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Emily B.

Babysitter With Over 10 Years Experience Available For Weeknights, Weekends, And Holidays

Des Moines, IA

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I love children! I have worked with children in many capacities for more than 15 years. I come from a big family and have always had babies and young children around. I initially started babysitting for many families. When I got older I studied Child Development, Speech and Language Development and Education for my college...

Kristle D. says "I am excited to share my heartfelt appreciation for EMILY, who has become an invaluable part of our family's journey with our two non-verbal autistic...

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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 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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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Brooke W.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Teresa B.

Weekend Nanny Job

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dear Family My name is Teresa and I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny, caring for children ranging from newborns to 15 years old. I am deeply passionate about fostering children's growth and well-being through creative activities and outdoor adventures that encourage milestones and development. I am only looking for...
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Keysi C.

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Keysi, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a high school student who loves helping kids learn and have fun. I'm a kind , respectful, responsible and a patient person. I always try to create a safe and positive environment. I enjoy playing games, helping with homework, and doing creative activities like drawing and dancing....
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Cheryl W.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 children, 3 are adults. My youngest is a 11-year-old boy. I enjoy attending Bible Studies and the Sunday Church assembly to worship and hear the word of God. I am taking my CPR and First Aid Class Tues September 9, 2025.
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Mollie K.

Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
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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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Sarah R.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a full-time nanny for a family that I have been with for over three years. I take care of three kids, one toddler and two school aged children. I also have 3 years of experience in preschool classrooms and enjoy working with young children of all ages, including infants! I am looking for some evenings/weekends work. I am...
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Carol M.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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 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...
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Lili O.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have three years of experience working with children through babysitting and caring for younger relatives. During this time, I've developed a passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for kids to thrive. I'm patient, friendly, and reliable, and I maintain open communication with parents, providing...
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Kalie W.

Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
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Courtney B.

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Courtney. I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
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Rylee P.

Friendly And Reliable Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Rylee and I am currently enrolled at Drake University pursuing my doctorate in pharmacy. At home I have three younger siblings, which I have spent plenty of time babysitting over the years. I am looking for a family who may need help after school and on the weekends, but I am open to being flexible! I enjoy being active...
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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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Megan T.

Experienced Mom Available To Sit

Des Moines, IA

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$5/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Karla J.

Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
from
$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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  • 45 weekend child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.56/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated weekend child care is 4.8

Recent weekend child care reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Weekend Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 45 listed weekend child care

Emily B.

I am excited to share my heartfelt appreciation for EMILY, who has become an invaluable part of our family's journey with our two non-verbal...

- Kristle D.

Amber M.

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

- Care member

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 weekend child care near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA is $16.56 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 Des Moines, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 18 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 18 profiles near you in Des Moines, 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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