Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Part Time Child Care Near Me in Palm Desert, CA

We have 20 part time child care in Palm Desert, CA! Compare and hire the best part time child care to fit your needs.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Palm Desert

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Heather H.'s Photo

Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver For Children, Seniors And Pets

Palm Desert, CA

from
$10/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Heather, and I'm a dependable, compassionate caregiver with CPR and First Aid certification. I have experience in childcare, pet care, senior/companion care, and tutoring. I bring a calm, patient approach to every role and focus on creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments. I'm reliable, attentive,...
See profile
Susan K.'s Photo

Palm Desert, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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...
See profile
Brianna V.'s Photo

Palm Desert, CA

from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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...
See profile
Sara R.'s Photo

Palm Desert, CA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
See profile
Christian A.'s Photo

Indio, CA

from
$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.
See profile
Jamie D.'s Photo

Cathedral City, CA

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
See profile
Michalina F.'s Photo

Thousand Palms, CA

from
$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...
See profile
Marina A.'s Photo

Cathedral City, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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...
See profile
Tiffany R.'s Photo

Tiffany R.

Indio, CA

from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
See profile
Kelly D.'s Photo

Indio, CA

from
$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!
See profile
Margaret W.'s Photo

Part Time Sitter During School Hours

Indio, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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.
See profile
Natasha S.'s Photo

Part Time Babysitter!

Cathedral City, CA

from
$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...
See profile
Maile H.'s Photo

Looking For A Full Time Nanny Job Boulder Colorado

Indio, CA

from
$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...
See profile
Yamilette A.'s Photo

Cathedral City, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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...
See profile
Cherry T.'s Photo

Part Time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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...
See profile
Adria Madeleine H.'s Photo

Cathedral City, CA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
See profile
Sheena R.'s Photo

Part Time Day Care Provider For Children And The Elderly

La Quinta, CA

from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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...
See profile
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
College educated, God fearing , compassionate, fit , and hard working . I love kids and have helped raise a few in my family ! I'm great with infants, toddlers , kids , preteens , teens etc ! Kids love me because of my playful spirit and I'm also kind and patient . I'd also like to think I'm funny too lol . I'm CPR/first aid...
See profile
Kimberly M.'s Photo

Bright Happy Helpful Family Provider

Palm Springs, CA

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With 6 years of professional nurse aide and home care experience--including 2 years providing private in-home care through C.C--I offer compassionate, dependable support for seniors, children, and homes. My experience: Certified Nurse Aide (Ann Rose School of Nursing, 2007), I cherished my roles at HOV and MH ICU in...
See profile
Erin D.'s Photo

Caring RN Student Sitter :)

Palm Springs, CA

from
$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....
See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 20

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

  • The average post rate is $20.75/hr as of January 2026

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 $20.75.

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

Additional Part Time Child Care Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.