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Cynthia R.

Babysat Children Of All Ages And Raised Three Children Of My Own

La Quinta, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of three and a grandmother of two. I have babysat and dogsat for numerous families in the Desert for the past 8 years. I am a retired real estate paralegal and am available for part-time child care, pet care, home management, or personal assistant. I also do home organization.

Tom M. says "Cynthia is absolutely wonderful! I wish I lived near her so I could work with her long term. She babysat/nannied my 2.5 yr and 8 month old boys for a whole...

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Sheena R.

Part Time Day Care Provider For Children And The Elderly

La Quinta, CA

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$21/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 7 years of experience working at day care facilities and I have 3 kids (ages 8 to 14) of my own totaling 22 years of experience with children care. I am fully aware of what needs to be done to take care of children and also run...
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Araceli M.

Coachella, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello everyone! To start off, my name is Araceli, or you can call me Shelly if you'd like. I'm a 28 years old. I currently work at PGA West Golf Resort. Summertime is here and I am slowing down - I'm looking for part time work at the moment.

Jason C. says "Very punctual and responsive. She was great with my 7 year old. Highly recommend."

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Diane K.

I Am A Nanny That Likes Adventure And Fun!

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have raised five wonderful adult children and I have 12 wonderful grandchildren. I used to have a day care while raising my children. I am interested in part time care for families on a time to time basis. I live in Indio in a 55 community. I am willing to do overnights for a vacation you may want to take away from the...

Preeti G. says "Diane is fun, really enjoys children, her own 12 grandchildren included and has come to be a fun grandma figure to my children. I still call on her when...

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Cherry T.

Part Time Babysitter

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
I used to babysit my boss's daughter but now she's a teenager and moved to Florida. I have two kids, 18 and 16 years old. Occasionally, I babysit some friends' kids if they have to go somewhere, and I'm not working. My friends know that their kids won't be just sitting in front of the television. When I babysit in my house, they...

Care Member says "Highly recommend. Very Thorough and highly detailed cleaning"

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Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver For Children, Seniors And Pets

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as engaging, charismatic and trustworthy I like working with kids because the joy they bring to the world is infectious!

Monica M. says "Heather has worked for me for roughly a year now. She assists with babysitting for our three sons ages 2,6,7. Heather is a naturally energetic,...

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Jaquie F.

Part-time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Well I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters and I've taken care and babysat them for my parents before. Also I have took care of my cousin which vary for the ages of 2-14 and I am a dental assistant by day and I love having patients that are children because they make my day and I would say that I am very good with children and...
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Monserrath A.

Hi, My Name Is Monse &' I Am A Sophomore

Coachella, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a college student seeking a separate part time job. I used to work at a day care before I moved away for school and would like to use my experience and skills to help out parents with childcare. I've always found myself great with kids, and absolutely enjoy being around them and helping them with any new milestones,...
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Susan K.

Hi There I'm Susan And I Would Love To Care For Your Kiddos!

Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have many years experience. I am a stay at home mother of 2 beautiful girls 20 and 11 years old. I have been taking care of children & babysitting since I was young . I enjoy playing with kids, reading books with them, doing puzzles, going on bike rides, & letting them do coloring & painting etc. The children under my care...
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Candyce W.

Teacher Part Time Caregiver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Candyce I accepted a position in the kindergarten in the Desert Sands Unified School District in 2021. I retired in June of 2024 and have been substituting for Palm Springs Unified School District and Springs Charter Schools, the first school where I began working in the desert. I taught TK- Grade 2 from 2016 until 2021. I...
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Maggie M.

Child caregiver

Palm Desert, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a 49-year-old single full time mom to a sweet 9-year-old boy available to babysit or nanny part time. Currently available all day Friday-Sun but could also do after school daily pick up and help get homework done. We are sporty, creative, nerdy and loving. I've tutored (mostly math) and would be happy to help kids get...
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Genesis R.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a Bachelors degree in Human Development with a child development track from California State University San Bernardino. I currently work for Desert Sands Unified School District as a Resident Guest Teacher. While obtaining my degree I volunteered in CSUSB's Infant and Toddler childcare on campus, completed 120 hours of...
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Elyse W.

Rancho Mirage, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Elyse and I feel my best when caring for children. I have learned so much in the 10 years that I have been babysitting, the most important being that I can make a huge difference in peoples lives in the short time that I spend with them- children AND their family. I would like to find a part time nannying job so...
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Brianna V.

Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brianna - a dedicated and nurturing caregiver with over a decade of hands-on experience, including specialized care for infants. I began babysitting at 13 and quickly discovered my passion for working with children. Since graduating from CCBC in 2019, I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-aged, and I'm...
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Meredith W.

Part-time Caregiver/Tutor

Rancho Mirage, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm currently a transfer student at College of the Desert pursuing my bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have around 5 years of combined childcare experience in ages ranging from 1 month to 14 years old, in both paid babysitting and volunteer settings. I'm not currently certified in CPR, but am happy to re-certify myself...
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Kelly D.

Part-time Caregiver

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kelly and I am 27 years old. I have 4 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm currently in school for nursing so I am looking for something part time. I am CPR certified so your children will be in good hands! If you have any questions, feel free to message me and I'll get back to you asap!
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Anabela D.

Loving Nanny

Indio, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Anabela and I have more than 30 years experience as a nanny... I worked long term with families for years , I'm looking for a part-time job or seasonal job, I'm a very responsible person, always on time, love to be busy , an love to organize...(that's my must ) I speak Spanish and English, I'm married with no kids...
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Maile H.

Looking For A Full Time Nanny Job Boulder Colorado

Indio, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Maile. I'm 24 yrs old from San Diego, CA. I am an older sister to 3 kids, a girl 21, a boy 19 and a girl 14. I was raised in a mostly single parent household so I helped my mom out a lot growing up to help raise all of my siblings. I love being outdoors and going on hikes/walks. I'm an artist so I love doing...
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Mayra G.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have cared and watched over children for over 5 years. Their ages range from a few months old to school aged children. Currently I work for a child care/teen center during the school year. I am looking for a summer job where child care is provided.
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Erin D.

Caring RN Student Sitter :)

Palm Springs, CA

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$18/hr
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Erin, it's so lovely to meet you. I'm a newly graduated Registered Nurse with a lifelong passion for caring for children and supporting families. My experience includes everything from pediatric clinical work and nannying to volunteering, camp counseling, and spending quality time with my energetic 2. 5-year-old niece....
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  • 26 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in La Quinta, CA

Part Time Child Care in La Quinta, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 26 listed part time child care

Cynthia R.

Cynthia is absolutely wonderful! I wish I lived near her so I could work with her long term. She babysat/nannied my 2.5 yr and 8 month old...

- Tom M.

Araceli M.

Very punctual and responsive. She was great with my 7 year old. Highly recommend.

- Jason C.

Diane K.

Diane is fun, really enjoys children, her own 12 grandchildren included and has come to be a fun grandma figure to my children. I still...

- Preeti G.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in La Quinta, CA

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 CA is $23.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in La Quinta, CA, 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 La Quinta, CA 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 La Quinta, CA, 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 2 part time child care providers near you in La Quinta, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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