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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miranda and I recently graduated from The University of Northern Iowa! I am becoming a real estate agent, so need a little extra money on the side! As of now, i'm willing to babysit weeknights and weekends as well. I have about seven years of babysitting experience and 7 years of nannying experience! I have...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...
Rachel M.
Amber M.
Des Moines, IA
$12-30/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(3)
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!"
Care member
Nina D.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr ā¢ 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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"
Zoe S.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Katherine K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver
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:
First Aid
CPR
Jacqueline H.
Norwalk, IA
$20-26/hr ā¢ 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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Laura W.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr ā¢ 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the school year, I'm flexible with night/weekend care.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent this 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, & attend...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr ā¢ 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Stephanie M.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr ā¢ 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Beatrice and I'm currently seeking a part time/full time nanny career. I have over 7 years of childcare experience working in a daycare , as a nanny and babysitter. I enjoy working with all ages, I plan activities by age and children interests/hobbies. I love going on walks , comfortable with pets , reading ,...
Beatrice can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Marissa and I am 19 years old! I graduated from SEP in 2023. I am a full time Store Manager at Scooters Coffee. At Scooters I have been a Barista, Shift Lead, MIT (manager in training), ASM (assistant manager), and now Store Manager. I have worked here since June 2021. Some fun facts about me would be that I've...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutoršā„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 betteršā„ļø. I would definitely...
Alyssa D.
Paula N.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr ā¢ 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Indianola, IA
Destinee M.
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.
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
Nina D.
5.0
Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!
- Zoe S.
Maren F.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Indianola, IA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Indianola, IA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Indianola, IA, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Indianola, IA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Indianola, IA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekendāespecially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $18.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Indianola, IA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Indianola, IA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, itās a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situationsāsuch as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Indianola, IA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kidsā laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Indianola, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Indianola, IA?
All weekend nannies near you in Indianola, IA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.