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Erin M.

Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.

Mikayla K. says "Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10...

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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been watching children since I was 3 years old when my sister who has significant special needs was born. I started babysitting for others when I was 9 years old. I am a special education teacher and have always had a passion for working with kids. I am looking for something part time for the summer as my kids will be in...

Al M. says "Emily was excellent! She was very personable and the kids had a great time. We'd love to have her as our babysitter anytime!"

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Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid trained. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...

chase A. says "Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

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Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)

Kaitlin G. says "Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

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Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.

Courtney C. says "Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never...

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Part-time Caregiver

Altoona, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a college student here for the summer looking for a part-time job. I have just moved here from California and would love to meet new people. I have babysat my 8 neices and nephews since they were born and went so far as to make them food and whatever else was needed of me. I am 19 years old and currently enrolled in...
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Part-time Babysitter Or Nanny

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I was also a special Ed associate for a year. I have been a...
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About Me!:)

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there, My names Rylee! I'm an enthusiastic and caring nanny with 6 years of experience! I started babysitting at 15 and then started part time nannying that summer. I got a job at a daycare shortly after and continued to work part time there until I graduated high school. Once I graduated I worked there full time for a year...
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Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
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Fun Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...
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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a fun, patient, and upbeat babysitter who loves to keep kids entertained! I am the oldest of 4 siblings and grew up taking care of them, along with some little cousins during family visits. I love spending time with kids as I feel they bring back the simple feeling of life and fun! In my free time I work on my school work...
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Full-Time And Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a mom of 3 and a caregiver with 20 years of professional experience caring for seniors, people with mental disabilities, and children of all ages.
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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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Recently-retired Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My child-care experience includes many years of babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I recently retired from full-time teaching. I worked as a reading teacher and am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading method. I'm a mom of 3 adult children & grandma to 4 young grandchildren, including a toddler. I have a very...
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Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
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Katelyn B.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 5 years of experience working at a daycare center, a Pre K teacher, and as a nanny. I attended college at the University of Northern Iowa. I am currently looking to nanny again. I am interested in part time /recurring babysitting. I am nannying for another family three days a week and am interested in nannying on my...
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Haley B.'s Photo

Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
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  • 51 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

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Part Time Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 51 listed part time babysitters

Erin M.

Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very...

- Mikayla K.

Emily V.

Emily was excellent! She was very personable and the kids had a great time. We'd love to have her as our babysitter anytime!

- Al M.

Alexa C.

Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!

- chase A.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Des Moines, IA

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.

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