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Alyssa M.

Date Nights!

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a full time Early Childhood Therapist. My husband and I love to play board games, watch movies, and see plays. I would love to be your go-to date night sitter. I'm comfortable with all ages and a wide range of needs. I have watched up to 6 children alone, and am happy to support whatever routines you have in place. I can't...

Raven K. says "Alyssa is our go to! She is wonderful with our girls, punctual and helps with short notice whenever possible."

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Morgan M.

All About Me :)

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and responsible I want to provide babysitting needs to couples or individuals needing a night out or just a few hours to themselves :) I started working with kids when I was about 14 , when my little brother was about 6 months old. He is 5 now, and I have another little brother...
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Rhini A.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.

Sarah S. says "Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave....

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Madelyn R.

Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
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Tessa B.

27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hello, families! I'm currently an Admissions Counselor at Iowa State University. I have an English Education Degree and taught at Perry High School for the last four years. I'm 27 years old and have approximately 10 years of consistent childcare experience for kids of all ages. I have been a full-time nanny to multiple families...
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Lauren G.

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
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Rinora J.

Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I'm Rinora! I'm a reliable and enthusiastic babysitter. I love creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment through engaging activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, skilled at handling bedtime routines, and always attentive to kids' needs. Parents trust me for my patience and...
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Maddy M.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Maddy. I have been working with kids since I was 13, babysitting and serving at church. I worked at a daycare center for 2 years and decided that I wanted to meet a families needs a little more directly. I have been nannying for 4 kids for the last year and have loved it. My responsibilities were all things kids,...
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Miah W.

child care

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!

Alison D. says "Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are...

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Caitlyn K.

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Caitlyn. I am 24 years old. I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse, so I have experience and I am comfortable caring for babies and children of all ages! I am CPR certified in both children and adults. I have my own transportation and I am okay with pets in the home. I work my regular nursing job Monday-Friday 9am-5...
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Elizabeth H.

Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Spending every day of the summer during 8-5 with children and babysitting after school until parents get home from work. I am also babysitting children when parents need a date night or something important has come up.
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Sarah H.

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Krista T.

Summer Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Krista. I'm currently a nanny for twins during the normal week day. I am looking for one time gigs, as well as returning date night gigs, to supplement my income. I'm also a college student, but the only nights I'm unavailable are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I've been a nanny for 6 years and a babysitter for 11....
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Grace H.

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am passionate about building relationships with children! I want them to feel like they have a welcoming and loving environment when they are in my care and I want to build trust upon them and families! I started working with kids when I was 16! I have worked in 2 daycares over the past 2 1/2 years and also have one year of...
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Gabriella N.

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 1 year of experience in child care. I have experience with infants and young children. I have experience with overnight sitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Meal prep, and Swimming Supervision. I am also a pet lover.
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Zoe L.

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
HEY! My name is Zoe, I am 18 and have worked with all kinds of kids. I have a ton of family, and they all like to have kids, so I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have watched twins, babies, toddlers, special-needs children, and even kids that were 12+. I love sports and am just trying to find a job that has about 20 hours...
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Taryn H.

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Taryn! Here's a bit about me:) I'm 20 years old, and hoping to continue my education in business at dmacc, I've been around kids and helping take care of them since before I could remember, and as the oldest sister of 6, babysitting here and there, helping my mom with her childcare business at home and being a nanny for...

Tracy J. says "Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls."

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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Carol M.

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.06/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Overnight Babysitters in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Alyssa M.

Alyssa is our go to! She is wonderful with our girls, punctual and helps with short notice whenever possible.

- Raven K.

Rhini A.

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we...

- Sarah S.

Miah W.

Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates...

- Alison D.

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Ankeny, IA

Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Ankeny, IA that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.

Overnight babysitters in Ankeny, IA start at $16.06, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.

Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 16 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Ankeny, IA feel comfortable tackling.

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