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Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a flexible part time position in the mornings Tuesday - Friday until roughly 12-2 p.m. I plan to be moving out of the area in the spring so it would be a short term position as well. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Sophia B.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was on-time and was helpful with my kids. My house was left in great condition and the kids enjoyed their experience with her. When our event went a little longer than expected, she was flexible and understanding."
Rachel F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
I have worked in licensed daycare for 4 years, received an associates degree in early childhood devolpment, and have training in CPR and first aid. I am studying to become an art teacher and I also very active playing soccer for my university.
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avery and I am looking for a part-time nanny job (ideally after school type care). I enjoy many different types of activities; both indoor and outdoor! A few facts about me:
- I currently work in the restaurant industry, where I have been for 15 months
- I have a 5-year-old Golden Doodle (named Meadow) and love...
Avery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Molly P.
Des Moines, IA
$10-12/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a junior at Drake University studying Law, Politics, and Society, and Management! I work at tropical smoothie and I also work as an after school chess teacher for elementary students.
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, caring, and friendly.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family since I don't...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Sheryl Y.
Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes:
-6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school
-4 years of leading a vacation bible school group
-Babysitting relatives and family friends.
-Date night sitter
-Summer nanny for 5 years.
-Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lydia V.
Des Moines, IA
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi i'm Lydia and I currently live in Ames and go to DMACC. I am in my second semester of nursing school and will graduate next December. I currently am a CNA and work in behavioral health. I occasionally work on the kids unit as well. I have babysat since I was 14 and have a younger brother. I did VBS all throughout high school...
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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.
Alexandra C.
Urbandale, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi was polite, professional, and my kids liked her quite a bit."
Robert M.
Alexa K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Alexa! I am looking for some extra work after school and on weekends! I am a certified teacher in early childhood and elementary education! I currently teach 3rd grade!
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Ileth J.
Clive, IA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I enjoy the summertime and hanging with my friends and family. As the oldest daughter with one younger sister, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age of 16, and I've never looked back.
I worked at a daycare the summer I turned 16 up until I started my...
Ileth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a preschool teacher and work every day with children. I have worked with older children. I enjoy play, and I teach through play.
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun loving, imaginative
I like working with kids because every day is a new experience and opportunity. They are always learning and they teach me also....
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zoey K.
Clive, IA
$17-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am a student at the University of Iowa. Over summer break, I will be back in the Des Moines area. I have worked previously as a nanny for two boys, aged seven and 10, for one summer. In addition, I have spent 3 years working a before and after school care program working with kids ages 5 through 12. During the last three...
Zoey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emily K.
Des Moines, IA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Kindergarten-Prep Teacher - Looking For Part-Time Hours
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Emily and I am a 32 year young Registered Nurse. I have been travel nursing for the last 2 years, currently looking for part-time work while I am taking a short break. I am BLS/CPR certified.
I have been an inpatient Medical/Surgical Nurse for the past 4 years. I have worked ages between 20-100 in this role. I am...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Summer R.
Cumming, IA
$15-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Young Enough To Have Fun With Kids, Old Enough To Care For Them!
I am a college student for Elementary Education, I want to help families with kids, pets, house work, anything you need really. I am super flexible with what needs done. I have a full-time position at an elementary school, but I am able to watch them during school breaks or occasionally after school!
Summer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Alexis M.
Waukee, IA
$19/hr • 8 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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Ankeny, IA
Sophia B.
5.0
The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back.
- Alyssa A.
Aubrey M.
5.0
Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was as we left it....not even a dish in...
- Kristin R.
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.
Alexandra C.
5.0
Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.
- Tori B.
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FAQs for after school child care in Ankeny, IA
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Ankeny, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Ankeny, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Ankeny, IA?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Ankeny, 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.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Ankeny, IA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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.