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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working with children for 10+ years. I have worked at daycares, school districts, babysat and nanny for families. I have also worked with children who have special needs. Currently I am a Receptionist at a Pediatric Dentistry and also work as a Substitute at any Iowa school district. Perviously I was an...
Annamaria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Stephanie M.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ida G.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-30/hr • 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.
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$5-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help.
Here is my Summer preferred availability...
Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m.
I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Callison helped us out last minute and the kids really liked her!"
Patricia D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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!
Miah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."
Alison D.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 47-year-old woman who is quickly approaching the empty nest phase of life. I have a 20-year-old son and a 24-year-old daughter. I had homeschooled them for 17 years. I am now a grandma to the most perfect 18-month-old grandson. My faith is very important to me but I am not intrusive with it. I have worked with children of...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Interviewed with Lisa and found she is a responsible and reliable person. "
Tien-yiao H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"
Eletta F.
Vanesa V.
Altoona, IA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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 7-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...
Vanesa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Jacqueline H.
Norwalk, IA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Great with our two kids. We have used her a couple of times and the kids always have a great time."
Lindsay K.
I worked at a daycare from age 14 to age 18; in that time I worked with children of all ages, including 18 months to 12 years. I have also been a babysitter for a total of seven different families, where I have worked with infants, toddlers, children and preteens. Through my church I have been able to work in the nursey and have...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
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...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 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 4 years.
-Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA
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.
Callison F.
5.0
Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.
- Kristen E.
Amber M.
5.0
Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Miah W.
5.0
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 away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.
- Alison D.
Lisa F.
5.0
Lisa is very good with kids of all ages. She's always willing to watch my kids and very flexible with her hours she's available. One of the best sitters I've hired!
- Travis R.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA, you can search through 1 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 Grimes, IA?
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 $15.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
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.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Grimes, 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 kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Grimes, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
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.