Find a child care provider near you in Des Moines, IA

How often do you need a child care provider?

322 child care in Des Moines · most families pay $15–$18/hr

Hire a child care provider in Des Moines, IA

Rates last updated August 2026
Tasha C. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Tasha

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

A little bit about me

ive taught sunday school and a mime class after school.I work great with kids.i follow instructions well and go up and beyond what is expected to please my customers

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Keyalah K. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Keyalah

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

A little bit about me

I am a teen girl going to Roosevelt highschool , my mom and grandma were both daycare providers so I am used to being around kids!
Brandon K. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Brandon

Des Moines, IA
$27/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

friendly thoughtful kind and helpful

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

How often do you need a child care provider?

Silina V. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Silina

Des Moines, IA
$23/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I am current early childhood educator, looking to explore nannying!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sandra E. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Sandra

Des Moines, IA
$13/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a single grandmother of 7 I have cared for children my entire life. I am a retired RN and looking for a new chapter in my life.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ashanti Y. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Ashanti

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

A little bit about me

I love kids, I grew up watching my little cousins and banging also I taught dance so my whole life I’ve been around kids. I’m very trustworthy

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Want to find more child care in your area?

Get Started
Cara O. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Cara

Des Moines, IA
$25/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I ve been a nurse for about 17 years now and love what I do and I also love taking care of children

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Maylie

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

A little bit about me

Hi I’m maylie I will be 18 July 7th. I’ve worked with kids every since I was able too. I worked at Christ the king and schoool street scholars daycare. I enjoy working with them would enjoy working with the same consistent ones. I enjoy playing with them doing learning activities and many other things. I help my mom raise my 15 month nephew so I have quite the experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Honour

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm 15 years old and I love working with kids. I hope to become a teacher after I graduate, so spending time with children is something I truly enjoy. I've also taken classes on child nutrition, which has given me a better understanding of healthy habits and meal planning for kids.

I enjoy arts and crafts and love coming up with fun, creative activities to keep children engaged. I'm also happy to help with light housekeeping to make things a little easier for your family.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about me, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love the opportunity to help care for your family!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Child care by neighbourhood in Des Moines

Narrow your search to the part of the city you actually live in.

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Run a background check and finalize the details.
Paying your nanny

Paying your nanny

Ease the process of payments and taxes with our payroll service.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing

Start browsing child care near you

Nearby cities to find a child care provider

Image of a piggy bank

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.
Learn more about child care provider costs

How to Find Affordable Child Care in Des Moines, IA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Des Moines Des Moines. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

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.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.

Popular searches in
Des Moines, IA