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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Karla J.

Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Jacqueline H.

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Vanesa V.

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

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Payton D.

Adel, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am 25 years old and I am certified through the Red Cross in CPR. I have roughly 9+ years of experience and have taken care of children ages from 3 months and up, often more than one child at a time. I have also worked at a daycare and work full time as a nanny during the school year/summer! I love being around kids and...

Valerie D. says "Payton is the sweetest, most responsible sitter! She adores our kiddos and they adore her! She's constantly thinking of fun things to do with the kids so...

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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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Courtney B.

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Mollie K.

Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Rinora J.

Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Madelyn R.

Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Alexandra T.

Experienced Babysitter For Nights And Weekends! :)

Des Moines, IA

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Lili O.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • 55 weekend child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated weekend child care is 5.0

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

Weekend Child Care in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 55 listed weekend child care

Brooke W.

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...

- Chris W.

Karla J.

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...

- Care member

Amber M.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding weekend child care near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA is $17.50 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 Grimes, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 2 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 2 profiles near you in Grimes, 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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