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60 after school babysitters are listed in Indianola, IA

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years

After school babysitters in Indianola, IA

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Tia N.


Indianola, IA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tia. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I taught swim lessons to children starting at the age of 6 months for 3+years as well as lifeguard. I have been a summer nanny to 3 kids age ranged from 2-6. I have been a full time nanny for 5 years now. Kids age ranging from newborn to 8. I have worked with...
Tia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tia is a very loving and caring person. She goes out of her way to help you and always makes you feel special. "

Cheri F.

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Emily B.


Indianola, IA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter That Has Amazing Energy

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a certified lifeguard and a part of the national guard. I just finished high school on the honor roll.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mckenzie N.


Indianola, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

Hello families! My name is McKenzie and I would love to become your new nanny! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also hold all current certifications required by DHS for childcare needs. I have over 10 years experience working with children. I've been a nanny, worked in a child care center, and have done behavioral special...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mckenzie N.


Indianola, IA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is McKenzie! I am 26 years old and have over 10years of experience working with children. I have experience in daycare centers, behavioral special education, and as a private nanny. I hold all currently required trainings and certificates needed by DHS to work in a childcare center. I'm looking to pick up part time...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chelsea S.


Indianola, IA

$17-35/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Assitant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chelsea! I love animals, plants and sports. I have three dogs and a cat! I was in the military for 8 years. Before the service I was a sitter/nanny and caregiver. Then I was a caregiver again over the summer time here in Odessa. I'm very patience, caring and have a big heart. I'm always positive. I grew up with...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Sheryl to pick up our son from school and bring him home. She is AMAZING. Our son loves her!! We are very happy that we found her to help us through the school year. "

Sara M.

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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emily is amazing with fur babies and children. She is incredibly professional, punctual, and dependable. You won't have to worry when Emily is caring for your loved ones, they are in good hands!"

Tiffani M.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Lauren H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time & Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello mamas and dads! I just relocated to des moines in the beginning of the year to finish out my time at the AVEDA institute for esthetics! during my time off from school I work as a CNA at different facilities around the area. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years! I absolutely love it! unfortunately, my body is not able to...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is amazing with kids. She's kind, caring, dependable and my 3 kids still talk about her after she's moved away for some time now. She's a gem and wish she was still around!"

Alisha M.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is always on time, and is very responsive. She’s great at being patient with our kids, and engaging with them. Our kids (ages 8 and 10) feel very comfortable with her and look forward to when she’s coming to babysit. "

Care member

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Amy S.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 25 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 4 years. -Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mallorie B.


Des Moines, IA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Lending A Helpful Hand :)

I have a variety experience between helping raise my own siblings. To babysitting jobs throughout my childhood. Through before school and after school. Vacation Bible school programs. I also work with elderly and have been in home care giver most recently. But have 5+ years experience in both young and older generations. I also...
Mallorie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Tannah S.


West Des Moines, IA

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Organized Sitter

Hello! I have 4 years of experience working with children to all ages. I have babysat, nannied, and worked in childcare. I'm also the oldest of 12 siblings! I love working with kids, I'm currently going to school to be a pediatric nurse! I can help out with house work and online learning as well!
Tannah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Avery S.


Des Moines, IA

$14-15/hr5 yrs exp

Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Avery can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lexi M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Chicago Based Babysitter With Over 10+ Of Childcare Experience

Hi there! I'm Lexi, a 30-year-old professional living and working full time in Des Moines. Originally from small town Eastern Iowa, my history of childcare goes back to when I was 14 years old. I have 4 years of experience working in a before and after school daycare facilities. Here, I helped watch upwards of 60 children...
Lexi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more

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

Tia N.

5.0

Tia was our after school nanny for our elementary age twins. She is wonderful. She is reliable, punctual, and great with our kids. She planned and executed great activities and crafts with kids. We could always depend on Tia and knew that she truly cared about our kids. She has been part of the...

- Sue F.

Sheryl Y.

5.0

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

- Care member

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.

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.

Sakshi T.

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 competent compassionate and fun! I...

- Vicki M.

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