Find after school babysitters in Grimes, IA that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Grimes, IA

The average rate is $12/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years

After school babysitters in Grimes, IA

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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school in Ames, IA in 2016. After completing my BA at Iowa State University, I pursued my MA in School Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated with my MA in 2022. I am...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Angie L.


Grimes, IA

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 2 years of experience working with children ages 0-13 years. I have worked as a summer nanny for a family with a 5 and 12-year-old, at WIC, at Iowa State University Extension and have some training with special needs children (g-tube & catheterization). I love animals and children. I love teaching and doing crafts. I...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anna N.


Grimes, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Anna! I am 20 years old and attend the Boone DMACC. I currently reside in Ames. I've had a passion for babysitting/nannying/daycares, kids in general, for a long time! I love to entertain kids in an enjoyable and learning type of way. I love the outdoors, movies, and art! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Bailey G.


Grimes, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter (Occasional and Some Regularly Scheduled)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always been a mother hen. I have worked for (and plan on working with in the future) children with disabilities of any kind. I am very fun and energetic and have found ways of using these skills for educational use and not just play time. I have worked with any age between 6 weeks and 16 years. I've also worked at a...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!"

Heidi W.

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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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.
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Divine L.


Grimes, IA

$9-21/hr4 yrs exp

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.
Divine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Talia T.


Waukee, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Talia! I have a full time job and am looking for babysitting jobs on week nights or weekends. I hold both a Bachelors and a Masters degree. I have 5 years of summer nanny experience, and 8 years of babysitting experience. I worked at an elementary school as a before and after school teacher as well. I love kids of all...
Talia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super great. My 5 year old loved her."

Charissa C.

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate, and I am planning to continue my education next semester at dmac. I have been around kids my whole life and as the oldest sister of 5, babysitting and helping my mom with her childcare business at home I have learned so much about kids and have experience in many different...
Taryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Taryn is so caring and friendly to our 5 and 3 year old. She's very artistic and creative as well so she is always coming up with fun activities for my girls. They love when I tell them Taryn is coming over which is very reassuring as a parent. She's very...

Jessica M.

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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick...

Tammy S.

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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$14-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna! I'm located in Waukee currently! I'm currently going in to my third year of college! I have nannied for two different families the past 6 summers! In high school I was an after school nanny for multiple families! Currently I'm only open for date nights, and one time dates due to my busy schedule, and potentially a...
Skills:

CPR

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Emily E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Interactive Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a devoted caregiver! I am a nurse and have 10+ years of being a caregiver for adults and children of all ages. I'm currently in school to get my Nurse Practitioner degree and I'm organized and reliable. If asked, I'm willing to do other tasks around the household. With my skills and experiences, I am able to provide a safe...
Emily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My kids had an absolutely fantastic time. Highly recommend."

Robert M.

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Tessa M.


Johnston, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "

Melissa D.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

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 a 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Sakshi T.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Creative, Helping

I have four years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I can also help kids with their homework or basic education with creative learning. I am multilingual, so maybe I can teach a few words in different languages.
Sakshi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Sakshi and a friend to babysit children in a hotel for children during a family event. We were able to meet before. She was professional and fully prepared for the job! The older children present said they were the best sitters they’ve ever had! They were...

Vicki M.

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Julie R.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Profile

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
4.0
"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."

Jennifer G.

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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to iowa but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult references too. I love...
Sheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

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Claire R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Claire! I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology and Psychology. While this degree has opened up many opportunities for me, it has shown me that I best utilize my skills and passions when working with children. I am currently working on my masters degree in school counseling while...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!"

Brittany M.

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Marissa C.


Waukee, IA

$8-50/hr13 yrs exp

Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Outgoing, free spirited bonus mama of 2 looking to care for another family! I have been out of the nanny/house management field for a couple of years- but I incredibly miss working closely with a family and their children. Watching children learn, and grow is something words cannot express. I love to go on adventures, get messy...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She's amazing with the children. Does alot of arts and crafts, very creative and so supporting of the kiddos. She's been watching my kids for years and they loved her."

Care member

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...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Bailey G.

5.0

Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!

- Heidi W.

Talia T.

5.0

Tailia was amazing! Super engaging with Krew, he loved her right away and was flexible with what I needed. Thankful to have had her help out our family!

- Care member

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

Kendra S.

5.0

Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...

- Tammy S.

Emily E.

5.0

We hired Emily to watch our baby boy. She was great with him and we look forward to having her assistance the next time!

- Jen H.

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