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After school child care in Johnston, IA

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Emma K.


Johnston, IA

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

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

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr4 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexi was polite, professional, and my kids liked her quite a bit."

Robert M.

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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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, light cleaning, carpooling
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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back."

Alyssa A.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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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Nhi D.


Waukee, IA

$11-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Alexandra C.

5.0

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

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

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.

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.

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

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