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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Chaise, and I'm a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping children grow and thrive. I have years of experience working with kids of all ages through both professional therapy and caregiving roles, and I love blending fun, learning, and play. Because of my professional commitments, I'm...

Brittany K. says "I have known Chaise since she was young, there are about 5 people I trust my children with and she is hands down one of them! "

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Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am 53yrs old, grand mother of 7. I have several years experience in a variety of child care positions. We have lived in Maryland for 4 years. I have excellent references.
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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Part Time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I live in Ankeny with my family. I graduated from Grand View University with a degree in elementary education and taught first grade for four years. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, and I currently homeschool my 4-year-old-with plans to continue homeschooling in the...
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Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated. I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create. I'm looking for a job that could use...
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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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Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Part-Time Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Erika! I have about 8 years experience in the child care field. I have worked primarily with infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 18 months, but I have also spent quite a bit of time in older classrooms as well. I've worked in a couple of centers in the Des Moines area and have learned so much but have now switched...
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Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work to supplement my income. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...

Candace C. says "Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided...

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Altoona, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking for a part-time nanny job for summer of 2026. I am open to 2 to 4 days a week. During the school year I am school-based Play Therapist. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I bring a patient and calm approach to every interaction. I am comfortable caring for...
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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
10 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, I'm Heather! I'm looking for a part time nanny position. I'd love to chat and see if I could be a good fit for your family! 20 years of experience have fueled my passion for nurturing children's growth. My babysitting, nanny and social work experiences solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I...
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Katie, 21, Johnston, Experienced Nanny, Willing To Commute.

Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Katie! I have 3 years of experience nannying full time, and 2 additional years of daycare experience. I am currently a part time student at DMACC. I am looking for a full-time nannying position for this summer until late August when classes start up! Nannying is one of my favorite things to do because I, like most...
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Bubbly + Bright

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name's Gracie, but I go by Ace. I'm a 24 y/o, artist & server - local to Des Moines! I started babysitting (on the books:) when I was 14 & since then I have become a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, & a Respite Care Provider for kids with Special Needs. All that to say - whatever the scenario it is that you need help...
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Paige S.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.50/hr as of April 2026

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

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

Part Time Child Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Anna P.

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

- Truman J.

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

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.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Ankeny, 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 $15.50.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 12 part time child care providers near you in Ankeny, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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