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Emily C. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Emily

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Emily Chaplin, and I am looking for a nanny job this summer! I am 20 years old and I absolutely love working with kids. I spent three years working as a child care provider in my hometown, and fell in love with it. I enjoy doing fun things like going to the zoo, taking our boat out, taking my dog for walks around Ledges park, going to the pool, and finding new activities going on in Iowa such as the Renaissance Fair. I live in Madrid Iowa, with my boyfriend Carson, and our Golden doodle Bear.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Livi W. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Livi

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

A little bit about me

I am looking to be a nanny or babysitter for someone’s little world. I am great with kids and pets, and I have experience in housekeeping. My babysitting experience comes from taking care of my very young brothers and babysitting for families and my church. I am a very fun and lighthearted person, while respecting the parents’ rules.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Daria K. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Daria

Des Moines, IA
$13/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I enjoy working with kids and recently got my Bachelors degree in Family Services from the University of Northern Iowa. I have worked for Des Moines Public School for Metro Kids Care in the past and absolutely loved it. I also enjoy doing arts and crafts as well as outdoor activities.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Hannah C. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Hannah

Des Moines, IA
$14.37/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

-My name is Hannah, and I love everything babies!

-This summer, I’ll be sitting for my LPN boards and working toward becoming an RN to pursue a career as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. In the meantime, I’d love to care for some kiddos this summer!

-3 years of Infant Room Daycare Experience

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

Nanny Shakya

Des Moines, IA
$18/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Shakya, and I love working with kids. A lot of my experience comes from helping care for my 3 year old little brother, so I’m comfortable with things like playtime, meals, bedtime routines, and keeping children happy and engaged throughout the day. Spending so much time with him has taught me patience, responsibility, and how to create a fun, caring environment. I’m reliable, kind, and always do my best to make kids feel safe, comfortable, and supported.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

Nanny Kelly

Des Moines, IA
$18 - $23/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Seasoned mother of [phone number hidden] and a beautiful 1 year old granddaughter. I’m currently in the medical field.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Iliana R. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Iliana

Des Moines, IA
$16/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Liliana, mother of 3 children. I completely love taking care of children and pets if possible. I always like to teach educational games and more. I speek spanish and english

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Grace W. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Grace

Des Moines, IA
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Grace Walles! I am a junior high school student at DMC and have been working at after the bell everyday this year with kids grades K-5. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I also have lifeguarded for 2 years and done occasional babysitting. I love being with kids and enjoy the relationships that i get to build with them. Feel free to reach out to me if you are interested or have any questions! Thank you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Leah R. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Leah

Des Moines, IA
$19/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a college student at DMACC, going for Medical Laboratory Technician! I have a ton of experience with children of all ages, and currently work at ChildServe with medically complex children. I am reliable, hard-working, and passionate. I love animals as well.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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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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