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Michalina F.

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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I Am A Nanny That Likes Adventure And Fun!

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Cathedral City, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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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Cathedral City, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Part Time Sitter During School Hours

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Cathedral City, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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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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Part-time Caregiver/Tutor

Rancho Mirage, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Cathedral City, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Part Time Babysitter

Desert Hot Springs, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jasmine - a lifelong kid-at-heart with over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. I've worked as a professional babysitter and ABA therapist, supporting children with special needs in both home and school settings. I'm currently a substitute teacher, so working with kids is something I...

Jackie C. says "Jasmine is very warm and friendly. My children loved her. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to others."

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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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Tiffany R.

Indio, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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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Desert Hot Springs, CA

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$45/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Rates:$15-45/hr (Lets see where yours is at) Askfor my prices directly forThe app is never accuarte Prices: $60/Day (+2 hrs) $100-180/Day (+4 hrs) October (2025) The $100/Day scehdule Special: Your open to: Morning-Noon , Noon-Evening, Noon-Night, Evening-Night, Noon/Evening-Mid nigh, Night-Midnigh, Mid-Morning (All at Just...
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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
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
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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Part-time Babysitter

Indio, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Desert Hot Springs, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have nieces and nephews so I'm great with children. Prior to that I am a Direct care staff for disabled individuals. I am CPR certified. I'm currently in college going for LVN. I'm looking for a part time job.
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  • 19 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Thousand Palms, 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 $25.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Thousand Palms, 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 Thousand Palms, 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 Thousand Palms, 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 1 part time child care providers near you in Thousand Palms, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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