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Megan L.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
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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Christy H.

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
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Heaven B.

Part-Time Babysitter/House Keeper/Pet Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Heaven and I'm an energetic and creative 25-year-old! I graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelors degree in Acting, Directing and Musical Theatre. I'm looking for a part time position, and my rates start at $25/hour for one child. I'm CPR certified, have my own car. I have taken care of my...
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Chloe H.

Part-Time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been both a babysitter and nanny to children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. In the past, I have cared for 1-5 children at a time. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Music Minor from Drake University in 2020. I have 4 years of experience in social work, which informs me as a...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Elizabeth C.

Pre-K Teacher And Part Time Babysitter!

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth but I go by my middle name, Helen! I am a nanny full time but my current position will be ending June 6th. I am looking to start with a new family preferably 30-40 hours a week but I am flexible. I have 8 years of experience in childcare including being a pre-k teacher for three years before...
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Mollie K.

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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Jumacia D.

Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
From the time I was born, my mother was a registered child care provider and continued a business out of our home for 12 years so I grew up in that environment all my life. Shortly after my mother stopped her business, my sister became a registered child care provider and now runs a successful business out of her home. I have...
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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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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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Mackenzie T.

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I'm currently 27 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work part time as a house manager. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing games, being outside...
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Leah R.

Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Paige S.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
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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Avery S.

Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avery and I am looking for a part-time nanny job (ideally after school type care). I enjoy many different types of activities; both indoor and outdoor! A few facts about me: - I currently work in the restaurant industry, where I have been for 15 months - I have a 5-year-old Golden Doodle (named Meadow) and love...
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Kaille S.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Carley S.

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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Kelly B.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a semi-retired speech-language pathologist who recently relocated to Des Moines to be near my grandchildren. I am looking for a part-time position caring for children/being a mother's helper. I have decades of experience working with children and enjoy helping others. My education and work experience has provided me an...
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Jalie B.

Des Moines, IA

2.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Jalie! I am currently a student at grandview university where I am studying kinesiology. I am looking to have a part time job alongside school. I have had two years of experience working for another family, but ever since I was 14 I was babysitting kids in my hometown. I truly love children and would love to be a...

Care Member says "I booked Jalie well in advance of the night we needed her to watch our dogs. When the date was approaching she took the initiative to reach out for...

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Megan B.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a full time SAHM with a 9 mo old son looking for some kiddos in need of part time care throughout the week. Along with experience gained by becoming a mom myself, I have 5 years of paid experience in a child care setting. I am energetic, outgoing, and love staying busy. We spend most of our days outside and love adventures!
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Sophia L.

Enjoyable, Caring Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.52/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.0

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

Part Time Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Megan L.

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

- Lisa H.

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.

Jalie B.

I booked Jalie well in advance of the night we needed her to watch our dogs. When the date was approaching she took the initiative to reach...

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Des Moines, 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 $16.52.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, 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 21 part time child care providers near you in Des Moines, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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