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Find weekend child care in Des Moines,Ā IA that youā€™ll love

60 weekend child care are listed in Des Moines,Ā IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of September 2024

The average experience for nearby weekend child care is 6 years

Weekend child care in Des Moines, IA

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

5.0

(3)

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!* Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"

Kate H.

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Chelsie S.


Des Moines, IA

$12-22/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Fun But Professional Sitter :)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Chelsie and I'm 28 years old. I've raised my two youngest siblings and have babysat for a family friend for 5 years. I love arts and crafts, music, and reading. I love pets, I have 3 kitties and 3 dogs. Please note: I have a full time M-F job so I can only commit to evening jobs...
Chelsie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She did great with our rambunctious but sweet 2 year old"

Gavin J.

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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr ā€¢ 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back."

Alyssa A.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Mackenzie T.


Des Moines, IA

$23/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 7 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing games,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$12-25/hr ā€¢ 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Fall preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Baley L.


Des Moines, IA

$14-19/hr ā€¢ 2 yrs exp

Hi im Baley. I have worked for boys and girls club for 2 years total. I've worked with middle schoolers, high schoolers and would go see elementary kids on Fridays. I have a lot of little cousins I'd babysit growing up as well as my younger siblings. I'd love to be of help to your family and be the person you need when you're...
Baley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Declan F.


Des Moines, IA

$14-21/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

My name is Declan and I'm currently an OT student at Drake University. I have been working at a respite camp since December for adults and children with disabilities, which has given me experience and training with personal care needs and lifts/transfers. I'm also CPR/first aid certified as well. I work at the respite camp on...
Declan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amy S.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 26 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 5 years. -Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr ā€¢ 1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Janaya C.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position as a nanny to consume my summer time where I hope to find a perfect family to spend multiple years with! I would be open to weekend hours, along with occasional date night arrangements. I love kids and I love to encourage kids to be outgoing and active!
Janaya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Robyne S.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr ā€¢ 20 yrs exp

Hello, I am a 52 yr old mom of two Daughters. I have 30 yrs experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was 11 and my first job when I turned 16 was at a daycare. I have worked at a few other daycare centers and have also need a nanny twice. I also have experience as a teacher assistant for kids with special needs....
Robyne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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Madeline H.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr ā€¢ 7 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. 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 betteršŸ˜€ā™„ļø. I would definitely...

Alyssa D.

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Brianna F.


Des Moines, IA

$8-15/hr ā€¢ 5 yrs exp

I Love Being Around Kids, And Making Them Laugh

I have 5 years of experience, I have taken care of/babysat kids over the summer after school and on the weekends! I have younger siblings also who I have taken care of growing up. I'm willing to do some house cleaning and cooking!
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jadah S.


Des Moines, IA

$16-25/hr ā€¢ 4 yrs exp

Smile Sitter

Hello! My name is Jadah. I am 22 years old from Des Moines, Iowa. I have 4 years of experience through volunteering along with many more years of babysitting. I was also a preschool teacher for about a year. I have an Associates Degree through DMACC and am currently working on a Bachelor's Degree at WGU and work full time...
Jadah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Colleen H.


Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr ā€¢ 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Most recent reviews for weekend child care in Des Moines, IA

Amber M.

5.0

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

- Care member

Jillayne A.

5.0

She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!

- Wayne K.

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.

Chelsie S.

5.0

Chelsie did a great job with our three little kids! she arrived early and communicated her needs and jumped right in with the kids. They loved her and it made leaving the house smooth and easy!

- Emily J.

Sheryl Y.

5.0

She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her!

- Care member

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Weekend Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed weekend child care.