Find Trusted Weekend Child Care Near Me in Altoona, IA

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...

Sheryl can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Madelyn R.

Ankeny, IA

$18-25/hr • 8 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Alexandra T.

$25-45/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Nights And Weekends! :)

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Kalie W.

$15-17/hr • 9 yrs exp

Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...

Kalie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Courtney B.

$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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Melany B.

Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Melany

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Melany & I'm a student living in Ankeny! I'm currently studying early childhood education at DMACC! I work at a daycare & I am a certified nurse aide! I am BLS (CPR) certified & I am a mandated reporter. I have experience with kiddos aged 12 months - teenagers! I'd describe my personality as understanding,...

Melany can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0

"We had Melany take care of our three children for a date night. Our two girls and one boy loved her!! She went above and beyond, making dinner, playing, and doing so many activities. Our 2 year old especially loved her, and knowing that Melany is a daycare teacher...

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Keisha K.

Mitchellville, IA

$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Keisha

hello, my name is Keisha I'm a mom of 4. we have one catsl and one dog! my work background includes my full-time job at nationwide for 6 years. my past experience I have childcare as well as caregiving experience! I look forward to assisting with your needs you may have and look forward to meeting you! I'd describe my...

Rachel C.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

5.0

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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, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

Kelsey P.

Polk City, IA

$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Kelsey and I am a veteran spouse living in Polk City! I have cared for many families all over Iowa and North Carolina (where we were stationed), but am so happy to say we are permanently in Iowa. (I have tons of fabulous references from all types of care giving positions I have been so honored to be a part...

Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!"

Courtney F.

Holly G.

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.

Mattea C.

Clive, IA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Background: Hi! I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri and decided to move to Iowa to study and graduate from ISU May of 2020. I'm currently employed as a compliance specialist for a local engineering firm. I'm an open book and have experience nannying (3 kids at once). I'm available to accommodate to your individual families...

Mattea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"Mattea was fantastic and exactly who I was hoping to work with! Her attention to detail, kindness and great communication made the entire process of scheduling incredibly easy! My house looks and smells incredible and it made my entire weekend a relaxing one! "

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Nina D.

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nina and I absolutely love caring for kids! I am a student at Iowa State majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis on child development. I have 9 years of experience caring for children anywhere from 4 weeks to 14 years old. While in school, I have been volunteering at Blank Children's...

Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"

Zoe S.

Jacqueline H.

Norwalk, IA

$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Jackie was an amazing nanny, my two daughters loved her. She was always on time and always there. I felt safe leaving my daughters in the care of Jackie. She is nurturing and felt like part of the family while she nannied for us and still feels like a part of our...

Kelly R.

Katherine K.

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

5.0

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Amber M.

$12-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

5.0

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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

Autumn T.

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...

Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....

Elizabeth G.

Matracea W.

Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(6)

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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0

"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."

Ashraf Q.

Destinee M.

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

Milinda B.

Grimes, IA

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

Lauren L.

Johnston, IA

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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