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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Dove N.

Babysitter/Nanny

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Dove and I am a caring, patient, and experienced nanny/babysitter. I am currently studying law at Western Washington University in the Honors Program. I am comfortable with pets and I love to learn new skills. I am fully vaccinated and safe. I have transportation, and I am happy to meal prep! If you are...

Sai J. says "Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing around the house. I...

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Rickia C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Malena K.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm Malena:) I'm 21 and am currently enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College (Bellingham). I'm great with children of all ages, and very reliable. I always want to give the best care I can, while also making the kids I'm taking care of comfortable with me. I've been very experienced with children between my past years of...

Janelle N. says "Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!"

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Emma H.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Ami C.

Fun Loving Nanny

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a native of Washington, I enjoy time outdoors. I am a graduate of Western Washington University where I earned a BA in English . I absolutely love children and the joy they have with everyday experiences. Being raised without a television, I appreciate the value in spending time reading, pursuing artistic interests and...

David L. says "Ami is the most incredible person and caregiver we could have ever imagined, and we thank our lucky stars every day that we found her! No one is as...

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Sega K.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a person who loves taking care of kids. I was born in Ethiopia and have been here in America for 15 years now. After graduating from High School I have been to a couple of community colleges figuring out what I want to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher but also focus on Social Justice as well and I found out I can do...

Katrinka M. says "Sega has been a babysitter for our family for years and we highly recommend her! We appreciate that she is caring and fun while remaining in charge (our...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Rachel W.

Your Fav Date Night Sitter!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Teal L.

Part-Time Caregiver

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Emily B.

Adventurous Date-night Sitter!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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!

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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Estelle A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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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Sarah B.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I helped raise my youngest brother with autism who is now 14. This taught me a lot about the needs/care a child with special needs would require. I was also a camp counselor and loved the opportunity and experience. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and can always find something fun to do with the kids! Arts and...

Skylar S. says "Sarah is upbeat and was great with my one year old!"

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Brianna G.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Allison S.

10+ Years Of Experience In Early Childhood Education And Special Needs

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Allie and I hope I can help your family! I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and am currently have a full time nanny job in Bellingham. I am looking to help families on the weekends for date nights or time for you to get stuff done. My work experiences teaching at multiple cooperation child care centers,...

Ellie S. says "Allie was wonderful! We had an event that went from dinner time to bedtime that we needed childcare for. We have never had someone else put our kiddo to...

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Lauren B.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
I have over 20 years of experience in childcare. I like to do arts and crafts with kids and get them outside. I am also a gardener and jeweler. I like to hike, surf , rock climb, knit , sew and felt! I have references as well!

Chris H. says "Lauren watched our 2-year old for 4 days during a recent trip to North Conway, NH. She's terrific - reliable and a hit with our son!"

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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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  • 182 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.34/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA

Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 181 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.

Dove N.

Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing...

- Sai J.

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 181 babysitters in Bellingham, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $20.34 per hour as of June 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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