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Nancy S.

Van Meter, IA

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$14/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a retired librarian living in Van Meter with my husband and elderly mother. I am interested in working not more than 10 hours a week. I worked at Inspired kids daycare for two years. I'd love to help a young family through the early months with their infant.
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Van Meter, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Maleah . I am currently looking for a full time nanny position. I am CPR Certified and First Aid Certified. I have experience working in a daycare(infants-10yrs) I also have preschool experience and was a nanny last year to a wonderful kindergartener! Thanks have a good day!
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Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid trained. 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...

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

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Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...
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West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Wendy L. says "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...

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Part-Time Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Erika! I have about 8 years experience in the child care field. I have worked primarily with infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 18 months, but I have also spent quite a bit of time in older classrooms as well. I've worked in a couple of centers in the Des Moines area and have learned so much but have now switched...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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 Head Start Associate 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...

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

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I Love To Take Children To Parks ,library ,etc.

Waukee, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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.
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Babysitter/Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
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Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
Hi, My name is Klarisa. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children, from infants to pre-teens. In my free time I enjoy reading, yoga, being out in nature, and I also love baking! I am more than happy to help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and...
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Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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.
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Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
About Me I'm 21 years old and based in Waukee, Iowa. Outside of childcare, I enjoy spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and finding new ways to make everyday activities fun for kids. My natural patience, attention to detail, and love for helping others make this work deeply fulfilling to me. I take pride in being a steady,...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello i'm Alexis! I am 21years old and from West Des Moines. I am currently a CNA/CMA at Via in Carlisle. I worked at Yellow Brick Road as an Infant teacher for about a year. I have had previous experience with children of other ages as well. I have my CPR, First aid training, and Mandatory reporter training as well. I have...
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Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a secure, stimulating environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and being a part of their children's growth journeys. My approach to childcare blends creativity and imagination...
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Johnston, IA

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them flourish is my greatest joy. For nine years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I hold a college degree and possess current CPR Training. My calm and patient nature allows me to connect with children while...
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Fun Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm DeAnn - a nurturing, reliable caregiver with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background and a proud mom of two (ages 6 and 2). With over 6 years of caregiving experience and real-life mom skills, I understand the importance of patience, structure, and lots of love when it comes to caring for children. I'm...
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  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA

Infants Child Care in Van Meter, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Rachel C.

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend...

- Joe W.

Lauren L.

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again...

- Stephanie R.

Alexa C.

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

- chase A.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Van Meter, 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 Van Meter, IA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Van Meter, IA, is $16.00.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Van Meter, 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

The infant child care services available near you in Van Meter, 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.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Van Meter, 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.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Van Meter, 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.

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