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Emily D.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Looking For Part Time Babysitting Or Nannying!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Emily, and I would describe myself as bubbly, enthusiastic, and caring. I'm graduating WWU in June with a degree in Political Science and am currently looking for a fun and supportive summer job before taking my next steps post-college. I've been working with kids for over 7 years in a variety of settings-as a...

Nicole M. says "Our daughter had a wonderful time with Emily. She was confident and reliable. We would definitely hire her again."

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Brinley F.

Creative And Fun Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I am Brinley. I am certified teacher with a degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to nannying, I have worked at the ASCDC which is located on the university's campus for 2 years. I have a reliable sedan for transporting needs, being able to fit 2 car seats if needed. Pets and animals are not an issue at all (I have 2 cats). I...

Lauren G. says "Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants her to leave...

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Adrienne C.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part-time/Full-time Job On Weekdays

Bellingham, WA

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Adrienne! I am 24 years old and a local seattlite. I absolutely adore children and I have 8+ years of experience caring for children. I have worked with children just a few weeks old to children in middle school. I love teaching and helping children learn new things. I am patient and understanding yet firm when needed....
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Rickia C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello I'm Rickia, and I have been a childcare provider for 9 years! I've been a babysitter for 6 years, and a professional nanny for 3 years. I'm CPR and AED certified. I've been a nanny for over 150 families. I have experience nannying children 2 weeks old up to 13 years old. I used to play college basketball so I love active...

Faisal N. says "Rickia has been a great babysitter for our kids and made sure that they were having fun. She is full of wonderful ideas of activities to do with the...

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Cecelia K.

Part-time Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Was working at an early learning center but looking for a full time nannying position! I have my AA degree in early education. For 2 years I volunteered at Discovery Elementary school as a teachers aid/ assistant for grades preschool, second, and forth grade. I have been babysitting the past couple of years and have babysat for...

Samuel H. says "I hired Cecelia as a backup for a scheduled daycare closure. Great communication, punctual, and made sure my son was happy, fed, and napped. Would...

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Emma H.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare business through our home, and from a young age I enjoyed helping out and taking care of the children my mother took care of. She often worked with infants, and as those infants reached school age, I would become their babysitter, watching them after school as needed. Sine then, I have worked...

Sarah C. says "Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back. "

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Melody L.

Caregiver, Animal And House Sitter, Part Or Full Time For The Summer

Bellingham, WA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Mel and I'm currently getting my masters degree at Western. I love the outdoors, animals, art, and teaching kids cool facts about nature. I am CPR certified and I have many years of experience including nannying for a newborn, babysitting all age groups, working as a summer camp counselor, and caregiving kiddos...

Neva D. says "Mel was an amazing help. She is intuitive, intelligent and reliable. She was very understanding and accommodating when our original schedule changed. We...

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Brianna G.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Brianna, and I'm here because I'd like to be able to make some more money to support myself while doing something I enjoy - meeting new people! While it can be tough and aggravating, babysitting can also be rewarding and a humbling learning experience. I'm dependable, honest, and hard-working - I'll do my best to find...

Care Member says "Brianna was beyond amazing with my three boys and our three Huskies! My boys often can't resist teasing each other and getting into brotherly...

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Paige Allyson S.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have experience working with tutoring and babysitting, having worked with kids from ages 1 to around 12 years old! I am currently a student at WWU studying Special Education and Elementary Education! I value hard work, honesty, and reliability, striving to make sure your children feel safe and comfortable as well as well taken...

Ellie S. says "Paige was wonderful! My kiddo immediately took to her and was excited to show her all his toys. She was very engaging and jumped right into playing with L...

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Teal L.

Part-Time Caregiver

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Teal. I have 8 years of experience working as a babysitter and nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers, as well as with older kids. I like staying busy by cooking, crafting, and taking trips to local parks. The library is another favorite! I love my job and I feel like it comes naturally to me. I...

Susan W. says "Our girls loved Teal. She was really engaged with them and they had a great time. She went above and beyond our expectations. She's punctual and has...

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Estelle A.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name is Estelle and I am 24 years old. I have been babysitting for just over 12 years. I really enjoy spending time with kids. I have babysat for multiple families on care. com mostly taking care of children under the age of 4 as well as family friends when I was younger. I have babysat kids between the ages of 1 month up to...

Care Member says "Estelle has been an absolutely godsend for our family. She has been with us for just over a year now and was the ONLY person my daughter would even let...

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Emily B.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello everyone! I would love to spend time with your kids! I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for over 10 years, and most recently nannied for a family with a 1-year-old. I am comfortable with all ages. Excellent communication with the family is a top priority for me, and having fun while keeping the kiddos safe! I work...

Bri A. says "Emily was great with our four kids. I felt like our kids were well-taken care of and she even took the kids to play in the snow and brought her own crafts....

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Rachel W.

Your Fav Date Night Sitter!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Originally a Jersey girl, since graduating college I've bounced around between states with the goal of hiking as much as possible and now currently reside in Bellingham with my pup. Besides having a degree in education, I've held a variety of jobs in childcare positions. Growing up, I was my neighborhoods go-to babysitter....

Chad R. says "Rachel been awesome. Would definitely trust her again."

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Alyssa H.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I started babysitting my newborn baby brother when I was 11 years old. Since then, I have been paid to babysit kids of all ages. From newborn babies to 12-year-old kids. In addition, I have worked as a Camp Counselor for the past 4 summers, working with kids ages 5-11. In 2019, I volunteered teaching English in Mexico for 4...

Care Member says "Ally has been absolutely amazing! She’s been minding our two year old daughter for several months now … our daughter grandma is coming to take over and...

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Sydney M.

Looking Forward To Finding A New Family That I Can Work With!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a mom to an almost 5-month-old, and looking to bring my daughter with me to a nanny job when I find a great fit. Looking for a family with a child/ children between the ages of 2-5 years of age. I'm looking for a job that I can feel good about, where I feel like part of the family and that I'm trusted. I started working...

Isabel H. says "I hired Sydney off Care.com to watch my then 14 month old son for a day while I worked and his daycare was shut down for Covid. Syd was on time even in...

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Sasha R.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Sasha. I've been working as a childcare professional for about 10 years, working in various capacities. I've been working as a babysitter off-and-on for multiple families and have maintained my CPR certification. I have completed courses in Early Childhood Education while at University and have taken 30+ hours of...

Erica D. says "We've had a wonderful experience with Sasha. She nannied for us over the summer and our 18 month old daughter loves her. She always jumps right in and...

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Lucy W.

I Love Kids And Pets Too!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Lucy and I've been working with kids for a long time. My first jobs were in middle school with some family friends. From there I realized how much I love working with kids. They're so funny and have such big imaginations. I'll cook, bathe, read, play, and have the house spotless when you return! I'm currently a...

Care Member says "My kids love Lucy! She’s very friendly. Great with kids. She always goes the extra mile to pick up the house so it’s clean when we get home. Too notch!...

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Karizma E.

Fun And Smiles

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 20 years old and I am a responsible and caring person. I always have a positive attitude. I baby sat anywhere from 2 to 8 kids between the ages of 0-12 for my local church throughout my teenage years, as well as help my parents with my 2 younger siblings. I love kids and and enjoy the opportunity to help families in need of...

Misa M. says "Karizma was a delight with my two kids (10 months and 3 years). She read books, did art with the toddler, communicated with baby signs to the baby, put them...

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Andreza C.

Bellingham, WA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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 with infants and toddlers, but I am open other ages). Here are my qualifications: - Teacher/Educational...

Care Member says "Andreza was a wonderful helper. We were vacationing and needed a sitter for a long day with three kids at the beach, pool, pickle ball court etc. my...

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Sofia B.

Fun, Understanding, And , Experienced

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a 24-year-old college student. I just transferred back to Washington for University. I have been the go-to sitter for my friends and family for more than 5 years now. I am able to help with cleaning, up, snack time, mealtime, homework, bath time, reading, playtime, crafts, outdoors, naptime, and getting ready for bed. I...

Noemy Q. says "I loved how sweet and kind Sofia was with my daughter. Had some last min. changes and was able to work with my schedule. Pleasant to have her around."

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  • 183 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.32/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA

Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 61 reviews of the 183 listed babysitters

Emily D.

Our daughter had a wonderful time with Emily. She was confident and reliable. We would definitely hire her again.

- Nicole M.

Brinley F.

Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants...

- Lauren G.

Rickia C.

Rickia has been a great babysitter for our kids and made sure that they were having fun. She is full of wonderful ideas of activities to do...

- Faisal N.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bellingham, WA:

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 183 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.

The average rate for Bellingham, WA babysitters on Care.com is $20.32 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bellingham, WA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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