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60 newborn nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in West Des Moines, IA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate childcare provider with a deep-rooted desire to nurture children's growth and development. Throughout my 4 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I've honed my skills in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Adisyn V.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to know more about me! I have spent many years working in daycare centers, nannying and, before and after school programs. I have enjoyed my experience with children with special needs. I am very pet friendly and have a reliable form of transportation. I am currently studying online to earn a...
Adisyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the school year, I'm flexible with night/weekend care.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent this 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, & attend...
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna G.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I'm Anna! I am 22 years old and I have attended Kirkwood Community College. I am a very reliable and caring person who loves kids. I have 8 siblings (7 younger), so I have tons of experience with all ages. I have been a paid babysitter for almost 7 years now, but I have been helping take care of my siblings since I was 12. I...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Care member
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$5-15/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Tori M.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Tori. I have babysat for the last 10-12 years, I have been a camp counselor responsible for the care of 10+ little girls, and I am currently a behavior technician at Balance Autism, where I work with children ages 3-10. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I also have experience nannying. I love working with and being...
Tori can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 27 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 14-15 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is great with children. She interacts and entertains well with all ages. She is pleasant and on time. "
Emilie Q.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with our two kids. We have used her a couple of times and the kids always have a great time."
Lindsay K.
Alexa M.
Waukee, IA
$22-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexandra C.
Urbandale, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."
Tori B.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mariah K.
Norwalk, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Currently a nanny while I finish my studies online! I would love to work with another family part time along side my M-F! I work 12:45-5:30 currently, and could do anything around that! I love working with children because of their positivity and curiosity, leading me to have many years of experience working in schools,...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA
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
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...
- Renee R.
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.
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.
Alexandra C.
5.0
Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.
- Tori B.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in West Des Moines, IA
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in West Des Moines, IA?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.52 per hour as of December, 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 West Des Moines, IA?
There are 52 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in West Des Moines, IA on Care.com. You can also read 25 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in West 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 West 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 West Des Moines, IA newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.