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Find after school nannies in West Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

60 after school nannies are listed in West Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby after school nannies is 6 years

After school nannies in West Des Moines, IA

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Sarah B.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

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My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

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

First Aid

CPR

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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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is, Megan, and I am a 26-year-old located in West Des Moines. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, ranging from daycare, private nannying, naval base childcare, etc.. I have a degree in Social Work from UNI, and after much trial and error have found myself back working with kids at Summit Middle...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Messina M.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of child care and nanny experience! I can help with running errands and taking the kids places. I also love to cook! I am very organized and would be willing to help clean up. I love doing crafts and enjoy anything outdoors or active
Messina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Morgan S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Why Choose Care With Me?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with kids when I was 15 years old, I nannied multiple of my neighbors children and fell in love with it! I moved onto working in a daycare for nearly 4 years! One thing you should know about me is I am a full time online student, earning my Bachelors in Social Science. I am certified in CPR, Mandatory...
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Rachel D.


West Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allison S.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr14 yrs exp

Needing A Sitter Or Nanny? I Am Your Girl! 15 Years Experience, CPR Certified & Loves Kids!!!

My name is Allison and I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I enjoy every day I have children around me! CPR certified, COVID vaccinated, transportation, and non-smoker. I can also provide light housekeeping and meal prep...
Hi! My name is Precious, and I'm currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Iowa. I have over three years of paid experience working full-time in a daycare, as well as part-time nannying. I absolutely love all things art-whether it's painting, ceramics, or even cooking up colorful, delicious meals. I'm...
Precious can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Meredith R.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Meredith and I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I have worked in preschools, child welfare, and been a nanny.
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Meredith is such an amazing woman! She is caring and compassionate! She is always ready to help in any way she can! Having background in education, she is always ready to help kiddos learn! Meredith is very trustworthy! She is amazing with my 7 year old!"

Mariah H.

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Mollie D.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

I have 10+ years of experience in childcare, the majority as a nanny for a family of 4 kids aged infant to teenager and spread out in between and recently added my 7-month-old daughter to the mix. I also worked a few years at a daycare caring for infants/toddlers. I can help with coordinating drop off and pick up from...
Mollie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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Kena H.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

Background And Current Full-Time Status

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the past many years of my life I have been surrounded by children, and the act of taking care of them. My most valuable traits when working alongside parents to ensure their children are protected and cared for is my empathy, creativity, observation skills, and passion for child development. I have worked as a nanny for...
Kena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica H.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Playful

I nanny all my cousins growing up, since they were new born, I've tutor small kids before and study child development when I attended college for psychology. I can help with Swimming Supervision.
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Nina D.


West Des Moines, IA

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nina and I absolutely love caring for kids! I am a student at Iowa State majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis on child development. I have 9 years of experience caring for children anywhere from 4 weeks to 14 years old. While in school, I have been volunteering at Blank Children's...
Nina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"

Zoe S.

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Ann J.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Poppins Iowa Version

2.0

(1)

I am a current part-time nanny for a family in Waukee, with 2 kids, a golden doodle, and occasional relatives from overseas. I do childcare, playing, bath times, reading, some meal preparation, and light housework and picking up. I am college-educated. I have passed a background check as I used to work at Children and Families...
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Alison H.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alison and I am 22 years old. I just moved here last fall from Los Angeles, after graduating with my Associates degree from The Los Angeles Film School. Since I'm a filmmaker I still consider my brain to be just as imaginative as theirs. I have a very outgoing and social personality and very good communication...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Hello! My name is Chloe and I am seeking a small part-time nanny position for the summer. I am 20 years old and attend the University of Iowa as a Nursing major! I have had lots of experience with kids throughout my whole life and enjoy every minute with them! I'd describe my personality as caring, friendly, and fun. In my spare...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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Kayt S.


West Des Moines, IA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mama Of Two - Looking To Get A Part-time Job!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Kayt! I am currently looking for a part-time recurring nanny job to earn a little extra cash. I am a single mama to two amazing kiddos, my son is 4 and my daughter is 6. We live in Johnston. I work full-time in HR but have a few days off a week where my kiddos are in school/programs, as well as some...
Kayt can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision

Ashley T.


West Des Moines, IA

$11-28/hr8 yrs exp

Outgoing Teacher

I am looking to babysit and/or nanny part time. I have taught for 8 years. I currently teach 3rd-5th grade Special Education. I have had experience with birth-teenagers. I have dealt with behavior and health needs. I am outgoing and love doing activities, going outside, and trying new things.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA

Sarah B.

5.0

she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!

- Hannah B.

Meredith R.

5.0

She is energetic and very outgoing, has a passion for kids that really shines through in her care. My son is very strong willed and she was able to handle him like a champ. What I loved most was her communication with me and sharing pictures with me to make me more comfortable, as well as the fact...

- Cali P.

Nina D.

5.0

Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!

- Zoe S.

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Ratings for West Des Moines, IA after school nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

After School Nannies in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school nannies.