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Rates last updated August 2026
Summer B. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Summer

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

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
Brianna H. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Brianna

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

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Zoe G. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Zoe

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Zoe Griffith! Im 14, and will be 15 in August. Im looking for a job and I love kids! I babysit kids at rabbit shows and during meetings! Im very responsible and I strive to do my very best at what I do!

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BreAnnah D. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny BreAnnah

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

A little bit about me

My name is BreAnnah, I'm 16, I love hanging out with kids I think they are really fun! I have baby sat a lot of times so I do have some experience.

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Special Needs
Rylee A. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Rylee

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

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

Nanny Reannah

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

A little bit about me

I'm 36 years old. I have 4 children, my youngest daughter has a heart condition. I'm separated from my husband after 16 years.

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Infants
Special Needs

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Mady T. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Mady

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

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Special Needs
Kashindi M. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Kashindi

Des Moines, IA
$13.65/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I go to school from 8 in the morning till 3 or 4 in the afternoon and I have a lot of experience with kids cs I have like 9 siblings and I really love kids. I’m also 14 years old almost 15 and I’m African too and I’m in 8th grade, almost in high school. And if you don’t have much money then that’s fine with me, tbh you don’t really have to pay me much, I don’t really mind. And I can’t work Saturdays and some sundays cs of culture and religion🤍.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kota L. - Seeking Work in Des Moines

Nanny Kota

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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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.

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

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