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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Mattea C.

Clive, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Background: Hi! I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri and decided to move to Iowa to study and graduate from ISU May of 2020. I'm currently employed as a compliance specialist for a local engineering firm. I'm an open book and have experience nannying (3 kids at once). I'm available to accommodate to your individual families...
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Rachel B.

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Rachel I'm currently working at a daycare in Ankeny in the infant room. I have 7 plus years of experience with kids. I've babysat my whole life. Currently getting my nursing degree at DMACC. I have 3 younger brothers. Grew up in a small town in Iowa. I'm flexible with any hours. Can work on weekends if needed. I have my...
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Hannah M.

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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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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Sabrina W.

Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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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Miranda M.

Experienced Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Miranda and I recently graduated from The University of Northern Iowa! As of now, i'm willing to babysit weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. I have about seven years of babysitting experience and 7 years of nannying experience! I have been a camp counselor for elementary and middle school kids. I was a...

Rodrigo T. says "Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you."

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Jacqueline H.

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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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Karla J.

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...

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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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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Madelyn R.

Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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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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Kiley C.

Ankeny, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My experience in childcare includes five years of paid experience at my local daycare caring for many age ranges. I have also been my neighborhood babysitter and have four younger siblings who I cared for growing up on weekends and vacations. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in child development. My...
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  • 44 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.75/hr as of August 2025

Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Weekend Nannies in Grimes, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed weekend nannies

Miranda M.

Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you.

- Rodrigo T.

Jacqueline H.

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...

- Laura W.

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 a weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA

To find a weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA, you can search through 4 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 Grimes, 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 $16.75 per hour.

To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Grimes, 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 4 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.

All weekend nannies near you in Grimes, 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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