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60 nannies are listed in Waukee, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Waukee, IA
Julia R.
Waukee, IA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have babysat and nannied for one family for the past two years, and volunteered at multiple kids summer camps. I also work through Respite Connection, caring for and teaching children with special needs. I currently have an internship at a therapeutic preschool, where I assist in a classroom once a week.
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Madilyn T.
West Des Moines, IA
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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 I have found a full time family, and I am looking for more here and there nanny/sitter opportunities. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities...
Madilyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is the absolute best, and my kids LOVE her! She’s always doing fun things and getting them out and about. As a parent, there’s nothing better than knowing your kids are safe and well cared for when you can’t be with them. Would 10/10 recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er!
What I love about her the most is she's honest, dependable and doesn't let the kids walk all over her. She's super sweet but knows when to tell them no when they are trying to...
Casey K.
Meredith R.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Meredith and I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I have worked in preschools, child welfare, and been a nanny.
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is such an amazing woman! She is caring and compassionate! She is always ready to help in any way she can! Having background in education, she is always ready to help kiddos learn! Meredith is very trustworthy! She is amazing with my 7 year old!"
Mariah H.
4.7
(12)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is very friendly and trustworthy. Takes great care of our 4 month old 18 month old and 9 year old at the same time. Grace has watched our kids a few times now and she is very responsive and dependable. You can trust grace to take great care of your kids for...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."
Erin H.
Shelby L.
Urbandale, IA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"
Karla P.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Melanie B.
Johnston, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative and energetic childcare provider. I enjoy reading, cooking, arts and crafts, playing games and being outdoors. I have been a nanny since April of 2018. I was responsible for drop off and pick up from school, preparing meals, taking children on outings (park, zoo, swimming, science center etc.) teaching both life...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie is an excellent nanny- perfect combination of reliability, knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, flexibility and care! She has been with our family for close to 2 years now (8yr old and almost 3 yr old). She has been BEYOND ANYTHING we could have...
Sriram L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved Lindsay! She was flexible, a quick thinker, nice but still firm. She reinforced kindness and manners while providing a super fin and engaging environment for my kiddos. She was calm and patient with my super fussy infant, silly and inviting with my 2 year...
Drew R.
Mattea C.
Clive, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(8)
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA
Erin M.
5.0
ErinMarie was great for our family! Fun and creative! Our kiddos still love to face time with her!
- Carrie M.
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.
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.
Madilyn T.
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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FAQs for finding nannies in Waukee, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Waukee, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Waukee, IA is as of is $17.90 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Waukee, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 21 in Waukee, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Waukee, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Waukee through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Waukee, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.