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2,258 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience teaching preschool children ages 2-4 as well as infant care. I strive to incorporate activities that encourage active, creative play, and positive reinforcement that encourages self confidence. I started babysitting when I was young and later received a degree in Early Childhood Education. Following my...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alia works part-time regular hours for us. She is AMAZING and our almost 2-year old son loves her as do we. She is punctual, reliable and creative in playing with our son. Everyday she brings activities to our house to add variety to our son's day. She is also...
Mina Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Brea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caring, energetic, creative, organized and extremely hard working "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Looking to find a family that needs a couple of extra hands to keep the kids busy. Most of my experience have been with toddlers, but I have experience with infants and kids over the age of six.
If you are looking for an occasional, l babysitter, a part-time nanny/ babysitter or someone to help out the grown ups, then let me...
Sade can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sade has been an amazing caregiver to our two young children (5 and 4 year olds). We had a nanny prior for 4 years and Sade was able to quickly learn all of our family routines in a short order, was flexible and safe during COVID with handling school drop off and...
Tracy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jazmin, I am 25 years old and have experience with a preschool/daycare/after-school program where I was trained to teach under the Reggio Emilia Method. I was also a nanny for a few families in the area who sent their child to the preschool program.
Jazmin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For being our first time hiring a babysitter we could not have made a better choice. Jazmin was super nice to us and our kids, always on time (for interview and babysitting), she is bilingual, super easy to communicate with and just overall a great fit for our...
Maria S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am in my last year as a graduate student in the University of Washington's Medical Speech-Language Pathology MS program in Seattle, WA and enjoy working with infants-young adults. I am originally from the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Area and have recently earned a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences with Minors in Psychology...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey has a great energy and is a punctual and responsible caregiver! I am so happy that we found her. Her varied background with childcare and grad school has given her tons of experience with different types of challenges that toddlers and kids may bring and...
Mia P.
Jayden L.
Seattle, WA
$22-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter Who Enjoys Being Active, Being Outdoors And Most Importantly Having Fun
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Jayden I'm currently a student studying Children's Health and Development and a Nanny for two wild and wonderful 2. 5-year-olds. I've worked with an abundance of children for over 5 years and love the connections I've made with so many families. My Nanny super powers are getting children to try new foods,...
Jayden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very dependable, thoughtful, kind, and caring. Helped us get through the pandemic for 14 months and constantly created special activities to ensure our son was stimulated both mentally and physically. Would highly recommend for any family looking for part time or...
Eileen C.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Maria,
I've been the nanny of 3 wonderful kids in the area of Clackamas during one year. I'm planning to saving money for my next year of school, that's why I want to work in my free time. My dream is to become a Spanish teacher and help to others learn about my culture and language. I have been babysitter since...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Sol is dependable and we loved having her take care of our son."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Warda; I'm a certified childcare professional with 5 years of experience. I worked at Daycare as a teaching assistant, working hands-on with infants to preschoolers. I currently nanny for two kids, ages 1 and 3. I'm CPR certified and have experience handling allergies and food sensitivities. I love my job, and...
Warda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Warda has been taking care of my two children (3.5 and 1.5) for a year and a half now, and there is no one, truly no one, I trust more. She has been fantastic with them and they love her so, so, so much. She cares for them, thinks about them and their needs, always...
Alison H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Cynthia! I recently moved to WA from CO. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021. I have over 5 years of experience in both babysitting and pet sitting. I attempt to engage them in activities that will meet their educational and physical needs. I'm vigilant about their health and safety. I am...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"HIRE HER! Cece (Cynthia) nannied for my 3-year-old son from July-September 2023. It was a short-term placement because we only needed care for a few months and Cece was planning on moving in September. My son loved her and missed her after she left and we wished...
Kimberly L.
Claire S.
Seattle, WA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And After School Nanny Available Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently going into my 5th year at Washington State University, majoring in elementary education. I have 10+ years of watching children 0-13 years. Experience with multiples, infant and grade school ages. Certified in infant and child CPR as well as first aid. Love doing crafts, using the imagination, going on...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Claire through Care.com and subsequent internet services as she was studying at Washington State University, and we were in her hometown on the East Coast. We were a little nervous, but Claire passed the care.com full background check with flying...
Joy J.
5.0
(2)
Hello families,
I'm Catalina, moved not long ago to the area and I'm looking for a full/part time/occasional job with kids!
I love kids, I like to be around them, play, teach and do different activities with them (inside or outside). I like to make crafts, read, color, draw.
I have a bachelor degree in Modern Languages, my...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"The kids love her! She's calm, she's responsible. And she keeps things clean and organized. She's on top of it!"
Kristin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, I am 26 years old, and I am originally from the Pacific Northwest, I have lived in a few different places in the last few years but you really just can't beat the PNW! I have a dog who is my best friend, I love being outside, reading, running, hiking !
I have lots of experience with children ranging from...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma has been amazing for our family! She was the first babysitter that we have ever hired for our two year old and it was a bit or a rough start at first. Emma was patient and caring during the transition and now our daughter talks about her frequently and truly...
Amberlynn B.
5.0
(2)
I have taught for nearly four years with all populations. Before teaching I worked in my small town as the on call babysitter. I am CPR and first aide certified.
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is reliable and a pleasure to work with."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am currently a sophomore at UW and am looking to hang out with some furry friends and possibly nanny! I have 2 years of vet assistant experience and have been babysitting for 4+ years. I am hardworking, organized and confident that your kids/pets will have fun with me! I also work as a hostess but am hoping to make some extra...
Kataya can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training
5.0
"Kataya paid close attention to the details of what we needed and never was anything but cheerful hardworking and competent. She is amazing. So grateful."
Randy J.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years now and have taken care of kids ranging from infant to teen. I am great at entertaining kids for hours and love anything outside. I currently live in Seattle and have a car for transportation or pick up/drop off.
Feel free to reach out! Thanks
Leanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years, I have had experience providing childcare services to families. From infants to young teenagers, I have assisted in entertaining, feeding, and caring for children for varying lengths of time.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting for over 15 years and have lived in Seattle the past 5+ years. In addition to babysitting, I have 1 yr professional experience working in a child care center in infant/toddler care and 2 1/2 yrs experience providing in-home therapy to children with autism and behavior management concerns. I have...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've had Olivia as a babysitter multiple times and they have all give very smoothly. She had always been punctual and reliable and communicative. Highly recommended!"
Erin And Andrew M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My past experience caring for children started when I was 15 years old. I babysat my family friends children and watched them about 4-6 times a month. I continued to babysit throughout those years. However, when I was 17 I started working at the Edmonds Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple...
Ileana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hi! I recently graduated from Seattle University with a Master's in Education in School Counseling. With the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures my post graduation plans/career goals got thrown for a loop! I have a variety of experience working with kids of all ages in a school setting as well as in more personal settings like...
Tianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tianna is very responsible . Excellent & attentive with children . Great with positive reinforcement & encouragement in every aspect . My children enjoyed her company .She always had them engaged in activities & very hands on whether it be helping with homework or...
Josephine C.
Ariel A.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, everyone! My name is Ariel and I am 26 years old. A former career nanny, I recently left the world of childcare last summer to pursue working full-time in healthcare. However, my love and passion for childcare has not left, and I still like to come back to it every now and again. I am currently looking for...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariel is such a delight. She is kind, has a great sense of humor, works well with others and loves children well. She also is a hard worker and was not afraid to take on any situation, she would jump in with both feet. She was always early for her shift and stayed...
Wendy L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Alia E.
5.0
Alia works part-time regular hours for us. She is AMAZING and our almost 2-year old son loves her as do we. She is punctual, reliable and creative in playing with our son. Everyday she brings activities to our house to add variety to our son's day. She is also a wonderful cook and often makes...
- Mina Y.
Brea K.
5.0
Caring, energetic, creative, organized and extremely hard working
- Care member
Sade M.
5.0
Sade is an amazing babysitter and person. It was my son's first time being with a babysitter so we were worried he may be a lot to handle, but Sade had the experience and skills to become his best friend. She would always take him outside for walks or to play in the local parks. We haven't seen her...
- Karissa J.
Jazmin L.
5.0
For being our first time hiring a babysitter we could not have made a better choice. Jazmin was super nice to us and our kids, always on time (for interview and babysitting), she is bilingual, super easy to communicate with and just overall a great fit for our family. She stayed with my 3 kids for...
- Maria S.
Lindsey A.
5.0
Lindsey has a great energy and is a punctual and responsible caregiver! I am so happy that we found her. Her varied background with childcare and grad school has given her tons of experience with different types of challenges that toddlers and kids may bring and she gave me insight into my son...
- Mia P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Seattle, WA:
How can I find a Seattle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Seattle, WA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2,258 babysitters in Seattle, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Seattle, WA?
The average rate for Seattle, WA babysitters on Care.com is $22.79 per hour as of June 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Seattle, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Seattle, WA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Seattle, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,087 reviews of the 2,258 listed babysitters.