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Ava L. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Ava

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

A little bit about me

I’ve worked as a babysitter every summer since I was 16! I love children and can adapt very well to any environment. I am confident I will work well with your child/children :)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maggie M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Maggie

Des Moines, IA
$18/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Maggie and I just graduated from Iowa state university in December studying elementary education! I am looking for some part time work for this summer and I love working with kiddos! I have nannied for the past two years but am moving to the Des Moines area to start my teaching career in the fall!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

Nanny Maddy

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

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Maddy I am from Des Moines Iowa. My favorite thing in the world is caring for children, with 7 years of experience.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Emma C. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Emma

Des Moines, IA
$13/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Emma. I’ve been babysitting for family and friends for over 4 years and have worked in a child care facility for 1 year.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Eliza B. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Eliza

Des Moines, IA
$11/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I'm Eliza, for the past school year I have been taking care of our campus nurse's little girl for a few hours each week and we always have a blast. Next year I will be a Junior in high school and in college am planning on going into medicine. I am first aid and CPR certified as well as fully vaccinated.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Megan

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

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Megan. I am looking for a full time nanny position. I have experience with kids newborn- 12 years. I love to travel and be outside so I would love to go to zoos, parks, pools etc with your kiddos! I have a car (not the fanciest) but it is reliable, and a clean driving record. I am certified in CPR and first aid. Feel free to pm with any questions:)
Starting pay would be $20/ hour paid weekly or biweekly and all income would be reported

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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KayLee M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny KayLee

Des Moines, IA
$16/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a 22 year old woman who loves working with and taking care of children. I’ve worked in a licensed childcare facility for two years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Abby M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Abby

Des Moines, IA
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Abby & I have been working with kids for the last 12 years. I am the oldest of 3, and helped raise my siblings. I have babysat, coached and nannied for a number of years. I have a lot of experience and love working with kids of all ages. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Marcella M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Marcella

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Marcella for as long as I can remember I have LOVED kids. I even begged my mom for a younger sibling but she wasn’t convinced. All but two jobs I’ve had have been working with children. I have a genuine love for helping them grow and mature and I would love the opportunity to be apart of that process with you and your family!

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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