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Find after school nannies in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

60 after school nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby after school nannies is 5 years

What others are saying about after school nannies in Des Moines, IA

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…

Review for Aubrey M. by Kristin R.

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

Review for Taylor B. by Alex R.

Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She…

Review for Marisa C. by Candace C.

After school nannies in Des Moines, IA

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Sidnee S.


Des Moines, IA

$21-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Care Taker

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Certainly! Here's a more professional version: I am a 20-year-old student at DMACC, majoring in Human Services/Resources with the goal of becoming a children's therapist. I have six years of experience working with children, including three years in a daycare and two years as an in-home nanny. Currently, I am employed as a...
Sidnee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby sitting when I was 13. Then I was a live in nanny. I have been an associate teacher in 2nd grade special education, and a preschool teacher for 2-5-year-olds. I do know that children learn the most through hands-on active play and I am not afraid for them (or...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Cheryl B.


Des Moines, IA

$8-12/hr • 10 yrs exp

In Home Childcare

I provide dependable in home childcare that promotes children's creativity, development & learning. I have been in childcare for 40+ years in both centers & in home. $175/week per child, private pay only. References available upon request.
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
Makenza can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Marisa C.


Altoona, IA

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work in the summer season. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I have had Marissa watch my son for about a year now. She is amazing! She is always on time or early. Marissa is the type of person that will always put your child/children first. She does not sit them in front of the TV and not interact with them. There are...

Jessica A.

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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

Tori B.

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Melanie B.


Johnston, IA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny since April of 2018. Prior to that I worked in childcare, full time for 2 years and part time for 6. I have worked with all age groups from newborns up to high school students. I enjoy reading, writing, arts & crafts, board games and going outside. I provide light house cleaning, transportation to school and...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melanie is an excellent nanny- perfect combination of reliability, knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, flexibility and care! She has been with our family for close to 2 years now (8yr old and almost 3 yr old). She has been BEYOND ANYTHING we could have...

Sriram L.

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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

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...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma K.


Johnston, IA

$11-16/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Margaret H.


Ankeny, IA

$11-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Maggie. I started baby sitting in middle school. My parents would go on double dates with friends. I would watch my brother, and their daughter and son. Their son had autism but the 2 of us had a special bond. I also started baby sitting for a family in high school that had 3 kids. Twins who were between 3-4 and their...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anna B.


Johnston, IA

$14-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi parents! My name is Anna B. and I am a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I am looking for a nanny position during the school year that would work with my classes as well. I've had multiple years of babysitting experience and have been a nanny for the last three years. I currently work in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Anastasia K.


Ankeny, IA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hi there! I have been babysitting for years as well as a nanny for the last three. I am a college student with a passion for early childhood. I will be a senior at the University of Iowa where I work for a babysitting company! Over the last 12 months, I've been able to provide care for 40+ families through the company.
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Abby M.


Ankeny, IA

$16/hr • 3 yrs exp

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...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Makayla C.


Grimes, IA

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Love Working With Kids And Experienced With Nannin

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked at a daycare for two years and i've been with all different age groups, As of right now i'm a current full time nanny and i'm looking to pick up some extra babysitting jobs. I'm very outgoing and love doing new fun activities, I'm fully certified in CPR and first aid and i'm available most week nights and weekends:)
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ava M.


Johnston, IA

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ava, and I'm from Johnston, Iowa. I'm currently a junior at Iowa State University. With over four years of experience, I love creating a fun, positive, and safe environment for kids. I enjoy being adventurous, doing crafts, and keeping the days active and exciting! Building strong, trusting relationships with both...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katie K.


Johnston, IA

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Katie! Looking For A Nannying Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a nannying position for this summer! I have been nannying on and off for around 3 years and am comfortable with all ages! I also worked at a daycare and took the required CPR classes and I am certified! Let me know if you are interested in getting to know more about me and the schedule I'm looking for!
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Sawyer W.


Clive, IA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sawyer. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2019 and am looking for work before I attend graduate school. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 15 years old. I am CPR/BLS certified. I have experience watching kids of all ages. I enjoy being interactive with them by playing games, making crafts, staying...
Sawyer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Megan S.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

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...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Ratings for Des Moines, IA after school nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

After School Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed after school nannies.