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Find overnight babysitters in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

58 overnight babysitters are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 6 years

Overnight babysitters in Des Moines, IA

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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Heather R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years, since I was in middle/high school. I have worked a social worker for 15 years. I miss working with children in the home. I have been a night nanny for a newborn and newborn twins, as well. I enjoy children newborn to age 12 or so. I have experience with...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have three grown children and four grand girls. I love spending time with kids and am looking for a way to spend some of my free time. I am available for occasional overnights and date nights as well as possible short notice care. I am happy to help with light housekeeping. I am very attentive to children's needs and love...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
My name is diamond, I am 19 years old. I'am a certified nursing assistant have 4-5 years of childcare experience, I'm looking for a evening or overnight job being a nanny/babysitter, l'am okay with helping with some other jobs around the house. I love working with children and wanting to help out a family in need. working with...
Diaminique can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Hi! My name is Grace. I have several years of experience babysitting from when I was younger, and over the last few years have spent many nights helping out with my friends and families little ones. On top of child care, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Alyssa M.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights!

5.0

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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:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa was terrific with our daughter and 2 dogs. Always on time and flexible."

Jacob M.

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is a really hard worker and dedicated to helping other."

Cassie W.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

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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Milinda B.


Grimes, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Milinda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"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 since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely...

Justine P.

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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

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...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Makayla C.


Grimes, IA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Love Working With Kids And Experienced With Nannin

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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:)
Makayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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Mikayla S.


Clive, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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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Faith P.


Grimes, IA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I love being outside, I am strong in my faith, I love to experience new things and most I love spending time with my family. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for my younger siblings and our neighbors. Throughout the years I have become CPR Certified, worked in infant to toddler care as a lead teacher in daycare for 5 years...
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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Renae V.


Grimes, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience working with multiple families of various ages. I graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently in my fourth year of teaching, and have experience teaching in different grade levels (first, second, third, and fifth). I am passionate about working...
Renae can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Moines, 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.

Milinda B.

5.0

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 since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely patient and kind to our children. She...

- Justine P.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Overnight Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 58 listed overnight babysitters.