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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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Lavaun V.

Experienced Nanny & Family Support Specialist 6+ Years Of Caring For Kids And Homes

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lavaun, a compassionate nanny and household manager with over 6 years of experience helping families thrive. As the big sister to three amazing young men and a proud auntie to two wonderful little girls, I deeply understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment for children to flourish. I'm...

Margaret D. says "Lavaun was easy to communicate with prior to providing care to our 5 month old infant. she did a great job of interacting with our baby. She sent...

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Kiah H.

Soon To Be Elementary Teacher! :)

Bellingham, WA

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kiah and I am currently seeking a summer childcare position. Ideally I would work for a family who needs full time sitting (around 40 hours/wk). I am a recent graduate student from Western Washington University. I studied Psychology Human Development while obtaining my elementary education certificate. Now, a...
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Lindsey P.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I come from a large Italian-American family, and have been around children my whole life. More than anything, my greatest passions are children and education. I have a BA in Psychology, an Ed. S. in School Psychology, and work as a Psychologist in Bellingham. I'm looking to hang out with some awesome families during the summer,...

Colleen P. says "Lindsey is the best! My toddler and I were very particular about caregivers-my daughter seemed to have a sixth sense about people. She would either cry...

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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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Teal L.

Part-Time Caregiver

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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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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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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Dana W.

Part-time Child Care With Transportation

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, My name is Dana, I have over 30+ years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I focus on creative play, inside and outside your home. We can go on walks, play in the park, or go to the library. Indoors I like to keep children busy with art, games, music, and make believe. I am certified as a home...

Lana M. says "Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018,...

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Grace P.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...

Care Member says "Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son...

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Sophia G.

Nanny

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a 23-year-old nanny with 6+years of experience with kiddos ages 4 months to 12 years old and currently attending Western Washington University. I'm also first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens certified. I have experience in speech therapy, physical therapy (ages 4 months to 24 months), and children with sensory...

Care Member says "Sophia worked for my family for about 2 years. She took excellent care of my children from the time my youngest was just 8 weeks old until after his 2nd...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Andreza C.

Bellingham, WA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Michelle J.

Part-time Babysitter Or Pet Sitter Available.

Bellingham, WA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
- Fish Biologist full-time, looking for part-time childcare work in the late afternoons, evenings, or weekends. Childcare experience: - Babysat for children of all ages for many years, including all throughout college in Bellingham - Worked at elementary after school daycare during high school - Camp councilor for 3 years -...
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Mary H.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

from
$18/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I am one of 10 kids and that has given me a life time of playing with, caring for and working with kids, both my siblings and my nieces and nephews. I have been baby sitting since I was 12 years old starting with kids from the church I grew up in, both in large groups at church events and at homes. I have also baby sat...
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Lexus C.

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Lexus. I am a fun, friendly, and adaptable sitter with over 13 years of experience. I have developed relationships with over 100 families, and created a comfortable and safe experience for children of all ages. My favorite activities include crafts, reading, and going to the park/taking walks. I have no...
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Taylor H.

Fun Loving Babysitter For Your Littles

Bellingham, WA

from
$19/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 7 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I have my babysitter's permit, CPR certified for adults, children, and infants, and am DCYF certified. For the past year I have worked as at a childcare center as a 2. 5-year-old teacher. I have the most experience with children younger than 5, I love babies the most. I...
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Elizabeth C.

Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a 20 y/o student at Western Washington University working on my degree in Inclusive Teaching (Special Education). I have cared for children ranging from 3 months to 12 years old. I am open to children no matter their needs!
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Aubrey S.

Experienced Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Aubrey. I am a graduate from Oregon State University, and I have been nannying for around five years now. I've been babysitting since I was a preteen. I am 23 years old! I will be moving from Corvallis, Oregon to the Bellingham, Washington area at the end of June this year. I am looking for a family/families to...
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  • 189 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.43/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 79 reviews of the 190 listed babysitters

Lucy W.

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....

- Care member

Lavaun V.

Lavaun was easy to communicate with prior to providing care to our 5 month old infant. she did a great job of interacting with our baby. She...

- Margaret D.

Lindsey P.

Lindsey is the best! My toddler and I were very particular about caregivers-my daughter seemed to have a sixth sense about people. She would...

- Colleen P.

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 189 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 $20.38 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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