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Find overnight babysitters in Ankeny, IA that you’ll love

60 overnight babysitters are listed in Ankeny, IA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 6 years

Overnight babysitters in Ankeny, IA

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Alyssa M.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights!

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a full time Early Childhood Therapist. My husband and I love to play board games, watch movies, and see plays. I would love to be your go-to date night sitter. I'm comfortable with all ages and a wide range of needs. I have watched up to 6 children alone, and am happy to support whatever routines you have in place. I can't...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alyssa is our go to! She is wonderful with our girls, punctual and helps with short notice whenever possible."

Raven K.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Madelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jaiden L.


Ankeny, IA

$14-15/hr1 yrs exp

Involved Sitter!

Hello! My name is Jaiden and I am 19 years old. I have worked with children for around 4 years now and appreciate every moment that I'm able to be involved in their growth! Ive worked with children ages 0-4, with the most experience with infants and toddlers, but am happy to get to know any aged child! I am comfortable taking on...
Jaiden can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tessa B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr10 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

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Lauren G.


Ankeny, IA

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Maddy M.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maddy. I have been working with kids since I was 13, babysitting and serving at church. I worked at a daycare center for 2 years and decided that I wanted to meet a families needs a little more directly. I have been nannying for 4 kids for the last year and have loved it. My responsibilities were all things kids,...
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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.

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Sarah H.


Ankeny, IA

$18-28/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

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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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

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Grace H.


Ankeny, IA

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

I am passionate about building relationships with children! I want them to feel like they have a welcoming and loving environment when they are in my care and I want to build trust upon them and families! I started working with kids when I was 16! I have worked in 2 daycares over the past 2 1/2 years and also have one year of...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience in child care. I have experience with infants and young children. I have experience with overnight sitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Meal prep, and Swimming Supervision. I am also a pet lover.
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Hey! My name is Jessica and I am in Arizona for the summer. I attend Faith Baptist Bible College in Iowa! I have experience with all ages and have nannied/babysat for several families over the years. My brother has nine children, from 6m-13years old, and I have babysat all of them! I hope I can be a big help to any family in...
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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! Here's a bit about me:) I'm 20 years old, and hoping to continue my education in business at dmacc, I've been around kids and helping take care of them since before I could remember, and as the oldest sister of 6, babysitting here and there, helping my mom with her childcare business at home and being a nanny for...
Taryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Taryn is so caring and friendly to our 5 and 3 year old. She's very artistic and creative as well so she is always coming up with fun activities for my girls. They love when I tell them Taryn is coming over which is very reassuring as a parent. She's very...

Jessica M.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

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...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...

Joe W.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

3.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carol is amazing! She babysits for us occasionally and also provided care for my two daughters over the summer of 2018. I always know my children are in wonderful hands and that they're learning something when they're with Carol. She provides enrichment activities,...

Emily M.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

Stephanie R.

Hi, I'm Rachel! I have always worked with kids: I have years experience babysitting (6 months-7 years old) and caring children on the spectrum. I cook, clean, and have experience caring for large dogs. Open communication and quality care are the strongest values of mine. Whether you need a committed sitter or someone to watch...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Colleen H.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer M.


Johnston, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse. Mom. CPR Certified

Pediatric RN, BSN. CPR certified. Momma. Dog mom Hi. My name is Jen. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from GrandView. I am a former pediatric RN (my license is current.) I am currently taking a break from nursing. I would love to help out a mom, dad, family care for their newborn/infant. I am very nurturing and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is our go to! She is wonderful with our girls, punctual and helps with short notice whenever possible.

- Raven K.

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...

- Sarah S.

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.

Matracea W.

5.0

Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them. 10/10 We would...

- Molly K.

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

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Overnight Babysitters in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters.