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56 after school babysitters are listed in Ames, IA

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in Ames, IA

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Chloe D.


Ames, IA

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

Student At ISU Looking For After School Care Job Or Babysitting.

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I have 3 years of experience. I worked at a Waukee daycare during high school and nannied for one summer. I can help with light housekeeping, pet care, and errands. I am from Urbandale but am living in Ames right now. I am a student at Iowa State University. Comfortable driving children to activities and helping make sure they...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Heidi S.


Ames, IA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Heidi. I'm About To Graduate High School And I Am Looking For A Full Time Job In The Summer.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am CPR certified. I have worked as an assistant manger at an after school day care system for 3 years and coached elementary school kids for 4 years. I primarily work with kids K-5th. I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and caring. I love working with kids because you can be fun, active, and learn things from...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Cleah P.


Ames, IA

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Sitter With A Love For Making Connections, Taking Care Of Others, And Having Fun!

I have 8+ years of personal experience sitting and taking care of dependents. I am capable of looking after children of any age, but I have specialized in taking care of infants ages 4-15 months, toddlers ages 2-3, and school aged children, ages 5-9. Multiple children are not a problem, and I can absolutely cook, clean,...
Cleah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Natalie C.


Ames, IA

$12-22/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow. As a regular caregiver, I have and do - support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep, - ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines, - encourage preschoolers' independence, and -...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalie IS GREAT!!! Everyday I get home from work with peace of mind knowing she was there. She give me updates and let me know what her and the kids have done for the day. So its like I haven't missed anything!"

Christine V.

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Lydia F.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

My name is Lydia, and I am a Special Education teacher in the Clear Creek Amana School District. I am occasional nannying/babysitting/jobs or tutoring services after school or on the weekends! I am located in the Cedar Rapids area. I have been a nanny for several years, and have 3+ years experience working at a daycare center...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Avery B.


Ames, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Avery and I am looking for a family who needs help after school. I would describe myself as patient, friendly, and always willing to play with the kids plus keep them entertained. The past three summers I have worked in a kids club at my hometown and have been babysitting for numerous families since middle...
Avery can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kacie M.


Ames, IA

$15-16/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Kacie! I have experience in babysitting children anywhere from infants to young teens! I am more than happy to take your kids to school and pick them up after, as well as taking them to and from after school activities. I would be more then willing to run errands, pick up groceries, cook and clean! I am...
Kacie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Evalina G.


Ames, IA

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Mckinna H.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hi, I am 21 years old and currently a junior at State University. I am very reliable and patient with children. I have 10 years of experience, ages newborns to 10+. I am also willing to help with extra things, like light housekeeping, laundry, travel, errands. I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny job!
Mckinna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Monica C.


Ames, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I'm full time in home behavioral counselor after school hours I work. I work with ages 4 to 18 years old. I have been working with children since I was in middle school. I would love to help before afterschool hours or weekends when needed. I also have a degree children family and adult services graduated from Iowa...
Monica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Francis D.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Frank

My name is Frank. I am currently a student at Iowa State University studying History Education. I helped run a summer day camp for 30 kids last summer and have worked as a baby sitter before that as well. In my free time I like to play basketball, read, watch sports, go for runs, play video games, and just hang out with friends...
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Jewel S.


Ames, IA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Housekeeper/ Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jewel, and I am a 19-year-old pre-med biology major at Iowa State University. I have over three years of experience working with children, 5 to 9 years old being the age I work with the most, including some experience working with people with special needs. Other than my childcare job, I have also been a babysitter...
Jewel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"The night went perfectly and Jewel was great."

Matthew S.

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Lindsay F.


Ames, IA

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Care

Located in Ames, IA. I have cared for children of multiple ages and volunteered for many years at various youth events and camps. I also was a theatre director for about 25 middle school and high school students. My great-grandmother and my grandmother have lived with me and my family and I cared for both of them. I have a...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Tess D.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Tess, and I am 23 years old. I am an Iowa State Alum with a degree in public relations. I currently work full time at the National Pork Producers Council but would love to start babysitting again part time. I love kids and have babysat for various families ranging from 1-3 kids. I also nannied two boys full...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Bailey H.


Ames, IA

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Bailey.

Hi I'm Bailey and I am currently living in Ames! I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly, and approachable! I started working with kids when I was around 14 years old. I often babysat kids of all ages on weekends and during summers for friends/ family. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, play sports, and be...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Jaci C.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Jaci! I am currently a student at ISU. I just completed my Associate of Arts last year, and competed on the Women's Basketball team at Iowa Central Community College. In high school I was active in 4H, FFA, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track. Currently, I am taking classes here at Iowa State to complete my...
Jaci can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha G.


Ames, IA

$10-18/hr5 yrs exp

I love hanging with kiddos and making sure they're both having fun and being safe at the same time! I worked at a daycare for two years and have had over five years of babysitting experience!
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Abby N.


Ames, IA

$14-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Abby and I just finished up my third year at Iowa State. I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. Being an aunt to four, I love spending time with kids! I have experience from about 3 months old to 10 years old. I can help pick kids up or drop them off and assist with any homework. I can also help...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Madison O.


Ames, IA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Madison (22) and I am a caregiver from Ames. I am in my final year of English and Secondary Education, and will be full-time student teaching in the fall at the middle school level in ELA! I've been working with children my entire life. I have four younger sisters who are 10+ years younger than me. Because of our large...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Janette S.


Ames, IA

$13-50/hr2 yrs exp

Young Professional Seeking Child And/or Pet Care Position. Experienced In Cleaning And Cooking.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Janette. I graduated from ISU in May. I am 23 and began childcare at 17. I have nannied, and also cared for kids at my local church. I understand the importance of relationships and desire to know families well. I can cook meals, drive, run errands, clean, do chores, and am comfortable around pets. I am also...

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ames, IA

Natalie C.

5.0

Natalie did a great job with our 4 yr old son! He took to her right away and had a blast. He even asked the next morning if she was still there.

- Jessica C.

Evalina G.

4.0

Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!

- Care member

Jewel S.

5.0

The night went perfectly and Jewel was great.

- Matthew S.

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Ratings for Ames, IA after school babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

After School Babysitters in Ames, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 56 listed after school babysitters.