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Jamison S.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jamie , and I'm pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and I am looking for a nannying opportunity in the Des Moines area this summer!
With a strong background in childcare and extensive experience working with children, I am excited to offer my services as a dedicated...
Jamison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Devon M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Devon! I have past experience nannying, while also 3+ years of working at a daycare. I have my own small human, he is 17 months old.
I currently work full time at the daycare, but I am looking around for someone needing after school care for 1 or possibly 2 children.
Some things about me: I am 24 years old, CPR...
Devon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ayrianna T.
Waukee, IA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."
Tori B.
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
Tessa M.
Johnston, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "
Melissa D.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Adisyn V.
Waukee, 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been caring for kids of all ages since I was 15 through multiple sitting opportunities, summer camps as a counselor, and various jobs starting as a toddler care provider, to an after school care provider and now as a middle school teacher. I would love to help out with light housekeeping, cooking and dishes, and...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gracie S.
Urbandale, IA
$13-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Gracie, and I am 21 years old and from Urbandale, IA. Currently, I am a junior at Simpson College studying Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 (for almost 8 years!) and I have experience with children of all ages. When I was 16, I began working at a Child Care facility where I worked...
Allison W.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Alli And I Have A Passion Working With Children And Adolescents With Special Needs!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I became a nanny for my neighbors. They have 6 kids and I would watch them Monday-Friday and was responsible for making lunch and entertaining the kids. I've also worked at an after school program at an elementary school. I currently work PRN at ChildServe where I get to work with kids how have...
Allison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, funny, caring
I like working with kids because I love helping people. I have always gotten along with kids and have 3 younger siblings. It is something I enjoy doing.
I'm looking for a job that I will be able to grow from and learn something
I started working with kids when I was...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 7 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in West Des Moines, IA
Alexandra C.
5.0
Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.
- Tori B.
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.
Tessa M.
5.0
Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy!
- Melissa D.
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 $22.60 per hour as of June 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 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.