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Stephanie M.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have three grown children and four grand girls. I love spending time with kids and am looking for a way to spend some of my free time. I am available for occasional overnights and date nights as well as possible short notice care. I am happy to help with light housekeeping. I am very attentive to children's needs and love...
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Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience working in an elementary school as a one-on-one aide. I received my CNA however it is not up to date at this point in time. I still feel very comfortable with CPR, I have been trained and certified on it multiple times. I enjoy working with young children. I am currently a stay at home mom with a 5-year-old...
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Jenny "Poppins" ;-)

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am seeking a nanny position for the summer that is 20-40 hours/wk; or even filling in here and there when regular nannies, grandparents, or mom & dad need a break. I have an AA from DMACC and work full time during the school year, as the librarian/associate at a local elementary school. I'm...
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Experienced Mom Available To Sit

Des Moines, IA

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$5/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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I am a full time mom to children 10, 8, 6 and 3. I babysat constantly from the time I was 12, through college, as I loved it. After college, I worked for Scholastic in New York City. When my oldest son was born, my husband and I decided to return to our Midwestern roots. We lived in Chicago, and had our second son and first...
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Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...

Justine P. says "Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child...

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Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
If you're looking for an occasional sitter, I'm your gal! I am available most weeknights and for weekends to be an as-needed babysitter. I'm a stay-at-home mom for my 2 wonderful boys, ages 5 and 1. I love to join them in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer many creative outlets. Prior...

Care Member says "Karla has been such a blessing for our family and our daughter! Karla has been providing childcare for our 8 month old daughter for the past couple of...

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Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 9-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
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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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Part-time Babysitter Or Nanny

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I was also a special Ed associate for a year. I have been a...
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Altoona, IA

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$22/hr
20 years experience
For the past 20 years, I've found immense joy in making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. After a 42-year career at Wells Fargo, I'm excited to dedicate my time to childcare. I have three children of my own, ages 33, 29, and 18, so I know how important it is to have a reliable and caring...
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Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school . . During the school year, I work full time and I'm available to help your family out in the evenings after 5 o'clock. During the summer, I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-5 p.m. I typically have two...
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Get To Know Me!

Clive, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love and ADORE kids and have had a passion to work with kids since a very young age. The minute I turned 16yrs old I got a job at a daycare. I work there all the way to my senior year of high school and left due to the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020. I was head lead teacher of the infant and toddler rooms and I thrived in that...
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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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Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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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 am a non-smoker. I work my regular nursing job...
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  • 59 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.52/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 4.8

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Des Moines, IA

Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA start at $16.52, 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 25 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Des Moines, IA feel comfortable tackling.

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