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Find infant babysitters in Indianola, IA that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Indianola, IA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years

Infant babysitters in Indianola, IA

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Jordan N.


Norwalk, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying children of all ages for the last 13 years and was able to be a live-in nanny for a wonderful family throughout college. I graduated from UNI in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in K-12 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Teaching and have since been teaching ELL in the Des...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible person. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Jamie S.

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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

Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from University! I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I also love to cook so I would definitely be happy to help with any meals. Along with that, I can offer...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Chelsie S.


Des Moines, IA

$12-22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun But Professional Sitter :)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Chelsie and I'm 28 years old. I've raised my two youngest siblings and have babysat for a family friend for 5 years. I love arts and crafts, music, and reading. I love pets, I have 3 kitties and 3 dogs. Please note: I have a full time M-F job so I can only commit to evening jobs...
Chelsie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She did great with our rambunctious but sweet 2 year old"

Gavin J.

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

CPR

First Aid

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Diana B.


Cumming, IA

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

I have a couple years of experience of babysitting and I always love to babysit kids. I really love kids and I really want to baby some more.
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Lucy D.


Des Moines, IA

$13-50/hr3 yrs exp

Baby-sitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lucy! I am currently a senior at Drake University studying sociology and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love working with kids and am comfortable with all ages. I have over 5 years of experience with children ages six months to 15 years old. I am committed to making sure children are safe and also having fun. I have...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

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Bailey M.


West Des Moines, IA

$8-15/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter And Loves To Play

Been babysitting since I was 12 and worked in a day care for 6 years. Plus I work with children at church. I'm very comfortable with newborns to 5-year-old. I'm experienced with children who have severe food allergies. I love to spend time outside when we can. Playing puzzles and drawing is my favorite. Non smoking, I have...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel S.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a speech pathologist by trade. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I am a mother of a 11-year-old daughter. I have babysat for many families with 1-4 children, experience with ages newborn- preteen. I am currently certified in CPR/First Aid and am a mandatory reporter. I am also trained in The Nurtured Heart...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Madison R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Friend And Babysitter In One!

Hello! My name is Madison and I am a current elementary school teacher. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, go panthers! I have had about 6-7 years of babysitting/nanny experience and will be available as an as needed date night sitter.
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison C.


Norwalk, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

PART TIME SITTER

I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am now 24 with a child of my own. I absolutely adore kids and making sure they have fun and are safe. Rates are between $15-25 an hour depending on hours and how many children
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Claudia L.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!

I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often. I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah P.


Cumming, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jackie! I am currently working toward my masters degree in occupational therapy and am hoping to eventually work in pediatrics once graduated! I have been working in childcare for the past 11 years and have gained all kinds of experiences. Working at a daycare for 5 years, I learned how to balance caring for multiple...
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Durrell D.


West Des Moines, IA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Freelance Childcare Provider

I enjoy working with kids because I come from a family of 11, so everything about children is first-hand to me. I started working with kids in a childcare setting in 2021, but I have experience with children when my mom had my younger siblings, as we all came together to help each other. Professionally, I have experience with...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Indianola, IA

Jordan N.

5.0

Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible person. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

- Jamie S.

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.

Chelsie S.

5.0

Chelsie did a great job with our three little kids! she arrived early and communicated her needs and jumped right in with the kids. They loved her and it made leaving the house smooth and easy!

- Emily J.

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