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Elle G.

Independence, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as organized, responsible, and calm. I like working with kids because children are very impressionable and it's important for me to build children's mindsets as a future school counselor. I also love the positivity that comes with being around children. I'm looking for a job that is full time for...
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Hannah A.'s Photo

Independence, IA

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Hannah and I am currently a freshman at Lawrence University. I have experience babysitting a family 6 kids ages 1 - 12. I helped with whatever they needed; school, chores, crafts, games, etc. I also took care of their dog as well. I'm usually flexible on times for scheduling and I am also willing to work weekends...
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Part Time Babysitter/pet Sitter

Oelwein, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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I have recently moved to the area and am expecting a child of my own. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant and have experience with pediatric and geriatric populations. I am comfortable with special needs children and have lots of experience working with Autism.
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  • 3 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of June 2025

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Independence, 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 Independence, IA is $13.00. 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, IA.

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