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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Brooke W.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am the second oldest in a big family that comes with a lot of babysitting experience growing up. I have worked with children my entire life and going into child psychology in school. I love children of all ages and always enjoy days in the sun or even indoor days. As an added bonus, love to clean! So, if there are dishes that...

Chris W. says "Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves kids...they are her...

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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
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 daycare and school settings. I have gone through extensive background checks for my MO and IA state teaching license, I speak Spanish, I have my own...

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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Inna D.

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 20 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...

Maria M. says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and...

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
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Brenna H.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO NANNY OR BABYSIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026 DUE TO A SHOULDER SURGERY!! Hi! My name is Brenna, and I'm 24 years old. My hobbies include reading books, cooking, and spending time with my husband and our dogs! I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages from 1 month to 12 years old. I've...

Kylie F. says "Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take...

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Milinda B.

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Madelyn R.

Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Madison R.

Friend And Babysitter In One!

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madison and I am a current elementary school teacher. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, go panthers! I have had about 6-7 years of babysitting/nanny experience and will be available as an as needed date night sitter.
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Lauren R.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lauren and I graduated with a bachelors degree in kinesiology at Iowa State. I'm looking for an evening job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I currently work at a therapy center...
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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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Eva P.

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi families! My name is Eva and I would love to help you out with your kiddos. I'm currently looking for just babysitting jobs on the weekends/ weeknights as I work full time at a daycare. I'm fun, outgoing and have experience with all ages! I am CPR/ First aid certified as well.
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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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Emma S.

Des Moines, IA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Nurturing children has always been a passion of mine, inspired by years of positive babysitting experiences. I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable care. With five years of experience caring for children aged 1-11, I'm comfortable with up to three children. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I have a...
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Tessa B.

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

Ankeny, IA

from
$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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Briannna C.

Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 25 years old, and have been caring for young children for quite some time. I was a nanny for a summer about 5 years ago. Taking care of a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old. I am mostly taking care of my friends' kids a few times a month, ages 1 year-8 years old. I do have a full time job and I am just looking to make some money...
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Rinora J.

Ankeny, IA

from
$14/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Caitlin K.

Get To Know Me!

Clive, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $38.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Johnston, IA

Overnight Babysitters in Johnston, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Lauren L.

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...

- Stephanie R.

Madeline H.

Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started...

- Alyssa D.

Rachel C.

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

- Joe W.

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

Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA start at $38.00, 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 1 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Johnston, IA feel comfortable tackling.

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