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60 newborn nannies are listed in Van Meter, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 6 years

Newborn nannies in Van Meter, IA

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Maleah D.


Van Meter, IA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maleah . I am currently looking for a full time nanny position. I am CPR Certified and First Aid Certified. I have experience working in a daycare(infants-10yrs) I also have preschool experience and was a nanny last year to a wonderful kindergartener! Thanks have a good day!
Maleah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Taylor D.


Van Meter, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just started nursing school at the beginning of January, and am just looking to start filling some of my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 5 summers for many different ages, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger than...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited when they know she's coming."

Cecilia R.

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Laura G.


Winterset, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Taking Care Of Your Little Ones

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching kids since I was 12. I started with church day care, with me watching the kids and the parents in the other room. When I was 13-ish I started babysitting for families. And usually watching their kids while the parents went out on date nights. I had a few families I would watch their kids weekly. I have...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them...

Jenny J.

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Madisyn F.


Winterset, IA

$16/hr4 yrs exp

About Me..

Hi! My name is maddie I am 20 years old and currently taking college classes. I currently work at a daycare and have for 1. 5 years. I have over 5 years experience babysitting. I have also been a nanny for 2 summers. I love working with kids and getting to watch them grow!
Madisyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Colby T.


Winterset, IA

$12-15/hr4 yrs exp

Memories Maker

Hi my name is Colby! ! I am a reliable and compassionate caregiver who is passionate about working with children. I have experience working in a daycare as a teacher for 1-year-olds. Part of my job was being responsible for care routines and planning activities/crafts for the kids. I have also nannied infants and toddlers. I am...
Colby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jaiden L.


Cumming, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny, Creating A Safe Environment For Good Humans To Grow!

I have 4 years of nannying experience, from newborns to 11-year-olds! I am happy to help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, and of course supervise kiddos during pool & playtime! I found my love for childcare through my passion for dance and coaching! I enjoy creating an atmosphere where kiddos can grow and thrive into...
Jaiden can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah P.


Cumming, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Kayla C.


Winterset, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hi, my name is Kayla. I am a first grade teacher looking for a summer gig! I have 9 years of experience working in education and 15 years of experience in childcare and nannying. I would love to hear back from you!
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Marrissa M.


Grimes, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Caring, And Creative Nanny

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Marrissa is very kind and loving. She becomes part of the family and kids love her. She is very dependable and I would hire Marrissa again in a heartbeat."

Tammy W.

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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

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Jill H.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Teacher Moving To Kalamazoo, MI

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, I am a former preschool teacher of 20 years, have 10 years of full-time nanny experience, CPR/FA certified, and have a B. A. in education. I love babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! I enjoy watching children grow and helping them learn! I am willing to do light housework but not be a housekeeper. I love animals...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jill is an amazing childcare provider. She is creative, loving and very active! I get to work with her in a volunteer capacity at our church. She has made a huge impact on our Sunday school and Vacation Bible School programs. Her creativity is amazing and her...

Amy M.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I are new to Minneapolis and we had a lot of anxiety hiring a complete stranger to sit for our son. Courtney completely put us at ease - she is kind, trustworthy and knows what she's doing when it comes to caring for kids! Our son took to her...

Jennifer W.

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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...

Jacob G.

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Grace B.


Des Moines, IA

$24-32/hr10 yrs exp

Happy and Flexible Care Giver, Who Loves to Play and Teach :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a loving, compassionate and creative caregiver. I am smart and organized and can come in and make the families life easier by giving excellent care and doing things that need done without being asked. I've been working as a nanny for over 15 years and I have excellent references telling you that I am patient, fun,...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace babysat my 3 children (4 years old and under) for a date night one evening. She was wonderful! Friendly and doting on the children. I was very happy to come home to a tidy house and a craft my kids were very proud of. Thank you Grace!"

Mya B.

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

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

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Francesca E.


Linden, IA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Francesca. I moved to Florida in January of 2017 and started working as a full time nanny. I loved it, but I ended up moving back home to Iowa in 2022. Prior to Florida, I worked as a full time pharmacy technician and would babysit often. I kept my pharmacy license and still help out in the pharmacy today. I...
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Frankie has watched our 5 kids (ages 1.5 yr to 10yr) on occasional nights and weekend days for the past 2 years. Our kids absolutely love her. Frankie has such a positive and joyful attitude and is kind and caring with the kids. She likes doing various activities...

Jenny B.

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Madilyn T.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA

Taylor D.

5.0

Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited when they know she's coming.

- Cecilia R.

Laura G.

5.0

Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them throughout the day and teaching them daily...

- Jenny J.

Marrissa M.

5.0

Marrissa is a phenomenal nanny! We have 4 girls ages 4 months to 7.5 years and she is always coming up with fun crafts, games and activities that include them all! She is punctual, dependable and easy to communicate with. Our girls adore her!!! Well could not be happier with her care.

- Ashley W.

Christine S.

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 house.Christine has become like part of...

- Hilary R.

Jill H.

5.0

We couldn't have been more happy with Jill!!!

- Laura E.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Newborn Nannies in Van Meter, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.