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Sarah S.

Not Your Average Nanny

Ames, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Nannying is my favorite job I have had yet. I am young at heart and love to be running around and having fun. I also believe that fun has limits and my job is to keep the children safe and engaged. I love to do fun projects like all kinds of crafts, cooking with the kids, swimming, making blanket forts, running errands, going on...

Joni T. says "Sarah was a great summer nanny for us. She is energetic and creative yet responsible and caring. She would plan various daily activities to keep our...

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Chloe D.

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

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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Heidi S.

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

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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...
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Kiska D.

Nanny Who Adores Children!

Ames, IA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Absolutely adore kids and looking for an after school job! I have experience with nannying and babysitting, ranging from newborns to 8-year-olds. I have even cared for sick and disabled children, so I am confident that I can take on anything.
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Marisa M.

Part Time Baby Sitter Available Ontario, CA

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Since the start of my freshman year at college I have been involved in numerous programs that work with middle school and high school children. I devoted my four years to working for after school college access programs where we watched and engaged students with tutoring and academic activities. I also participated in summer...
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Evalina G.

Experienced Sitter

Ames, IA

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$12/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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...
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Nevaya M.

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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  • 7 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.17/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

FAQs for after school child care in Ames, IA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Ames, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $12.17 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 6 after school child care providers in Ames, IA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Ames, IA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Ames, IA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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