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70 after school babysitters are listed in Ames, IA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Ames, IA
Kaileigh W.
Ames, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking For A Family This Summer And Possibly Continuing On To After School Care
Hi, I'm Kaileigh, a college student at Iowa State University and have had five years of experience either working in child care or doing after-school care for ages six months- 12 years old. I'm very outgoing and would like the opportunity to assist and create a fun environment full of doing fun little activities and spending...
Kaileigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Kylie W.
Ames, IA
$8-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with children by working at a daycare for the past two years and at an elementary school this past semester as a Special Education Assistant. I have loved working with children since high school. I have many qualities and skills to provide excellent care for children. I'm very creative in developing...
Natalie C.
Ames, IA
$12-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow.
As a regular caregiver, I have and do
- support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep,
- ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines,
- encourage preschoolers' independence, and
-...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have very high standards for the people who sit with our 4 year old son. We found Natalie to be very skillful in working with him, keeping him fully-engaged, active, and winning him over without any problems. We are very impressed by Natalie's capabilities and...
Caialee C.
Hi all! My name is Avery, I'm currently a student at Iowa State University, graduating this May! After graduation I'll be attending the University of Cincinnati, going to school for Athletic Administration, looking forward to a future in athletic directing!
I nannied my senior year of high school for a family of three girls....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a freshman in college going to be a sophomore year at Iowa State. I am majoring in interior design. I have been a nanny/babysitter for 4 years with after-school help for 2 years. I have picked up and dropped off children at school...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Andrea B.
Ames, IA
$14/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am going to be a senior in mechanical engineering who adores spending time with children. I was an after school sitter for 4 years in elementary and middle school. I also worked as a part time assistant in a day care for infants to children aged 4 my sophomore year of college. This past summer I was a camp counselor for...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kiah. I am a senior at Iowa State. I am looking for a part time job, and being around kids is my favorite job opportunity! I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. In addition I have worked at multiple daycares taking care of kids at every age. I spent a few months working in the 2-year-olds room...
Kiah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Kacie M.
Ames, IA
$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kacie, I am a Senior at ISU, studying Event Management. I have experience in babysitting children anywhere from infants to young teens! I am more than happy to take your kids to school and pick them up after, as well as taking them to and from after school activities. I would be more then willing to run errands,...
Kacie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maggie M.
Ames, IA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I am Maggie. I am a sophomore at Iowa State studying Early Childhood Education. I have a lot of experience with children. In eighth grade I started babysitting my three cousins on the weekends during the school year. That summer I started babysitting them three days a week, and babysat them every summer until I was a senior...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
4.5
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services.
Experience:
1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023
2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
My experience in childcare consists of years of babysitting (ages ranging from a newborn-12 years old), two consecutive summers of being a full time nanny for two different families (ages ranging from 2-12) and working for after school childcare at an elementary school for 2 years.
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her."
Sara S.
I love working with kids. I am an experienced mom of seven children. I am the proud mom of two marines. I have 3 little ones still at home. They are 2 and 7 yrs old boys and a 4 yr old girl. I have also taken Childcare courses in Pediatrics and Early Education. I have training in Autism and Senior Care. I am studying to get my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Savannah B.
Ames, IA
$14-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is savannah and I love working with kids! They are so much fun to be around and really keep you on your toes! I have been working with kids since I was 15 as a babysitter for family friends up until I started college at the university of Memphis and became an after school technology teacher for elementary...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked at day cares most of my high school career, and I am currently pursuing Elementary Education at Iowa State! I have CPR training, along with other various child safety training classes.
Lorelei can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lorelei has been babysitting our 19-month-old for the past 5 months. She is amazing! She is always early and has been so flexible with our schedule. She is so good with our son and he loves her. I never have to worry when she is with him!"
Jessica C.
Sophie E.
Ames, IA
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sophie. I have a full time job working with animals and have been nannying for the over 8 years. In this time I've gained lots of experience working with different families. I'm comfortable with infants, toddlers, young and older children. I enjoy being active outside and going to the park, pool or playing...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! I am Rachel and I am a student at Iowa State University. I have 10 plus years of experience with babysitting a range of ages. The family I had most experience in high school with was when the youngest was 1, middle child was 3, and oldest was 5. I watched them for about 3 years and still occasionally do when I go home. I...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katlyn C.
Ames, IA
$10-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kat and I'm 21 years old. I'm looking for a part or full time job watching someone's children or fur babies. I have experience with children and absolutely adore them. My sister is autistic and I occasionally watch her when my mother is at work. I'm the type of sitter who loves to spend one on one time instead of watching...
Katlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Right now I'm full time in home behavioral counselor after school hours I work. I work with ages 4 to 18 years old. I have been working with children since I was in middle school. I would love to help before afterschool hours or weekends when needed.
I also have a degree children family and adult services graduated from Iowa...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was in High school. I have cared for children as young as 6 months old up to age 12. I can help with travel, schoolwork, housekeeping, or about anything you would need. I am currently in school to receive my teaching degree at ISU. I am fun and energetic. I like to play games and can keep your...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlin was great! She and my son had a great time. She took my son to the park, fed him lunch, put him to bed for his nap, took him back out for ice cream, and played with him till I came home later in the day. Would love to have her back again"
Care member
Hello! I am nurturing, creative, and reliable with 8 years of experience in Art Education, and 15+ years of experience with children. I have the ability to make make simple everyday tasks and activities feel like an adventure, especially when creativity is involved. My greatest strength is my passion for learning about and...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ames, IA
Natalie C.
5.0
Natalie did a great job with our 4 yr old son! He took to her right away and had a blast. He even asked the next morning if she was still there.
- Jessica C.
Evalina G.
4.0
Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!
- Care member
Abigail G.
5.0
Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her.
- Sara S.
Lorelei B.
5.0
Lorelei has been babysitting our 19-month-old for the past 5 months. She is amazing! She is always early and has been so flexible with our schedule. She is so good with our son and he loves her. I never have to worry when she is with him!
- Jessica C.
Kaitlyn P.
5.0
Kaitlin was great! She and my son had a great time. She took my son to the park, fed him lunch, put him to bed for his nap, took him back out for ice cream, and played with him till I came home later in the day. Would love to have her back again
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ames, IA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ames, IA?
You can review 70 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ames, IA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Ames, IA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ames, IA is $13.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Ames, IA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Ames, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ames, IA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Ames, IA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ames, IA?
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Ratings for Ames, IA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
After School Babysitters in Ames, IA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 70 listed after school babysitters.