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Elizabeth P.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Beth and I am looking for a position for the school year. I am the oldest sibling of seven, and have had a lot of practice looking after younger siblings-from infant through school-age, and have experience managing activities across a broad age range. I have babysat children near my university during the school...
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Precious Q.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
7 years experience
"I have been a care provider for several years, working with both children and the elderly. My experience includes babysitting for a diverse group of families. I am a caring, sweet, and compassionate person, and I'm incredibly ambitious. I'm also a Certified Nursing Assistant. I enjoy creating meaningful arts and crafts for the...
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Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avery and I am looking for a part-time nanny job (ideally after school type care). I enjoy many different types of activities; both indoor and outdoor! A few facts about me: - I currently work in the restaurant industry, where I have been for 15 months - I have a 5-year-old Golden Doodle (named Meadow) and love...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rebeka and I'm a fun, easygoing, and reliable caregiver who truly enjoys working with people of all ages. I have over 9 years of babysitting experience, including caring for infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and even twins! I also worked at a children's hospital for 3 years, where I developed strong skills in...
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Rutendo - Fun, Caring And Down To Earth Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience baby sitting. I have baby sat newborns to 12 years old children. I enjoy cooking for the kiddos, coming up with indoor activities and reading books or singing for kiddos during nap-time or bedtime. I also can help with travel and carpooling from school. I am confident, fun and exciting. I am also a...
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Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
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Mya N.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a sophomore at Cornell College studying to become an elementary teacher. I have 5 years of experience babysitting, coaching various recreational sports, and leading summer group activities for young kids. I am available during the weekdays for any after-school help as well as on weekends. I love caring for kids and will...
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Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
My name is Carley, and I am the owner and provider at Fiddlehead Friends Childcare LLC located in the North of Grand neighborhood in Des Moines. I recently took a step back from working for the public schools where I have over 6 years of teaching experience. I have earned a master's degree in education and have experience with...
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Friendly And Reliable Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Rylee and I am currently enrolled at Drake University pursuing my doctorate in pharmacy. At home I have three younger siblings, which I have spent plenty of time babysitting over the years. I am looking for a family who may need help after school and on the weekends, but I am open to being flexible! I enjoy being active...
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Babysitter

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 25 years of experience working with a variety of age groups in the medical field. I also have provided childcare . I enjoy caring for others who are young or older. I have obtained certification for Basic Life Support and completed the 12 essentials child care preservice online series. I'm a hardworking...
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Megan M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
My three years of experience caring for children aged newborn to pre-teen have solidified my commitment to providing a safe and stimulating environment for children. I hold a college degree and am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am comfortable caring for up to three children. I'm patient, friendly, and always eager to engage...
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Simone B.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have always had a big family, I have a ton of nieces and nephews and had been babysitting them from age 11! I got my first paid nanny job when I was in highschool working with a family of 5 for about 2. 5 years. The kids were between the ages of 3-11. It was my favorite job! I also have experience working in a daycare &...
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Laura C.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
My name is Laura and I'm an 18-year-old senior in high school. I'm starting work at a daycare that closes at 5 p.m. and looking for a part time nanny position for after work and on weekends to get extra money and save for college. I've been babysitting kids as long as I can remember. I love babies and I really enjoy spending...
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Fun, Experienced Sitter

Johnston, IA

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel as I have a vehicle. I was a preschool teacher back when I lived in Florida. I have great references and I'm vaccinated.

Zia T. says "My kids absolutely loved her! She was fantastic. I could always count on her, even on the days that she was off. I would definitely hire her again. She's...

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Experienced Childcare Provider | CPR Certified | 8+ Years | Infant Experience

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Carolyne, and I've been caring for kids for 8 years. I'm CPR certified, dependable, and love creating fun, safe environments for children to grow and be themselves. I've babysat newborns through middle school ages kids, and I currently babysit occasionally for a 1-month-old and a 2-year-old I've cared for since birth. I...
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Experienced Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have been babysitting for years as well as a nanny for the last three. I am a college student with a passion for early childhood. I will be a senior at the University of Iowa where I work for a babysitting company! Over the last 12 months, I've been able to provide care for 40+ families through the company.
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Lydia S.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
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Linda F.'s Photo

Altoona, IA

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$22/hr
20 years experience
For the past 20 years, I've found immense joy in making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. After a 42-year career at Wells Fargo, I'm excited to dedicate my time to childcare. I have three children of my own, ages 33, 29, and 18, so I know how important it is to have a reliable and caring...
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  • 53 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.87/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Des Moines, IA

You can review 15 after school babysitter profiles near you in Des Moines, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Des Moines, IA is $16.87. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Des Moines, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Des Moines, IA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Des Moines, IA.

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