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Katie J.

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Fun Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Waukee, IA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hi all! My name is Hannah and I will be attending DMU in the fall for their OTD program! I am from Kalona which is just 20 mins south of Iowa City. I will be moving to Waukee area the last week of July! I have had many years of babysitting and just this past 6 months have been nannying for a family with four kiddos! I have...
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Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Adel, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Fun Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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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$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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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My name is Melany

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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  • 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

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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