that your loved ones is getting the best care in her hands!!"

Care member

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Rachel B.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Rachel B From Des Moines Iowa

Hired by 3 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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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 is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

Care member

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! Here's a bit about me:) I'm 20 years old, and hoping to continue my education in business at dmacc, I've been around kids and helping take care of them since before I could remember, and as the oldest sister of 6, babysitting here and there, helping my mom with her childcare business at home and being a nanny for...
Taryn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Taryn is so caring and friendly to our 5 and 3 year old. She's very artistic and creative as well so she is always coming up with fun activities for my girls. They love when I tell them Taryn is coming over which is very reassuring as a parent. She's very...

Jessica M.

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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Alyson R.


Des Moines, IA

$8-15/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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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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jumacia D.


Des Moines, IA

$8-10/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

CPR

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Kaille S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care. I have experience in...
Kaille can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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:

CNA

First Aid

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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kali P.


Des Moines, IA

$20-21/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing Fun And Responsible Nanny

Hello I'm Kali! I'd love to hear more about this opportunity! I can help with many needs for you and your family, including light housekeeping and errands. I have 4 years of experience working with children, newborn to middle school! It's important to make sure your child is safe and cared for and I would love to be a part of...
Kali can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Taylor B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Beatrice S.


Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 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 role. I have over 7 years of childcare experience working in a daycare center, full time nanny , in home daycare , babysitter and volunteer. I have a Bachelors of Science in Computer science , CPR certified, completed early childhood learning courses. I enjoy...
Beatrice can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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

Leah J.

5.0

Leah cared for my husband for over 2 years. You will not find a more professional dedicated person in her field. She works in a personal way that gives you great confidence that your loved ones is getting the best care in her hands!!

- Care member

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

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

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Ratings for Des Moines, IA in home child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

In Home Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 32 listed in home child care.