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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Adisyn V.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to know more about me! I have spent many years working in daycare centers, nannying and, before and after school programs. I have enjoyed my experience with children with special needs. I am very pet friendly and have a reliable form of transportation. I am currently studying online to earn a...
Adisyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."
Tori B.
Alexis M.
Waukee, IA
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi is not only super great with kids, but she is also super great to work with. Very positive and a joy to be around. She is also very respectful and responsible. Would hire her again for sure!"
Brandon P.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am a preschool teacher and work every day with children. I have worked with older children. I enjoy play, and I teach through play.
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun loving, imaginative
I like working with kids because every day is a new experience and opportunity. They are always learning and they teach me also....
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Summer R.
Cumming, IA
$15-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Young Enough To Have Fun With Kids, Old Enough To Care For Them!
I am a college student for Elementary Education, I want to help families with kids, pets, house work, anything you need really. I am super flexible with what needs done. I have a full-time position at an elementary school, but I am able to watch them during school breaks or occasionally after school!
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Deborah R.
Indianola, IA
$20-25/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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in West Des Moines, IA
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.
Alexis M.
5.0
Lexi loves kids and she does a great job! She's watched my baby as well as my other child at ages 4 and 5. She really cares about kids and makes things fun for them.
- Lindsey H.
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FAQs for after school child care in West Des Moines, IA
In 2024, 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 $23.25 per hour as of November 2024. 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 4 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.