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60 part time child care are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in Des Moines, IA
Hello my name is Kenzie and I love kids! I have worked for the past year as a special education para-professional where I worked mostly with kindergarten-second grade. I moved to Des Moines to pursue an elementary education degree. I'm currently working as a server, but having a hard time fitting into the schedule, so I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avery and I am looking for a part-time nanny job (ideally after school type care). I enjoy many different types of activities; both indoor and outdoor! A few facts about me:
- I currently work in the restaurant industry, where I have been for 15 months
- I have a 5-year-old Golden Doodle (named Meadow) and love...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a nanny with over a decade of experience. In addition to having worked three formal nanny jobs, I also spent 4 years living in Madagascar, where I ran a home for abandoned children as well as a feeding program for malnourished infants. I am well versed in all things baby/toddler. I love to help them reach different...
Gianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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.
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"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 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"
Mikayla 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."
Ashraf Q.
Leah R.
Johnston, IA
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for children and have worked off an on with kids for years. My sweet spot is infants, toddlers and early elementary. I'm very relational and love interacting with the kids, helping them explore life, outdoors, creative play, etc. I'm looking for a couple part time / one full - time nanny option, 1-2...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Lydia S.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
I have found a full time family, but am available for babysitting. 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 for the past 8 years. Age...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have experience working with multiple families of various ages. I graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently in my fourth year of teaching, and have experience teaching in different grade levels (first, second, third, and fifth). I am passionate about working...
Renae can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
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
Jo O.
Urbandale, IA
$20-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
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...
Jo can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Valerie B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
18 Years Old Musician And Loves Kids! Full Time Summer Nanny
Hello I am a 18-year-old college student and I absolutely love kids! I am looking for a part time job- I have classes from 8 a.m. until 1:40 pretty much every day, but have the rest of the afternoon free if you are looking for a nanny for your little ones! My comfort zone is typically younger, I have experience with infants to...
Valerie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! Thank you for looking at my profile. I am 22 years old and currently work for a nonprofit, but am hoping to fill a few of my evenings helping families with childcare. I have been a nanny for two families during my college years for about 4 summers and have experience transporting and spending time with children of all...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica W.
Windsor Heights, IA
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
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.
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Des Moines, IA
Erin M.
5.0
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 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!
- Mikayla K.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!
- Truman J.
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.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Des Moines, IA
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in 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 $15.04.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Des Moines, IA?
To safely hire part time child care near you in 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.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Des Moines, 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 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.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Des Moines, IA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in 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.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Des Moines, 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 23 part time child care providers near you in Des Moines, IA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.