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190 babysitters are listed in Kirkland, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA
James C.
Kirkland, WA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Educated And Reliable Child Care Provider In Kirkland Looking To Connect With A Cool Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm James. I'm a social worker in the Kirkland area who is passionate about teaching and caring for others. Although I work primarily with adults now, I absolutely love kids and miss all of the fun and energy that they bring. I have a lot of experience working with kids as a babysitter, counselor, and after-school program...
James can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired James to watch my 4 and 6 year old boys. My oldest son has anxiety and SPD and has had very few babysitters. The kids had a great time with James and want him to come back--this speaks a lot to James' ability with kids. James read their favorite books, did...
Bridget H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and I regularly babysit for around 5 families. The children I take care of range from 1-8 years old. I am 19 years old and the oldest of three children. I have a lot of experience with children and I enjoy spending time with kids. I am currently a student at the University of...
Soleil can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Soleil is a wonderful nanny! She has watched my boys on many occasions since they were babies :). They are now 3.5 and 21 months. She responds in a timely manner, is punctual and my active boys have a great time with her. Soleil does a great job setting boundaries...
Suzanne H.
Kori C.
Kirkland, WA
$28-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an elementary education major currently pursuing my BA in Elementary Education at UW Bothell. I love helping children learn and supporting their development. Over the past almost 3 years I have been a toddler teacher and a nanny for children ranging in age from 5 months to 5 years. Here I provided supervision,...
Kori can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kori is our current nanny and is absolutely fantastic. We hired her as our nanny for our son and she is now also nannying my nieces as part of our nanny share. She is timely, communicative, and great with the kids. She plans out activities and provides a daily...
Olivia N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Megan and I'm a 28-year-old college grad from Miami, Florida. I split my time caring for wildlife and caring for children - what could be better than that?!
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Megan is great, would definitely recommend her for pet sitting!"
Emily S.
Emmy D.
Kirkland, WA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Worked at the Kids Klub at an LA Fitness facility. I watched kids as young as 3 months old until 12 years old and accrued my nanny families from there. I then shifted to nannying the kids from the gym (easy transition) for 2 years, while I was in school for Medical Assisting. In 2015 I also nannied 2 twin girls. I graduated and...
Emmy can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emmy was so kind and responsive. As soon as she got here, I got the sense that our children were in very good hands. She was professional, punctual, and really great with our kids. They took to her right away. We’d hire her again anytime!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Julia, a 26-year-old with nearly a decade of dedicated childcare experience, originally from Brazil. I kicked off my journey into the world of childcare at the age of 16 and have since accumulated a wealth of expertise working with kids from newborns to 13 years old.
My journey includes a nursing school stint, an...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was great in watching my son!"
Stephen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for part-time housekeeping jobs for this summer. I am flexible with my schedule and love helping out around the house with laundry, dishes, or errands or odd jobs! Feel free to contact me anytime for any type of odd job big or small :)
Lindsay can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and caring individual. I have a career as a speech language pathologist, working with little ones on speech and language development. I have over 12 years experience working with kids! I have experience with newborns to teenagers, even young adults with special needs. I am here to not only watch after...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melisa.
I'm 44 married, and I have a 24 years old son. I studied Business Administration I'm from Venezuela and did office work but since I'm living in the United States I started working as a Nanny. I have been interested in child psychology and education because my mother is a teacher with many years of...
Melisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melisa has cared for our 19 month old daughter full time since she was 7 months old. She has helped with so many developmental stages. She created delicious meals that encouraged baby lead weaning. Our daughter is now a fantastic eater and loves all food! Melisa...
Natalia S.
5.0
(2)
My name is Julieth. I am 27 years old. I am Spanish teacher and I love to spend time with children. I have experience with all the ages but in special with babies and toddlers. I have knowledge about child development and ages appropriate activities. I support the children to explore the world in a safe and fun way. I like to...
Julieth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julieth is dependable and provides really great care for our little one (e.g., applied sunscreen before going to the park without prompting, made sure she brought toys at the wading pool, calms our little one even when fussy). She provides maps of her location when...
Megan S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children over the last 10+ years as a childcare director, tutoring center director, child and youth programs provider and more. I have spent time in the private sector, non profit, for profit, and public school divisions. I have experience working with children with disabilities and multiple children at once....
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brittany was amazing! We were visiting a new city, she was so kind and went above and beyond to bring toys for our son. Would highly recommend Brittany to anyone!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently not looking for any new positions. I appreciate you for checking my profile out, thank you!
Enghedi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Engi was great. Will still hire her from time to time, but stopped on a regular basis due to a change in my schedule. "
Jeremy V.
Hello families!
With over 15 years of experience in childcare, I am thrilled to offer my services as a nanny and babysitter. My passion for working with children is evident in every interaction I have with them. I prioritize creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where kids can thrive.
I love being active and believe...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Napapis K.
Kirkland, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Nanny, Babysitter Who Is A Previous Pre School Assistant Teacher
My name is Napapis. I am from Thailand and I was working with an Au pair program in Seattle, WA for 2 years with a same host family. After I finished an Au pair program, I was working as a nanny for 2 years before I worked as a preschool teacher assistant. I was working in a childcare and preschool environment for 6 years. I am...
Napapis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Over the past 12 years, I have acquired many skills that are key to caring for homes and children. I love working with kids and making sure they have a fun, adventurous, safe and comfortable environment when I am around. I am willing to work with kids of all different ages. I have experience working with kids from babies to 15...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sabrina and I have been working in childcare for about 10 years. I am currently working as a Nanny and Family Assistant. I have worked for many families as a child care provider in Washington, Oregon and California! I have also taught at multiple elementary, preschool and daycare centers. I have a Masters...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Alexandra G.
Kirkland, WA
$33-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Energetic & Fun East Side Babysitter! UW Alum & Microsoft FTE
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexandra; I live in Kirkland, WA, and would love to help your family! I have an extensive background in childcare and have worked with a wide range of ages. I have spent several summers as a full-time nanny in high school and college. I am incredibly creative, kind, helpful, and reliable. I love to stay active...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I just moved from Washington to Arizona! I have a full time job and am looking for a second job to save up for school! I have a lot of experience with being a nanny to all ages growing up and would love to help out your family with babysitting!
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Jaylene G.
Kirkland, WA
$10-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Elementary Education Major Babysitter/Nanny Available
Hello! I teach at an elementary school in Kirkland, WA. I have my bachelors in Elementary Education, and have tons of experience with children ages 0-9. For 2 consecutive summers I taught preschool ages 3-5. I also have professional experience teaching Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. I love my job because I am surrounded...
Jaylene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 6 years of experience with kids, I can help with Housekeeping and Errands. I have always loved taking care of kids, it's one of my passions and I volunteer with kids birth-2 as a speciality and I've been volunteering and working with kids for 6 years up to the age 11.
Raquel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkland, WA
James C.
5.0
I hired James to watch my 4 and 6 year old boys. My oldest son has anxiety and SPD and has had very few babysitters. The kids had a great time with James and want him to come back--this speaks a lot to James' ability with kids. James read their favorite books, did puzzles with the kids, played...
- Bridget H.
Soleil B.
5.0
Soleil is a wonderful nanny! She has watched my boys on many occasions since they were babies :). They are now 3.5 and 21 months. She responds in a timely manner, is punctual and my active boys have a great time with her. Soleil does a great job setting boundaries where they feel secure, follow...
- Suzanne H.
Kori C.
5.0
Kori is our current nanny and is absolutely fantastic. We hired her as our nanny for our son and she is now also nannying my nieces as part of our nanny share. She is timely, communicative, and great with the kids. She plans out activities and provides a daily report that covers naps, diaper...
- Olivia N.
Megan E.
5.0
Megan is great, would definitely recommend her for pet sitting!
- Emily S.
Emmy D.
5.0
Emmy was so kind and responsive. As soon as she got here, I got the sense that our children were in very good hands. She was professional, punctual, and really great with our kids. They took to her right away. We’d hire her again anytime!
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkland, WA:
How can I find a Kirkland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kirkland, 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 190 babysitters in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA?
The average rate for Kirkland, WA babysitters on Care.com is $22.91 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 Kirkland, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 117 reviews of the 190 listed babysitters.