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Kristine K.

Palm Desert, CA

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$17/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I have raised two children (23 and 24) and have cared for my nieces and nephews of various ages. I most recently have been caregiving for more so for elderly people, but would enjoy making the transition into caring for kids.
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Lyudmila S.

Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
As a caregiver with over three years of experience, I have had the pleasure of supporting families and providing reliable childcare for their little ones. My passion for nurturing and caring for children stems from the positive experiences I've had in previous babysitting roles. I am a patient and calm individual, friendly and...
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Sara R.

Palm Desert, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sara and I've been a Mom for 12 years and a registered nurse for 18 years. As a nurse, I know how long working hours can make it difficult to manage being there for our kids 24/7. I'd love the opportunity to make your life a bit easier. My aim is happy kids and less stressed Moms and Dads. I am comfortable...
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Candyce W.

Teacher Part Time Caregiver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Candyce I accepted a position in the kindergarten in the Desert Sands Unified School District in 2021. I retired in June of 2024 and have been substituting for Palm Springs Unified School District and Springs Charter Schools, the first school where I began working in the desert. I taught TK- Grade 2 from 2016 until 2021. I...
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Jessica K.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, a babysitter and taught preschool along side a master preschool instructor for off and on 10 years. I love children of all ages and feel it's more important than ever to provide parents with piece of mind when they are not able to be with their children. My...
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Lucero C.

Palm Desert, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have many years of babysitting experience, previously worked in after school childcare, and was an overnight camp counselor for nine years. I'm comfortable with all types of children, and take the responsibility of their care very seriously. I always try to maintain a calm and caring demeanor with any child I work with....
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Debra J.

Palm Desert, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience working with children of all ages, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little ones. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives and support families by providing reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and...
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Kirsti W.

La Quinta, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Welcome! Former substitute teacher and current homeschool teacher, independent tutor, and child care professional. I am open to occasional babysitting or tutoring jobs. I have a BA in psychology and have always worked with kids in some capacity. I've been babysitting for decades and am a passionate believer of books and...

Lindsay D. says "Kirsti is the best! We booked a family vacation and then unfortunately ended up having to work for half of it. We hired Kirsti to help us out so our kids...

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Karrie S.

Indio, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am looking to serve others because I want to spend my free time doing something meaningful. I have flexibility to assist you, your family or fur babies everyday. I am available for in home and overnight care. Looking forward to connecting. Children, youth, seniors and animals are my passion and purpose. I have raised an...
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Maureen D.

Experienced Mother And Grandmother Who Loves Children.

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I am the proud Mother of two beautiful children and 11 grandchildren, whom I adore! I retired from a career in Banking. My husband and I are Idaho natives. I consider myself to be a compassionate, loving and trustworthy caregiver. I am a non-smoker and my background check has been completed. I look forward to meeting you!

Care Member says "Maureen is amazing! She is super flexible as my job has different hours. Our daughter goes to her so easily and she has such great advice for us as...

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Robin Z.

Cathedral City, CA

3.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I am an early childhood educator with 35 years of experience with children of all ages. I am very active by sitting on the floor playing with toys and games, reading stories, singing songs, and creating art projects. I sometimes bring activities too! I am CPR/First-Aid certified and have a degree in child development. I have...

Vanessa A. says "I hired Robin to care for my 2.5 year old. Robin is above an A+ in my book. She is highly responsible, attentive to my daughters needs, dependable,...

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Jazmine G.

Cathedral City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! I've been in childcare for about 8 years now. I started babysitting around age 15 for friends and family. I knew I loved it so I decided to attend the community college, where I received my teaching certificate and worked at the Child Development Center on campus. Soon after, I moved to Durango, where I worked as a Lead...

Leah V. says "Jasmine is great with our 3 kids. They absolutely love her and so do we!"

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Angelica O.

La Quinta, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Angelica. All my friends and kiddos call me Gelli, for short. (yes, like peanut butter and jelly) I currently have 15 units in Early Childhood Education, 3 being in infant toddler. I have 6 years experience in child care. I read, cook, get physical activity with the children and help with homework. I will also...

Jessica B. says "The kids loved Gelli. They said she played with them the entire time and was not on her phone at all. She was upbeat, arrived early and was very...

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Jacqueline J.

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Cathedral City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience in various childcare positions. I have worked in gym daycares, as a long-term nanny and as a short-term babysitter. My longest time with one family was 4 years until I moved states. I am caring, kind, gentle and cognizant of children's needs. I have assisted in potty training, online classes and...

Tonishia O. says "Jacqueline takes such excellent care of my ladies/hens! It's wonderful having someone I know that I can depend on and that my ladies are in such...

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Jennifer S.

Thousand Palms, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 26 years old. I am extremely passionate about teaching and caring for children. I have 5 wonderful nieces and nephews that I'm extremely close to. I love to write music and sing. I love animals. I have 3 dogs that are considered my furry kids. My husband and I do not yet have children, but plan to in the near future. I have...

Kelli M. says "We found Jennifer through Care.com and she is an amazing sitter. Very loving and caring and completely reliable. She worked with us for six months on a...

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Kristen H.

Professional Career Nanny

La Quinta, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kristen and thank you for reading my profile. I have been a professional nanny and caregiver in California for over 9 years and have had the privilege of working with some amazing families during this time. I am originally from Austin, TX, and I am planning on staying in California indefinitely, specifically...

Richard J. says "Kristen was our amazing nanny for our baby boy. She started with us when he was 4 months old. Kristen was so great to have care for our son. She was so...

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Kaylee L.

Cathedral City, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi my names Kaylee, I am 21 years old. I have been working with children of all ages since I was 17 years old and have experience with ages ranging from infants to pre teens. I'm currently attending Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. On the weekends I am visiting home in the Palm Springs area, so I'm open and looking for...
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Ashley C.

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is a true passion of mine. My three years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I believe my patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I have experience with up to four...
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Delaney Grace N.

A Little About Me!

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Delaney. I am 19 years old and have been babysitting for about three years. my favorite thing about childcare is getting to see how different each kids personality is from the other. Growing up, my mom worked in my church's daycare, so I'm no stranger to crying babies or the "terrible twos" as some call them! I...
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Aisha M.

Cathedral City, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
My name is Aisha and I am 24 years old. I am not only a young woman however have a precious 4-year-old daughter of my own. At this moment I am also pregnant as a surrogate for a lovely family. I've always done baby sitting since high school. I'm currently a stay at home however ready to get back into working and what better way...
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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.07/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Palm Desert, CA

Infant Babysitters in Palm Desert, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Kirsti W.

Kirsti is the best! We booked a family vacation and then unfortunately ended up having to work for half of it. We hired Kirsti to help us...

- Lindsay D.

Maureen D.

Maureen is amazing! She is super flexible as my job has different hours. Our daughter goes to her so easily and she has such great advice...

- Care member

Robin Z.

I hired Robin to care for my 2.5 year old. Robin is above an A+ in my book. She is highly responsible, attentive to my daughters needs,...

- Vanessa A.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Palm Desert, CA

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Palm Desert have rates starting at $21.07.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 27 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 27 infant babysitters near you in Palm Desert, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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