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60 nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for nannies is 6 years
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old, I nannied multiple of my neighbors children and fell in love with it! I moved onto working in a daycare for nearly 4 years!
One thing you should know about me is I am a full time online student, earning my Bachelors in Social Science. I am certified in CPR, Mandatory...
Hi! My name is Alexa, and I am a 30-year-old professional nanny turned first time mama to my sweet 1 & a half year old son. I would describe myself as extremely loving, nurturing, and positive. I am so grateful to have had a career that I have absolutely loved for the past 10 years, and for the amazing families that I was able...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Adisyn V.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to know more about me! I have spent many years working in daycare centers, nannying and, before and after school programs. I have enjoyed my experience with children with special needs. I am very pet friendly and have a reliable form of transportation. I am currently studying online to earn a...
Adisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Eleanor P.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am the oldest of three in my family with four step siblings. I also have tons of cousins and grew up babysitting. I worked as a nanny in college and had four children from preschool age-school age with all of their various activities and drop offs. I also have my CPR certification. I love kids of all ages and sizes and...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the school year, I'm flexible with night/weekend care.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent this summer as a nanny for two kids (6 & 8) and had a wonderful time with them. I've spent 2 summers working as a lifeguard for Glen Oaks and DSM Golf, & attend...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the past many years of my life I have been surrounded by children, and the act of taking care of them. My most valuable traits when working alongside parents to ensure their children are protected and cared for is my empathy, creativity, observation skills, and passion for child development.
I have worked as a nanny for...
Kena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have an abundance of experience with children and LOVE babysitting! I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I babysit for various families, as well as my little cousins consistently and have worked as a full-time nanny. I've never had any issues with families and am praised by everyone I sit for! I love doing...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alison and I am 22 years old. I just moved here last fall from Los Angeles, after graduating with my Associates degree from The Los Angeles Film School. Since I'm a filmmaker I still consider my brain to be just as imaginative as theirs. I have a very outgoing and social personality and very good communication...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Rachel D.
West Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$5-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey and I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. I have much younger siblings so I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. For a couple summers, I nannied for 4-year-old twins, and almost every other weekend. I am babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years old. I love kids,...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am looking to babysit and/or nanny part time. I have taught for 8 years. I currently teach 3rd-5th grade Special Education. I have had experience with birth-teenagers. I have dealt with behavior and health needs. I am outgoing and love doing activities, going outside, and trying new things.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Tori M.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Tori. I have babysat for the last 10-12 years, I have been a camp counselor responsible for the care of 10+ little girls, and I am currently a behavior technician at Balance Autism, where I work with children ages 3-10. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I also have experience nannying. I love working with and being...
Tori can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha C.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a creative, friendly, and outgoing teacher passionate about nurturing children's development. With a decade of experience caring for children, varying from nannying, daycare centers, to my career in education I love finding educational and exciting ways to spend our time!
I'm comfortable building students social and...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Nicole W.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible and loving
I like working with kids because I have 5 of my own and my girls, both age 15, also love babysitting. We recently moved to the West Des Moines area.
I'm looking for a job that works for our summer schedule as a family.
I started working with kids when I was a in high...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have worked with Aubrey for 3 years at two different jobs, she is amazing with kids and very creative. Aubrey is able to multi-task without getting stressed and maintain her upbeat personality with the parents and children. If I am unable to attend a babysitting...
Ashley G.
Jacqueline H.
Norwalk, IA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Jackie!
I love working with young children and partnering with families to provide high-quality, individualized care in your home.
I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and am a full-time early intervention teacher. I have worked with children and families in a variety of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqueline provided OUTSTANDING care for our 3-6month baby. She gave us the confidence we needed to leave him for some parent time on the weekend! As soon as she arrived she engaged him and soothed him. She competently bottle-fed, diapered, played with him, and put...
Laura W.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
Alexa M.
Waukee, IA
$22-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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! "
Care member
Elise H.
Johnston, IA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've nannied and babysat for the past 4-5 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as homework help. I'm going into my sophomore year of college and am looking for a family to help out when I'm not in class. I also have my own transportation.
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA
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.
Jacqueline H.
5.0
Jacqueline provided OUTSTANDING care for our 3-6month baby. She gave us the confidence we needed to leave him for some parent time on the weekend! As soon as she arrived she engaged him and soothed him. She competently bottle-fed, diapered, played with him, and put him to sleep. We are so sad to...
- Laura W.
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
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FAQs for finding nannies in West Des Moines, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in West Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in West Des Moines, IA is as of is $17.80 per hour as of November, 2024. 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 West Des Moines, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 54 in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, IA?
You can find different nanny services in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for West Des Moines, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.