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Maleah D.


Van Meter, IA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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!
Maleah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Annahlee H.


Van Meter, IA

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter With 5 Years Of Experience With Children!

Hi! I'm Annahlee. I have my B. A in Graphic Design from the University of Northern Iowa. I have 5 years of gymnastics coaching experience with children ranging from the ages of 3 to 16 years old and was a full-time nanny the summer of 2022 for two boys. I have many hobbies, some of which include musical instruments, digital art...
Annahlee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just started nursing school at the beginning of January, and am just looking to start filling some of my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 5 summers for many different ages, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger than...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Laura G.


Winterset, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Taking Care Of Your Little Ones

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids since I was 12. I started with church day care, with me watching the kids and the parents in the other room. When I was 13-ish I started babysitting for families. And usually watching their kids while the parents went out on date nights. I had a few families I would watch their kids weekly. I have...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them...

Jenny J.

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Joanna H.


Winterset, IA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm 21 years old and been professionally nannying since I was out of high school. I love going to the parks, exploring with kids, and finding fun ways they can learn! Im looking for a 35+ hours a week, with benefits. I hope to hear from you! :)
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madisyn F.


Winterset, IA

$16/hr4 yrs exp

About Me..

Hi! My name is maddie I am 20 years old and currently taking college classes. I currently work at a daycare and have for 1. 5 years. I have over 5 years experience babysitting. I have also been a nanny for 2 summers. I love working with kids and getting to watch them grow!
Madisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Colby T.


Winterset, IA

$12-15/hr4 yrs exp

Memories Maker

Hi my name is Colby! ! I am a reliable and compassionate caregiver who is passionate about working with children. I have experience working in a daycare as a teacher for 1-year-olds. Part of my job was being responsible for care routines and planning activities/crafts for the kids. I have also nannied infants and toddlers. I am...
Colby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah P.


Cumming, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jaiden L.


Cumming, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny, Creating A Safe Environment For Good Humans To Grow!

I have 4 years of nannying experience, from newborns to 11-year-olds! I am happy to help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, and of course supervise kiddos during pool & playtime! I found my love for childcare through my passion for dance and coaching! I enjoy creating an atmosphere where kiddos can grow and thrive into...
Jaiden can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Kayla C.


Winterset, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hi, my name is Kayla. I am a first grade teacher looking for a summer gig! I have 9 years of experience working in education and 15 years of experience in childcare and nannying. I would love to hear back from you!
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the...

Hilary R.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Marrissa M.


Grimes, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Caring, And Creative Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have a strong background in running a successful daycare, both in my home and at a licensed center, which has equipped me with valuable skills in managing routines, nurturing growth, and...
Marrissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Marrissa has never canceled a time with my son after watching him 3 days a week the last year and a half! She always made each day fun with activities, snacks & more! My son has always had trouble going to strangers but with her there was an instant clique. She is...

Alyssa C.

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Madilyn T.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-50/hr7 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 and I am looking for a recurring nanny position. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities to stay busy!
Madilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie was great with our 3 boys! Highly responsive and arrived early. By the time we got back home, she had all 3 boys down for bed, and we arrived home to a calm and quiet house that had been picked up. The boys had a wonderful time with her."

Eric B.

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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, 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.

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Ma'any A.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ma'any! I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...
Ma'any can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them."

Anita D.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA

Laura G.

5.0

Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them throughout the day and teaching them daily...

- Jenny J.

Christine S.

5.0

Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the house.Christine has become like part of...

- Hilary R.

Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

Jillayne A.

5.0

She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!

- Wayne K.

Marrissa M.

5.0

Marrissa is a phenomenal nanny! We have 4 girls ages 4 months to 7.5 years and she is always coming up with fun crafts, games and activities that include them all! She is punctual, dependable and easy to communicate with. Our girls adore her!!! Well could not be happier with her care.

- Ashley W.

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