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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was a...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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Meghan H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Meghan! I have 4+ years of experience working in childcare, including working in childcare centers, babysitting, and after school programs. I have been a teacher assistant in various classrooms in childcare centers, as well as being a lead infant teacher. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist...
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Amy S.

Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 27 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes: -6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school -4 years of leading a vacation bible school group -Babysitting relatives and family friends -Date night sitter -Summer nanny for 6 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
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Alexa K.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Addison H.

Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have an experience with kids through nannying after school and full time in the summers, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I have a vehicle and drivers license. also...
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Lauren R.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lauren and I graduated with a bachelors degree in kinesiology at Iowa State. I'm looking for an evening job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I currently work at a therapy center...
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Paula N.

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I would like to help out on weekends I can come for dates or all day whatever works best for you I can do meals laundry or take them where needed I'm a grandma and know how to play and entertain them while you enjoy time away There might be some hugs and reading to or take them to outings I'm here for you on Saturday or Sunday...
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Kelsey A.

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Kelsey and I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. I have much younger siblings so I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. For a couple summers, I nannied for 4-year-old twins, and almost every other weekend. I am babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years old. I love kids,...
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Milinda B.

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Lavender B.

Waukee, IA

4.6(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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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Hainellis O.

Fun, Responsible, Dedicated.

Waukee, IA

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$22/hr
3 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 5 p.m. From Monday to Friday I have my vaccines and my certificate...
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Briannna C.

Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Haley B.

Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Katie K.

Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Maddison R.

Maddison: Fun, Creative Pediatric OT Seeking Weekend Childcare Opportunities

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Maddison and I work full-time as a registered and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I earned my masters degree in 2022 after completing 7 years of education, during which I worked part-time with children who have special needs. I am fun and creative and know how to individualize activities to the...
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Sabrina W.

Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Madison V.

Waukee, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general! I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
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  • 38 weekend child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.60/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Weekend Child Care in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 38 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.

Sarah B.

she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the...

- Hannah B.

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.

FAQs for finding weekend child care near you in West 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 West Des Moines, IA is $14.60 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 West Des Moines, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 10 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 10 profiles near you in West 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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