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Carolyne C.

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

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Sara N.

Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school . . During the school year, I work full time and I'm available to help your family out in the evenings after 5 o'clock. During the summer, I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-5 p.m. I typically have two...
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Divine L.

Grimes, IA

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$9/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I started babysitting kids since was 16 to now. helped babysit my work colleagues' children. I can babysit any age. if you need a certain time that's not on my profile, let me know and we can chat.
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Debra M.

Full-Time And Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mom of 3 and a caregiver with 20 years of professional experience caring for seniors, people with mental disabilities, and children of all ages.
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Rachel A.

Patient, Creative, And Reliable Nanny & Babysitter

Grimes, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Rachel, and I've been caring for children in both structured programs and private homes for several years. I spent three years providing after-school care with a non-profit and two years nannying for families while in college. I currently work as a coach for an insurance company, where I get to teach and help...
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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Taylor B.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Alex R. says "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...

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Antonaje R.

Fun, Experienced Sitter

Johnston, IA

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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Elizabeth P.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Kynedee R.

Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I am a very responsible, patient, and caring person and I also have over 6 years of experience working with infants to teenagers. My mother owns a daycare so I have grown up helping care and provide fun and exciting activities for them to do while I am there. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision...
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Nhi D.

Fun Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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.
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Megan S.

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
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Sierra P.

Experiences Sitter Who Loves Kids:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$24/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Sierra! I recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Physical Education and have several years of hands-on experience caring for kids of all ages. I'm currently a full-time nanny for a family I've been with for over three years. I've also led a before- and after-school program for 25+...
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Danielle R.

Child Care

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi!! Right now I am looking for anyone who needs afterschool pickup up and drop off or a afterschool nanny starting January 1st - May 30th!! My name is Danielle and I am a senior in High School. I am a 2 year summer nanny, a 2 year after school nanny, and have 4 years of experience with babysitting! I am CPR/AED certified. I...
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Amy S.

Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 27 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 6 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
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Nicole Z.

Keeping It Real With The Littles

Ankeny, IA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Homeworker, food prepper, crafter, joker, swimmer, walker, talker, and all that fun stuff.
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Cora O.

Johnston, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
As a nurturing, patient, and creative childcare provider with multiple years of babysitting experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my desire to have my own family one day! I strive to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My friendly and approachable nature helps me...
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Dawn O.

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. With 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I bring a patient and friendly approach to every interaction. I have a college degree and I am comfortable caring for up to three children. I enjoy engaging...
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Alyson F.

Full-Time Child Care Provider / Weekend Care

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alyson. I have experience working with children, from babysitting children ages five months to 13 years old age along with working at a daycare center. While in college, I worked as a work-study in the Early Childhood Education Center. During the time, I was working there, I was able to work with many different...
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Giovanni R.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Giovanni and I'm 20 years old. I work part-time at Dillard's as a women's shoes associate. I have a lot of experience working with kids and babies because my family is so big (family of 8). I grew up babysitting baby cousins to middle school aged kids. I was also a camp counselor at Camp Foster YMCA, which was the...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.60/hr as of December 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

After School Babysitters in Grimes, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Bailey D.

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...

- Krystal M.

Taylor B.

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She...

- Alex R.

Antonaje R.

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...

- Zia T.

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

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA is $16.60. 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA.

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