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

60 overnight babysitters are listed in Grimes, IA

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

The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 8 years

Overnight babysitters in Grimes, IA

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Milinda B.


Grimes, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

5.0

(1)

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

First Aid

CPR

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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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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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rosalyn L.


Grimes, IA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

My name is Rosalyn and I am a 23-year-old. I am excited to work for your family and help your children grow while providing them with a nurturing and safe environment! I have worked with children for 9 years (5 years in a daycare/nannying and 4 years in an elementary school). I am currently working to get my bachelors degree in...
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Madeline H.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information better😀♥️. I would definitely...

Alyssa D.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids loved spending time with her !! Even cried when it was time for her to go they easily fell in love with her she will definitely make you and your kids feel comfortable with her cares. As far as getting to know her she communicated well had references on...

Care member

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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...

Molly K.

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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susan has been watching our daughter since she was a newborn. She is now 15 months. She’s so great to work with and always on time. Very trustworthy. And, I can tell Susan truly cares about her and that means a lot to me. "

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Holly G.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...

Jessica N.

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Alyssa M.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights!

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

Jacob M.

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Innessa was stellar. She cared for my two girls and put them to bed doing everything I asked her to do and more. Recommend! "

Care member

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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 me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Macy E.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr7 yrs exp

Macy -

My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

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.

Madeline H.

5.0

Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information better😀♥️. I would definitely recommend her if you have a child...

- Alyssa D.

Rachel C.

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 babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Carol M.

5.0

Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!

- Care member

Miranda K.

5.0

Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to take care of your kiddos!

- Brittany S.

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