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175 babysitters are listed in Kent, WA
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Kent, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Recently I have been working for a family of 2, taking care of them during this year was so great but I moved to Covington and am looking for something a little bit closer! In high school I worked in a daycare, there were around 7 children a day all from 1 year to 5-year-olds. I helped prepare snacks and play with the kids 3...
Evangeline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Recent review:
5.0
Evangeline has been a huge blessing to our family over the last nine months. She seamlessly fit into our family and our children love her, just as much as she loves them. Evangeline is dependable, loving, respectful and mature. She is always coming up with new...
Kristin A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi dear families! I am happy to be considered as your potential nanny. I am currently looking for part time jobs or one time jobs as a nanny.
Experience: I have been a nanny for 4 years: I took care of a wonderful 6-month-old baby until she turned 3 years old, and I also have experience for over a year and a half working with...
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Fiorella has been our nanny for for about 3 months and my kids love her (as do we)! We have two girls, a 4.5 year old and 2 year old. She is always very positive, very attentive, and my kids look forward to seeing her. She is always open to taking the kids on...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Elena,
I've worked as a babysitter, au pair, tutor and teaching assistant. Now I'm a mom myself, and I am looking to nanny or babysitter part time for the right family!
I have worked with children from infants through middle school and I can keep kids engaged in games and activities.
After having my own child, I...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elena is very helpful, my child has autism and Elena does wonderful with her.
Tanya Z.
Feride S.
Kent, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Feride, I have 15 years of experience in babysitting. I can watch newborns-12-year-old, I can make meals, I have my own car, I can pick the kids up and drop them off at anytime, I can watch kids at anytime, and I have CPR certificate. If you have any questions you can message me Thank you.
Feride can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sweet caring and reliable sitter. Will definitely hire again.
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Griselda, I worked at Easter Seals Angle Lake Child Development Center as a teacher's assistant while I was studying child development in Green River College. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love taking care of babies and children. I encourage learning through playing, exploring, and music. I enjoy reading to...
Griselda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I can't say enough great things about Griselda! She is so caring, kind and patient with children. I feel very lucky to have found her. She is Amazing!
Chanel B.
Li Z.
Kent, WA
$57/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I taught Chinese and simple English to small children in China for many years. I took ECED and Art classes at North Seattle College. I have been a kindergarten teacher in Bellevue and Burien. With over seven years f experience in the childcare field, I am well qualified. I have a lifelong love of...
Li can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Li is a wonderful nanny! She is caring, kind, gentle and warm with children. Our daughter loved playing with her and missed her dearly when it was the weekend. Li taught her Mandarin Chinese through songs and games, and at one year old she already understands and...
Jack G.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lily,
A little about myself, I grew up with 10 siblings
myself and know what it is to not just watch kids
but to make the most fun out of it. Growing
up my older siblings would ask me to watch their
kids and from there that's how I started to get into
babysitting. I help with chores, meal prep, do fun
activities with the...
Liliya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Lily did an amazing job with the little ones. Would rehire again and again. She knows what she’s doing and is on top of everything.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah! I'm a stay at home mom to a 3-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl. I have paid babysitting experience for up to 3 children at a time, from infant to 10 years old. I am CPR & First Aid certified. I am willing to help with housekeeping, homework help, and meal preparation during the job. I am currently...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah was great with my two daughters. They can be a handful but Hannah did great. This was their first ever experience with a babysitter, and they said Hannah was nice!
Kelly H.
Hailee G.
Kent, WA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 23 years old and have over 5 years of experience with ages 2 to 12. I have been babysitting part-time since the age of 15.
A little bit about me: I am a recent graduate from the University of Idaho. I love reading, writing, and all things "learning". I am very active and have played sports my whole life. I enjoy the...
Hailee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hailee watched my two boys (5 and 8 years old) full-time this summer and was INCREDIBLE with them. She is energetic, creative, patient, kind, and dependable, and she helped the kids have a great summer even in the midst of a pandemic. She also was great at...
Megan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tanner! I am originally from Seattle, Washington and moved to Sisters last Oregon. I moved for a position but recently stepped away.
Because of this I want to start nannying and babysitting again!
I have previous experience nannying kids, leading outdoor trips with kids, and have worked in a classroom. My point is I...
Tanner can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Tanner has become a beloved member of our family. Very laid back, flexible and down to earth. He plays well with our son and dogs and has never been late to pick him up for school or take him to/from an activity.
Sarah H.
5.0
(3)
My experience with kids start very early, my mom left my 2-year-old brother in care, I was taking care of him, the house, making food, paying bills, going to school! Very nice period in my life! I learned a lot about life! in 2017 I was babysitting a 7 months old baby in Switzerland, 24/7, again I've learned a lot about kids,...
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Look no further! Most trust worthy and honest person my wife and I have ever met!
Efraim C.
Abbie R.
Kent, WA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Abbie. I am looking for my next nanny family, as the family I've worked for over the last 3 years transitions to preschool! I have worked with kids for most of my life, and am passionate about helping them grow into their full potentials.
I love working with infants because each day is a new adventure, and it's...
Abbie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I have known Abbie since she was in 5th grade. Even then she had a caregivers heart and would watch my newborn while my kindergartener was in her mom's class. At a young age Abbie was so patient, loving, gentle and responsible. Abbie has grown into a wonderful...
Erika T.
Matasia A.
Kent, WA
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi ! I am a certified FFN caretaker/ nanny. Currently I work for two different families that have set schedules but are also are very easy to work with. Im interested in helping more families as long as all schedules can workout and match. I grew up with many younger siblings so am more than capable of caring for children! I...
Matasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
She has schedule flexibility! My daughter loved her. Her home is very welcoming and all the toddler toys you could imagine.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children, and pets. I've been a nanny since I was 15, and I have 5 sisters, 3 of which are younger than me. I can cook, clean, play with children, and help them learn. I worked at Kent Parks and Recreation for 2 years as an after school leader, helping the children learn how to take care of their bodies, and become...
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Shaylin to watch our son (5months old) in home, 4 days a week for 3 months while we get situated with going back to work. She has been a great help and gets along great with him. She has helped communicate new skills he's been developing as he's grown...
Chloe L.
Ashton L.
Kent, WA
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Love Helping And Cherish Kids, I Want To Make Your Life Easier And Theirs Better.
5.0
(1)
With over 10 years of experience working with both kids with learning disabilities, special needs, and children who have gone through trauma there is nothing that can't be worked through. Happy to help with housework, schoolwork, arts and crafts, sports, or just running around. Whatever I can do to support you in being the best...
Ashton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Ashton is amazing! She’s a true professional and really listened to my needs. I highly recommend her!!
Care member
Samah M.
Kent, WA
$10-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have an ECE and have experienced child care I have been working for 2 years with a child and CPR I have a car I don't smoke I enjoy playing with kids I don't have pets I teach them. I take care health. I take them out gentle
Samah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Samah is very caring and reliable.
Josh L.
Carla C.
Kent, WA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
One Thing You Should Know About Me Is I'm Hard-working, Organized, And Just Like To Have Fun!
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi
Im Carla . I'm looking for a family that has a loving, open minded , respectful, adventurous , honest and creative family. I started working with kids at 17 years old my first family was two twins ( 2 yrs old) . I'm 25 now and I've worked with a total of 18 families ranging from newborn -13 . I enjoy being apart of the...
Carla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Recent review:
5.0
I enjoyed Carla and felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care, the first day! My little ones also enjoyed her. She assisted with bedtime routine which was super helpful! I'd definitely love to have her back again.
Miracle W.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny and babysitter for over two dozen families in the past 15 years. I have helped families in California, New York, Washington and France. I avoid screen time and prefer to make memories with the children I watch through interactions and experiences. I think it is important to get out of the home and go on a...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Madeline was an awesome nanny for my 1 years old son. Very reliable, flexible, always on time. She really cares about kids and I felt comfortable and safe leaving my little one with her.
Olga G.
Jenna B.
Kent, WA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a current student as well as part-time nurse's aide at Pediatric Interim Care Center, assisting with the care of infants who have been exposed to drugs. I'd love to focus on childcare as I continue my education since my degrees will lead to careers involving pediatrics as well as child trauma. No children of my own, but...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Super helpful in getting and keeping kiddos entertained. If you ask for a set boundary/guideline for your kids she works well to keep it and help attain it. She enjoys playing with the kids and being on their level.
Marissa H.
5.0
(1)
I am looking for either a nanny or shared nanny position. I am a person who loves to teach and am well experienced in caring, playing, arts and crafts and fun projects, field trips, storytelliing, reading, tutoring, field trips, cooking or cooking with your children, games, etc. I have a ton of preschool curriculum. I believe a...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lisa has been with us for about a year, consistently, 2 days a week. She watches our two kids, preschool and kindergarten age. We feel so lucky to have found her! We truly do trust her implicitly with our children. We know they will not only be fed and kept safe,...
Claire R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kent, WA
Evangeline C.
5.0
Evangeline has been a huge blessing to our family over the last nine months. She seamlessly fit into our family and our children love her, just as much as she loves them. Evangeline is dependable, loving, respectful and mature. She is always coming up with new ideas to do with the kids, and often...
- Kristin A.
Fiorella M.
5.0
Fiorella has been our nanny for for about 3 months and my kids love her (as do we)! We have two girls, a 4.5 year old and 2 year old. She is always very positive, very attentive, and my kids look forward to seeing her. She is always open to taking the kids on adventures to parks, playdates or local...
- Care member
Elena M.
5.0
Elena is very helpful, my child has autism and Elena does wonderful with her.
- Tanya Z.
Feride S.
5.0
Sweet caring and reliable sitter. Will definitely hire again.
- Care member
Griselda M.
5.0
I can't say enough great things about Griselda! She is so caring, kind and patient with children. I feel very lucky to have found her. She is Amazing!
- Chanel B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kent, WA:
How can I find a Kent babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kent, 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 175 babysitters in Kent, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Kent, WA?
The average rate for Kent, WA babysitters on Care.com is $21.39 per hour as of April 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 Kent, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kent, 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 Kent, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Kent, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 175 listed babysitters.