Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your infant babysitter needs

Match with highly rated local infant babysitters near you

Compare infant babysitter options and choose the best fit

Infant babysitters in Windsor Heights, IA

Kinnady A.'s Photo

Kinnady A.


Windsor Heights, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

See profile
I have 3 years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant working with children ages 0-13 with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as additional things upon request
Kinnady can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Rachel C.'s Photo

Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

5.0

(6)

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"

Karla P.

Alexa C.'s Photo

Alexa C.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Children Loving Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certified. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

chase A.

Hannah M.'s Photo

Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Chelsie S.'s Photo

Chelsie S.


Des Moines, IA

$12-22/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Gavin J.

Brenna H.'s Photo

Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...

Kylie F.

Megan L.'s Photo

Megan L.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Pre-K teacher in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters. I have a ton of experience working with children of all ages in...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

Lisa H.

Madilyn T.'s Photo

Madilyn T.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-50/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie I have 7+ years of experience working with kiddos of ALL ages. I just moved to West Des Moines at the beginning of May I have found a full time family, and I am looking for more here and there nanny/sitter opportunities. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities...
Madilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is the absolute best, and my kids LOVE her! Sheā€™s always doing fun things and getting them out and about. As a parent, thereā€™s nothing better than knowing your kids are safe and well cared for when you canā€™t be with them. Would 10/10 recommend! "

Care member

Holly G.'s Photo

Holly G.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...

Jessica N.

Bailey D.'s Photo

Bailey D.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!"

Krystal M.

Sheryl Y.'s Photo

Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...
Sheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She has been able to redirect him as needed with minimal issues. I am happy we found her to help in the mornings I cannot be...

Care member

Madeline H.'s Photo

Madeline H.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information betteršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. I would definitely...

Alyssa D.

Amber M.'s Photo

Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

Care member

Alexa M.'s Photo

Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Autumn T.'s Photo

Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr ā€¢ 7 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

Addie Y.'s Photo

Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...

Care member

Rose K.'s Photo

Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

Jenifer M.'s Photo

Jenifer M.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I love singing, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. I'm 42, with 2 dogs, and 1 cat, so animals are no problem. I've been babysitting since I was 12, first my brother's, then nieces, and friends children. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm certified in child and infant CPR and basic first aid....
Jenifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!! "

Karen Y.

Katherine K.'s Photo

Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 8 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

Riley Q.'s Photo

Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$19-20/hr ā€¢ 7 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Windsor Heights, IA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Alexa C.

5.0

Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!

- chase A.

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.

Brenna H.

5.0

Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1 hour of TV per day. Brenna loves...

- Kylie F.

Megan L.

5.0

Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!

- Lisa H.

Additional Infant Babysitter Services

Infant Babysitters in Urbandale, IAInfant Babysitters in West Des Moines, IAInfant Babysitters in Clive, IAInfant Babysitters in Des Moines, IAInfant Babysitters in Johnston, IAInfant Babysitters in Grimes, IAInfant Babysitters in Cumming, IAInfant Babysitters in Waukee, IAInfant Babysitters in Norwalk, IAInfant Babysitters in Ankeny, IA

Infant Babysitter Articles

34 simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic

September 3rd, 2021 Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, social distance if you must go out, self-quarantin... Read more
5 easy tie-dye instructions ā€” plus, 4 tie-dye patterns to try

5 easy tie-dye instructions ā€” plus, 4 tie-dye patterns to try

July 22nd, 2021 Tie-dying is exactly what it sounds like. You twist a T-shirt, garment or other cloth item, tie it in various places with rubber bands and then dye it. When ... Read more
How two single moms created the ultimate pandemic partnership

How two single moms created the ultimate pandemic partnership

May 19th, 2021 Indeed, we are all in this pandemic together. However, healthcare, childcare and other essential workers, as well as single parents, are all under an extraor... Read more
19 easy Halloween crafts for kids made with household items

19 easy Halloween crafts for kids made with household items

September 17th, 2024 Having fun making kids Halloween crafts doesnā€™t mean you have to blow your budget ordering elaborate materials and kits online. In fact, you probably h... Read more
51 fun $10 (or less) gift ideas for everyone on your list

51 fun $10 (or less) gift ideas for everyone on your list

November 18th, 2024 Gift-giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season. But while itā€™s fun to make a list and check it twice, it can also end up being, well &helli... Read more

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Windsor Heights, IA

What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Windsor Heights, IA in April, 2025?

How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Windsor Heights, IA?

What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Windsor Heights, IA?