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Beatrice S.

Hi,my Name Is Beatrice.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Beatrice and I'm currently seeking a part time role. I have over 7 years of childcare experience working in a daycare center, full time nanny , in home daycare , babysitter and volunteer. I have a Bachelors of Science in Computer science , CPR certified, completed early childhood learning courses. I enjoy...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
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Your Next Nanny

Ames, IA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lexi! I'm currently a student at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with over four years of childcare experience. My background includes working with children of all ages in various roles, from swim and gymnastics instructor to summer camp counselor. Experience: - Swim Instructor at Waterworks Aquatics, teaching ages...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Veterinarian Starting A New Career Path

Ames, IA

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I started a house call practice in 2011 in order to be able to care for my son. We had one negative experience with a babysitter, and it changed my career path. I was my kiddo's primary caregiver from infant to 13yrs of age. I set up work around my son's schedule. We did the crunchy parenting- baby wearing, co-sleeping, and we...
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Part-Time or Full-Time Caregiver

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Megan. I am 21 years old, just moved to Lancaster about 2 months ago from Iowa with some family. I have a 6-year-old brother and a 7-year-old sister that I watched all the time. I come from a huge family, and I have watched lots of kids of all ages, anywhere from newborn to 14 years old. When I was 16, I was a...
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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Ames, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Tess, and I am 23 years old. I am an Iowa State Alum with a degree in public relations. I currently work full time at the National Pork Producers Council but would love to start babysitting again part time. I love kids and have babysat for various families ranging from 1-3 kids. I also nannied two boys full...
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Licensed CNA

Des Moines, IA

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$33/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Have been a caregiver for 6 years, can do full time, part time, and be flexible with your needs! I understand wanting to make your loved ones comfortable and finding the best care for them and you're family!
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Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am seeking a part-time summer nanny position. (I would consider full time nanny position year round for the right family). Currently, I am a Special Ed Associate at an elementary school with summers off. I have a Bachelors degree with many years of experience working with children of all ages. I have 3 kids of my own who are...
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Part Time Baby Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
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Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny

Dallas Center, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I love caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children since I was a child with my mom doing in-home day care and I babysat all through my teenage years. I nannied in-home while going to college, worked with clients who had intellectual disabilities, and then worked several years at a day care...
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Windsor Heights, IA

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Travel
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, reliable. I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them reach new milestones. I'm looking for a job that is part-time/ flexible.
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Maddison: Fun, Creative Pediatric OT Seeking Weekend Childcare Opportunities

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

Urbandale, IA

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! Ive been working in childcare for 6 years, and volunteering with children for 10 years. I have experience working with children from birth-teens. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, being active and providing the highest quality of care to all children in my care. I am also CPR & AED certified for adults and children.
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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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Part Time Baby Sitter Available Ontario, CA

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Since the start of my freshman year at college I have been involved in numerous programs that work with middle school and high school children. I devoted my four years to working for after school college access programs where we watched and engaged students with tutoring and academic activities. I also participated in summer...
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Miranda L.

Ames, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am looking for a part time job while studying at college. I am very easy going and have lots of experience with children and love spending time with them. If you have tasks or errands to get done I would love to help!
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Part Time Care Giver For The Fall Of 2017

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have an extensive career in caring for children. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in management. My psychology degree focused heavily on child psych and advanced child adolescence. I have been a nanny for a family of 4 girls for the past 7 years and am currently working with a 7-month-old and 5-year-old child. Age...
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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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding part time child care near you 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 $15.33.

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.

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.

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.

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 Polk City, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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