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60 infants child care are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years

Infants child care in Des Moines, IA

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

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, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"

Kate H.

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$18-32/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! 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...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, 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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Abigail B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 17 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 23 months (son), 3 (daughter) & 6 (daughter). My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My daughters will be in Pre-school & 1st Grade beginning August 26th....
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...

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Jill H.


Des Moines, IA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Teacher Moving To Kalamazoo, MI

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, I am currently looking for a full-time nanny position. My passion as a nanny is to help make parent's lives easier. I have raised two boys and understand how much work parenting is, especially when working full-time. I love nurturing and educating children from infants through kindergarten. I believe in having...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Svea L.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children, driven by my fulfilling experiences as a babysitter. It brings me immense joy to positively impact their lives and support families by providing reliable childcare. My calm and friendly nature creates a harmonious environment for the children in my care. I prioritize open...
As a passionate childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I find great joy in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My previous babysitting experiences instilled in me a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes in open...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Julia! I am 22 years old living in Des Moines, Iowa. I've been working at a childcare center for 5 years. I have been in the infant room caring for 6week olds to 12months as a lead teacher for 3years of that time working in childcare. I went to college and have obtained my infant/toddler cda. I have two children of my...
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about helping families and making a positive impact on children's lives. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a daycare!

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alex K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, loving, organized caregiver, who absolutely adores children! I recently graduated from college with a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in K-8 reading. I love arts and crafts, sports, the outdoors, and reading. I love to share these activities with kids! I have experience watching infants,...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Catherine C.


Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Expert

I am a graduate of Drake University with 4 years of experience working directly with youth and infants. I have worked in a nursery setting as well as working in children's residential mental health care. I am passionate about trauma informed care and creating safe environments for children to thrive in. I recently relocated to...
Catherine can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea N.


Des Moines, IA

$14-24/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi, my name is Andrea I have 2 years of experience, I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with infants up to 3 yrs of age. I have a joy working in this field. I love helping them grow and learn about the world around them. With me your child will receive proper care and I am willing to do other tasks if requested. I am able to...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan L.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 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 who are 24 and 18. I have a ton of experience working with...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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

Lisa H.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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Bailey C.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Bailey

Hi, my name is Bailey. I have worked with children from the age of 16 to present day. I started working at a daycare specifically in the infant room & the 2-year-old room. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. I have five years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family of two...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Mack and I would love to provide love and care for your children. I have two full years (plus a little more) of experience in a childcare center and have been babysitting since I was 12. When not working, you'll find me at the gym, longboarding, or out on a walk. but as much as I love the outdoors, im a homebody...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Des Moines, 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.

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.

Abigail B.

5.0

Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...

- Care member

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.

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Ratings for Des Moines, IA infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Infants Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.