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Alyson F.

Full-Time Child Care Provider / Weekend Care

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alyson. I have experience working with children, from babysitting children ages five months to 13 years old age along with working at a daycare center. While in college, I worked as a work-study in the Early Childhood Education Center. During the time, I was working there, I was able to work with many different...
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Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Caitlyn. I am 24 years old. I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse, so I have experience and I am comfortable caring for babies and children of all ages! I am CPR certified in both children and adults. I have my own transportation and I am okay with pets in the home. I am a non-smoker. I work my regular nursing job...
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Fun And Flexible Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi parents! My name is Anna C., and I'm a 4th grade teacher who loves working with kids. I'm looking for occasional evening and weekend babysitting. I have several years of babysitting experience and have been a nanny for the past six years. I look forward to connecting with your family!
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Vanessa S.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I am currently still working with kiddos as a Behavioral Technician. I did work in daycares for a while then I was a nanny for 4 years. Now I am looking for side babysitting jobs to make a little extra cash. My most availability would be after work hours around 5:30...
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Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Rinora! I'm a reliable and enthusiastic babysitter. I love creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment through engaging activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, skilled at handling bedtime routines, and always attentive to kids' needs. Parents trust me for my patience and...
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27-year-old Teacher With 10+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, families! I'm currently an Admissions Counselor at Iowa State University. I have an English Education Degree and taught at Perry High School for the last four years. I'm 27 years old and have approximately 10 years of consistent childcare experience for kids of all ages. I have been a full-time nanny to multiple families...
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Fun Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello. My name is Sophia and I am currently a student at DMACC in Ankeny. My major is Nursing as helping others is a passion of mine. I graduate in May but am looking to babysit until I take my boards. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, so around 7 years now. I first started babysitting my younger siblings but...
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Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a college student at the University of Iowa looking to nanny for a family a couple days a week. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I can provide transportation (I have a car) and I am willing to help...
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Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 9-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
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Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
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 daycare and school settings. I have gone through extensive background checks for my MO and IA state teaching license, I speak Spanish, I have my own...

Care Member says "Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 4 children, 3 are adults. My youngest is a 11-year-old boy. I enjoy attending Bible Studies and the Sunday Church assembly to worship and hear the word of God. I am taking my CPR and First Aid Class Tues September 9, 2025.
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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...
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am available for summer care 2026! *I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.* Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, summer care for multiple families, a year in Germany as an au pair, and for many date nights. I am a School...
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Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...
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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
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Bondurant, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Rylie. I'm 19 years old and currently in college. I have over 3 years of professional childcare experience and more than 5 years of babysitting. I currently work in the infant room at a daycare, and before that I was a preschool teacher. Spending time with kids brings me so much joy, and I love creating a safe,...
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Alexandra S.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi!! I just graduated college in May, and am working for a year to save up for vet school. I'm super patient, high energy, and good at communication. I've worked as a babysitter through high school and college, as well as a pet sitter. I'm a vet tech during the day, and happy to help take care of pets of all sizes and breeds as...
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  • 57 weekend child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of March 2026

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 $16.50 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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