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82 newborn nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for newborn nannies is 7 years

Newborn nannies in Des Moines, IA

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Bailey C.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Bailey

Hi, my name is Bailey. I have worked with children from the age of 16 to present day. I started working at a daycare specifically in the infant room & the 2-year-old room. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. I have five years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family of two...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, I am a 52 yr old mom of two Daughters. I have 30 yrs experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was 11 and my first job when I turned 16 was at a daycare. I have worked at a few other daycare centers and have also need a nanny twice. I also have experience as a teacher assistant for kids with special needs....
Robyne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Autumn P.


Des Moines, IA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

A Helping Hand For A Family

With five years of paid childcare experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 10 years old. My background includes two years as a nanny and a year as a daycare teacher, specializing in children 6w - 2 years. I truly love children and find joy in helping them learn and grow. I am...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Maggie W.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Strong Love For Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years of experience with children, children put a smile on my face ! I love watching and helping children grow into the little smart humans they are. Working in daycares have helped me to become a strong caretaker.
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bubbly Aspiring Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."

Andrew H.

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Lucy D.


Des Moines, IA

$13-50/hr3 yrs exp

Baby-sitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lucy! I am currently a senior at Drake University studying sociology and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love working with kids and am comfortable with all ages. I have over 5 years of experience with children ages six months to 15 years old. I am committed to making sure children are safe and also having fun. I have...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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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Mackenzie B.


Des Moines, IA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Caring, Friendly Sitter

Hello my name is Kenzie and I love kids! I have worked for the past year as a special education para-professional where I worked mostly with kindergarten-second grade. I moved to Des Moines to pursue an elementary education degree. I'm currently working as a server, but having a hard time fitting into the schedule, so I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Taylor J.


Des Moines, IA

$10-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver :)

I have worked in childcare for about 4 years. I have worked with ages from six weeks up through fifth grade. At previous jobs, I have created lesson plans that include art projects, literacy activities, fine and large motor activities, etc.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace has been watching my 16 month old twins,2-3 days a week, for a few months along with my 3 and 5 year old one day/week. She is very dependable, sweet, and easy going. My twins do have a tough time when I leave, but they always warm up within a few minutes of...

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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Claire S.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 20 years old and from the Des Moines area. I just finished up my last semester at Iowa Central Community College where I got a degree in human services. I'm currently taking a semester off before I continue studying psychology in August with hopes to become a child life specialist! I was on the dance team at my time at...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 12+ years. I have experience with children infant age to about 6 years old mostly, and some latchkey/summer program experience with kids 7 and older as well. I have been both a lead and assistant teacher. I have experience with detailed lesson planning...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Chloe H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! I have been both a babysitter and nanny to children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. In the past, I have cared for 1-5 children at a time. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Music Minor from Drake. I have 3. 5 years of experience in social work, which informs me as a babysitter/nanny. To me,...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Michelle K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

FUN, OUTGOING, AND DOESN'T MIND MESSY PLAY

I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby sitting when I was 13. Then I was a live in nanny. I have been an associate teacher in 2nd grade special education, and a preschool teacher for 2-5-year-olds. I do know that children learn the most through hands-on active play and I am not afraid for them (or...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Cheryl B.


Des Moines, IA

$8-12/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Childcare

I provide dependable in home childcare that promotes children's creativity, development & learning. I have been in childcare for 40+ years in both centers & in home. $175/week per child, private pay only. References available upon request.
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Autumn T.

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. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...

- Elizabeth G.

Elizabeth E.

5.0

She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough.

- Andrew H.

Brenna H.

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 hour of TV per day. Brenna loves...

- Kylie F.

Grace T.

5.0

Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do activities with him. We missed her when her...

- Jillian L.

Nicole K.

5.0

My kids had a great day with Nicole.

- Robert M.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Newborn Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 82 listed newborn nannies.