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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Full-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Part-Time Babysitter/House Keeper/Pet Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Caring for children brings me immense joy, especially after wonderful experiences babysitting my neighbors and cousins. I've spent the last five years babysitting children ages 0-11 part time but I especially love caring for toddlers. My calm and patient personality allows me to connect with kids through creative games, puzzles,...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Easy Going, Creative Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience working with kids age 0-13 years old of all personality types and enjoy them all. I've worked with ages 1-7 the most. My childcare experience has been for families, daycare , church nurseries, and as a helping hand with youth ministry. Within the last 10 yrs I've worked as a nanny for up to 3 kids at a...
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
My name is Laura and I'm an 18-year-old senior in high school. I'm starting work at a daycare that closes at 5 p.m. and looking for a part time nanny position for after work and on weekends to get extra money and save for college. I've been babysitting kids as long as I can remember. I love babies and I really enjoy spending...
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Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Haidi! I am 19 and currently in school to be an elementary teacher. I am looking to bring a smile to every family I meet. I am very passionate about working with kids. I have worked with kids since my senior year of high school. I have done summer camp, full group tutoring (elementary through high school), student...
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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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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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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Marisa C.'s Photo

Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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  • 50 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.44/hr as of May 2026

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

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

Part Time Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 50 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.

Anna P.

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

- Truman J.

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 $17.44.

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 18 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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