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60 nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am flexible with weeknight/weekend care during the summer & school year.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent last 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, &...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Precious M.
West Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Precious, and I'm currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Iowa.
I have over three years of paid experience working full-time in a daycare, as well as part-time nannying. I absolutely love all things art-whether it's painting, ceramics, or even cooking up colorful, delicious meals. I'm...
Precious can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miranda and I recently graduated from The University of Northern Iowa! As of now, i'm willing to babysit weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. I have about seven years of babysitting experience and 7 years of nannying experience! I have been a camp counselor for elementary and middle school kids. I was a...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you."
Rodrigo T.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaylee, and I have been working with kiddos for the last 15 years. I was a dance instructor in Kansas City where I worked with children ages 18 months to 10 years old. I also spent my time in KC babysitting for three different families during the summer, date nights, and overnights when parents traveled. Between...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Maddie and I'm currently a medical student at Des Moines University. I have a passion for kids and hoping to work in pediatrics one day! I have previous work experience as a nanny, as well as previous work experience at the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$8-15/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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Cait B.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Cait! I have been working with kiddos since I was a kid myself working in my church nursery to working at a few elementary schools. I started nannying during covid and have worked with kids 6 weeks to seven years! I have been told many times I am meant to work with kids and it is my passion! I look forward to hearing back...
Cait can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tori M.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Tori. I have babysat for the last 15+ years, I have been a camp counselor responsible for the care of 10+ little girls, and I am currently a caregiver for an individual with special needs. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I also have experience nannying. I recently had a baby of my own and I love working with kids! I...
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
Melanie B.
Johnston, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since April of 2018. Prior to that I worked in childcare, full time for 2 years and part time for 6. I have worked with all age groups from newborns up to high school students. I enjoy reading, writing, arts & crafts, board games and going outside.
I provide light house cleaning, transportation to school and...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certified.
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...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"
chase A.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was an amazing nanny, my two daughters loved her. She was always on time and always there. I felt safe leaving my daughters in the care of Jackie. She is nurturing and felt like part of the family while she nannied for us and still feels like a part of our...
Kelly R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services.
I am trustworthy and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Katie was great!! Kids loved her! She was perfect for our toddlers first sitter! Highly recommended!"
Melissa S.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA
Miranda M.
5.0
Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you.
- Rodrigo T.
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.
Melanie B.
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 asked for our kids! Melanie has...
- Sriram L.
Alexa C.
5.0
Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!
- chase A.
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.
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FAQs for finding nannies in West Des Moines, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 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 $17.59 per hour as of April, 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 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?
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Ratings for West Des Moines, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.