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Fiona M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Fiona

Des Moines, IA
$12/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Fiona, I am 19 year old and i am looking for nanny jobs. My mother was pre-school teacher and now is a now a horse back riding teacher for children, so I have lost of experience around children, I have also done a bit of volunteer work at after school programs. I am a very energic person , I love nature and teaching:) I am excited to hear from you.

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Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Megan

Des Moines, IA
$12/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m Megan, I’m 26 years old. I don’t have much experience on the Nanny level. But I do enjoy working with kids and helping out

Have experience working with

Special Needs
K.Hal.Lee S. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny K.Hal.Lee

Des Moines, IA
$8/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is khallee and I’m 12 years old. I’m looking to make some cash.I am new to this I haven’t babysat in a while btw. I’m looking forward to seeing your child

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Jody P. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Jody

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

A little bit about me

I Grew Up The Third Oldest Of A Very Large Family, I Have Been Babysitting And Taking Care Of Children Since I Was 10 Years Old. I Have Experience With All Different Age Groups. I Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children, One Of My Little Sisters Has Aspergers, And My Youngest Sister Is Autistic And Non-Verble. I Started Taking Care Of Children Full Time After My First Niece Was Born In 2014 While My Sister Worked.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Madison R. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Madison

Des Moines, IA
$12/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Madison Reno. I’m a 21 year old college student majoring in criminal justice. I love kids and I’ve always been around them as I have 2 younger siblings and 4 cousins I always take care of. I worked in the day care at the YMCA but I didn’t get paid enough and we didn’t get enough hours and I’d love to be a nanny, I need any extra money I can get for school to pay my bills. I’m very trustworthy and great with kids. I have several references if needed. Thanks in advance! I’m available most days after classes and I can make it work on the weekends, when date nights are a must!

Certification

First Aid
Brittany M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Brittany

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

A little bit about me

I'm 19 years old. I'm the oldest of 7 younger siblings. I have been around and taking care of kids since I can remember. I'm very flexable and I have some collage experience with early childhood education. I am CPR certified. I love pets, I'm also very easy to get along with.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Abigail B. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Abigail

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

A little bit about me

My name is Abigail and I'm looking for a summer nanny job! I've worked with children of all ages for 3+ years and would love to work for a family!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Chukwudi N. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Chukwudi

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

A little bit about me

Energetic and caring nanny who believes in learning through play and plenty of laughter.
Your child's new fun & dependable friend! Creating a safe, happy world for them to grow.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia C. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Olivia

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

A little bit about me

I love working with kids and would love to nanny! I have 5 siblings, I am the second oldest.

Have experience working with

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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