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Amy S.

Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am 27 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 6 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
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Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was a...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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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
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
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...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Occasional Nanny For Hire

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...

Justine P. says "Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child...

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Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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I am 25 years old, and have been caring for young children for quite some time. I was a nanny for a summer about 5 years ago. Taking care of a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old. I am mostly taking care of my friends' kids a few times a month, ages 1 year-8 years old. I do have a full time job and I am just looking to make some money...
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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
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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  • 22 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated weekend nannies is 5.0

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

Weekend Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 22 listed weekend nannies

Sarah B.

she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the...

- Hannah B.

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.

Katie J.

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

- Care member

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

To find a weekend nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA, you can search through 6 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 West 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 $16.00 per hour.

To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in West 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 6 profiles for weekend nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.

All weekend nannies near you in West 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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