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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!! My name is Jaiden and I am a student at DMACC. I have also worked at Traditions Daycare in Johnston for almost 2 years and have all the proper training and certifications. I work with children ages 0-4, with the most experience with infants and toddlers, but am happy to get to know any aged child! I am comfortable taking on...
Jaiden can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ida G.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Mom of 18-month-old boy. Looking for part time care. Once or twice a week night plus potentially some weekends as well.
5.0
"Ida is very responsible and trustworthy. Willing to help wherever she is needed. Very good with the kids. She has experience with newborn all the way up to teenager. Also helped with house cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, baking, gardening, and taking kids...
AMANDA E.
Kelsey A.
West Des Moines, IA
$5-15/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"
Eletta F.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
I have my AS Degree in Childcare. I worked at two daycare centers. I have been a nanny for at six families. I grew up with my aunt having a daycare at her house, so I helped take care of the children. I worked at a camp as a counselor. I worked at a camp for kids who have cancer and their siblings. I have two nieces whom I used...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! Mother of 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren. Married Healthcare professional. Available for Weekends and some evenings. Thank you!
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA
Ida G.
5.0
Ida is very responsible and trustworthy. Willing to help wherever she is needed. Very good with the kids. She has experience with newborn all the way up to teenager. Also helped with house cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, baking, gardening, and taking kids to and from school functions. She...
- AMANDA E.
Kelsey P.
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.
Karla J.
5.0
Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!
- Eletta F.
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 Urbandale, IA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Urbandale, 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 weekend—especially 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 $10.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Urbandale, IA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such 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 Urbandale, 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 kids’ 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 Urbandale, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
All weekend nannies near you in Urbandale, 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.