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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
(18)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for close to 30 yrs. The fun all started when I was 12 yrs old as a babysitter for my 6th grade teacher. Once I started college I continued working with children as a nanny for 4 years. Over the last 30 years I have had the privileged of partnering with over 31 families. Between babysitting, being a...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Margaret helped our family with a handful of dates we needed backup care for our infant. She was always punctual, friendly, and helpful. Her communication is kind and effective. She helped with folding laundry and tidying up without us asking, which was very...
Meredith B.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated , detailed , loving nanny in the search of my next family to feel a part of .
I am passionate about children's early stages, and want to learn more and have new experience with diverse families and cultures.
Some of my strong qualities are communication in detail , enjoy outdoors, CPR , .
Communication is a must to...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ana is outstanding! She is so great we have used her twice in the past week and will use her again for sure. Ana is the only person other than Grandma that we have had watch our 20mo old daughter. Ana is very attentive to the way we do things and wanted to make...
Brian E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Vitoria.
My personality is easy going, patient, organized and responsible. I started work with kids when I was 15y in recreations party, and after that babysitting for my family and family friends. I've already worked in a School Library as librarian assistant and realized that my passion is been in...
Vitoria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vitoria has helped us with our kiddos’ morning routine and has been amazing. She is punctual, communicative, and responsible.
Also, our kids love her! Super fun!"
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Charlotte R.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Charlotte and I was born and raised in Seattle, and currently live in Magnolia. I have been babysitting, house sitting, & pet sitting on the side for different families since high school. I work in real estate, but I love kids and animals, so working with them is something I do to supplement my income and because...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"My 3 year old son had a wonderful time playing with Charlotte"
Brian B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I'm from Brazil
I'm was an au pair for almost 01 year (2021) and I used to take care of 4 children during my exchange, being twins 6y, 13yo and 15yo part of my program and in another family I took care of a 2yo girl 4, 5yo boy. I also have a lot of experience with babies, since their are newborn until they...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Julia was on time and energetic. Kids loved her immediately!"
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5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! Currently I'm only looking for occasional babysitting jobs for evening and weekends. I am a 32-year-old mom and nanny! I have been babysitting since age 13 and nannying since 18. I absolutely love kids and have a wonderful 12-year-old of my own. I'm currently caring for twins full time. I am CPR certified and a...
Cassidie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Let me start by saying that I'm a type An, overly cautious and protective lawyer and spent over five months interviewing nannies before finding Cassidie. She was highly recommended to us by another family and become our family's nanny for 1.5 years. In that...
Diana M.
Jada M.
Seattle, WA
$18-26/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Jada!!
I have experience caring for my dog who has been completely blind since 18 months old, my families dogs, and the dogs of families I babysit for!
I love dogs of all sizes and I love cats too!
Jada can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I own and operate a nutrition consulting business, and I am looking to supplement my income with long-term part-time childcare or household management work while I continue to grow my practice.
I have nannied long-term for two families in the past, and have many years of experience working with kiddos, both when babysitting...
Hilary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have a 1.5 year old and 3 year old, she is great with them both. Our 3 year old loves to tell us the next morning all the fun things they did the night before, cooking pretend soup, reading stories, and playing outdoors. Hilary is a great caretaker and we always...
Jewel R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
From a young age-and as a big sister to 4 younger siblings- I have always had a passion for guiding and working with children :-) Currently being a stay at home mom caring for and homeschooling my children ages 3mos-10 years old. I'm ready to jump back into nannying full time now while my husband takes a turn & stays home.
I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Of all Hope's strengths and there are many her greatest is her flexibility. She can just as easy entertain each one of our kids. She devotes her full attention to each child and gives each what he or she individually needs."
Nailea R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, creative and fun person with 10 years of experience in child care. I have experience working with newborns to 12 years of age.
I worked 6 years as a preschool teacher and then became a Certified Behavioral Technician serving children with autism.
For 2 years and until August 2023, I worked for a family of 2 (a...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie is a fantastic and highly experienced professional nanny! She immediately connected with my 4 mo infant and quickly acclimated to our home and systems. She was punctual, genuine, and kept to our child’s schedule. I appreciate how she creatively played...
Elisabeth T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nursing student here in Seattle and I am working towards being a pediatric nurse! I love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 :) I've been a nanny for 3 years and it's the best job!
5.0
"Super friendly and great with my kids! Very patient and likes helping! She takes charge and steps in to help however she can. Definitely hiring again!"
Diana C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing and eager babysitter! I graduated with my Bachelors in Early Childhood May of 2020. I have been a nanny, baby sitter, house sitter, virtual teacher, and camp counselor for the last 6 years. I have cared for so many little ones (and big ones) that I cannot imagine doing anything else! I am in Miami, Oklahoma...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Excellent and happy to have hired her."
Ruperto V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Holly babysat my son when he was a preschooler. She cares deeply about the kids she looks after."
Sara L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of experience I worked with 2 family's . My first I started when the girl was 3 weeks old until she was 4th years old. The second one the baby was 6 weeks old until she was 10 years old. I took care of all the duties regarding the girls. I cook, wash dishes, dress, read, play, go to the park, toys, meaning light...
Rosa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love and appreciate children! I have been nannying for over 18 years and have worked with all age groups. I encourage kids to "get off the couch" (unless we are building forts or intentionally relaxing), take kids outside, explore nature and the neighborhood, play games, work on art, read, help with homework, help children...
Ash can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is so wonderful. We worked with Ashley for FT care for our son (now 2yr) last summer before he started at a local daycare. She is so engaging, fun and creative. She was the reason both parents finally felt comfortable diving back into work because she was...
Marie D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Elzbieta and I would like to work for you. I have more than 10 years of experience in housekeeping and cleaning services. You can find all of my references in my profile. I am a very calm, patient, and friendly person. I treat my job as a passion and I am focusing on the details. Trust me and you will be...
Elzbieta can also help with: Basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Punctual, Meticulous and Very Efficient. Got our big house cleaned up very quickly and very well. Will hire her any day."
Mukesh P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!! my name is Danielle but I am commonly mistaken for miss frizzle or Mary Poppins. I have been working with youth ever since I was tiny one myself. My grandma was an infant disabilities teacher and I grew up in her center developing a deep patience within some intense situations. When I turned 18 I then joined an...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Danny helped us out in a last-minute pinch, and we were so grateful for her wonderful care of our 2yo daughter. She was extremely communicative, friendly, and very informative on her personal approach to nannying. She even arrived early to our neighborhood and...
Kristen N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
5.0
"Holly is so caring, compassionate and a wonderful chef. She has prepared delicious plant based meals for me and I look forward to ordering again. She is also amazing with pets! I would recommend Holly for pet sitting and caregiving. She is the type of person that...
Jennifer R.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am the second oldest of eight children so I have pretty much been babysitting my entire life. I have babysat for other families for 17 years now and have two children of my own (12 and 10 years old). I also use to do daycare at the Renton Area Youth and Family Services Center so I have experience with all ages as well as...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiana was great with our 7mo old daughter. She jumped right in with confidence, starting playing right away and our daughter was happy and cared for. I would recommend!!"
Kathryn T.
Desirae V.
Seattle, WA
$30-54/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Desirae and I am 23 years old. I moved to Shoreline, WA a couple years ago and I just graduated from the University of Washington Bothell with my Bachelors in Education. I have lots of experience with children as I was a nanny and worked in the nursery at my local gym back home in Tri-Cities, WA. Employed in...
Desirae can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter really enjoyed her time with Desirae and asked that we hire her again the next time we are in town, so we will schedule that! Thanks, Desirae"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Margaret L.
5.0
Margaret helped our family with a handful of dates we needed backup care for our infant. She was always punctual, friendly, and helpful. Her communication is kind and effective. She helped with folding laundry and tidying up without us asking, which was very nice since we didn't expect it with...
- Meredith B.
Ana F.
5.0
Ana is outstanding! She is so great we have used her twice in the past week and will use her again for sure. Ana is the only person other than Grandma that we have had watch our 20mo old daughter. Ana is very attentive to the way we do things and wanted to make sure she was following our process....
- Brian E.
Vitoria N.
5.0
She helped us in a time of need and we ended up working with her for over a month. She is great with our kids and has helped us a great deal. You'd be fortunate to have her helping you and your family.
- Kohl M.
Charlotte R.
5.0
Charlotte is wonderful! She is organized, punctual and goes above and beyond when taking care of my two active boys! She loves to cook and take the boys on mini fun adventures. I always come home to smiling faces. Would highly recommend her services!
- Aurora L.
Julia N.
5.0
Julia was on time and energetic. Kids loved her immediately!
- Care member
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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.