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187 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
4.7
(29)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Nanny for over 20 years. I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have also been a teacher since 1993 teaching math and reading. I love singing, swimming, crafts, board games, and being outdoors. I am dependable, trustworthy, and creative. I enjoy working with people of all ages.
Marguerite can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marguerite is amazing! She is very accommodating to our schedules and always checks in to confirm with us leading up to the day we need her.
She is great with our kids. They love her!! She is very flexible with time which is great. You can always tell when someone...
Lorayne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katherine, and I have over 20 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns to teenagers. When I was a child myself, I grew up with 8 siblings, so I was always surrounded by children, and have enjoyed babysitting since the age of 12 years old. I have taken care of children in homes, daycares, summer...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! Thanks for considering me for your care needs. A little about me: I'm an experienced Nanny with over 15 working years- I started as a babysitter in Middle School, to High School, & all the way throughout college. I've volunteered at the YMCA as camp counselor for week long trips. I absolutely love working with...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is amazing! Not only did she play with my daughter but she also cleaned my kitchen. She's incredible!"
Mercedes K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent college graduate from GU and am looking for a part-time nannying job for this spring/summer and possibly longer. I'm currently living in Kirkland and looking for something close to home. I am available for work immediately! So if you need help with any errands, date nights, or last min babysitting I'm the...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
I am an enthusiastic, respectful person and I love working with children. I have volunteered at my church in the kids ministry for over 3 years, I have daycare experience as well as nanny experience. I was born and raised in Colombia and my primary language is Spanish.
Nhora can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was my assistant teacher at Bothell Daycare and it was great working with her, she was a great communicator, and was always willing to learn, super proactive and creative, she always came with a happy face on her which is amazing with working with kids, she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and those with special needs as well.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Megan had an instant rapport with our son and it has only grown in their time together. She is a wonderful combination of fun and calming. She is also great with following detailed instructions and has excellent instincts for those moments when she has to figure it...
Paul W.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a part time teacher. I have 5 years experience as a caregiver. I've also have 20 years experience as a nanny.
Marguerite can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Marguerite takes care of my 82-yo mother who lives by herself in an apartment and doesn't drive anymore. It's important that my mother gets out and moves a bit and they enjoy their trips to the nursery. Marguerite also takes my mother shopping, helps with her...
Paul E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certificated teacher in Washington State and California. I have taught Mathematics through a nine grade level. I have also taught Reading in grade school and to adults.
5.0
"Very engaging with my son who has autism. He smiles when she comes to tutor. She is someone I trust."
Kathy B.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Looking for occasional babysitting and doing last minute backup care. Not full time. Weekdays after 3 p.m. are best. I travel a lot so need a flexible schedule. I have my masters degree in children psychology and I am a Graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Highly resourceful and versatile individual seeking a position...
Brier can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Brier is very punctual and flexible. My 4 year old daughter had a great time with her. Will absolutely hire her again."
Yemin H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ivy and I'm a graduate of the University of Washington's School of Public Health and I also have a Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University. I have held multiple child care jobs including my role as a Child Care Counselor at the Boys & Girls Club in Seattle, a babysitter growing up for my...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ivy is patient, kind and gentle with a calming demeanor. She has been caring for my baby boy since 2.5mo of age, and he is so delighted to see her everyday. She is incredibly present, not the kind of nanny who is playing with her smart phone or who has the TV on in...
Susan W.
4.0
(1)
I am mother of three, who focus on children's safety, well-being and following on a healthy life style. Have 9 years of experience as a babysitter in the USA. I am fluent in Armenian and Russian. I have strong multitasking skills. Able to help with school homework. I am good at math and have chess coaching experience. But my...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation. I have experience caring for infants through preschool age in a variety of settings. I've worked as a nanny, babysitter, childcare setting and in early intervention at Kindering. I love working with babies and toddlers!
I have a...
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Tiana is proactive, reliable and caring! She did a great job here and my son likes her showing up everyday"
Bonnie B.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting for 5+ years. My past job experiences include, nannying, childcare at a ski resort, summer day camp leader, and a lifeguard at a water park. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am currently finishing up a nursing program at Northeastern University and am looking to nanny part-time as I finish up school...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mckenna was our nanny for 9 months before she had to take a full time job offer and we love her."
Stephanie H.
Madison V.
Kirkland, WA
$25-39/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience working with all ages as I did babysitting a lot as I got older, I love working with kids and am capable of many skills including (staying organized, safety first, helping with homework, playing and making up activities etc)
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy is very dependable and always arrived on time to babysit my two kids. She is easy to communicate with for scheduling and my kids always looked forward to seeing her. She’s very attentive and gives her full attention while she’s babysitting. She did crafts,...
Care member
Destiny C.
Kirkland, WA
$25-42/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Destiny, I am 20 and have been babysitting since I can remember, I have always been around kids and I am very interested in child psychology, so I know a lot of random facts about how their brains work and function. I enjoy working with families & creating a strong & healthy bond with them. I have experience with...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destiny was amazing with the kids. They were fed asleep and the house was clean when I got home from my night out! Will use her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rebeca, I'm 24 years old. I've been working with kids for 4y. I was aupair for 2 years for two amazing families. Before that I also had experience working with kids at school, maternity at hospital, church, party recreation and babysitting. I'm Registered Nurse and currently getting my license here in country. I'm a...
Rebeca can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The Dogs were so happy with Rebeca. I was very worried because my dogs have only been left with family or friends of the family. Rebeca was amazing. I almost think they love her as much as me. I could not be happier with her work and help!"
Tamera R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a responsible caregiver for children of various ages, ranging from one to five children at a time. In May of 2020, I graduated with my Bachelors degree and have been full time nannying ever since. I have 11 years of combined babysitting and nannying experience, which includes prepping meals, cooking, cleaning,...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma watched my 3 kids for about 4 months. She was absolutely wonderful. She was always on time, kept my kids on a schedule, helped facilitate online schooling, always got them outside and my kids were always happy and content with Emma. We miss Emma so much and...
Mackenzie C.
Kaleah W.
Kirkland, WA
$23-28/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is Isaac my biological name is kaleah I've been a caretaker for 14 years, caring for all age groups and ability levels. I have been a nanny for newborns to toddlers diaper changes, dressing, bathing, napping/eating schedules, potty training, social training, and educational play and outings. I've nannied for more...
Kaleah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our child is so far ahead of so many others because of Kahleahs attention to not just “watch” our daughter but to also help her learn colors shapes and more. They would go to the zoos and on outings to enrich our daughters life and were amazing at all aspects of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Organized, Fun, and Driven
I like working with kids because they have a unique perspective on the world
I'm looking for a job that I can use to pay for college
I started working with kids when I volunteered at vacation bible study camps at my church. Later on I had long term nanny positions....
5.0
"Melia was very communicative, especially considering it was a last minute request. She was engaging with my son and his neighborhood friends. Got him in bed on time and then even started cleaning my kitchen.
Definitely a highly recommended sitter. We're looking...
Luke B.
Jasmin D.
Kirkland, WA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
22 Yr Old Navy Corpsman (medic) Enjoys The Outdoor And Arts!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Jasmin D. Snohomish, WA
I started babysitting niece and nephews at a young age. I'm currently 25 yrs old and a Navy corpsman (medic) I'm BLS certified. I have experience working in trauma care, general care, lab tech and as an optometry tech. I enjoy teaching young kids basic like skill through outdoor activities like hiking...
Jasmin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmin is a dedicated worker. She is always caring. She is ready to help. She is always great to have around and is very honest. I would recommend her to everyone looking to hire!"
Greta C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkland, WA
Marguerite G.
5.0
Marguerite is amazing! She is very accommodating to our schedules and always checks in to confirm with us leading up to the day we need her.
She is great with our kids. They love her!! She is very flexible with time which is great. You can always tell when someone loves what they do :D
- Lorayne S.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again!
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica is amazing! Not only did she play with my daughter but she also cleaned my kitchen. She's incredible!
- Mercedes K.
Nhora G.
5.0
She was my assistant teacher at Bothell Daycare and it was great working with her, she was a great communicator, and was always willing to learn, super proactive and creative, she always came with a happy face on her which is amazing with working with kids, she helped me developing curriculum and...
- Care member
Megan E.
5.0
Megan had an instant rapport with our son and it has only grown in their time together. She is a wonderful combination of fun and calming. She is also great with following detailed instructions and has excellent instincts for those moments when she has to figure it out on her own. She is super...
- Paul W.
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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 186 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 $22.76 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 187 listed babysitters.