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Genesis R.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have a Bachelors degree in Human Development with a child development track from California State University San Bernardino. I currently work for Desert Sands Unified School District as a Resident Guest Teacher. While obtaining my degree I volunteered in CSUSB's Infant and Toddler childcare on campus, completed 120 hours of...
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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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Hi There I'm Susan And I Would Love To Care For Your Kiddos!

Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
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I have many years experience. I am a stay at home mother of 2 beautiful girls 20 and 11 years old. I have been taking care of children & babysitting since I was young . I enjoy playing with kids, reading books with them, doing puzzles, going on bike rides, & letting them do coloring & painting etc. The children under my care...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brianna - a dedicated and nurturing caregiver with over a decade of hands-on experience, including specialized care for infants. I began babysitting at 13 and quickly discovered my passion for working with children. Since graduating from CCBC in 2019, I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-aged, and I'm...
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Child caregiver

Palm Desert, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a 49-year-old single full time mom to a sweet 9-year-old boy available to babysit or nanny part time. Currently available all day Friday-Sun but could also do after school daily pick up and help get homework done. We are sporty, creative, nerdy and loving. I've tutored (mostly math) and would be happy to help kids get...
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Therapeutic And Cheerful Sitter

La Quinta, CA

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Mabuhay! My name is Luisa, 46 years old, have a General Education credential and a Registered Behavior Technician. These experiences give me a unique perspective in assisting families in need of ABA services. Currently, I am working full time in local school district here in the valley as paraprofessional for Special...

Susan L. says "Luisa is amazing! We hired her to come watch out 6 month old son two night while we were in town for a wedding. Luisa showed up on time, came with toys and...

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Part Time Babysitter

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
I used to babysit my boss's daughter but now she's a teenager and moved to Florida. I have two kids, 18 and 16 years old. Occasionally, I babysit some friends' kids if they have to go somewhere, and I'm not working. My friends know that their kids won't be just sitting in front of the television. When I babysit in my house, they...

Care Member says "Highly recommend. Very Thorough and highly detailed cleaning"

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Part Time Sitter During School Hours

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I I raised 3 kids from birth to adulthood and have over 20 years of hands-on experience. I'm patient, caring, dependable, and kids naturally warm up to me.
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Babysitter/Tutoring Services

La Quinta, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello!! I am a middle school science teacher seeking some outside work. In my off time my hobbies include, reading, watching movies, and being active. I am your best candidate as a babysitter because, I have years of experience working with children, and I consider myself to be a very active engaging caregiver. Part of my...
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Thousand Palms, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Michalina, I am 36 years old. Mother to four, ages 7 to 18 years old. I've lived most of my life in the Coachella Valley and for a few years in Arizona working as a Paraprofesional in reading intervention. I currently work part-time at Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage at their aftercare program. I enjoy being...
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Part-time Caregiver

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kelly and I am 27 years old. I have 4 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm currently in school for nursing so I am looking for something part time. I am CPR certified so your children will be in good hands! If you have any questions, feel free to message me and I'll get back to you asap!
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Part-time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Well I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters and I've taken care and babysat them for my parents before. Also I have took care of my cousin which vary for the ages of 2-14 and I am a dental assistant by day and I love having patients that are children because they make my day and I would say that I am very good with children and...
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Carissa Babysitter Bio

Indio, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe myself as caring, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids because they're full of energy and curiosity. It's rewarding to help them grow while building a strong connection. I'm looking for a job where I can make kids feel safe and happy while being a helpful part of the family's routine. I started as a...
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Tiffany R.

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Tiffany and i'm 20 years old from indio. i've worked at a day care in la quinta part time for almost 2 years. I love working with kids, im very trust worthy and responsible, just looking for some extra hours around my job :) Im willing to meet in a public place for any further questions thank you ! I'd describe...
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Palm Springs, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is Dalila . Like the song Hey there Delilah . I am 26 years old , I enjoy watching and caring for children and having a fun time . I love reading and crafting with kids, baking and having dance part while doing activities together . I am patient, respectful, punctual , friendly , well mannered . Vigilant about health...

Care Member says "Dalila watched my 10 month old son while we were in town for a wedding. She arrived on time, sent updates while we were gone, and was great with my son....

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Caring RN Student Sitter :)

Palm Springs, CA

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$18/hr
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Erin, it's so lovely to meet you. I'm a newly graduated Registered Nurse with a lifelong passion for caring for children and supporting families. My experience includes everything from pediatric clinical work and nannying to volunteering, camp counseling, and spending quality time with my energetic 2. 5-year-old niece....
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  • 17 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.20/hr as of July 2025

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Palm Desert, CA

Part Time Babysitters in Palm Desert, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 17 listed part time babysitters

Luisa U.

Luisa is amazing! We hired her to come watch out 6 month old son two night while we were in town for a wedding. Luisa showed up on time,...

- Susan L.

Cherry T.

Highly recommend. Very Thorough and highly detailed cleaning

- Care member

Dalila P.

Dalila watched my 10 month old son while we were in town for a wedding. She arrived on time, sent updates while we were gone, and was great...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Palm Desert, CA

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Palm Desert, CA. 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 Palm Desert, CA, 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 Palm Desert, CA 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 Palm Desert, CA is $22.20.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Palm Desert, CA, 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 Palm Desert, CA 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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