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Sheryl Y.

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

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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I am new to Iowa (been here a year) 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...

Care Member says "Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She has been able...

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I'm Madelyn A !

Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
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Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
Hi!! I have experience working in a preschool and after school program with 3-11-year-olds. I love to make sure kids are happy and having fun doing things. I am mostly comfortable with having 3 kids! I am also thinking about getting my degree to teach preschool! I do have my own car so transportation will never be a problem! I...
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Molly P.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm a junior at Drake University studying Law, Politics, and Society, and Management! I work at tropical smoothie and I also work as an after school chess teacher for elementary students. I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, caring, and friendly. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family since I don't...
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Experienced Nanny And Kindergarten-Prep Teacher - Looking For Part-Time Hours

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a 32 year young Registered Nurse. I have been travel nursing for the last 2 years, currently looking for part-time work while I am taking a short break. I am BLS/CPR certified. I have been an inpatient Medical/Surgical Nurse for the past 4 years. I have worked ages between 20-100 in this role. I am...
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Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care. I have experience in...
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Ankeny, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
an 20-year-old Ankeny high graduate. I am currently an after school nanny for an 10-year-old who is on the spectrum and semi-verbal. I've been at said job for 2. 5 years now. I'm also a direct support professional at Easter Seals Camp, where i've worked for nearly 2 years! I'm currently looking for another part-time morning...
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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Available Summer Nanny

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...

Kristin R. says "Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time...

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Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...

Tori B. says "Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

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Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi y'all!! I'm currently about to finish my freshman year at University of South Alabama and majoring in Radiology. I'll be home all summer and looking for a nannying job! I have worked at an after school daycare for 2+ years and babysat many times. I'm CPR and first aid certified and I have a reliable car. Please reach out if...
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Caring And Fun Nanny

Johnston, IA

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$11/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Emma, a graduate student new to the area! I have been a Nanny since I was 16 (I am now 23). I have experience with taking care of both boys and girls ages 2-14. I have worked at an elementary after school program, as well as independently for families. I have had a large variety of jobs, but child care has...
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Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Spending every day of the summer during 8-5 with children and babysitting after school until parents get home from work. I am also babysitting children when parents need a date night or something important has come up.
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Full-time Summer Caregiver Available

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a solid background in childcare, spanning various roles from babysitting and after-school programs to supporting children with special needs. I have great experience in daycares, taking care of infants. I have also been working at the Waukee preschool as a special education associate during the school year for 3+ years....
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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
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Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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. Right now I am mostly looking for anyone who needs afterschool...
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Carlie A.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Carlie. I graduated from the University of Iowa in December with my bachelors in Psychology. I am home for the summer before I head to Texas to pursue my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have lots of experience working with children of all ages. I spent two years of my undergraduate career...
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  • 25 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

After School Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 25 listed after school child care

Sheryl Y.

Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She...

- Care member

Taylor B.

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She...

- Alex R.

Aubrey M.

Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She...

- Kristin R.

FAQs for after school child care in Des Moines, IA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Des Moines, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $16.25 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

Care.com currently has 8 after school child care providers in Des Moines, 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.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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.

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