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20 after school child care are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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. "
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
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
-Infant...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicole T.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
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....
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi was polite, professional, and my kids liked her quite a bit."
Robert M.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Makenza W.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Abby M.
Ankeny, IA
$16/hr • 3 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
Abigayle L.
Adel, IA
$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in West Des Moines, 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
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.
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.
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FAQs for after school child care in West Des Moines, IA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in West Des Moines, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in West Des Moines, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.60 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 West Des Moines, IA?
Care.com currently has 5 after school child care providers in West 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 West Des Moines, IA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in West 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 West 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.