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83 newborn nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Des Moines, IA
Heather R.
Des Moines, IA
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Heather. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years, since I was in middle/high school. I have worked a social worker for 15 years. I miss working with children in the home. I have been a night nanny for a newborn and newborn twins, as well. I enjoy children newborn to age 12 or so. I have experience with...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Joe W.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and nurturing professional who is patient, fun loving, and reliable. I have direct and respectful communication. I enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading, writing, exercise, personal development, and gardening.
I have over 30 years of experience that includes working in childcare centers, a preschool...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a nanny for over 15 years! I have experience with all ages including newborns all the way to high school! I've also been a preschool teacher for six years!
Crystine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hailey and I'm 29 years old currently a SAHM with 3 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "
Laura D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little bit about me,
I am from Sacramento, California, and moved here in August for Nursing school in Des Moines. I have been a nanny for 7 years and have experience with kids ages newborn to 12 years old. I aspire to be a Pediatric nurse, as I love kids!
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My names Helen and have been nannying for 6+ years. I enjoy working with newborns & toddlers and getting to see them develop into their own little self. I currently have a full-time job during the week but looking to help a family our regularly maybe 1 or 2 days of the weekend for extra money. I am fun, energetic and love...
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Katelynn P.
Des Moines, IA
$20-29/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello there!
My name is Katelynn and I am currently looking for a family to nanny for. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a degree in social work. I was able to support myself in college by working full time for 2. 5 years at Blessed Beginnings Preschool and Learning Center. There, I spent most of my...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(5)
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel worked with my son, who has some extra medical and developmental needs. She was excellent at communicating with us and with him. She focused on his strengths and really sought out opportunities to help him grow. I knew that I was leaving my son,...
Shannon B.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes:
-6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school
-4 years of leading a vacation bible school group
-Babysitting relatives and family friends.
-Date night sitter
-Summer nanny for 5 years.
-Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Corinne B.
Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Corinne. I spent my summers nannying since I was 13. I have experience caring for 2-4 kids from 3months-12years. I am currently in Des Moines, Iowa, nannying 50 hours/week for an infant and 2-year-old old boy. I have a degree in design and have worked as an architect/designer, a education assistant at a...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
I have been a nanny for 15+ years and for several families. I have helped develop, raise and mentor these children for whom they have become today. I have a natural ability to relate and connect with children. Kids love my authenticity and my ability to interact with them on their level. I feel it is important to lead by...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Abigail B.
Des Moines, IA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 17 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 23 months (son), 3 (daughter) & 6 (daughter). My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My daughters will be in Pre-school & 1st Grade beginning August 26th....
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...
Care member
Amber M.
Des Moines, IA
$12-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**currently only available for occasional/ date night sitting, as I am full time student**
- because of only being available for occasional care I take only cash, check, or app payment-
Hello! I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends for about 10 years. I also have 4 years of experience working with children as...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi ! I am a very outgoing and energetic gal who is looking to be a nanny. I intend to provide your children with the proper care of a safe and loving environment. I am a very creative person who enjoys doing activities that will encourage your children to learn , grow , and have fun.
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I am a mother of 2 daughters, a 2x cancer survivor, and have time to help your family. I previously had my own licensed in home childcare and decided to close it. I miss being around kids and decided to apply for a nanny or just helping one family. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping,...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA
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.
Hailey J.
5.0
Hailey is very friendly and likable.
- Laura D.
Rachel H.
5.0
Rachel has been a full-time nanny for our two boys since our youngest was 12 weeks old. (He is now 3.5) She has been a truly loving caregiver to both of them, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. Every day she plans fun outings to the park, library, or some other activity, and she has been...
- Sarah P.
Abigail B.
5.0
Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...
- Care member
Amber M.
5.0
Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Des Moines, IA
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Des Moines, IA?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.90 per hour as of November, 2024. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Des Moines, IA?
There are 83 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Des Moines, IA on Care.com. You can also read 47 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Des Moines, IA?
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Des Moines, IA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 83 listed newborn nannies.