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17 after school child care are listed in Ames, IA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Ames, IA
5.0
(1)
My experience in childcare consists of years of babysitting (ages ranging from a newborn-12 years old), two consecutive summers of being a full time nanny for two different families (ages ranging from 2-12) and working for after school childcare at an elementary school for 2 years.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her."
Sara S.
4.5
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services.
Experience:
1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023
2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience nannying 2 young girls for my entire senior year of high school. I interacted with them both indoors and outdoors doing various activities. I also was responsible for their after school snack and ensuring they had their homework done. I also have 13 siblings of all ages and I'm the middle child, so I have...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is GREAT with kids. She loved our kids and took care of them while we were at work. I would never use the word babysitter because Ella did more than babysit—she cared for our children: helping them with homework, playing with them, taking them places, etc. "
Care member
Kaileigh W.
Ames, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking For A Family This Summer And Possibly Continuing On To After School Care
Hi, I'm Kaileigh, a college student at Iowa State University and have had five years of experience either working in child care or doing after-school care for ages six months- 12 years old. I'm very outgoing and would like the opportunity to assist and create a fun environment full of doing fun little activities and spending...
Kaileigh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Malorie S.
Ames, IA
$10/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. Looking to do after school care and some weekends when needed
Malorie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kiah. I am a senior at Iowa State. I am looking for a part time job, and being around kids is my favorite job opportunity! I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. In addition I have worked at multiple daycares taking care of kids at every age. I spent a few months working in the 2-year-olds room...
Kiah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Right now I'm full time in home behavioral counselor after school hours I work. I work with ages 4 to 18 years old. I have been working with children since I was in middle school. I would love to help before afterschool hours or weekends when needed.
I also have a degree children family and adult services graduated from Iowa...
Monica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a freshman in college going to be a sophomore year at Iowa State. I am majoring in interior design. I have been a nanny/babysitter for 4 years with after-school help for 2 years. I have picked up and dropped off children at school...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Lydia, and I am a Special Education teacher in the Clear Creek Amana School District. I am occasional nannying/babysitting/jobs or tutoring services after school or on the weekends! I am located in the Cedar Rapids area. I have been a nanny for several years, and have 3+ years experience working at a daycare center...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kacie M.
Ames, IA
$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kacie, I am a Senior at ISU, studying Event Management. I have experience in babysitting children anywhere from infants to young teens! I am more than happy to take your kids to school and pick them up after, as well as taking them to and from after school activities. I would be more then willing to run errands,...
Kacie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maggie M.
Ames, IA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I am Maggie. I am a sophomore at Iowa State studying Early Childhood Education. I have a lot of experience with children. In eighth grade I started babysitting my three cousins on the weekends during the school year. That summer I started babysitting them three days a week, and babysat them every summer until I was a senior...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I started babysitting when I was 13. I've cared for kids of all ages. I got my first regular gig as a nanny for two girls, ages 7 and 9 when I was 16. I watched them for 4 consecutive summers. I also nannied two boys ages 2 and 6 during the covid lockdown. This past winter/spring I nannied 6-month-old twin boys. I am currently...
Phoebe can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Andrea B.
Ames, IA
$14/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am going to be a senior in mechanical engineering who adores spending time with children. I was an after school sitter for 4 years in elementary and middle school. I also worked as a part time assistant in a day care for infants to children aged 4 my sophomore year of college. This past summer I was a camp counselor for...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love working with kids. I am an experienced mom of seven children. I am the proud mom of two marines. I have 3 little ones still at home. They are 2 and 7 yrs old boys and a 4 yr old girl. I have also taken Childcare courses in Pediatrics and Early Education. I have training in Autism and Senior Care. I am studying to get my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Savannah B.
Ames, IA
$14-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is savannah and I love working with kids! They are so much fun to be around and really keep you on your toes! I have been working with kids since I was 15 as a babysitter for family friends up until I started college at the university of Memphis and became an after school technology teacher for elementary...
My mom was an in-home daycare provider since the time I was born and she still is, I have helped her for as long as I can remember. I have babysat and worked with kids 1:1 since I was 12 and have always enjoyed it. I have worked as a before and after school teacher and I have worked with young kids teaching them sports and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am looking to care for non school age babies and children and if needed after school care for Elementary aged children.
I am CPR/First Aid certified along with working with Special Ed elementary age children.
I have worked in a school with special education and up to level 3 autism. If you have any questions or concerns...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Ames, IA
Abigail G.
5.0
Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her.
- Sara S.
Evalina G.
4.0
Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!
- Care member
Ella T.
5.0
Ella is GREAT with kids. She loved our kids and took care of them while we were at work. I would never use the word babysitter because Ella did more than babysit—she cared for our children: helping them with homework, playing with them, taking them places, etc.
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Ames, IA
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Ames, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Ames, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $13.40 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Ames, IA?
Care.com currently has 15 after school child care providers in Ames, IA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Ames, IA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Ames, IA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Ames, IA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.