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24 after school child care are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Des Moines, IA
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Sheryl Y.
Des Moines, IA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "
Care member
I have worked in licensed daycare for 4 years, received an associates degree in early childhood devolpment, and have training in CPR and first aid. I am studying to become an art teacher and I also very active playing soccer for my university.
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Lexi M.
Des Moines, IA
$15-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Molly P.
Des Moines, IA
$10-12/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have 5 years of experience, I have taken care of/babysat kids over the summer after school and on the weekends! I have younger siblings also who I have taken care of growing up. I'm willing to do some house cleaning and cooking!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia B.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Emily K.
Des Moines, IA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Kindergarten-Prep Teacher - Looking For Part-Time Hours
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Alexandra C.
Urbandale, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."
Tori B.
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny!
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, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...
Alex R.
Tessa M.
Johnston, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Aubrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
Gracie S.
Urbandale, IA
$13-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Gracie, and I am 21 years old and from Urbandale, IA. Currently, I am a junior at Simpson College studying Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 (for almost 8 years!) and I have experience with children of all ages. When I was 16, I began working at a Child Care facility where I worked...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been caring for kids of all ages since I was 15 through multiple sitting opportunities, summer camps as a counselor, and various jobs starting as a toddler care provider, to an after school care provider and now as a middle school teacher. I would love to help out with light housekeeping, cooking and dishes, and...
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Allison W.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Alli And I Have A Passion Working With Children And Adolescents With Special Needs!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I became a nanny for my neighbors. They have 6 kids and I would watch them Monday-Friday and was responsible for making lunch and entertaining the kids. I've also worked at an after school program at an elementary school. I currently work PRN at ChildServe where I get to work with kids how have...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Alexis M.
Waukee, IA
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job babysitting our toddler for us :) she always loved having Lexi come over! "
Katie P.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Des Moines, IA
Maren F.
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.
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
Alexandra C.
5.0
Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.
- Tori B.
Taylor B.
5.0
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 beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...
- Alex R.
Tessa M.
5.0
Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy!
- Melissa D.
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FAQs for after school child care in Des Moines, IA
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Des Moines, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Des Moines, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $14.82 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 Des Moines, IA?
Care.com currently has 11 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.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Des Moines, IA?
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.