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Christine S.

Part Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...

Hilary R. says "Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She...

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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was a...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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Lindsay F.

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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Kayt S.

Mama Of Two - Looking To Get A Part-time Job!

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Kayt! I am currently looking for a part-time recurring nanny job to earn a little extra cash. I am a single mama to two amazing kiddos, my son is 4 and my daughter is 6. We live in Johnston. I work full-time in HR but have a few days off a week where my kiddos are in school/programs, as well as some...
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Lisa W.

The Summer Fun Nanny/ Part Time And Summer Tutoring

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I've been a special education teacher for many years and would love to pick up some extra summer hours working with fabulous children and families. I would love to play games, go to the park, swim, read, and tap into the interests of your child(ren) . I can also help with summer tutoring to help make sure that your...
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Ann J.

Mary Poppins Iowa Version

West Des Moines, IA

2.0(0)
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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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Addison H.

Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have an experience with kids through nannying after school and full time in the summers, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I have a vehicle and drivers license. also...
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Eleanor P.

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! I am the oldest of three in my family with four step siblings. I also have tons of cousins and grew up babysitting. I worked as a nanny in college and had four children from preschool age-school age with all of their various activities and drop offs. I also have my CPR certification. I love kids of all ages and sizes and...
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Alexa C.

Child Care

West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Alexa, and I am a 30-year-old professional nanny turned first time mama to my sweet 1 & a half year old son. I would describe myself as extremely loving, nurturing, and positive. I am so grateful to have had a career that I have absolutely loved for the past 10 years, and for the amazing families that I was able...
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Giovanni R.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Giovanni and I'm 20 years old. I work part-time at Dillard's as a women's shoes associate. I have a lot of experience working with kids and babies because my family is so big (family of 8). I grew up babysitting baby cousins to middle school aged kids. I was also a camp counselor at Camp Foster YMCA, which was the...
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Meghan H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Meghan! I have 4+ years of experience working in childcare, including working in childcare centers, babysitting, and after school programs. I have been a teacher assistant in various classrooms in childcare centers, as well as being a lead infant teacher. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant...
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Precious M.

West Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Precious, and I'm currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Iowa. I have over three years of paid experience working full-time in a daycare, as well as part-time nannying. I absolutely love all things art-whether it's painting, ceramics, or even cooking up colorful, delicious meals. I'm...
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Lilly C.

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Lilly (19 yrs) and I've been a babysitter for 5 years, and a CNA for 3 years now! I just moved to West Des Monies 3 months ago and I currently work part time as a CNA at On with life. I am a student at DMACC to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. I love kids, and I'm a huge people person! I strongly believe in...
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Rachel D.

6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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Kaylee H.

Fun & Experienced Part-Time Nanny!

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kaylee, and I have been working with kiddos for the last 15 years. I was a dance instructor in Kansas City where I worked with children ages 18 months to 10 years old. I also spent my time in KC babysitting for three different families during the summer, date nights, and overnights when parents traveled. Between...
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Ashley T.

Outgoing Teacher

West Des Moines, IA

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$11/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am looking to babysit and/or nanny part time. I have taught for 8 years. I currently teach 3rd-5th grade Special Education. I have had experience with birth-teenagers. I have dealt with behavior and health needs. I am outgoing and love doing activities, going outside, and trying new things.
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Alexa C.

Children Loving Sitter!

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certified. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...

chase A. says "Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

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Inna D.

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...

Maria M. says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and...

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Grace H.

Clive, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace. I am patient, creative, compassionate, and family oriented. I was the firstborn daughter, niece, grandchild, etc., in a large family. I have always loved helping children of all ages create, grow, and learn. I have been babysitting off and on since middle school, approximately seven years. I also took a...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.71/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.2

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA

Part Time Child Care in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Christine S.

Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins...

- Hilary R.

Sarah B.

she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the...

- Hannah B.

Alexa C.

Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!

- chase A.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in West Des Moines, 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 $17.71.

To safely hire part time child care near you in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 17 part time child care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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