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After school babysitters in Urbandale, IA
Danielle R.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for any family's that are looking for a afternoon babysitter! I am comfortable for looking after up to four kids and very flexible with rates! I have lots of experience babysitting children younger than 1 years old, and I am currently a part-time nanny for two elementary school students. I have my own car so am...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Alyssa A.
Urbandale, IA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am an elementary special education teacher who is looking for work during the summer months! I love to be outside, do lots of crafts, and have memorable experiences! I have experience tutoring as well as just being a general caregiver. I have experience with children who have autism, as well as other behavioral and...
Grace M.
Urbandale, IA
$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a nanny with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from the joy I get in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I have a knack for...
Lydia S.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
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
Alivia S.
Urbandale, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an outgoing and creative caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth.
I have 8 years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching recreational activities. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals summer camp as a counselor for children with special needs. With that job, I led campers...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Sophie G.
Urbandale, IA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sophie and I am currently a junior at the University of Iowa studying Business Marketing! I am very outgoing, active, and love to stay busy.
Christina G.
Urbandale, IA
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently saving up money to go to The University of Iowa, to get my teaching degree in English Education so that I can hopefully one day be a middle school English teacher and volleyball coach! I am a very active, positive, and patient person and I have a lot of experience taking care of children anywhere from 3 months and...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time.
I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!"
Krystal M.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I also love to cook so I would definitely be happy to help with any meals. Along...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....
Elizabeth G.
Lily D.
Waukee, IA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 22 years old.
I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...
Eric B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for babies and young children. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where your little ones can thrive. I believe in building strong, lasting connections with families and helping out in any way I can. Whether it's keeping the...
Alissia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the...
Brionna W.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do...
Jillian L.
Payton B.
Des Moines, IA
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Miranda K.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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.
Rhini A.
Ankeny, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...
Sarah S.
Elizabeth P.
Des Moines, IA
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Beth and I am looking for a position for the school year. I am the oldest sibling of seven, and have had a lot of practice looking after younger siblings-from infant through school-age, and have experience managing activities across a broad age range. I have babysat children near my university during the school...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma V.
Cumming, IA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Alexis M.
Waukee, IA
$19/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA
Bailey D.
5.0
Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!
- Krystal M.
Autumn T.
5.0
Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...
- Elizabeth G.
Lily D.
5.0
Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our youngest, and seemed confidently in...
- Eric B.
Alissia A.
5.0
I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the dishwasher. Definitely would book...
- Brionna W.
Maren F.
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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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Urbandale, IA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Urbandale, IA?
You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in Urbandale, 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Urbandale, IA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Urbandale, IA is $15.88. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Urbandale, IA?
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 Urbandale, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Urbandale, IA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Urbandale, IA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Urbandale, IA?
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