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Part time child care in Polk City, IA
Jen G.
Polk City, IA
$11-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a mama of five sweet kiddos! Ages 1-11. Four of them will go to school in the fall, so I will just have a 1-year-old girl home with me. I'm looking for a part time job nanniying just one kid in my home; it'd be cool if they were close to my daughters age! I am a registered nurse, but have stayed home with my kids the...
Jen can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
(1)
I love children and pets! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and have worked with all different ages. I love pets and have worked with all different species of animals and have pet sat many times.
5.0
"Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!"
Laura M.
Makenza W.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm 19 years old and graduated from Ankeny High School. I'm currently a part time nanny for a semi-verbal 9-year-old on the spectrum. I'm comfortable sitting for ages 2+ and have been helping with kids for most of my life as I have 3 younger siblings! I also work at Easter Seals providing respite care for individuals with...
Makenza can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"
Sarah C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."
Erin H.
Sierra C.
Johnston, IA
$15-19/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sierra and I currently reside In Johnston with my boyfriend and 4-year-old Aussie. I'm in search of a full or part time nanny position or occasional baby sitting. I have 9 years of experience working with kiddos (6 with kiddos with extra needs) and 15 years working with animals. I have a lot of experience with...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Sierra did a wonderful job with our 7 year old! He can be a handful but she ensured he enjoyed the day. We were pleased and will be working with her more in the future!"
Dalton K.
Anna P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
Gabrielle S.
Huxley, IA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a full time mom and a part time church admin. I have two children, a 2-year-old and a 7-month-old, who would love to meet your little ones and play! We are an active family and our favorite activities are playing outside, having dance parties, and reading together.
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 3 and a caregiver with 20 years of professional experience caring for seniors, people with mental disabilities, and children of all ages.
Debra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Raquel D.
Ankeny, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter/Nanny/ Organizer/ Love Cleaning And Cooking
I have worked at several day cares. I can be certified to practice CPR and I love kids. I have a 3-year-old that wouldn't be with me. I am going through a divorce and could really use the extra income. I LOVE organizing, cleaning, cooking and I am loyal and easy going and easy to work with!
Raquel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
2.5
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for a number of kids ranging from 3-year-olds to 15-year-olds. I started this account back in high school as a part time job. Now I have finished grad school, and am working as a Registered Dietitian and have some extra time on my hands that I decided to hope back on this app almost 10 years later! I'd love to help...
Eileen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley S.
Granger, IA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ashley! I have 7 years+ experience working with children. I have been a swim lesson instructor, a lead Pre-kindergarten teacher, worked in day care, nannied and have worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at an elementary school in the Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District for the past 4 years....
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 53yrs old, grand mother of 7. I have several years experience in a variety of child care positions. We have lived in Maryland for 4 years. I have excellent references.
Kelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available part time for evenings and weekends in the Des Moines, IA area. About me: My mother and father became foster parents when I was 4. They were licensed for over 25 years. My mother also did in home daycare. I helped my mom with foster children and day care children from the time I was 4 years old. I was also a...
Jeani can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello everyone, I am an early childhood teacher in the Ankeny area looking to make a little extra money doing what I love! I graduated from Iowa State University in 2017 with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education unified with Special Education, and have had multiple nannying experiences over the past 7 years. I am a...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! I am a full time middle and high school teacher seeking some additional work in the summer! I love kids and getting to do all the fun summer activities! I was a nanny for 6 years in high school and college and enjoyed them all. I am looking for part time, flexible hours as I do have some commitments with my full time job...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Haley B.
Johnston, IA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have been a substitute teacher for the past 10 years. I have 2 sons, one is in college and the other is in high school. I'm looking for a part-time summer nanny job.
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Polk City, IA
Erika B.
5.0
Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!
- Laura M.
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
Lauren L.
5.0
Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)
- Stephanie R.
Sierra C.
5.0
Sierra has watched our 4.5 year old son a few times now and he really enjoys their time together. She's friendly, punctual and keeps our son engaged and playing. She's very clear about her availability and wage needs so there is no confusion. We have had some unexpected things pop up in our lives...
- Sheila C.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!
- Truman J.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Polk City, IA
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Polk City, 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 $11.00.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Polk City, IA?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Polk City, 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.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Polk City, IA?
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 Polk City, 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.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Polk City, IA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Polk City, 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.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Polk City, IA?
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 1 part time child care providers near you in Polk City, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.