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Erin M.

Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.

Mikayla K. says "Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10...

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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Truman J. says "Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

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Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
I have been watching children since I was 3 years old when my sister who has significant special needs was born. I started babysitting for others when I was 9 years old. I am a special education teacher and have always had a passion for working with kids. I am looking for something part time for the summer as my kids will be in...

Al M. says "Emily was excellent! She was very personable and the kids had a great time. We'd love to have her as our babysitter anytime!"

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Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)

Kaitlin G. says "Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

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Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.
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Part Time Care Giver

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Spending every day of the summer during 8-5 with children and babysitting after school until parents get home from work. I am also babysitting children when parents need a date night or something important has come up.
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Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Ankeny, IA

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I live in Ankeny with my family. I graduated from Grand View University with a degree in elementary education and taught first grade for four years. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, and I currently homeschool my 4-year-old-with plans to continue homeschooling in the...
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Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
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Fun Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Ankeny, IA

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$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...
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I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated. I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create. I'm looking for a job that could use...
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a year of nannying experience. A 2-year-old boy and a newborn baby girl. Such a joyful experience! Beyond that I also have much babysitting experience for friends and family. I also love working with kids at a Christian camp throughout the whole summer as a counselor. I'm also willing to help with anything you need around...
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About Me!:)

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there, My names Rylee! I'm an enthusiastic and caring nanny with 6 years of experience! I started babysitting at 15 and then started part time nannying that summer. I got a job at a daycare shortly after and continued to work part time there until I graduated high school. Once I graduated I worked there full time for a year...
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Fun Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
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Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
HEY! My name is Zoe, I am 18 and have worked with all kinds of kids. I have a ton of family, and they all like to have kids, so I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have watched twins, babies, toddlers, special-needs children, and even kids that were 12+. I love sports and am just trying to find a job that has about 20 hours...
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! 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...

Stephanie R. says "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 :)"

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Part-Time Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Erika! I have about 8 years experience in the child care field. I have worked primarily with infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 18 months, but I have also spent quite a bit of time in older classrooms as well. I've worked in a couple of centers in the Des Moines area and have learned so much but have now switched...
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Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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 trained. 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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Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work to supplement my income. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...

Candace C. says "Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided...

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

  • The average post rate is $15.25/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.5

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Part Time Child Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Erin M.

Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very...

- Mikayla K.

Anna P.

Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!

- Truman J.

Emily V.

Emily was excellent! She was very personable and the kids had a great time. We'd love to have her as our babysitter anytime!

- Al M.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Ankeny, 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 $15.25.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 Ankeny, 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 16 part time child care providers near you in Ankeny, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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