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Deborah R.


Indianola, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susan has been watching our daughter since she was a newborn. She is now 15 months. She’s so great to work with and always on time. Very trustworthy. And, I can tell Susan truly cares about her and that means a lot to me. "

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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, carpooling, 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.

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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.

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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sheryl and I became friends 29 years ago when she started driving my then 3 year old non verbal autistic son to school for special ed class. She has always been so loving and caring with children. She was and still is one of the only people my husband and I trust...

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Alicia L.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Before And After School Care

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children. My mother owed a daycare growing up, so I assisted in helping her as a teenager. I also worked at Boys and Girls Club which is an after school program for children grades K-12, so I have experience working with children of all ages....
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Amy S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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 -Infant...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Peyton W.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-19/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 23 years old and just finished up my first year of medical school at DMU! I am looking to watch some kiddos for the summer until I start school back up! I am great with kids of all ages! I love to be outdoors, play games, watch movies, etc. I am also great with animals! My fiancé and I have a dog together and we love...
Peyton can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Indianola, IA

Susan H.

5.0

Susan has been watching our daughter since she was a newborn. She is now 15 months. She’s so great to work with and always on time. Very trustworthy. And, I can tell Susan truly cares about her and that means a lot to me.

- Care member

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.

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

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