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Carly K.

Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

Elkhart, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
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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
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Anna P.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Hallie V.

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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Emily V.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Rylee H.

About Me!:)

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there, My names Rylee! I'm an enthusiastic and caring nanny with 6 years of experience! I started babysitting at 15 and then started part time nannying that summer. I got a job at a daycare shortly after and continued to work part time there until I graduated high school. Once I graduated I worked there full time for a year...
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Emily W.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Madison K.

Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Megan S.

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Margaret H.

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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Emma S.

Hi There!

Polk City, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I love taking care of kids because I grew up in a big family, with younger siblings and several younger cousins. My approach is a good balance of structure and fun. I think it's so important to follow the rules/guidelines set by the parents/guardians, but I also know how important it is for the kids to have a memorable and...
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Kelley M.

Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Gretchen C.

Former Teacher, Mom And Grammy Here To Support Your Family

Slater, IA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm a former early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience, a mom of two, and now a proud Grammy. I'm currently looking for a part-time position where I can lend an extra set of hands... whether that's caring for little ones, helping with routines, or just making life a little easier for your family. I'm...
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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
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Shelby L.

Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Alesia H.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Zoe L.

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Lily B.

College Student Looking To Care For Your Littles On A Part-time Basis.

Ames, IA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as honest, patient and faithful. I like working with kids because I like making a positive change and impact in your children's lives as well as yours. I love seeing the smiles on their faces and the imagination that is endless. I'm looking for a job that offers flexibility with my college...

Berna W. says "Lily has watched my twins several times and they both (boy/girl) love to spend time with her. They always look forward to seeing her. She is punctual,...

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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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Part Time Child Care in Elkhart, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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.

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.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Elkhart, 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 $10.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, 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 1 part time child care providers near you in Elkhart, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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