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41 weekend nannies are listed in Altoona,Ā IA
The average rate is $12/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 10 years
Weekend nannies in Altoona, IA
Katherine K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...
Rachel M.
Breanna R.
Ankeny, IA
$18-30/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Breanna. I am looking for a family that would need a nanny come August, preferably in the Ankeny area. I have been with my current family for 4 years now, they just no longer need the help. I graduated from DMACC with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, so spending time with children is something that I...
Sophia B.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr ā¢ 5 yrs exp
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a pediatric nurse and mother to one 3-year-old son. I have been passionate about caring for children from a young age. I have been babysitting since my early teen years and worked as a nanny through out college. I am seeking night time and weekend positions that allow my toddler to tag along with me. My CPR...
Caitlan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr ā¢ 7 yrs exp
I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 7 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing games,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
My name is Sara and I have 7 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school in Ames, IA in 2016. After completing my BA at Iowa State University, I pursued my MA in School Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated with my MA in 2022. I am...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Irie R.
Mingo, IA
$10-20/hr ā¢ 5 yrs exp
I'm 27 years old. I love working with children of all ages. I am a very outgoing and hard working person. I love the outdoors and finding activities to do when its warm out. I also love animals of all kinds! I'm CPR certified for all ages. I do have experience working in a daycare center but I love the one on one connections...
Irie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Marissa and I am 19 years old! I graduated from SEP in 2023. I am a full time Store Manager at Scooters Coffee. At Scooters I have been a Barista, Shift Lead, MIT (manager in training), ASM (assistant manager), and now Store Manager. I have worked here since June 2021. Some fun facts about me would be that I've...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
I have always had a passion for caring for children. I have been babysitting ever since I was 10 years old. I am currently in grad school. I was a nanny for a family of three children for two summers in a row and enjoyed every minute of it. I watched a 7-year-old, 13-year-old and a 15-year-old. I have my own car and am able to...
Reagan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi, my name is Bailey. I have worked with children from the age of 16 to present day. I started working at a daycare specifically in the infant room & the 2-year-old room. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. I have five years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family of two...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kenadee G.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr ā¢ 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kenadee! I am 22. I graduated from Iowa State last year with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I am currently obtaining my masters on the weekend and nights. I am CPR/first aid certified. I have 5 years of experience in a daycare setting, and have nannied for nine years! I love spending time with...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I'm currently in my last year of an education degree at Drake University. I've nannied for 4 summers, taught part-time at multiple schools, and have experience with children on the autism spectrum.
As of now, I'm only able to take occasional evening and weekend jobs because of my class schedule.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršā„ļø. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information betteršā„ļø. I would definitely...
Alyssa D.
Stephanie M.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr ā¢ 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Tessa B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-20/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience
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...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
hi i'm addison! I am looking for a part time nanny job this summer on mondays and wednesdays. I live in west des moines and am willing to drive around the des moines metro. I am working at a daycare center with ages 8 weeks- 5 years. I have my drivers license and im CPR/first aide certified. I babysit for many families on...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$17-18/hr ā¢ 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have found a nanny job for this summer, but I am still available for sporadic babysitting on nights/weekends. During the school year, I'm flexible with night/weekend care.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I've spent 2 summers working as a lifeguard for Glen Oaks and...
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ida G.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-30/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Mom of 18-month-old boy. Looking for part time care. Once or twice a week night plus potentially some weekends as well.
5.0
"Ida is very responsible and trustworthy. Willing to help wherever she is needed. Very good with the kids. She has experience with newborn all the way up to teenager. Also helped with house cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, baking, gardening, and taking kids...
AMANDA E.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA
Destinee M.
5.0
We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!
- Kelly S.
Madeline H.
5.0
Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršā„ļø. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information betteršā„ļø. I would definitely recommend her if you have a child...
- Alyssa D.
Ida G.
5.0
Ida is very responsible and trustworthy. Willing to help wherever she is needed. Very good with the kids. She has experience with newborn all the way up to teenager. Also helped with house cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, baking, gardening, and taking kids to and from school functions. She...
- AMANDA E.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Altoona, IA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Altoona, IA, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Altoona, IA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekendāespecially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $12.67 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Altoona, IA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, itās a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situationsāsuch as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Altoona, IA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kidsā laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Altoona, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
All weekend nannies near you in Altoona, IA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.
Ratings for Altoona, IA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Altoona, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 41 listed weekend nannies.