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60 nannies are listed in Grimes,Ā IA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Grimes, IA

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$18-32/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child...

Jill O.

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Mattea C.


Clive, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Background: Hi! I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri and decided to move to Iowa to study and graduate from ISU May of 2020. I'm currently employed as a compliance specialist for a local engineering firm. I'm an open book and have experience nannying (3 kids at once). I'm available to accommodate to your individual families...
Mattea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Mattea was fantastic and exactly who I was hoping to work with! Her attention to detail, kindness and great communication made the entire process of scheduling incredibly easy! My house looks and smells incredible and it made my entire weekend a relaxing one! "

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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Erin M.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Energetic Experienced Nanny

I am 28 and have 12 plus years experience as a nanny. I really try to focus on fun, safety, education, and connection to help families and little ones grow the best they can!
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"ErinMarie was great for our family! Fun and creative! Our kiddos still love to face time with her!"

Carrie M.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace has been watching my 16 month old twins,2-3 days a week, for a few months along with my 3 and 5 year old one day/week. She is very dependable, sweet, and easy going. My twins do have a tough time when I leave, but they always warm up within a few minutes of...

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

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Robin B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm in search of a full time nanny position for the summer of 2025. I work during the school year for West Des Moines Community Schools. I have many years of experience as a nanny and am the Children's Ministry assistant at my church and daycare experience. Pets are welcome. Please message me if you are interested.
Robin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Robin has been an absolute delight and joy! All of my children absolutely love her. She is super high energy, fun, and full of love and caring. She is always willing to go above and beyond and do whatever is needed. She is a great caregiver."

Todd S.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.

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Amanda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$14/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Trusted Sitter

Hey there! I would make a fantastic sitter or nanny for your tiny human(s) because I am a kid at heart and I have tons of experience with multiple families. In my free time I enjoy baking, making candles, and going on adventures with loved ones. If you select me, you will experience piece of mind while you are away and you can...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have had Amanda watch our two sons and our 100lb dog often until she moved down south on us (from Iowa). She is reliable, great with children and is a trusting, responsible sitter. Highly recommend. Thanks Amanda!"

Chandler M.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Rachel H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Nanny Share

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 33 years old and I have been working in childcare since 2009. I've been working as a nanny since November of 2015, and previous to that I worked at a child care center in downtown Des Moines as both a resource teacher and then a lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was my son child care provider, she was always very caring, compassionate and encourage my child to learn and try new things."

Jennifer N.

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Sarah B.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr ā€¢ 6 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.* Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in elementary schools. I have my Master's and Specialist degrees in...
Jillayne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

My name is Destini, I am 22 years old. I worked at a daycare for 3 years and I have been a nanny in the past twice, I have about a years experience in nannying. I enjoy being around kids, doing crafts and going to the park! I am in Ames.
Destini can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rylee H.


Ankeny, IA

$17-20/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

About Me!:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My names Rylee! I'm an enthusiastic and caring nanny with 6 years of experience! I started babysitting at 15 and then started part time nannying that summer. I got a job at a daycare shortly after and continued to work part time there until I graduated high school. Once I graduated I worked there full time for a year...
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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.

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Tiana R.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Nurturing, Fun Nanny Looking For A Short Term/long Term Position.

With over 10 years of experience, I have honed my skills in childcare, serving as both a nanny and a para educator/teacher's aide in school settings. My expertise spans a wide range of age groups, from infants as young as 0-3 months to teenagers up to 16 years old. Throughout my career, I've found immense fulfillment in working...
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Sahra F.


West Des Moines, IA

$15/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Bilingual Teacher, Summer Nanny

I am currently a substitute teacher, with 7 years classroom teaching experience and 7 years daycare provider experience. I would love to add 1 or 2 pre-k to school age kids to join our summer fun! I provide meals, transportation and entrance to activities, lots of supervised outdoor fun all summer. My kids are 6 and 9 and miss...
Sahra can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

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.

Shelby L.

5.0

Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child and families life!

- Jill O.

Mattea C.

5.0

Mattea was fantastic and exactly who I was hoping to work with! Her attention to detail, kindness and great communication made the entire process of scheduling incredibly easy! My house looks and smells incredible and it made my entire weekend a relaxing one!

- Care member

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.

Erin M.

5.0

ErinMarie was great for our family! Fun and creative! Our kiddos still love to face time with her!

- Carrie M.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Nannies in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.