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Sara N.

Occasional Evening Sitter

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Available Summer Nanny

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Child Care

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
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. Although I have already found a family for after school care, I am...
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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
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Babysitter/Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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I am 27 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 6 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Waukee, IA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hello! My name is Adisyn, I have been working with children since I turned 16 and quickly found my passion within it. I have been a full time nanny for the last 5 years specializing in infant/toddler care, with experience teaching and managing swim lessons. Additionally I have worked in many before and after school programs....
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Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am 23 years old and just finished up my first year of medical school at DMU! I am looking to watch some kiddos for the summer until I start school back up! I am great with kids of all ages! I love to be outdoors, play games, watch movies, etc. I am also great with animals! My fiancé and I have a dog together and we love...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
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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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Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have an experience with kids through nannying after school and full time in the summers, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I have a vehicle and drivers license. also...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children. My mother owed a daycare growing up, so I assisted in helping her as a teenager. I also worked at Boys and Girls Club which is an after school program for children grades K-12, so I have experience working with children of all ages....
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West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Meghan! I have 4+ years of experience working in childcare, including working in childcare centers, babysitting, and after school programs. I have been a teacher assistant in various classrooms in childcare centers, as well as being a lead infant teacher. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist...
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Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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Hello! My name is Corinne and I have three years of experience working with children. I am patient, compassionate, creative, adaptable, and reliable; I believe that nurturing and encouraging independence, creativity, emotional regulation, and kindness matters. I worked for the Ankeny Before and After School Program for two...
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  • 27 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

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

After School Child Care in Grimes, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 27 listed after school child care

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.

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.

Alexandra C.

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

FAQs for after school child care in Grimes, IA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Grimes, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of August 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 1 after school child care providers in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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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