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Mackenzie T.

I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 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...
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Alexandra T.

Experienced Babysitter For Nights And Weekends! :)

Des Moines, IA

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$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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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 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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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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Abigail B.

Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for the last 18 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I am CPR & First Aid certified. I'm a former Lifeguard & CNA. I have 3 children of my own, ages: 3 in September (son), 4 (daughter) & 7 (daughter). I'm available for date nights and occasional weekend baby...
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Yuriko H.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about helping families and making a positive impact on children's lives. I am currently a full-time nanny and I would love to babysit on the weekends!
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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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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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Colleen H.

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I'm only available for occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting. I was a professional nanny for 8 years in New Jersey. I've babysat for a variety of families starting when I was 14. I will bring games, crafts, and activities with me and help kids with their homework, tidying up before bed, and any other needs they have while...
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Mackenzie B.

Caring, Friendly Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is Kenzie and I love kids! I have worked for the past year as a special education para-professional where I worked mostly with kindergarten-second grade. I moved to Des Moines to pursue an elementary education degree. I'm currently working as a server, but having a hard time fitting into the schedule, so I am...
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Kalie W.

Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
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Miah W.

child care

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!

Alison D. says "Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are...

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Katie J.

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "Katie is very kind, caring and patient! She makes everyone feel special and loved! Her genuine compassion is unmatched."

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Makayla C.

Love Working With Kids And Experienced With Nannin

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've worked at a daycare for two years and i've been with all different age groups, As of right now i'm a current full time nanny and i'm looking to pick up some extra babysitting jobs. I'm very outgoing and love doing new fun activities, I'm fully certified in CPR and first aid and i'm available most week nights and weekends:)
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Sara N.

Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Vanesa V.

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

Altoona, IA

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$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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Sarah H.

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Malin V.

Looking For A Full-Time Summer Nanny?

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am a college student at Iowa state university studying to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew up with pets so I am pet friendly! I also have a car to run errands and carpool! I nanny...
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Rosalyn L.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
My name is Rosalyn and I am a 23-year-old. I am excited to work for your family and help your children grow while providing them with a nurturing and safe environment! I have worked with children for 9 years (5 years in a daycare/nannying and 4 years in an elementary school). I am currently working to get my bachelors degree in...
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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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  • 29 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.91/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated weekend nannies is 5.0

Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Weekend Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 29 listed weekend nannies

Amber M.

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

- Care member

Madeline H.

Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started...

- Alyssa D.

Rachel C.

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend...

- Joe W.

FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Des Moines, IA

To find a weekend nanny near you in Des Moines, IA, you can search through 11 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 it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Des Moines, 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 weekend—especially 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 $17.91 per hour.

To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Des Moines, IA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.

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 kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 11 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Des Moines, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.

All weekend nannies near you in Des Moines, 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.

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