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Find overnight babysitters in Polk City, IA that you’ll love

60 overnight babysitters are listed in Polk City, IA

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 7 years

Overnight babysitters in Polk City, IA

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate, and I am planning to continue my education next semester at dmac. I have been around kids my whole life and as the oldest sister of 5, babysitting and helping my mom with her childcare business at home I have learned so much about kids and have experience in many different...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Taryn is so caring and friendly to our 5 and 3 year old. She's very artistic and creative as well so she is always coming up with fun activities for my girls. They love when I tell them Taryn is coming over which is very reassuring as a parent. She's very...

Jessica M.

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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:

CPR

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Carol can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

Care member

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Innessa D.


Waukee, IA

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Age: 18 Education: GED Childcare Education: 5 courses early childhood Certification: CPR & First Aid trained Experienced babysitter
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Innessa provided excellent care to our 3 young boys, and we’d be very glad to have her back in the future."

Care member

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

Care member

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!* Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"

Matt R.

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Tanya M.


Clive, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. I am available for babysitting or a fill in/ back up nanny or sitter. I can also watch kids overnight or when parents travel. I currently nanny 2/3 days a week for two families but still have some open availability in my schedule.
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tanya has been awesome with my 2 children, one of which can be difficult for sitters. I always feel confident walking out the house knowing that she has got whatever comes her way. She is dependable and just simply a good person. Her positive attitude and fun...

Elizabeth L.

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Vanesa V.


Altoona, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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 7-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...
Vanesa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Callison helped us out last minute and the kids really liked her!"

Patricia D.

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Elena I.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have lots of experience with kids of most ages. I currently work at an Elementary school during the day and will be teaching a farm to table program over the summer. I am looking for hours on week nights and weekends.
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!"

Kory M.

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Alyssa G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. "

Brianne G.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis R.


Altoona, IA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Will Do Arts And Crafts :)

Hello my name is Alexis! I have always had a love for kids and I currently work as a high school teacher in school just outside of Des Moines ! I am looking for a summer nanny position or a part time evening position! I have a degree in Secondary education, with endorsements in biology, chemistry, reading and stem related...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Gia G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter With Love For All!

Hello! I am a very reliant, positive and caring person whom has 6 years of experience. I am a Special Education Associate at Des Moines Public Schools and work with 7-9 kids in a contained classroom! I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and have been helping my mother with her in-home daycare as well! I am able...
Gia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katlyn C.


Ames, IA

$10-16/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kat and I'm 21 years old. I'm looking for a part or full time job watching someone's children or fur babies. I have experience with children and absolutely adore them. My sister is autistic and I occasionally watch her when my mother is at work. I'm the type of sitter who loves to spend one on one time instead of watching...
Katlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Polk City, IA

Taryn H.

5.0

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.

- Tracy J.

Makayla W.

5.0

Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!

- Andrew E.

Carol M.

5.0

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

- Care member

Miranda K.

5.0

Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to take care of your kiddos!

- Brittany S.

Innessa D.

5.0

Innessa was stellar. She cared for my two girls and put them to bed doing everything I asked her to do and more. Recommend!

- Care member

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