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Hi! I love caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children since I was a child with my mom doing in-home day care and I babysat all through my teenage years. I nannied in-home while going to college, worked with clients who had intellectual disabilities, and then worked several years at a day care...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...
Jacob G.
Hi I'm Alexis but I go by Lexie!! I am a senior at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I graduate in the spring and I am looking for some part time random date nights to work! I have worked with children since high school. I nanny every summer and have my substitute teachers license. I have CPR and first aid...
Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 26 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in West Des Moines IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny since 2021!...
Lexy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brooke and I am looking to switch from working in an infant room to nannying for just one family full time. I've been working directly with infants for the last year at work but I also have 7 years or babysitting/nannying experience. I am comfortable with pets, cooking, and of course any cleaning or housework. I am...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sophia K.
Waukee, IA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have worked with children of all ages, my most frequent ages are infants and preschoolers. I am working towards my bachelors degree in psychology and currently work with children with special needs.
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madison S.
Waukee, IA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun caretaker who has about 6 years of childcare experience and 3 years of pet care experience! I have experience with ages from infants to grade school. With the experience and knowledge I have, I can provide a safe, responsible and fun environment with your children or pets!
I'm looking for...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
Thabisa D.
Waukee, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
hi, i'm thabisa, a passionate nanny with 2+ years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I adapt to any parenting style, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. i'm patient, adaptable, and great at fostering communication between parents and children.
I have my own reliable car and a CPR...
Thabisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tankaseh G.
Waukee, IA
$14-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. My the skills I've gained, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Tankaseh can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
I have over 20 years of experience. I am certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR. I have also worked as an associate at an elementary school in Waukee, Iowa.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Abigayle L.
Adel, IA
$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace T.
Waukee, IA
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games and have fun with kids. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Addie is an excellent caregiver. She has babysat our 20 month son twice with absolutely wonderful skill and care. I fully trust her and am excited for her to babysit him again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
Jenifer M.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Joe W.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hannah M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Peyton L.
West Des Moines, IA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...
Peyton can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard...
Wendy L.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Dallas Center, IA
Grace H.
5.0
Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our son, whether that was letting him nap...
- Jacob G.
Addie Y.
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 went and got my nails done and...
- Care member
Rose K.
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.
Aubrey M.
5.0
Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was as we left it....not even a dish in...
- Kristin R.
Jenifer M.
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.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Dallas Center, IA
How much is child care for an infant near me in Dallas Center, IA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Dallas Center, IA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Dallas Center, IA, is $18.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Dallas Center, IA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Dallas Center, IA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Dallas Center, IA?
The infant child care services available near you in Dallas Center, IA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Dallas Center, IA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Dallas Center, IA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Dallas Center, IA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Dallas Center, IA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.