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15 in home child care are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the...
Hilary R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hey there! I would make a fantastic sitter or nanny for your tiny human(s) because I am a kid at heart and I have tons of experience with multiple families. In my free time I enjoy baking, making candles, and going on adventures with loved ones. If you select me, you will experience piece of mind while you are away and you can...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er!
What I love about her the most is she's honest, dependable and doesn't let the kids walk all over her. She's super sweet but knows when to tell them no when they are trying to...
Casey K.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel D.
West Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Afrah N.
West Des Moines, IA
$16-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I am a teacher working from home with a pretty open schedule :) I am used to teaching elementary, middle, and highschool grade Biology. I love spending time with kids and am very experienced with childcare.
Afrah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am a retired elementary music teacher looking for a way to use my skills and energy! I have raised two beautiful, intelligent daughters, and I enjoy the great outdoors, animals (except reptiles!), and making artwork. I love to support parents by providing a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for their children to grow in....
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mirabel G.
West Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Other than English, I have skills in Spanish and I have recently started my paid experience in child care with a one and a half year old boy but have been dealing with younger family members for about 8+ years. I really enjoy engaging with younger children and it's also something that I miss now that my younger family members...
Mirabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently a certified medical assistant
In pediatrics and have a background of working at a pediatrics clinic for 4+ years. I would be a great fit with a background of healthcare knowledge, certified in CPR and best knowledge of how to take care of kiddos
A little background about me, I grew up with 16 cousins on my...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as bold, fun, and bubbly.
I like working with kids because it builds experience for my education career.
I'm looking for a job that is fun.
I started working with kids when I was little. I grew up in a in home daycare and have been taking care of children ever since.
In my spare time, I like...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked in child care for 15 years. With my last years being in a director position. With duties such as creating and implementing lesson plans, keeping track of growth and development and the daily health and safety of children.. I have extensive experience in ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. I have 156 current clock hour in...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have a experience with kids through nannying, which I have been doing for an amazing family this summer, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I am looking for something...
Addison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Gwenivere W.
West Des Moines, IA
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've enjoyed being around & caring for children my whole life; as an older sibling in a large family, as well as a teacher in childcare centers around Iowa. I have 4+ years of childcare experience, college degree, CPR/first aid certifications, & up-to-date HHS reporter training.
I'm familiar with children of all ages & stages....
Nicole W.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible and loving
I like working with kids because I have 5 of my own and my girls, both age 15, also love babysitting. We recently moved to the West Des Moines area.
I'm looking for a job that works for our summer schedule as a family.
I started working with kids when I was a in high...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in West Des Moines, IA
How do I find in-home child care near me in West Des Moines, IA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in West Des Moines, IA. There are 15 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in West Des Moines, IA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.20 for in-home child care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in West Des Moines, IA?
You can compare 15 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for West Des Moines, IA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 15 listed in home child care.