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Elizabeth H.

Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Spending every day of the summer during 8-5 with children and babysitting after school until parents get home from work. I am also babysitting children when parents need a date night or something important has come up.
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Mikayla S.

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Julie V.

Recently-retired Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My child-care experience includes many years of babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I recently retired from full-time teaching. I worked as a reading teacher and am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading method. I'm a mom of 3 adult children & grandma to 4 young grandchildren, including a toddler. I have a very...
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Shelby L.

Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Jessica W.

Windsor Heights, IA

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Travel
carpooling
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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Jo O.

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am seeking a part-time summer nanny position. (I would consider full time nanny position year round for the right family). Currently, I am a Special Ed Associate at an elementary school with summers off. I have a Bachelors degree with many years of experience working with children of all ages. I have 3 kids of my own who are...
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Katelyn B.

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have over 5 years of experience working at a daycare center, a Pre K teacher, and as a nanny. I attended college at the University of Northern Iowa. I am currently looking to nanny again. I am interested in part time /recurring babysitting. I am nannying for another family three days a week and am interested in nannying on my...
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Ashtyn B.

I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Emily W.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a year of nannying experience. A 2-year-old boy and a newborn baby girl. Such a joyful experience! Beyond that I also have much babysitting experience for friends and family. I also love working with kids at a Christian camp throughout the whole summer as a counselor. I'm also willing to help with anything you need around...
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Adia S.

Adia's Babysitting Care

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
Through out highschool I had taken care of children through church nursery programs (ages 6months-3 1/2years old) to being a camp counselor for children (ages 6-13 years old). I also have experience babysitting for a few families through out highschool and as an adult I have had less time with care taking children but did take...
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Haley B.

Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
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Raquel M.

Exceptional Experienced And Full Of Fun!

Urbandale, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Exceptional nanny and part time child care provider who has raised 4 daughters born within 3 years of each other! Followed up by taking care of children both in tutoring and childcare. Newborn experienced and great with teenagers. Recently spent the last three years with Pro football families who have had various schedules....
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Renae V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have experience working with multiple families of various ages. I graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently in my fourth year of teaching, and have experience teaching in different grade levels (first, second, third, and fifth). I am passionate about working...
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Zoe L.

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alesia H.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Jennie N.

Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Jennie! I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a nanny since 2017 for multiple families; ranging from full time to part time and in home care to drop off/pick up. I am comfortable with all ages and pets. I have my own car and am vaccinated. I do currently have a full time wfh job (somewhat...
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Katharine M.

Part-time Caregiver

Johnston, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I used to work as a social worker. For 13 years I worked in homeless shelters, case management, child welfare, medical clinics, and a hospital. However, 13 years ago I had my first child and life took a different path. I have been staying home with my kids since that time, and I have loved being a stay at home parent. Now that...
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Inna D.

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...

Maria M. says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and...

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Brenna H.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO NANNY OR BABYSIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026 DUE TO A SHOULDER SURGERY!! Hi! My name is Brenna, and I'm 24 years old. My hobbies include reading books, cooking, and spending time with my husband and our dogs! I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages from 1 month to 12 years old. I've...

Kylie F. says "Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take...

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Abby P.

Indianola, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hey! I'm Abby, and I love working with kids. I previously worked at a daycare. I'm CPR certified and flexible with my schedule. I'm also a Christian and teach young kids in my church's Bible school. I'd be happy to help with date nights, events, or as your go-to part-time nanny! I'd love to hear back from you!
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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

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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