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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

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Hello! My name is Sara and I have 9 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school in Ames, IA in 2016. After completing my BA at Iowa State University, I pursued my MA in School Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated with my MA in 2022. I am...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Milinda B.


Grimes, IA

$15-50/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...
Milinda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely...

Justine P.

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Makayla C.


Grimes, IA

$17/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

Love Working With Kids And Experienced With Nannin

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked at a daycare for two years and i've been with all different age groups, As of right now i'm a current full time nanny and i'm looking to pick up some extra babysitting jobs. I'm very outgoing and love doing new fun activities, I'm fully certified in CPR and first aid and i'm available most week nights and weekends:)
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rosalyn L.


Grimes, IA

$15-50/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

My name is Rosalyn and I am a 23-year-old. I am excited to work for your family and help your children grow while providing them with a nurturing and safe environment! I have worked with children for 9 years (5 years in a daycare/nannying and 4 years in an elementary school). I am currently working to get my bachelors degree in...
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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & 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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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with...

Molly K.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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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Kelsey P.


Polk City, IA

$30-50/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Kelsey and I am a veteran spouse living in Polk City! I have cared for many families all over Iowa and North Carolina (where we were stationed), but am so happy to say we are permanently in Iowa. (I have tons of fabulous references from all types of care giving positions I have been so honored to be a part...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!"

Courtney F.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr ā€¢ 10 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"

Matt R.

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

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Macy E.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Macy -

My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Carter J.


Urbandale, IA

$15-20/hr ā€¢ 9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Nanny

I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I was also a special Ed associate for a year. I have been a...
Carter can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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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Jaiden L.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr ā€¢ 1 yrs exp

Involved Sitter!

Hi!! My name is Jaiden and I am a student at DMACC. I have also worked at Traditions Daycare in Johnston for almost 2 years and have all the proper training and certifications. I work with children ages 0-4, with the most experience with infants and toddlers, but am happy to get to know any aged child! I am comfortable taking on...
Jaiden can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Olivia S.


Johnston, IA

$15-22/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Seeking A Full-time Nanny Job For This Spring/summer!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia. I graduated from Iowa State in May of 2022 and am currently in grad school to be a school counselor. I live in Johnston, Iowa and I am looking to nanny for a family throughout the week (Monday-Friday). I am looking to either nanny one kid, or multiple, I don't have a preference! I started baby sitting when I...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent night nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Milinda B.

5.0

Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely patient and kind to our children. She...

- Justine P.

Sophia B.

5.0

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

- Alyssa A.

Matracea W.

5.0

Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them. 10/10 We would...

- Molly K.

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.

Kelsey P.

5.0

Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!

- Courtney F.

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