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Vanesa V.

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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Occasional Nanny For Hire

Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services. I am trustworthy and...
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Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 nieces and a nephew! I've got lots of experience with them and a great nephew that used to spend a night every weekend with me and my Mom when I cared for her the last 10 years of her life! I usually care for elderly people as I found caregiving is my calling when I cared for my Mom!! Kids love me and I'm very creative...
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Full-Time Child Care Provider / Weekend Care

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alyson. I have experience working with children, from babysitting children ages five months to 13 years old age along with working at a daycare center. While in college, I worked as a work-study in the Early Childhood Education Center. During the time, I was working there, I was able to work with many different...
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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi! I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I am currently still working with kiddos as a Behavioral Technician. I did work in daycares for a while then I was a nanny for 4 years. Now I am looking for side babysitting jobs to make a little extra cash. My most availability would be after work hours around 5:30...
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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Fun Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Sophia and I am currently a student at DMACC in Ankeny. My major is Nursing as helping others is a passion of mine. I graduate in May but am looking to babysit until I take my boards. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, so around 7 years now. I first started babysitting my younger siblings but...
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27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
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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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
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Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
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Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Melany & I'm a student living in Ankeny! I'm currently studying early childhood education at DMACC! I work at a daycare & I am a certified nurse aide! I am BLS (CPR) certified & I am a mandated reporter. I have experience with kiddos aged 12 months - teenagers! I'd describe my personality as understanding,...
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Waukee, IA

4.6(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I am a fun & positive mother of 2, looking to make some extra money doing what I love, spending time with kids! I enjoy learning new ways to teach, going to story time at local libraries with kiddos, coloring, playing outside, crafts, imaginative play, dance parties :) message me with any questions you have! Pet friendly! I have...

Care Member says "WE LOVE Lavender!!! I did not have to worry. My two year old was very comfortable with Lavender the moment she walked in the door. Lavender engaged...

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Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, My name is Jackie! I love working with young children and partnering with families to provide high-quality, individualized care in your home. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and am a full-time early intervention teacher. I have worked with children and families in a variety of...

Laura W. says "Jacqueline provided OUTSTANDING care for our 3-6month baby. She gave us the confidence we needed to leave him for some parent time on the weekend! As soon...

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Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Waukee, IA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hello, I am a Latin mother with an 8-year-old princess, I worked for more than 2 years with a 4-month-old baby, my job ended because they moved to another state. I work from home and I am also open to working from home, my available hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 From Monday to Friday I have my vaccines and my certificate papers in...
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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

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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