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537 babysitters are listed in Bellingham, WA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Bellingham, WA
Alexandra S.
Bellingham, WA
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am moving to Bellingham on September 5th and I am looking for a full-time nanny job. I've worked at a summer camp in Tacoma for 2 consecutive years, working with kids aged 5-12 and I am currently a lead infant teacher at Kindercare. I have been a breaker here at kindercare as well and have worked with all age groups. I love...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Alexandra (Lexi) watched our 1 yr old, H., for 3 days when our daycare was closed for training. She was amazing! She was very hands on with H, super patient with all her budding toddler demands & great at keeping her entertained throughout the day. She arrived...
April W.
5.0
(1)
Hi There! I am Kylie. I am looking to help out people in as many ways as I can. I may not have professional cleaning references, however, I do keep a tidy house. I hope I can help you! Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions.
Kylie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"Kylie helped our family during a week when I was traveling out of town and my two young children were staying with family members. She supported meal prep and cleanup during the evenings - she was punctual and responsive to all requests, and is an excellent cook!...
Erin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Dana. I have been cleaning homes for 10+ years. I am a hard working and energetic employee. Organization and cleanliness are very important to me. I can do private home upkeep, to full service home cleaning, meal prep, laundry and even children care responsibilities. I have my own supplies and can bring a...
Dana can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
Emily T.
Bellingham, WA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love to hear about the unique and beautiful lives of others. I believe in upholding dignity and respect in changing circumstances. I have supported individuals and their families through mobility changes, memory loss, lifestyle shifts, and the dying process. My background is in therapeutic recreation and I am passionate about...
Emily can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Though Emily wasn't available for what we needed, she did provide us with some great resources with a caregiver network to help us in our search for a caregiver. We appreciate Emily's thoughtfulness very much!"
Laura T.
Natali D.
Bellingham, WA
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 26 years old experienced nanny, I have 5 years of experience working with children from different ages. Non smoker; pet friendly, fully COVID-19 vaccinated; CPR/First-aid certified; fluent in Portuguese and English.
Natali can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Natali is amazing! My daughter loves seeing her walk in the door. My husband and I feel so lucky to find her. She is confident and comfortable taking over but checks in with you. I can’t imagine a better nanny!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a 22-year-old nanny with 5+ years of experience with kiddos ages 4 months to 12 years old. I'm also first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens certified. I have experience in speech therapy, physical therapy (ages 4 months to 24 months), and children with sensory issues. I love to be creative with activities, and...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia worked for my family for about 2 years. She took excellent care of my children from the time my youngest was just 8 weeks old until after his 2nd birthday. When she left us, my kids were 7, 4, and 2. She somehow managed e-learning with a kindergartener,...
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Andreza C.
Bellingham, WA
$21-37/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name's Andreza. I am 25 years old. I'm seeking for a nanny part time about 15/25 hours
With over 8 years of childcare experience. I'm extremely passionate about working with children.
I have worked full- time as a teacher in both kindergarten and elementary schools in my hometown.
My preference is working...
Andreza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"I observed Andreza nannying for the neighbor children. She is caring and kind."
Carlene S.
Zoe K.
Bellingham, WA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Zoe and have tons of experience caring for furry (or scaley, feathered) friends. I've cared for cats, dogs (large and small), fish and amphibians (axolotl). I'm very active, live in a walkable area, and close to dog parks. I have a little dog of my own (Zephyr) whom loves all people and animals! I look forward...
Zoe can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"She loves dogs and my pup loves her. Great updates and communication during the trip. Will definitely have Zoe watch Willow again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Genevieve! I'm 27 years old with 10 years of experience in childcare. Four of those years were spent as a Pre-K teacher. I also spent time as a full-time and live-in nanny. I've always loved caring for kids and they've always loved being cared for by me. Besides being a teacher and a nanny I have also been a camp...
Genevieve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Genevieve is a part of our family now. We miss her everyday, and still regularly invite her to hangout with our girls. She provided great care to our 6 mo. old for 40hr. a week."
Kenny M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have two cats and a ferret, and I have experience with other cats, dogs, lizards, chickens, and mice/gerbils/guinea pigs (:
Teal can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Dana, I have over 30+ years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I focus on creative play, inside and outside your home. We can go on walks, play in the park, or go to the library. Indoors I like to keep children busy with art, games, music, and make believe. I am certified as a home...
Dana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018, and she also occasionally cares for my seven-year-old daughter. Together, they play games, draw pictures, do...
Lana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank...
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Hannah S.
Bellingham, WA
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Intentional, Energetic, And Experienced Childcare Professional!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If you're looking for a responsible, caring, and "fun-loving" caregiver for your child, you stumbled upon the right fit!
When caring for a child, I believe that it is my job to be intentional and engaged while supporting and encouraging them to explore and learn about the world and themselves while promoting independence and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is a rare, rare gem in the caregiving world!! As an early childhood educator myself, I am very discerning of who I entrust my child’s care in — moreover I find it hard to find someone I can trust to take initiative to do what feels right right then and...
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, i'm anna! I have 7 years of experience!! I am PCA & CPR certified. I absolutely love kids and all that comes with babysitting/bonding with them! I first started babysitting at 14 and I've had experience with a moderately wide age range, from newborn-12 years old. I've never been the type of sitter to stick the kids in front...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna was great with our 2 kids. We have a 2 year your old and 1 year old that she helped out with and they loved her. She was very responsive and flexible in meeting our day to day needs. She demonstrated excellent communication skills. Anna is a great in home...
John M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 27-year-old mom to an amazing 11-month-old and have 5 siblings. I work as a DoorDash driver, Native American art crafter, and babysitter. With 5+ years of experience caring for children ages 1-11, my strength is attention to detail. I aim to meet your child's specific needs and provide top-notch care. I'm available for...
Marlene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marlene has been awesome assisting in the care of our kiddo. She is communicative, kind and dependable. Marlene goes above and beyond, providing detailed notes about what takes place in the time she's working with our child. Her calm presence and caring nature are...
Susana J.
Even W.
Bellingham, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licence CNA,/Personal Care /Companionship, Available For Full-time Services
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been blessed to be a part of one of the most rewarding industries of the 21st century. Since being a Certified Nursing Assistant I have had the pleasure of demonstrating my passion that is to care for the elderly and those that are in need including Developmental Disabilities.
I have experience in live-in situations,...
Even can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Even on Care.com. She has been a wonderful addition to my grandfathers care team. She is professional, yet down to earth at the same time. I would definitely recommend her for all areas of elder care."
Corri H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Nanny and Caregiver. I have been babysitting for 16 years. I love babysitting and nannying. I have nannied for several families. I worked for the Barkley YMCA Childcare Center. I worked in every room-from infants as young as 4 weeks old, to children five years of age. I performed all scheduled feedings, applied medicine as...
Bliss can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bliss was awesome with our son. She is creative and personable. She baked and did crafts, and was eager to jump into any activities he was interested in. We appreciated her kind and respectful demeanor. We would certainly have her sit again!"
Jeffrey B.
Alexandra A.
Bellingham, WA
$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Educated, Experienced And Professional Childcare Provider
5.0
(4)
Hello!
I'm originally from Hawaii and have lived in Bellingham since 2019. I love traveling, creating music, cooking, reading and being in nature. If I had to choose 5 words to describe myself, I'd choose: nurturing, warm, energetic, funny and creative.
I am a safe and reliable childcare provider, with nearly a decade of...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"I hired Alex to look after my 4 year old twin daughters. She was our first child care provider so I was a little nervous but she put my nerves to rest when I saw her effortlessly interacting with my girls. She took to them and they took to her immediately, as if...
Anton S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I will provide dog or cat sitting services in your home. I'm a MAJOR animal lover and have experience long-term dog sitting for golden retrievers, springer spaniels, and golden doodles. I'm easy to get along with and am very responsible. If you choose me, I will do everything in my power to make sure your animals are taken care...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
I am a dynamic, enthusiastic graduate of California State University, I thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being a team player and eager to obtain employment with a company that can help me to gain new experiences and grow personally and professionally.
Work Experience
Lead Teacher | Children Hour Academy | March...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alexandra (Lexi) watched our 1 yr old, H., for 3 days when our daycare was closed for training. She was amazing! She was very hands on with H, super patient with all her budding toddler demands & great at keeping her entertained throughout the day. She arrived promptly each day and was responsive to...
- April W.
Kylie T.
5.0
Kylie helped our family during a week when I was traveling out of town and my two young children were staying with family members. She supported meal prep and cleanup during the evenings - she was punctual and responsive to all requests, and is an excellent cook! She even brought over sugar...
- Erin W.
Emily T.
5.0
Though Emily wasn't available for what we needed, she did provide us with some great resources with a caregiver network to help us in our search for a caregiver. We appreciate Emily's thoughtfulness very much!
- Laura T.
Natali D.
5.0
Natali was wonderful! Our son had a wonderful time with her. She was able to help us at the last minute and was very thorough in understanding our need. She clicked immediately with our son and he had so much fun. We will definitely hire Natali again!
- Rebecca V.
Sophia G.
5.0
Sophia worked for my family for about 2 years. She took excellent care of my children from the time my youngest was just 8 weeks old until after his 2nd birthday. When she left us, my kids were 7, 4, and 2. She somehow managed e-learning with a kindergartener, caring for a 2 year old with PFAPA...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bellingham, WA:
How can I find a Bellingham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bellingham, 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 537 babysitters in Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, WA?
The average rate for Bellingham, WA babysitters on Care.com is $17.90 per hour as of May 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 Bellingham, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews of the 537 listed babysitters.