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Tia N.

Indianola, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Tia. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I taught swim lessons to children starting at the age of 6 months for 3+years as well as lifeguard. I have been a summer nanny to 3 kids age ranged from 2-6. I have been a full time nanny for 5 years now. Kids age ranging from newborn to 8. I have worked with...

Sue F. says "Tia was our after school nanny for our elementary age twins. She is wonderful. She is reliable, punctual, and great with our kids. She planned and executed...

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Abby P.

Indianola, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hey! I'm Abby, and I love working with kids. I previously worked at a daycare. I'm CPR certified and flexible with my schedule. I'm also a Christian and teach young kids in my church's Bible school. I'd be happy to help with date nights, events, or as your go-to part-time nanny! I'd love to hear back from you!
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Makenna R.

Indianola, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Makenna, I'm 26 years old and CPR certified. I'm a caring, dependable, and nurturing nanny who truly enjoys working with children of all ages. I'm currently expecting a baby of my own, which has made me even more passionate about creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment for little ones. I take safety...
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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth 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 a...

Hannah B. says "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...

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Lindsey T.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Lindsey. I'm from West Des Moines, IA, and grew up in Waukee. I graduated from Waukee High School in 2019 and have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to elementary aged. I started babysitting and nannying in high school and also worked at a daycare through the end of high school and into...

Devin B. says "Lindsey is a natural caregiver and puts the needs of a the children as her top priority. With her bubbly attitude and strong work ethic, any family would...

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Christy H.

Full-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I found my love for children at a very young age. My mother owned her own daycare for many years when I was a child up into my early teenage years. I found myself always wanting to help take care of the children. I also grew up with an older sister that has physical/mental disabilities. She inspired me to work as a Respite/SCL...

Erika E. says "Christy is an outstanding care provider! We absolutely love her and our daughter does too! I don' t know about you, but I found the process of finding a...

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Courtney E.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Nikole T. says "Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is...

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Lindsay B.

Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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.

Care Member says "Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again. "

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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Alyssa D. says "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,...

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
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...
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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Hailey J.

How Full Time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Laura D. says "Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

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Brooke W.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am the second oldest in a big family that comes with a lot of babysitting experience growing up. I have worked with children my entire life and going into child psychology in school. I love children of all ages and always enjoy days in the sun or even indoor days. As an added bonus, love to clean! So, if there are dishes that...

Chris W. says "Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves kids...they are her...

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Hope N.

Lifetime Babysitter

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...

Elizabeth H. says "I have known Hope for many years and witnessed her skills in caring for children over and over. She is dependable, hard working, and has a wonderful...

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Sarah L.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sarah, I'm 26 years old and live in Des Moines. I have 10+ years of one-on-one childcare experience with all ages, as well as the early childcare exposure through my mom's in-home daycare growing up! I am CPR, seizure-response, and allergic reaction response certified. I have a reliable car, do not smoke, and...

Amy W. says "Sarah was a great mix of fun and dependable. My kids are already asking when she can come back!"

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Hannah M.

Norwalk, IA

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have several years of experience working with children of all ages - from newborns to school-aged - as both a nanny and daycare teacher. I truly love what I do and always aim to create a warm, safe, and fun environment where each child can grow and thrive. I'm experienced in managing multiple children at once and...
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Helen G.

Fun, Outgoing Babysitter/Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a 26-year-old nanny with 8+ years of childcare experience. From working as a babysitter, with companies, to finding families myself on Care. com, I provide some of the best care to your children and family. I have my BA in Psychology, hoping to go back sometime and get my MA in...
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Delaney P.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$18/hr
8 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am flexible with weeknight/weekend care during the summer & school year. I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me. I spent the last 2 summers as a nanny for two kids (8 & 10) and had a wonderful time with them. I've spent 2 summers working as a lifeguard at country clubs, &...
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Madelyn A.

I'm Madelyn A !

Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Indianola,Ā IA

Newborn Nannies in Indianola,Ā IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Tia N.

Tia was our after school nanny for our elementary age twins. She is wonderful. She is reliable, punctual, and great with our kids. She...

- Sue F.

Amber M.

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Sarah B.

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...

- Hannah B.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Indianola, IA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Indianola, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $19.33 per hour as of March, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 3 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Indianola, IA on Care.com. You can also read 4 for newborn nannies near you.

Itā€™s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Indianola, 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.

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