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Hello my name is Alexa! I am looking for some extra work after school and on weekends! I am a certified teacher in early childhood and elementary education! I currently teach 3rd grade!
Carpooling
light cleaning
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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
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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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- $15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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...
Carpooling
light cleaning
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...
Carpooling
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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."
Carpooling
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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....
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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- $11/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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...
Carpooling
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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...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
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light cleaning
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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
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.
Carpooling
light cleaning
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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...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
Carpooling
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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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- $10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
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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.
Carpooling
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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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grocery shopping
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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...
Craft assistance
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swimming supervision
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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...
working with kids is truly a passion of mine! I am 23 years old and I am in my second year of teaching. Growing up I was always babysitting, then worked at a before/ after school program as an enrichment coach, and have taught 1st grade and kindergarten.
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The average post rate is $16.60/hr as of December 2025
FAQs for after school child care in West Des Moines, IA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in West Des Moines, IA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in West Des Moines, IA through Care.com will cost an average of $16.60 per hour as of December 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.
How can I find after-school child care near me in West Des Moines, IA?
Care.com currently has 5 after school child care providers in West 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 West Des Moines, IA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in West 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 West 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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