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Lisa H. says "Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"
Erika E. says "Christy is an outstanding care provider! We absolutely love her and our daughter does too! I don' t know about you, but I found the process of finding a...
Care Member says "Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"
Care Member says "I booked Jalie well in advance of the night we needed her to watch our dogs. When the date was approaching she took the initiative to reach out for...
Truman J. says "Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
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52 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.95/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 3.7
Part Time Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 52 listed part time babysitters
- Lisa H.
- Erika E.
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Des Moines, IA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Des Moines, IA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Des Moines, IA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Des Moines, IA is $15.95.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Des Moines, IA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Des Moines, IA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.