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Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver For Children, Seniors And Pets

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Teacher Part Time Caregiver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have many years experience. I have 2 amazing daughters and I have been taking care of children for 10+years I enjoy playing, reading books with them, teaching new things, doing puzzles, going on walks, letting them do coloring & painting etc. The children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 yrs of age. I love children...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Palm Desert, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sara and I've been a Mom for 12 years and a registered nurse for 18 years. As a nurse, I know how long working hours can make it difficult to manage being there for our kids 24/7. I'd love the opportunity to make your life a bit easier. My aim is happy kids and less stressed Moms and Dads. I am comfortable...
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Indio, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello I am mother of 3 amazing kids and I have 19 years of Experience I have a child care in my home. I'm available Monday -Thursday and flexible hours between 8-4:30 and I am available full time or part time care also I am available to drop ins if you need to run errands.
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Cathedral City, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Previous to the pandemic, I worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral issues. I've also worked with teenage girls in the foster care system. I work from home now, in the mental health field, and I'm looking for a part time position, just because I miss working with people in person. I have a...
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Thousand Palms, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Michalina, I am 36 years old. Mother to four, ages 7 to 18 years old. I've lived most of my life in the Coachella Valley and for a few years in Arizona working as a Paraprofesional in reading intervention. I currently work part-time at Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage at their aftercare program. I enjoy being...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Marina, I'm 21 years old, and I've been passionate about working with children for over 5 years. -From volunteering in early childhood settings to assisting families with part-time care, I've loved every step of helping little ones grow, learn, and thrive. Watching children reach milestones and build confidence is...
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Tiffany R.

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Tiffany and i'm 21 years old from indio. i've worked at a day care in la quinta part time for 2 years now. I love working with kids, im very trust worthy and responsible, just looking for some extra hours around my job :) Im willing to meet in a public place for any further questions thank you ! I'd describe my...
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Indio, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kelly and I am 28 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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Part-time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Part Time Sitter During School Hours

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I I raised 3 kids from birth to adulthood and have over 20 years of hands-on experience. I'm patient, caring, dependable, and kids naturally warm up to me.
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Part Time Babysitter!

Cathedral City, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My name is Natasha I am 34 years old and have lived in the valley for 5 years! I am a mother to a 3. 5-year-old so not only have working experience but also have one of my own! Throughout my life I have worked at day camps with usually elementary school age kids and as I have been a full time nanny and once I had a full time...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
hi, my name is yami! i'm 18 years old and currently a college student majoring in child psychology. i've always enjoyed working with kids, from babysitting to teaching acting skills to elementary school students. i'm responsible, patient, and love creating fun activities that keep kids safe and engaged. I can also help with...
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Part Time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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$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...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Adria! I am a college student currently studying for my associate's to transfer in business to then receive my Bachelor's in Accounting. I grew up in the valley and know my way around it, including the child friendly and fun spots. I recently just moved back after living elsewhere and would love to take the...
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Part Time Day Care Provider For Children And The Elderly

La Quinta, CA

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$21/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caring RN Student Sitter :)

Palm Springs, CA

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$18/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 19 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.40/hr as of November 2025

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

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Palm Desert, 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 $24.40.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 5 part time child care providers near you in Palm Desert, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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