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Anna P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

Truman J.

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Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby."

Sarah C.

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....

Elizabeth G.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do...

Jillian L.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"

Mikayla K.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...

Rachel M.

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Rutendo M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Rutendo - Fun, Caring And Down To Earth Sitter

I have 3 years of experience baby sitting. I have baby sat newborns to 12 years old children. I enjoy cooking for the kiddos, coming up with indoor activities and reading books or singing for kiddos during nap-time or bedtime. I also can help with travel and carpooling from school. I am confident, fun and exciting. I am also a...
Rutendo can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer M.


Johnston, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse. Mom. CPR Certified

Pediatric RN, BSN. CPR certified. Momma. Dog mom My boys are getting older. I would love to help out a mom, dad, family care for their newborn, infant, child. I am very nurturing and loving. I will respect and implement your parenting style. I am very attentive. The health and safety of all babies and children has always been a...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mikayla S.


Clive, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Margaret H.


Ankeny, IA

$11-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Maggie. I started baby sitting in middle school. My parents would go on double dates with friends. I would watch my brother, and their daughter and son. Their son had autism but the 2 of us had a special bond. I also started baby sitting for a family in high school that had 3 kids. Twins who were between 3-4 and their...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma P.


Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I've spent the last two years as a baby sitter for a few fam, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching children learn and grow is a true privilege, and I'm passionate about fostering their development in a safe and nurturing environment. I have some college education in CNA work and am not CPR-certified and...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Autumn P.


Ankeny, IA

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate about childcare! I was a nanny to two great children aged 4-10 and was responsible for making them meals, taking them on outings and helping with school work. As a nursery teacher for 6w - 2y I was in charge of several littles. Keeping them safe, entertained, helping them learn brought me a lot of joy. I spent most...
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Brianna F.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Active Sitter And Creative Creator

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:

CPR

First Aid

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Abbey H.


West Des Moines, IA

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Care Specialist

I am a mother of 3 children myself and a professional postpartum doula and infant care specialist with a degree in psychology and years of experience working in child welfare. I will gladly care for your children like they are my own.
Abbey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Amy S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes: -6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school -4 years of leading a vacation bible school group -Babysitting relatives and family friends -Date night sitter -Summer nanny for 5 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Dallas Center, IA

Anna P.

5.0

Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!

- Truman J.

Riley Q.

5.0

Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby.

- Sarah C.

Autumn T.

5.0

Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...

- Elizabeth G.

Grace T.

5.0

Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do activities with him. We missed her when her...

- Jillian L.

Lauren L.

5.0

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)

- Stephanie R.

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