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From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny!
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, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...
Alex R.
4.8
(6)
Hello,
My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years.
I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats.
I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids.
I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Julie has taken care of our 3 kids for almost 4 years and is amazing. Think of her as Mary Poppins, she keeps things in check, lovingly teaches children to be respectful and responsible and comes up with the best field trips and special activities. Our kids LOVE...
Sarah P.
Rhini A.
Ankeny, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...
Sarah S.
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Natasha, I'm 24, and currently training to become a doula (someone who helps women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), and love nannying on the side! I'm the oldest of eight and have been nanny/babysitting since I was 10 so I have a lot of experience! I've nannied for all ages in the past but...
Natasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jordyn E.
Ankeny, IA
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available part time for evenings and weekends in the Des Moines, IA area. About me: My mother and father became foster parents when I was 4. They were licensed for over 25 years. My mother also did in home daycare. I helped my mom with foster children and day care children from the time I was 4 years old. I was also a...
Jeani can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Karissa H.
Ankeny, IA
$10-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them with daily tasks and school work. I am pursuing a degree in elementary education so getting this experience with children of all ages is important to me.
I'm looking for a job that will provide me with flexible hours and help me to make some money while at school.
I started...
Karissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Steph S.
Ankeny, IA
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as energetic, organized, and dependable.
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow and learn.
In my spare time, I like to run, spend time with my dog and friends, and travel.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was a kid myself. In middle school I started participating in mentorship programs and helping elementary students learn to read. As I grew up I started to babysit and tutor students. This passion continued when I got my masters in art education and worked as an art teacher in Buffalo, New York....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello everyone, I am an early childhood teacher in the Ankeny area looking to make a little extra money doing what I love! I graduated from Iowa State University in 2017 with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education unified with Special Education, and have had multiple nannying experiences over the past 7 years. I am a...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Mallory N.
Ankeny, IA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
I grew up outside of a small town on a farm and currently live in Ankeny as I am attending DMACC. I am entering my third year of college and just switched my major to Ag Business. I was previously going for nursing, and have worked at Blank Childrens Hospital as a CNA. I have also worked as a lifeguard in high school, so I have...
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
My mom was an in-home daycare provider since the time I was born and she still is, I have helped her for as long as I can remember. I have babysat and worked with kids 1:1 since I was 12 and have always enjoyed it. I have worked as a before and after school teacher and I have worked with young kids teaching them sports and...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karin D.
Ankeny, IA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am an elementary school teacher, looking to keep busy over the summer.
I have worked with infant to upper elementary through out the year with childcare jobs, tutoring and teaching.
Karin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia E.
Bondurant, IA
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for many years. I first started out babysitting for family friends, neighbors, etc. I then was employed through Childserve to work with children and adults with special needs for almost 3 years. I have also worked with an 18-month-old to help with home physical therapy. I am going to school to become...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Sophia P.
Ankeny, IA
$12-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sophia, I am 19, and I am currently a student at Iowa State. I am looking for a summer job in the Ankeny area, but would be comfortable driving to other areas of the DSM metro. I have experience with children through babysitting and teaching swim lessons, as well as through lifeguarding. I have a very flexible...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I'm the ultimate playtime pro, the diaper-changing diva, and the bedtime bandit. I'm a babysitter with a heart full of fun and a mind full of imagination. I love to get down on the floor and play with kids, whether it's building forts, having tea parties, or pretending to be superheroes.
I've got all the necessary...
Kaylie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joyanna H.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have about 4-5 years of experience as a nanny, and have nannied about 3-4 children at a time. I work well with children of all ages.
In previous nannying experiences, I have helped children in preschool and kindergarten with learning and school. I enjoy helping kids learn and creating fun opportunities for them to grow. I...
Joyanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA
Taylor B.
5.0
Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...
- Alex R.
Julie R.
5.0
Julie is tremendous with kids. She loves them and it shows. Kids gravitate to her because she is fun, safe and plans things to do with them. My children are 30, 28 and 25 and they are all still in touch with Julie, as am I. Julie is very flexible, can help with most household chores, is a great...
- Marie G.
Rhini A.
5.0
Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...
- Sarah S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Elkhart, IA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Elkhart, IA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Elkhart, IA is $10.00. 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 Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IA can really come in handy.
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