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25 after school child care are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Des Moines, IA
Megan S.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 7 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/hr • 3 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Deborah R.
Indianola, IA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a positive, active and happy mother of 3. I was a stay at home mom for 19 years. Once my youngest daughter could drive I began working again. I have worked on a as needed after school caregiver at the Indianola Preschool. I am CPR certified and a mandatory reporter. I can help with light housekeeping and crafts. I am...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for after school child care in Des Moines, IA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Des Moines, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Des Moines, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $15.73 per hour as of April 2025. 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 Des Moines, IA?
Care.com currently has 11 after school child care providers in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 25 listed after school child care.