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

60 infant babysitters are listed in Waukee, IA

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

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years

Infant babysitters in Waukee, IA

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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.

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Milinda B.


Grimes, IA

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...
Milinda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely...

Justine P.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan J.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

4.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am from Des Moines, IA and am moving to Topeka August 1st for law school. I am looking to meet and connect with new families in the area! I have been watching kids for about 8 years. As of right now, and since I will be in law school, I am looking for more occasional sitting rather than something everyday. I have plenty of...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Megan was a nanny for our daughter from 6 months to 10 months. Megan is very organized and upbeat! We all enjoyed Megan! Megan’s attention to detail, kind heart, and flexibility were absolutely amazing! "

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

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Carter J.


Urbandale, IA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Nanny

I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I was also a special Ed associate for a year. I have been a...
Carter can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 10+ years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
Kimberlee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Addison R.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/babysitter

I am 18 at Waukee northwest highschool, I plan to move to Tennessee this summer and take a gap year while exploring welding and interior design job opportunities. Enough about my future, I love kids, I want a big family of my own some day. I've always been told I need to go into a caregiving career. I love to play with kids and...
Addison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily S.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For The Fall Of 2017

I have found a full time family, but am available for babysitting. I have an extensive career in caring for children. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in management. My psychology degree focused heavily on child psych and advanced child adolescence. I have been a nanny for a family of 4 for the past 8 years. Age...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Faith P.


Grimes, IA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I love being outside, I am strong in my faith, I love to experience new things and most I love spending time with my family. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for my younger siblings and our neighbors. Throughout the years I have become CPR Certified, worked in infant to toddler care as a lead teacher in daycare for 5 years...
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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, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Silina O.


West Des Moines, IA

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Looking To Nanny For Des Moines Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a part time nanny position in the West Des Moines area. I currently nanny for an amazing family, however they are only able to offer me part time hours. I am a former early childhood teacher. In my classroom, I taught infants and toddlers. I have 8 years of experience, 4 of which are in a professional...
Silina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison S.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr14 yrs exp

Needing A Sitter Or Nanny? I Am Your Girl! 15 Years Experience, CPR Certified & Loves Kids!!!

My name is Allison and I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I enjoy every day I have children around me! CPR certified, COVID vaccinated, transportation, and non-smoker. I can also provide light housekeeping and meal prep...
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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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa B.


Grimes, IA

$8-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, and anything else. I am a 44-year-old, and I love kids. I am in an online school, studying to become a nurse. The people I have watched kids for are my family and friends. I have been babysitting since I was 19. I don't have a car, but my fiance has a car, and he would drop me off and...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA

Christine S.

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 house.Christine has become like part of...

- Hilary R.

Milinda B.

5.0

Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely patient and kind to our children. She...

- Justine P.

Megan J.

5.0

Our boys really enjoyed their summer with Megan. She was very good about taking them to do different activities each day!

- Care member

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