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151 nannies are listed in Olympia, WA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Olympia, WA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In 2000, I started working for a nanny agency to help fund the tuition to finish my second degree. I began with temporary work until I found two permanent full-time families who I stayed with until they moved out of state. I have continued working as a nanny because I relate well to children and have the ability to read them...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nanny with almost 10 years of professional experience and I am looking for a family that needs help through the end of 2023 before I start student teaching in January. I've taken care of children from newborn to 13, and have great references. I am available almost any weekend and I have a few random days available as...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany has worked for our family for over three years. She has taken care of my daughter from age 5 months to 3.5 years and son from 5 weeks to 2 years. Bethany has been extremely reliable and flexible with our schedules. She loves our kids and treats them so...
Angharad R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with 12+ years of experience. The majority of my experience is caring for newborns, infants, and multiples. I can provide you with exceptionally great references.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Little did I know how just how much needed this amazing woman!! We hired Andrea in advance of our twins being born to help with night time care because my husband was going to be away and it was a time of big transition for our family with a move and new babies....
Eliza T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
with a long history of working in childcare. I am available for part-time work as a babysitter or nanny and would love to find the right fit with a family in need of childcare. I love to spend time outside, teach kids about wildlife, and I am an avid reader. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and have...
Talia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had."
Susan L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Louisa W. I began nannying my first summer before college but I have grown up taking care of cousins and younger siblings from ages one to 15 throughout my life. From spending summers with a family in need of a nanny during the activity-filled days to working through the pandemic which called for online...
Louisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Louisa is absolutely wonderful with our elementary school children and puppy. She takes them on fun outings, offers them new and nutritious snacks, she engages them in art activities and makes muffins with them. She helps them with their online schooling, and even...
Kerry M.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for 12 years and taught preschool for 4 years. I love children and I feel like this is my gift in life. I typically stay with families for as long as they need me; I was with one family 10 years and another for 5 years. I like to think of myself as a house manager, I do everything from light cleaning,...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa has amazing references and a work history that shows she is extremely dedicated to her families. She arrived early to our interview. I think she is going to make someone a great nanny. We had some changes in our requirements that were due to us not to her."
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(2)
My name is Megan, I am a 30-year-old who recently graduated with my Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education. I previously worked as a nanny for over a decade working with kids aged 4 months to 10 years old. I love getting outside with kids, working on art or sensory projects and building with magnatiles. My last family I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to read about my experiences working with children of-all-ages, I began my career right after college as a lead toddler teacher and that led to me becoming a live-in nanny to a family welcoming their 3rd baby. After moving to beautiful SoCal I discovered I loved being a part of a Waldorf home...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is wonderful with our children. She takes them exploring in the woods, helps them with art projects, assists with online learning and comes up with exciting things to do each day."
Kerry M.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a reliable, loving, happy, honest, outgoing and mature 28-year-old. I love caring for kiddos and helping them grow into the best little person they can be. I will always be on time, keep you updated, and I'll stay until they don't need me anymore as long as I'm not being taken advantage of for how much I love the kiddos....
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah does a wonderful job keeping you connected with your kids even when you are away. Really appreciate her adapting to our kids different needs as well."
Darrin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny for almost 20 years, with children ranging in ages from infant to 13 years old. During this time I have had experiences with all stages of development, have taken child CPR training and early childhood development courses. My experiences expand to working with children on the spectrum as well.
My style...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I immediately felt a great rapport with Heather and I knew she would be a fun, engaged, and creative individual for my kids to spend time with. She had activities that sounded fun for the kids and I felt that she was very confident and assured, which is really...
Kaja Y.
Emily F.
Olympia, WA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Caring Nanny Available Weekends, Date Nights Or Part-Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Emily! I am a full-time ParaEducator in the Tumwater School District. I graduated with an AAS in Special Education. I absolutely love working with young children: it is so exciting to see them learn, grow and gain confidence each day! With seven years of child care experience, I am confident that I can make our time...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has a great attitude and will be a benefit to anyone who hires her.
"
Karen K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 28 years old with a bachelors degree in English, with a minor in music. I'm a current resident of Olympia, WA. I received my masters in education from UW Bothell, then my masters in English from Loyola Marymount University. I'm CPR certified, and been a nanny for several families over the past several years. I previously...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I HIGHLY recommend Tamara for any childcare needs. She nannied one of our daughters for a year and has been a consistent and reliable babysitter for our family. She is extremely professional, punctual, engaged with the kids, goes above and beyond to provide fun...
Kelly C.
5.0
(3)
I have over 20 years of childcare experience, 12 of which were as a full time Nanny. I have worked in daycare, preschool and Montessori settings. The last family I worked with was full time for 2 children for over 7 years from infancy on.
We have a nearly 2-year-old son and I have started looking for a similarly aged child to...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is a wonderful caregiver and my kids absolutely love her! She has sat for my children (ages 3 and 1) in my home several times and my 3 year old never wants her to leave. I feel comfortable and confident in her abilities to maintain my schedule I've created...
Billie W.
5.0
(1)
I have over 6 years of experience caring for children from various different backgrounds. I have cared for children from infancy to teen years, and I am passionate about teaching children strong foundations that will help them excel throughout their life. I currently am a preschool toddler teacher Monday through Fridays, My...
Kay can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kay was my child's teacher for a while and he thrived under her care. She is engaging, thoughtful and energetic. 1.5 years later and he still talks about her."
Sarah A.
Isabel K.
Olympia, WA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Babysitter And Caregiver For Infants, Toddlers, Kids And Teens!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The joy of caring for young ones has always been a central part of my personal and professional life. I have a range of experience, including:
Infant nanny (5months-2yrs)
Sunday school teacher (preschool age)
Paraeducator (high school age)
Caregiver (middle school age)
Summer camp counselor (elementary age)
In-home babysitter...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since freshman year of high school for multiple families with several children. I ensure a safe environment, prepare and give meals, bath and dress children, administer medicine, do housework, and complete other tasks as well. I am currently a college student entering my second year. I am also a private...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine has been with our family since January. She is absolutely wonderful with our daughter and extremely dependable. She takes direction well, is a great listener, does things without being asked, and anticipates our daughter's needs. She is very sure of...
Jillian G.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a loving caregiver since I was 13, including taking care of my baby sister who was born when I was 15. I've taken several CPR/First Aid courses and am currently certified. Additionally, I can do whatever tasks are needed including light house keeping, meal preparation, picking up kids from school, homework help, etc. I...
Susanna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susanna was an after school nanny for our son (now 7) and our daughter (now 15) for about 3 years. She was always reliable and diligent and was a very positive influence on our children, who rapidly grew to see her as a role model to emulate. She's organized,...
Stephen W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jazmyn. I am 26 years old and have a 4-year-old child myself. I am near JBLM and I'm looking for great new families to care for! I have 7 years of experience and have been doing this full time for 3 years now. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I would love to help as I understand how...
Jazmyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jazmyn was amazing with my daughter. She communicates well and is so caring and attentive. We will definitely hire her again!"
Emily K.
Tierney B.
Olympia, WA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Patient, Reliable Nanny With Great References And A Flexible Schedule
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with children from newborns-12 years old. I love working with children because I love seeing things through their eyes and encouraging their growth and development. I enjoy reading, making crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park with the children I work with. I am comfortable with...
Tierney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
4.0
"We enthusiastically recommend the child care services of Tierney B. Tierney cared for our two sons, ages 4.5 and 7, for 2 months in the fall of 2013. Her duties included picking each child up from their respective school, taking them to music lessons,...
Sarah C.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love to be around and work with children of all ages. I am American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED/FA. It is my goal to provide quality in my work and connect with the children and adults I meet. I have 8+ years of experienced babysitting. I am more than capable of the following: - caring for children ages infant to 12 -...
Mercedes can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was always on time and attentive with my son. He was always happy, well fed and well rested after she took care of him."
Nickie K.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Olympia, WA
Bethany M.
5.0
Bethany is fantastic! She has worked with us for almost a year and a half as a full time nanny since our little one was about 4 months old. He absolutely adores her. She has been reliable, dependable and everything we hoped for and more!
- Mark L.
Andrea W.
5.0
Little did I know how just how much needed this amazing woman!! We hired Andrea in advance of our twins being born to help with night time care because my husband was going to be away and it was a time of big transition for our family with a move and new babies. Even before they were born Andrea was...
- Eliza T.
Talia B.
5.0
Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had.
- Susan L.
Louisa W.
5.0
Louisa has been a savior for our family. She takes care of my kids, my dog and my house. She is extremely dependable and responsible. She is kind and sweet and can always make my kids laugh. We have had the pleasure of having her in our lives for the past year and we will surely miss her when she...
- Amy E.
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa has amazing references and a work history that shows she is extremely dedicated to her families. She arrived early to our interview. I think she is going to make someone a great nanny. We had some changes in our requirements that were due to us not to her.
- Elizabeth L.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Olympia, WA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Olympia, WA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Olympia, WA is as of is $19.58 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Olympia, WA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 151 in Olympia, WA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Olympia, WA?
You can find different nanny services in Olympia through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Olympia, WA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Olympia, WA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Nannies in Olympia, WA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews of the 151 listed nannies.