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Find after school babysitters in Ankeny, IA that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Ankeny, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years

After school babysitters in Ankeny, IA

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Kaleah S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as funny, caring, and honest. I like working with kids because they always have something fun to say to me. I'm looking for a job that would be full time through the summer I started working with kids when I was a senior in high school. I worked for a daycare and also mentored a second grade class...
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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...
Sheryl can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lore K.


Johnston, IA

$25-50/hr12 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 12 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my...
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Heather R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years, since I was in middle/high school. I have worked a social worker for 15 years. I miss working with children in the home. I have been a night nanny for a newborn and newborn twins, as well. I enjoy children newborn to age 12 or so. I have experience with...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cora O.


Johnston, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

As a nurturing, patient, and creative childcare provider with multiple years of babysitting experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my desire to have my own family one day! I strive to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My friendly and approachable nature helps me...
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Taylor M.


Altoona, IA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am a college student here for the summer looking for a part-time job. I have just moved here from California and would love to meet new people. I have babysat my 8 neices and nephews since they were born and went so far as to make them food and whatever else was needed of me. I am 19 years old and currently enrolled in...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Sydney H.


Urbandale, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Carly K.


Elkhart, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

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...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mikayla G.


Altoona, IA

$12-50/hr8 yrs exp

As a dedicated childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to positively impact young lives. I thrive in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play,...
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Brooklyn S.


Des Moines, IA

$13-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

I have been babysitting for multiple, different families in Texas, where I went to high school. I also work for my church in childcare, specifically second- fifth graders. I am super active- I have played volleyball and soccer since I was a child and have continued them into college and would love to be active with kids.
Brooklyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ava B.


Johnston, IA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

My name is Ava and I am going to be a sophomore at the university of Iowa. While I am home from college this summer, I'm looking for a nanny job. I have been babysitting since I was about 15 and I had a nanny job a few summers ago. I love playing games, watching movies, swimming, and playing outside.
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Jackie V.


Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for caring for children and helping them learn and grow. With 20 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm also happy to care for multiple children at once, up to four. My calm and creative personality, combined with...
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Anna B.


Johnston, IA

$14-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi parents! My name is Anna B. and I am a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I am looking for a nanny position during the school year that would work with my classes as well. I've had multiple years of babysitting experience and have been a nanny for the last three years. I currently work in...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a secure, stimulating environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and being a part of their children's growth journeys. My approach to childcare blends creativity and imagination...
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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
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.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

I have 9 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school . . During the school year, I work full time and I'm available to help your family out in the evenings after 5 o'clock. During the summer, I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-5 p.m. I typically have two...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nhi D.


Waukee, IA

$11-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3+ years of experience working with childcare of all age group. Currently working at a before and after school program and Sunday Kid's club. I can help with Light Housekeeping and setting up Crafts. I am CPR certify and have my own vehicle.
Nhi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

After School Babysitters in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.