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Holly G.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...

Jessica N. says "Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with...

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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
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Chelsie S.

Fun But Professional Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Chelsie and I'm 28 years old. I've raised my two youngest siblings and have babysat for a family friend for 5 years. I love arts and crafts, music, and reading. I love pets, I have 3 kitties and 3 dogs. Please note: I have a full time M-F job so I can only commit to evening jobs...

Emily J. says "Chelsie did a great job with our three little kids! she arrived early and communicated her needs and jumped right in with the kids. They loved her and it...

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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$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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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Hanna R.

Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Norwalk, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Hanna but I go by Lily! I graduated from Norwalk in 2019 and I'm pursuing my education in nursing this fall. I'm currently looking for a part time job, I'll be available Friday-Sunday as I'll be in class the other days of the week. I have experience with newborns all the way up to 12-year-olds. However, in my...
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Briannna C.

Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Lily C.

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have many years of watching my own younger siblings as well as my friends siblings and neighbors of mine. My most recent job was for a family with four kids, ages 1, 4, 7, and 8, so I can handle multiple kids at once including newborns. This was a job I had every weekend for almost two years. I am also CPR certified with kids...
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Madelyn B.

Dependable And Dedicated Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maddie! I've recently moved back to the Des Moines area after living in Chicago for the past 3 years after graduating from Iowa State. I have always been around children whether it be spending time with my two nephews, 7 and 8 years old, or watching neighbors since I was a young teenager. I love spending time with...
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Faith P.

Grimes, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I love being outside, I am strong in my faith, I love to experience new things and most I love spending time with my family. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for my younger siblings and our neighbors. Throughout the years I have become CPR Certified, worked in infant to toddler care as a lead teacher in daycare for 5 years...
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Rosalyn L.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
My name is Rosalyn and I am a 23-year-old. I am excited to work for your family and help your children grow while providing them with a nurturing and safe environment! I have worked with children for 9 years (5 years in a daycare/nannying and 4 years in an elementary school). I am currently working to get my bachelors degree in...
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Alexa K.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexa! I am looking for some extra work after school and on weekends! I am a certified teacher in early childhood and elementary education! I currently teach 3rd grade!
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Nhi D.

Fun Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 3+ years of experience working with childcare of all age group. Currently working at a before and after school program and Sunday Kid's club. I can help with Light Housekeeping and setting up Crafts. I am CPR certify and have my own vehicle.
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Makayla C.

Love Working With Kids And Experienced With Nannin

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked at a daycare for two years and i've been with all different age groups, As of right now i'm a current full time nanny and i'm looking to pick up some extra babysitting jobs. I'm very outgoing and love doing new fun activities, I'm fully certified in CPR and first aid and i'm available most week nights and weekends:)
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Reagan N.

Fun Nanny

Mingo, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have always had a passion for caring for children. I have been babysitting ever since I was 10 years old. I am currently in grad school. I was a nanny for a family of three children for two summers in a row and enjoyed every minute of it. I watched a 7-year-old, 13-year-old and a 15-year-old. I have my own car and am able to...
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Sara N.

Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Sabrina W.

Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I babysat on and off throughout middle and high school depending on sports and schooling. I am a fun, outgoing, patient, reliable person. I have a 8-year-old nephew and a 2-year-old niece that I adore. I love helping them learn, play games with or race his matchbox cars, play...
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Alexandra T.

Experienced Babysitter For Nights And Weekends! :)

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked as a nanny and household manager for the past nine years. I love working with kids, I love the freedom and the responsibility of being a household manager And I feel that that position has really made me feel fulfilled. When it comes to children, I love everything from museums, park visits, arts and crafts, music,...
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Mackenzie T.

I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
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  • 60 weekend child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.71/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated weekend child care is 4.5

Recent weekend child care reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Weekend Child Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed weekend child care

Holly G.

Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning....

- Jessica N.

Milinda B.

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...

- Justine P.

Chelsie S.

Chelsie did a great job with our three little kids! she arrived early and communicated her needs and jumped right in with the kids. They...

- Emily J.

FAQs for finding weekend child care near you in Ankeny, IA

If you need to find child care on the weekends, it can help to have a budget in mind. The average hourly rate for weekend child care near you in Ankeny, IA is $16.71 per hour. However, the exact rate you’ll pay will depend on a few important factors like the caregiver’s years of experience and how many children you have.

If you need to find someone to provide childcare on weekends, start your search by finding child care providers who live near you in Ankeny, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 14 on Care.com. After creating an account, you will be able to see more details about each provider and start a conversation to find the right match. You can also read reviews from families that have used them with childcare on the weekends in the past.

When searching for child care for weekends, you can review 14 profiles near you in Ankeny, IA. When reviewing caregiver profiles, you can see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, such as driving, cooking, and light housework. For example, some weekend child care providers may feel comfortable helping with homework, whereas others may want to focus on fun activities like playing games or taking trips to the park when providing child care on the weekends.

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