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Find after school child care in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

22 after school child care are listed in Des Moines, IA

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

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years

After school child care in Des Moines, IA

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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.

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

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Madelyn A.


Des Moines, IA

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Madelyn A !

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Molly P.


Des Moines, IA

$10-12/hr6 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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hi!! I have experience working in a preschool and after school program with 3-11-year-olds. I love to make sure kids are happy and having fun doing things. I am mostly comfortable with having 3 kids! I am also thinking about getting my degree to teach preschool! I do have my own car so transportation will never be a problem! I...
Halle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily K.


Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr8 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Avery S.


Des Moines, IA

$14-15/hr5 yrs exp

Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kaille S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care. I have experience in...
Kaille can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

an 20-year-old Ankeny high graduate. I am currently an after school nanny for an 10-year-old who is on the spectrum and semi-verbal. I've been at said job for 2. 5 years now. I'm also a direct support professional at Easter Seals Camp, where i've worked for nearly 2 years! I'm currently looking for another part-time morning...
Makenza can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

Tori B.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abby M.


Ankeny, IA

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Hi y'all!! I'm currently about to finish my freshman year at University of South Alabama and majoring in Radiology. I'll be home all summer and looking for a nannying job! I have worked at an after school daycare for 2+ years and babysat many times. I'm CPR and first aid certified and I have a reliable car. Please reach out if...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma K.


Johnston, IA

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Emma, a graduate student new to the area! I have been a Nanny since I was 16 (I am now 23). I have experience with taking care of both boys and girls ages 2-14. I have worked at an elementary after school program, as well as independently for families. I have had a large variety of jobs, but child care has...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Rachel N.


Urbandale, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Summer Caregiver Available

I have a solid background in childcare, spanning various roles from babysitting and after-school programs to supporting children with special needs. I have great experience in daycares, taking care of infants. I have also been working at the Waukee preschool as a special education associate during the school year for 3+ years....
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Megan S.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

working with kids is truly a passion of mine! I am 23 years old and I am in my second year of teaching. Growing up I was always babysitting, then worked at a before/ after school program as an enrichment coach, and have taught 1st grade and kindergarten.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Corinne S.


Ankeny, IA

$10-18/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Corinne and I have three years of experience working with children. I am patient, compassionate, creative, adaptable, and reliable; I believe that nurturing and encouraging independence, creativity, emotional regulation, and kindness matters. I worked for the Ankeny Before and After School Program for two...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$18-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Des Moines, IA

Sheryl Y.

5.0

Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She has been able to redirect him as needed with minimal issues. I am happy we found her to help in the mornings I cannot be there. It gives me peace of mind...

- Care member

Taylor B.

5.0

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...

- Alex R.

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.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

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