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Katie J.

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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...
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Friendly And Reliable Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Rylee and I am currently enrolled at Drake University pursuing my doctorate in pharmacy. At home I have three younger siblings, which I have spent plenty of time babysitting over the years. I am looking for a family who may need help after school and on the weekends, but I am open to being flexible! I enjoy being active...
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Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. With 20 years of experience, I offer families a calm, creative, and reliable childcare option. My passion lies in fostering growth and making a positive impact on young lives. I have some college education, plus First Aid Training and CPR Training. I also completed Early Child...
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Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
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Waukee, IA

4.6(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a fun & positive mother of 2, looking to make some extra money doing what I love, spending time with kids! I enjoy learning new ways to teach, going to story time at local libraries with kiddos, coloring, playing outside, crafts, imaginative play, dance parties :) message me with any questions you have! Pet friendly! I have...

Care Member says "WE LOVE Lavender!!! I did not have to worry. My two year old was very comfortable with Lavender the moment she walked in the door. Lavender engaged...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am the second oldest in a big family that comes with a lot of babysitting experience growing up. I have worked with children my entire life and going into child psychology in school. I love children of all ages and always enjoy days in the sun or even indoor days. As an added bonus, love to clean! So, if there are dishes that...

Chris W. says "Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves kids...they are her...

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Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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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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Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Alyssa D. says "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,...

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Occasional Babysitter

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Keysi, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a high school student who loves helping kids learn and have fun. I'm a kind , respectful, responsible and a patient person. I always try to create a safe and positive environment. I enjoy playing games, helping with homework, and doing creative activities like drawing and dancing....
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Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Weekend Nanny Job

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dear Family My name is Teresa and I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny, caring for children ranging from newborns to 15 years old. I am deeply passionate about fostering children's growth and well-being through creative activities and outdoor adventures that encourage milestones and development. I am only looking for...
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Waukee, IA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
Hello, I am a Latin mother with an 8-year-old princess, I worked for more than 2 years with a 4-month-old baby, my job ended because they moved to another state. I work from home and I am also open to working from home, my available hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 From Monday to Friday I have my vaccines and my certificate papers in...
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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Waukee, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general! I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
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  • The average post rate is $15.90/hr as of January 2026

Recent weekend child care reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Weekend Child Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 57 listed weekend child care

Lavender B.

WE LOVE Lavender!!! I did not have to worry. My two year old was very comfortable with Lavender the moment she walked in the door. Lavender...

- Care member

Brooke W.

Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves...

- Chris W.

Amber M.

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding weekend child care near you in Ankeny, IA

If you need to find child care on the weekends, it can help to have a budget in mind. The average hourly rate for weekend child care near you in Ankeny, IA is $15.90 per hour. However, the exact rate you’ll pay will depend on a few important factors like the caregiver’s years of experience and how many children you have.

If you need to find someone to provide childcare on weekends, start your search by finding child care providers who live near you in Ankeny, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 10 on Care.com. After creating an account, you will be able to see more details about each provider and start a conversation to find the right match. You can also read reviews from families that have used them with childcare on the weekends in the past.

When searching for child care for weekends, you can review 10 profiles near you in Ankeny, IA. When reviewing caregiver profiles, you can see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, such as driving, cooking, and light housework. For example, some weekend child care providers may feel comfortable helping with homework, whereas others may want to focus on fun activities like playing games or taking trips to the park when providing child care on the weekends.

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