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Debra C.

Fun And Loving Childcare Professional

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I was able to take care of multiple families over the 23 years. I am now currently an office manager for a small business here in Des Moines and thought I'd be on care for part time or one child day care.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Precious, and I'm currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Iowa. I have over three years of paid experience working full-time in a daycare, as well as part-time nannying. I absolutely love all things art-whether it's painting, ceramics, or even cooking up colorful, delicious meals. I'm...
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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 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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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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6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
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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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Exceptional Experienced And Full Of Fun!

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Experienced Caregiver Looking For A Summer Position And Possibly Part Time During The School Year.

West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm an experienced caregiver who has worked in the childcare industry for over 20 years. I am currently a school bus driver and am looking for part time and possibly summer full time, if it's the right fit. I'm a kind soul who is great with children of all ages. I've worked in infant rooms through pre k rooms and enjoy what...
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Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Lilly (19 yrs) and I've been a babysitter for 5 years, and a CNA for 3 years now! I just moved to West Des Monies 3 months ago and I currently work part time as a CNA at On with life. I am a student at DMACC to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. I love kids, and I'm a huge people person! I strongly believe in...
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Child Care

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Alexa, and I am a 30-year-old professional nanny turned first time mama to my sweet 1 & a half year old son. I would describe myself as extremely loving, nurturing, and positive. I am so grateful to have had a career that I have absolutely loved for the past 10 years, and for the amazing families that I was able...
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Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Maddison: Fun, Creative Pediatric OT Seeking Weekend Childcare Opportunities

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Maddison and I work full-time as a registered and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I earned my masters degree in 2022 after completing 7 years of education, during which I worked part-time with children who have special needs. I am fun and creative and know how to individualize activities to the...
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Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have a experience with kids through nannying, which I have been doing for an amazing family this summer, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I am looking for something...
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Mary Poppins Iowa Version

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a current part-time nanny for a family in Waukee, with 2 kids, a golden doodle, and occasional relatives from overseas. I do childcare, playing, bath times, reading, some meal preparation, and light housework and picking up. I am college-educated. I have passed a background check as I used to work at Children and Families...
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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
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Reliable Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello all, my name is Xochil, I am 25 years old, and just moved to the Des Moines area a year ago! Growing up in the middle of a big family has made me a natural caregiver. My first job was a gymnastics coach and then I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years and worked up to an assistant manager. In the last couple years, I've...
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Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 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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