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Paige S.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced educator who loves providing a safe and fun environment where kids can learn and play. I am employed full time at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and part time as a Guide for Wander Women Midwest. Some fun facts about me! - I am the oldest of four girls and have been babysitting/nannying for around...
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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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Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
My name is Carley, and I am the owner and provider at Fiddlehead Friends Childcare LLC located in the North of Grand neighborhood in Des Moines. I recently took a step back from working for the public schools where I have over 6 years of teaching experience. I have earned a master's degree in education and have experience with...
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Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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Hi! I'm 29 years old and currently working as an independent nail technician, but I'm looking to take on a flexible side job. I'm a mom to a sweet2-year-old and have over seven years of experience as a personal assistant, where I handled tasks like scheduling, errands, cleaning, cooking, paying bills, laundry, and more. I offer...
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Fun & Experienced Part-Time Nanny!

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kaylee, and I have been working with kiddos for the last 15 years. I was a dance instructor in Kansas City where I worked with children ages 18 months to 10 years old. I also spent my time in KC babysitting for three different families during the summer, date nights, and overnights when parents traveled. Between...
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Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
HEY! My name is Zoe, I am 18 and have worked with all kinds of kids. I have a ton of family, and they all like to have kids, so I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have watched twins, babies, toddlers, special-needs children, and even kids that were 12+. I love sports and am just trying to find a job that has about 20 hours...
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Enjoyable, Caring Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have experience working in an elementary school as a one-on-one aide. I received my CNA however it is not up to date at this point in time. I still feel very comfortable with CPR, I have been trained and certified on it multiple times. I enjoy working with young children. I am currently a stay at home mom with a 5-year-old...
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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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 Babysitter

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines. This is my second year teaching and I am loving every minute of it!! I attended Grand View University and graduated with a degree it Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. Before teaching, I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider, camp counselor, and respite care...

Susan B. says "Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive disposition."

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Full-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I found my love for children at a very young age. My mother owned her own daycare for many years when I was a child up into my early teenage years. I found myself always wanting to help take care of the children. I also grew up with an older sister that has physical/mental disabilities. She inspired me to work as a Respite/SCL...

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...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Head Start Associate in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters. I have a ton of experience working with children of all...

Lisa H. says "Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

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Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care. I have experience in...
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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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Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

Elkhart, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
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Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
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Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have cared for quite a few children, most in the age range of newborns to 12. I have experience working with special needs kids, sick kids, and babies. I can give baths, put to bed and feed, take them places as needed, and help with homework. I am looking for something part-time as I'm in school. I currently work at ChildServe...
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Part-time Caregiver

Altoona, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a year of nannying experience. A 2-year-old boy and a newborn baby girl. Such a joyful experience! Beyond that I also have much babysitting experience for friends and family. I also love working with kids at a Christian camp throughout the whole summer as a counselor. I'm also willing to help with anything you need around...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Part Time Babysitters in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

Bethany S.

Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive...

- Susan B.

Christy H.

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...

- Erika E.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA is $18.33.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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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