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Lydia S.

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
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Norwalk, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm currently a third year student from Drake University, pursuing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, including babysitting, tutoring, and after-school care. I'm CPR certified and love creating fun, engaging activities that help kids learn and grow! I've been working with...
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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Reliable And Fun Nanny

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I babysat on and off throughout middle and high school depending on sports and schooling. I am a fun, outgoing, patient, reliable person. I have a 8-year-old nephew and a 2-year-old niece that I adore. I love helping them learn, play games with or race his matchbox cars, play...
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Experienced Childcare Provider | CPR Certified | 8+ Years | Infant Experience

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Waukee, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general! I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
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Kate N.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Recent law school graduate with over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages! I am one of six children and spent my childhood in a home where my mother ran an in-home daycare. I loved helping my mom out with the daycare children (even though I was still a kid myself!) and started babysitting as soon as I was old...
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Sawyer W.'s Photo

Clive, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sawyer. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2019 and am looking for work before I attend graduate school. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 15 years old. I am CPR/BLS certified. I have experience watching kids of all ages. I enjoy being interactive with them by playing games, making crafts, staying...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Dawn O.'s Photo

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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Patient, Creative, And Reliable Nanny & Babysitter

Grimes, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Caleb L.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have three years of experience as a nanny and have always received positive feedback from parents about my care for their children. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I'm comfortable enforcing household...
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Divine L.'s Photo

Grimes, IA

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$9/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Fun Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Child Care

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi!! My name is Danielle and I am currently a senior in High School. I am a 2 year summer nanny, after school nanny, and have 4 years of experience with babysitting! I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience working with children from 6 months to 12 years old. Although I have already found a family for after school care, I am...
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Emma V.'s Photo

Cumming, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
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Cora O.'s Photo

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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Johnston, IA

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$25/hr
12 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 12 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my...
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I've always been passionate about caring for young minds and supporting families. With four years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of nurturing the growth and development of children from infancy through preadolescence. My patience and creativity allow me to engage children in educational and...
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Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.17/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Des Moines, IA

You can review 12 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, IA is $16.17. 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, IA.

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