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Margaret R.

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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Hanora R.

Hi! I Am Nora And I Am From Des Moines, IA. I Am Interested In A Full Time Nanny Position.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Nora and I am from Des Moines, IA. I will be graduating from Dowling Catholic High School this May, and I am planning to attend Creighton University this fall! A little about me: I love trying new restaurants, being outdoors, and spending time with my Wheaten Terrier, Charlie. I work part time at Molly's Cupcakes...
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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
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Payton B.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
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Christine S.

Part Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...

Hilary R. says "Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She...

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Alexa C.

Children Loving Sitter!

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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 Certified. 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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Anna P.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...

Truman J. says "Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
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Bethany S.

Part-Time Babysitter

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Lauren L.

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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Sarah R.

Experienced And Professional, But Fun And Caring!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
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I have 3 years of experience working in a preschool with infants and ages up to 6 years old. I've been a nanny for 1 private family for almost 3 years now, caring for a now 2 1/2-year-old (and have been with them since they were a newborn) and 2 pre-teens. I am comfortable with all animals! I love fun, being outdoors, engaging...
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Lindsay F.

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A Summer Position And Possibly Part Time During The School Year.

West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm an experienced caregiver who has worked in the childcare industry for over 20 years. I am currently a school bus driver and am looking for part time and possibly summer full time, if it's the right fit. I'm a kind soul who is great with children of all ages. I've worked in infant rooms through pre k rooms and enjoy what...
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Addison H.

Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have a experience with kids through nannying, which I have been doing for an amazing family this summer, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I am looking for something...
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Madison K.

Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Anne A.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm a current law student looking for a part time job. I have always babysat and previously nannied for a bit during college
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Eleanor P.

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am the oldest of three in my family with four step siblings. I also have tons of cousins and grew up babysitting. I worked as a nanny in college and had four children from preschool age-school age with all of their various activities and drop offs. I also have my CPR certification. I love kids of all ages and sizes and...
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Ann J.

Mary Poppins Iowa Version

West Des Moines, IA

2.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a current part-time nanny for a family in Waukee, with 2 kids, a golden doodle, and occasional relatives from overseas. I do childcare, playing, bath times, reading, some meal preparation, and light housework and picking up. I am college-educated. I have passed a background check as I used to work at Children and Families...
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Emily K.

Experienced Nanny And Kindergarten-Prep Teacher - Looking For Part-Time Hours

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a 32 year young Registered Nurse. I have been travel nursing for the last 2 years, currently looking for part-time work while I am taking a short break. I am BLS/CPR certified. I have been an inpatient Medical/Surgical Nurse for the past 4 years. I have worked ages between 20-100 in this role. I am...
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Jessica W.

Windsor Heights, IA

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, reliable. I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them reach new milestones. I'm looking for a job that is part-time/ flexible.
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Part Time Child Care in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

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.

Christine S.

Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins...

- Hilary R.

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 part time child care near you in Altoona, IA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in IA is $12.50.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Altoona, IA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Altoona, IA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Altoona, IA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 2 part time child care providers near you in Altoona, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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