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

Nanny Janaliz

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is janaliz I am 20 years old I love taking care of kids and just enjoy kids I have one on my way myself and looking for
Something not to hard on me

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

Nanny Isabell

Des Moines, IA
$14/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am currently a stay at home mom, looking to help others with child care part time. I grew up in a in home daycare and I’ve worked with children of all ages plus adults with dementia for years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alexis F. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Alexis

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

A little bit about me

I am Alexis! I go to the university of Iowa and love working with children.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Megan M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Megan

Des Moines, IA
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Megan, I have worked in childcare at a daycare center for 15 years. The most recent of those years I assisted in the functioning of the center. I recently left to try something new and it is just not for me. I loved working with the babies but my abilities and knowledge to run the center kept pulling me away from them.

I've been married to my husband for almost 10 years and we have 3 girls. I understand how important your "village" is to raising kids and really miss being apart of other peoples' villages.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

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

Nanny Hadley

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Hadley! I have been working in childcare strictly for the past three years, but have way more experience then that!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Athena T. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Athena

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

A little bit about me

Hello there my name is Athena Theis I’m a senior in high school.
I look forward to meeting you

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Grace Z. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Grace

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

A little bit about me

I am Dependable, hardworking and great with children. I am willing to do light house keeping along with meal prep. It’s always my goal to help kids grow and learn and to have fun while doing it.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Cassie M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Cassie

Des Moines, IA
$20/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

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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