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The Summer Fun Nanny/ Part Time And Summer Tutoring

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I've been a special education teacher for many years and would love to pick up some extra summer hours working with fabulous children and families. I would love to play games, go to the park, swim, read, and tap into the interests of your child(ren) . I can also help with summer tutoring to help make sure that your...
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Experienced And Professional, But Fun And Caring!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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I have 3 years of experience working in a preschool with infants and ages up to 6 years old. I've been a nanny for 1 private family for almost 3 years now, caring for a now 2 1/2-year-old (and have been with them since they were a newborn) and 2 pre-teens. I am comfortable with all animals! I love fun, being outdoors, engaging...
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Part-Time Babysitter/House Keeper/Pet Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I recently moved to the Des Moines area. I have a lot of experience with different age groups through babysitting for my family and friends and by volunteering and working as a Camp Counselor and Life Guard at a Girl Scout summer camp for 4+ years. I currently nanny part-time for my two nieces (aged 2 and 4) and I am very...
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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Back Up Nanny / Part Time / One Time

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have years of full time caregiving experience with young children. Happy to provide references. Currently seeking part time or one time childcare roles while I also care for an Aunt with dementia.
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Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Outgoing Sitter

Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, im Marissa and I am 21! I have been a full time nanny for 4 years now. I am currently looking for some part time hours while I am school. I have experience with newborns all the way to the age of 13! Would love to chat some more, thanks!
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Part-Time Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Mama Of Two - Looking To Get A Part-time Job!

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Kayt! I am currently looking for a part-time recurring nanny job to earn a little extra cash. I am a single mama to two amazing kiddos, my son is 4 and my daughter is 6. We live in Johnston. I work full-time in HR but have a few days off a week where my kiddos are in school/programs, as well as some...
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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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Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Some Information About Me:)

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi I'm Alexis but I go by Lexie!! I am a senior at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I graduate in the spring and I am looking for some part time random date nights to work! I have worked with children since high school. I nanny every summer and have my substitute teachers license. I have CPR and first aid...
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Clive, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace. I am patient, creative, compassionate, and family oriented. I was the firstborn daughter, niece, grandchild, etc., in a large family. I have always loved helping children of all ages create, grow, and learn. I have been babysitting off and on since middle school, approximately seven years. I also took a...
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Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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Bubbly + Bright

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Chloe and I am seeking a small part-time nanny position for the summer. I am 20 years old and attend the University of Iowa as a Nursing major! I have had lots of experience with kids throughout my whole life and enjoy every minute with them! I'd describe my personality as caring, friendly, and fun. In my spare...

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

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Grimes, 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 $18.33.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 3 part time child care providers near you in Grimes, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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