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Find night nannies in Des Moines,Ā IA that youā€™ll love

49 night nannies are listed in Des Moines,Ā IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby night nannies is 7 years

Night nannies in Des Moines, IA

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"

Kate H.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 10 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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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr ā€¢ 5 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is my daughter and she watches her little sister for my wife and I when the occasion is needed. I would certainly recommend her work. Sophia has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of my younger daughter and in keeping the house in working...

Steve B.

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! Here's a bit about me:) I'm 20 years old, and hoping to continue my education in business at dmacc, I've been around kids and helping take care of them since before I could remember, and as the oldest sister of 6, babysitting here and there, helping my mom with her childcare business at home and being a nanny for...
Taryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls."

Tracy J.

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

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 did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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Alexandra T.


Des Moines, IA

$25-45/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Nights And Weekends! :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny and household manager for the past nine years. I love working with kids, I love the freedom and the responsibility of being a household manager And I feel that that position has really made me feel fulfilled. When it comes to children, I love everything from museums, park visits, arts and crafts, music,...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha H.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom, Ready To Help Your Family

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney B.


Des Moines, IA

$12-26/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Courtney. I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kalie W.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
Kalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Janaya C.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position as a nanny to consume my summer time where I hope to find a perfect family to spend multiple years with! I would be open to weekend hours, along with occasional date night arrangements. I love kids and I love to encourage kids to be outgoing and active!
Janaya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Madeline H.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information betteršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. I would definitely...

Alyssa D.

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Madison R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Friend And Babysitter In One!

Hello! My name is Madison and I am a current elementary school teacher. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, go panthers! I have had about 6-7 years of babysitting/nanny experience and will be available as an as needed date night sitter.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Colleen H.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm only available for occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting. I was a professional nanny for 8 years in New Jersey. I've babysat for a variety of families starting when I was 14. I will bring games, crafts, and activities with me and help kids with their homework, tidying up before bed, and any other needs they have while...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Heather R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr ā€¢ 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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 6 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Nanny

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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is diamond, I am 19 years old. I'am a certified nursing assistant have 4-5 years of childcare experience, I'm looking for a evening or overnight job being a nanny/babysitter, l'am okay with helping with some other jobs around the house. I love working with children and wanting to help out a family in need. working with...
Diaminique can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child...

Jill O.

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Kara G.


Ankeny, IA

$17-20/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

Experienced, Energized, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and my experience with child care is: Being an overnight camp counselor for the summer, a nursery coordinator with my church, swim teacher, and nanny. I am the type of person who enjoys being active and creating engaging ways for children to spend their time. I love being outside, doing anything in the water,...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."

Emily R.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."

Alison D.

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Recent night 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.

Maren F.

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.

Sophia B.

5.0

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

- Alyssa A.

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

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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Night Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 49 listed night nannies.