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57 weekend child care are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby weekend child care is 6 years
Weekend child care in West Des Moines, IA
Holly G.
West Des Moines, IA
$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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Nina D.
West Des Moines, IA
$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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
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
Paula N.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would like to help out on weekends or Friday after 5 p.m. I can do laundry light cleaning grocery shopping errands or just companionship What ever is needed for you or your loved one
I have worked with elderly before and I do work in Assited living during my day job I'd be happy to meet and visit and see if Ican help you
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I've recently moved back to the Des Moines area after living in Chicago for the past 3 years after graduating from Iowa State.
I have always been around children whether it be spending time with my two nephews, 7 and 8 years old, or watching neighbors since I was a young teenager.
I love spending time with...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families 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
-Infant...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alexa K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Alexa! I am looking for some extra work after school and on weekends! I am a certified teacher in early childhood and elementary education! I currently teach 3rd grade!
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have a experience with kids through nannying, which I have been doing for an amazing family this summer, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I am looking for something...
Addison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mirabel G.
West Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Other than English, I have skills in Spanish and have child care experience through ages 1-12. A lot of my experience is from younger family relatives when it comes to ages 5+ and experience below that age range comes from babysitting for different families. I really enjoy engaging with younger children and it's also something...
Mirabel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am flexible with weeknight/weekend care during the summer & school year.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent last summer as a nanny for two kids (6 & 8) and had a wonderful time with them. I've spent 2 summers working as a lifeguard for Glen Oaks and DSM Golf, &...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there!! My name is Sydney - I'm a bubbly, outgoing, caring, & organized young adult. I love reading, being outdoors, and golfing. I'm very organized & great with time management, and would love the opportunity to help care for your kiddos!
I like working with kids because they always keep me on my toes, are so entertaining,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miranda and I recently graduated from The University of Northern Iowa! As of now, i'm willing to babysit weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. I have about seven years of babysitting experience and 7 years of nannying experience! I have been a camp counselor for elementary and middle school kids. I was a...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you."
Rodrigo T.
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$8-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey and I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. I have much younger siblings so I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. For a couple summers, I nannied for 4-year-old twins, and almost every other weekend. I am babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years old. I love kids,...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marissa and I am 19 years old. I work full time as a store manager for Scooters Coffee. I am available afternoons/nights and weekends, I can be flexible with time and last minute jobs! I have about 7 months of experience caring for 2 girls ages 10&12. As well as one month experience caring for 2 kids ages 1&7....
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Jacqueline H.
Norwalk, IA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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! "
Care member
Hello, my name is Hanna but I go by Lily! I graduated from Norwalk in 2019 and I'm pursuing my education in nursing this fall. I'm currently looking for a part time job, I'll be available Friday-Sunday as I'll be in class the other days of the week. I have experience with newborns all the way up to 12-year-olds. However, in my...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am also a Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) with years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
I am a high school teacher and my availability depends on school breaks. I can support with short-term babysitting, house sitting, pet sitting, or nanny positions during school breaks.
I am open to working a...
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Most recent reviews for weekend child care in West Des Moines, IA
Holly G.
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 are already hiring her again.
- Jessica N.
Nina D.
5.0
Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!
- Zoe S.
Miranda M.
5.0
Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you.
- Rodrigo T.
Jacqueline H.
5.0
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 as she arrived she engaged him and soothed him. She competently bottle-fed, diapered, played with him, and put him to sleep. We are so sad to...
- Laura W.
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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FAQs for finding weekend child care near you in West Des Moines, IA
How much does weekend child care near me cost in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, IA is $16.27 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.
How do I find weekend child care near me in West Des Moines, IA?
If you need to find someone to provide childcare on weekends, start your search by finding child care providers who live near you in West Des Moines, IA, sort by hourly rate, and check if their availability matches yours. You can search through 15 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.
What types of weekend child care services are available near me in West Des Moines, IA?
When searching for child care for weekends, you can review 15 profiles near you in West Des Moines, 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.