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Jeremy C.

Male Babysitter

Ames, IA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I do not have a ton of experience yet professionally watching children. However, I have 4 older sisters who all have at least one child. Their ages range from newborn to 17 years old. I live in Ames, Iowa, and will be attending UNI online this semester so my availability is completely free.
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Empathetic And Enriching Caretaker

Ames, IA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've worked babysitting jobs on and off since I was 13 and have always found a joy in helping people live their best lives, including children! I am a certified nurses assistant as well and have my CPR and BLS certifications. I've worked in retirement homes for over two years along with memory care patients and patients with...
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Nevada, IA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, as evidenced by my previous babysitting roles. I understand the importance of supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option, which has motivated me throughout my career. My calm and patient demeanor,...

Taylor A. says "Alyson is absolutely wonderful with kids! She always so willing to jump in and play with kids even when she is not babysitting for us. I have no concerns...

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Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

Elkhart, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
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Boone, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Nevaya, and I'm a 20-year-old babysitter with experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old. I previously worked for nearly a year in an after-school program as a Bible instructor and meal plan coordinator, supporting kids under 10 in a fun and structured setting. I'm an animal lover who believes...
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Summer Nanny!

Madrid, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a reliable, a patient person who has a passion for working with kids! I have been babysitting for 8 years, have worked at a daycare as well, and have experience with all age groups, often multiple children simultaneously. I have been a summer nanny in the past, and I have lead outings to the pool, park, library, etc. I can...
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  • 26 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.95/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ames, IA

You can review 22 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ames, IA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ames, IA is $12.95. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Ames, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Ames, IA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Ames, IA.

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