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Find newborn nannies in Waukee, IA that you’ll love

60 newborn nannies are listed in Waukee, IA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 6 years

Newborn nannies in Waukee, IA

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

5.0

(2)

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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.* Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in elementary schools. I have my Master's and Specialist degrees in...
Jillayne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

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Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Addie is an excellent caregiver. She has babysat our 20 month son twice with absolutely wonderful skill and care. I fully trust her and am excited for her to babysit him again."

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Adrianne H.


Johnston, IA

$16-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Adrianne and I am a 24-year-old caregiver and a teacher in the Des Moines area. I am a patient and caring person and love the having the opportunity to work with children and watching them grow! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15, as well as growing up with younger siblings. I...
Adrianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was great! My son loved her! Will hopefully use her again!"

Katie M.

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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 and I am looking for a recurring nanny position. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities to stay busy!
Madilyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Madi was our full-time nanny for two years for our three children. When she started caring for our children, they were ages: 1, 4, 4. She was very reliable and dependable. She was never late. We trusted her to bring the children to many activities in the summer and...

Care member

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"

Karla P.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

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Meredith R.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Meredith and I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I have worked in preschools, child welfare, and been a nanny.
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is energetic and very outgoing, has a passion for kids that really shines through in her care. My son is very strong willed and she was able to handle him like a champ. What I loved most was her communication with me and sharing pictures with me to make me more...

Cali P.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is very friendly and trustworthy. Takes great care of our 4 month old 18 month old and 9 year old at the same time. Grace has watched our kids a few times now and she is very responsive and dependable. You can trust grace to take great care of your kids for...

Care member

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Amy H.


West Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

Tori B.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Sarah B.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back."

Alyssa A.

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Lindsay B.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We loved Lindsay! She was flexible, a quick thinker, nice but still firm. She reinforced kindness and manners while providing a super fin and engaging environment for my kiddos. She was calm and patient with my super fussy infant, silly and inviting with my 2 year...

Drew R.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Waukee, 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.

Rose K.

5.0

She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children.

- Ramah H.

Jillayne A.

5.0

She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!

- Wayne K.

Addie Y.

5.0

Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I went and got my nails done and...

- Care member

Lauren L.

5.0

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)

- Stephanie R.

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