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Allison K. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Allison

Des Moines, IA
$25/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 22 years old. I am great with children. I have been a nanny for about 9 years and have loved every minute. I am very organized and good at communicating with parents. I have worked in daycares and worked with multiple families as a nanny.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Meadeau S. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Meadeau

Des Moines, IA
$10/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 18. I work at Color My World Childcare and Preschool during the week. I also attend Carlisle Community Schools. I will only be available right now on the weekends but after I finish basketball I will be more available. I love children and I have been babysitting and working with kids for a little over 5 years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Shivani P. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Shivani

Des Moines, IA
$15/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Shivani I have worked in child care since I was 15 and I enjoy everything about it

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Rikki R. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Rikki

Des Moines, IA
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, My name is Rikki! I am 21 years old and a licensed life insurance agent. I am in the process of earning my pharmacy tech certificate. I nanny middle schoolers on the side and have 6 years experience with ages 0-16. I want to soak up all the time I can get with children until I become a pharmacy tech in a year and a half. I completely and utterly enjoy children’s company. I am very energetic, fun loving, outgoing and am a very active young adult. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with them, yet still appreciate them listening and respecting me. I love taking children to interactive and fun places such as the park, zoo, etc. but can also spend the day at home coloring and dancing. It’s very easy for me to connect with kids. Keeping the child’s well being in check is one of my core values. You can reach me at [phone number hidden]! Thank you so much and I hope to hear back from you.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Denasja S. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Denasja

Des Moines, IA
$15/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello , My name is Denasja Spencer I have been working in childcare for seven years and I have been babysitting for five ! I love working with children and watching them apply I have been working in childcare for seven years and I have been babysitting for five. I love working with kids .

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Luisa O. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Luisa

Des Moines, IA
$17/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a college student majoring in finance, I enjoy spending time with kids, I have a big family I grew up taking care of kids, I like being outdoors and enjoy playing sports, I’m a very kind, patient, and easy going person.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lavon S. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Lavon

Des Moines, IA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I have taken care of children, special needs included, for most of my life. Family, friends, and also worked at an Early head start for two years, though as a cook and helping teachers as needed. While i was not paid for it (thus have no paid experience) I love children and understand its hard to do everything around the home even with two parents, let alone one for some people.

I'm currently in college but am free weekends and after 5pm.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Hannah B. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Hannah

Des Moines, IA
$18/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Hannah. I am 21 years old and I have been working with children since I was 16! I have been a nanny as well as working in 2 daycares. For my last daycare I completed the Mandatory Reporter Training, Universal Precautions, Childcare Essentials and CPR/First Aid training. These have since expired but I am happy to get them renewed. I look forward to hearing from you!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Tanaya T. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Tanaya

Des Moines, IA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! My name is Naya Thomas. I am a Des Moines based community educator and trained Doula, with 8 + years experience in arts youth programming. I'd love to get to chat with you more about how I can help you with your childcare needs!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Des Moines, IA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Des Moines, IA is $16.37 per hour. Most Des Moines families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $18/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Des Moines, IA

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Des Moines, IA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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