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North Seattle College graduate. Current CWU Biology and Primatology student. My husband and I moved to Ellensburg from Seattle in 2020 and are here to stay. I have grown up with animals my whole life. I have had dogs, cats, fish, and guinea pigs, but have also handled many other types of animals. I have always been a responsible...
Ilmi can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
I have had a life time of raising and breeding many types of animals, from hamsters to horses. I have 2 sweet adorable Rottweilers and 5 birds. I love all animals. I live on 10 acres, lots of space to run, play and bark!
Kelly can also help with: Dog training, boarding, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I have hired Kelly many times
and always feel lucky to have her. She’s dependable, honest and kind. "
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am mother of 3 amazing girls. I am looking for families that I can work for and with to make their lives easier. I am looking for on-call, temporary or part-time. I am pretty flexible and more than willing to do what I can to meet the needs of your family and their current situation. I was a licensed foster parent and decided...
Melinda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
4.0
"Melinda did a great job - very sweet and left my house LOVELY. She helped me out of a serious jam - my old nanny had to quit due to family tragedy, and Melinda came through to help me within half a day of my post for a job the next day. I'd use her again for sure....
April D.
Grace B.
Ellensburg, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I was born and raised in New England. I have been on the west coast for about three years. Before moving I worked as a full time nanny, I previously worked in a day care with infants and toddlers, and have experience as a volunteer preschool teacher in Cusco, Peru. I am comfortable with children of any...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a nice girl! Cared for my 7y/o and 13y/o. Both of my boys love her! "
Jane K.
Sydnie P.
Ellensburg, WA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I can provide animal sitting in your own home. I have five years of experience with a variety of animals. I am experienced with horses, dogs, cats, and small pets. I have experience giving meds and taking care of high-needs animals.
Sydnie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Ali W.
Ellensburg, WA
$14-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Ali. I am 19 years-old and a sophomore at Central Washington University. I have been working with children since I was about 11 years old. I started as a mothers helper until I was 12-13 years old and started babysitting. I have experience babysitting children of all ages including infant care. When I was in high...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali has always been very helpful with my two boys! They have a lot of energy and she keeps them entertained and happy. She is dependable and punctual and has also been available for us last minute at times. I would definitely recommend Ali as a wonderful...
Ingrid A.
5.0
(4)
I have been a babysitter for friends of the family and church members (Child ages: 8 mo.--13 yrs.) since I was 13. For the 4 years during High School I was the sole Nursery Attendant for a Christian Center in Downtown Kennewick (Child ages: new born--6 yrs.). I have also been put in charge of younger children (Child ages: 5...
Alisson can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alisson is great, and her specialty is babies, she has rocked all three of my babies to sleep for hours in her arms over the last 7 years. She has been one of my most consistent babysitters. She is flexible and generous with her time. She is honest and adaptable....
Katherine K.
Carley H.
Ellensburg, WA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carley, I am currently attending Central Washington University for a Bachelor's in Clinical Physiology and I plan to attend med school after. I am currently a member of the track and field team. I love kids and have grown up around them my whole life. I am the oldest of 5, ranging from all ages.
I like...
Carley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Carley is fantastic! Our boys loved her and she is professional, on time, easy to communicate with. And she left our house cleaner than when she started. Will be having her back for sure!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Daphne and I am currently a school psychology graduate student at Central Washington University. I am looking for full time summer work (in Ellensburg, WA) with children as it pertains to my education. I have a lot of prior experience working with children as I was employed at the children's center. I have...
Daphne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We love Daphne! She has been watching our 1 year old part time this summer. She is kind, interactive, fun, and nurturing. We are going to miss her this fall."
Krysta O.
Quyncie T.
Ellensburg, WA
$18-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore kids and building relationships with them. I think that watching children grow and become little people is one of the most rewarding things a person can do.
I have been nannying for a few different families while attending CWU in Ellensburg, but I will be moving back to Yakima for the summer so I am looking to...
Quyncie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've hired Quyncie for part-time babysitting for our 4.5 year old daughter. She is sweet, easy-going, flexible, has always on time and our daughter loves her! She's worked with a set schedule for us and has always been willing to pick up last minute extra hours...
Kaylin R.
Renee P.
Ellensburg, WA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Outgoing, Fun, Spontaneous, Crafty, Caring, Patient, And Great With Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I am Renee and I am a college student. I love kids, I have always taken care of my baby cousins every since I was a young child. I changed my first diaper at 6. I started officially babysitting after I took classes for CPR. I was 10 when I started taking care of more children. I love interacting with kids and helping with...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Quick morning visit. She arrived on time and was polite and gentle. Everything went smoothly."
Kelsi K.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a teacher for 25+ years. I have taught kindergarten/pre-kindergarten for many years. I enjoy all ages. I implemented a nature/science based curriculum in my last position where I taught for 15 years. My joy is teaching and nurturing children.
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kelly is a kind, compassionate, loving soul who treated our baby like her baby. Our boy loved Miss Kelly and was with her until he went to school. I would highly recommend her to any family. You won’t find a more dedicated amazing soul!"
Care member
Sydnie P.
Ellensburg, WA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
My name is Sydnie , I am an elementary school teacher with 6 years of experience in childcare. I have nannied, babysat, and worked at a daycare as a lead toddler teacher. I have experience with children under one and am very comfortable changing diapers, feeding, and putting them down for naps. I have my own car and am a...
Sydnie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is highly qualified with lots of training, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend Sydnie for child care, housekeeping or any other job you may need. She is punctual and very kind."
Katie H.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm MaryLou and I am a 3rd year student at Central Washington University studying Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. I am home for the summer and currently available for childcare work. This includes:
-Mother's Helper
-Full-day Nanny
-Date-night Babysitting
I have reliable transportation and am...
Marylou can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"MaryLou has been our go-to babysitter for years. She is fantastic with my kids! She plays right along with my kids in their games, keeps them safe during activities, and addresses unwanted behavior in a positive way. I recommend her 100%!"
Paige J.
5.0
(1)
Hey! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years old and recently graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in Elementary education. I am extremely patient and want to create a safe, fun environment for children. I love going outdoors and reading, and am looking forward to taking on this role!
Maddy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy has been watching our children for several years. We appreciate how dependable she is and how she plays with our 6 year old. She is an all around great babysitter."
Mackinlee R.
Sydnie P.
Ellensburg, WA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cleaned a variety of homes. I love to organize and help people get on top of basic cleaning needs when life gets busy. I would love to answer any questions!
Sydnie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Sydnie is hardworking and flexible to various schedules. I appreciated both her kindness and punctuality! She worked hard the entire time she was here."
Madeline P.
Hello! My Name is Alexis T, Im 22 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 10-year-old! Im extremely passionate about childcare and always have been. I have 2 years of Nanny experience with tasks that included Housekeeping, Organization, event planning/ coordination, cooking/meal prep, providing transportation etc!
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have had the privilege of caring for children since I was 14 years old. I enjoy interacting with children of all ages in both educational and recreational activities. I have ample experience babysitting; I watched 4 kids all under the age of six for two years. I also babysat for a family with three beautiful girls between that...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Tautiana C.
Ellensburg, WA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked for 3 different families, I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have always loved working with children and helping them grow.
Tautiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Theatre education major with years of experience watching kids age three months to 12 years old. I'm one of nine children so I'm very comfortable around all age ranges as well as being around loud, rambunctious, fun families.
I'm taking mostly online classes so my schedule is wide open and flexible, I drive, cook clean, and...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kittitas, WA
Kelly W.
5.0
We have used Kelly exclusively for the past 10 years. She stays in our home with our 3 dogs and pet squirrel. She sends pictures and updates during her stay and we come home to a clean house and happy girls. She is honest, kind, compassionate, and considerate. We trust her immensely and would...
- Jodi L.
Melinda R.
4.0
Melinda did a great job - very sweet and left my house LOVELY. She helped me out of a serious jam - my old nanny had to quit due to family tragedy, and Melinda came through to help me within half a day of my post for a job the next day. I'd use her again for sure. THE ONLY REASON I'm not leaving a...
- April D.
Grace B.
5.0
An absolutely wonderful sitter... my boys, ages 5 and 8, adored her. A wonderful surprise to come home to a house cleaner than the way the boys and I had left it... Thanks for your help Gracie, we will be seeing you soon!
- Erin L.
Ali W.
5.0
Ali has always been very helpful with my two boys! They have a lot of energy and she keeps them entertained and happy. She is dependable and punctual and has also been available for us last minute at times. I would definitely recommend Ali as a wonderful babysitter!
- Ingrid A.
Alisson K.
5.0
She is a loving, nurturing person. She is also very creative and full of great ideas.
- Nicole J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kittitas, WA:
How can I find a Kittitas babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Kittitas, WA?
The average rate for Kittitas, WA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Kittitas, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kittitas, 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.