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60 babysitters are listed in Lakewood, WA
The average rate is $19/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA
4.6
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Margaret but most people call me Maggie. I'm 24 years old & have my associate's degree in arts. I currently work at an elementary school as a special education para educator but have lots of availability since I only work when the kids are in school. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Open to...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I communicated with Margaret several times hoping to hire her for childcare. In the end I was unable to, due to some simple logistical hurdles that were beyond anybody's control. What I wanted to comment on is Margaret's consistently prompt and straight forward...
Emma B.
4.5
(2)
I am a hard-working, creative, and passionate person. I am excellent with children. I have worked one-on-one with multiple children from multiple backgrounds; Including different development and age. I am willing to help cook and clean. I also have experience with children with allergies. My experience spands over my life time,...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Esther is caring and compassionate. She is firm when she needs to be, but gentle all the while. She's passionate about the safety of children and their mental health. She's honest and will communicate any concerns she may have. A drawback at the moment would be her...
Tilly O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*****
I am now a mother to my sweet little boy born November 2021. I am only able to accept jobs where I can bring him along. I believe this provides a great opportunity for our children to play together, learn from one another and socialize while I provide childcare.
*****
I have experience caring for children and infants. My...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is sweet, bubbly, and fun. Lots of experience and very competent. Our girls loved her. Will be hiring again!"
Kristen S.
Zariya W.
Lakewood, WA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
My name is zariya, I am 19 years old, I have 3 younger siblings so I am used to caring for toddlers and up. I am in the Air Force. I know how to cook and I can clean, my hours are very flexible so if you need help just shoot me a text and I can try to accommodate
5.0
"She is a honest loving person and she has a big heart and she is a hard worker"
Turessa M.
Lakeisha R.
Lakewood, WA
$19-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Lakeisha . I Am A Veteran And Am 25 Years Old.
3.0
(1)
I am 26 years old and love children!! I have baby sat children & infants such as my family and friends for the past 8 years. If you need my references I can provide them. I received my AA at pierce college in 2018. I love to build relationships with all types of children because I believe nothing is better then having a bond...
3.0
"Did well during communication but made a plan to come and meet my child and never follow through"
Alyssa V.
Shae B.
Lakewood, WA
$32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA.
I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
Shae can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours)....
Mary Cait M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to be considered for your child's caregiver. I love helping children grow and learn new things. I have experience working with children ages 0-12 years old and everyone in between. I have been a nanny for 4 kids at a time from age ranges of 4-9 and I loved it! I am looking to get established with a family and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful! She communicates well, is punctual/dependable, and our kids love her! We're thrilled to have her as our babysitter!"
Melissa G.
Ariana M.
Lakewood, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I became a lead teacher for a pre-school class at a daycare where I followed a curriculum and charted progress. I loved it for so long that it wasn't until by love and passion for travel took over that led me to my current career.
One thing you should know about me is I am a flight attendant by day, so my schedule does change...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariana came through for us last minute and we are so glad we found her! She jumped right in with our 3.5 year old and 14 month old. She took them to the park and got them down for their naps. They had such a fun day, we will be using her again. "
Christina A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Savannah, I have been working in childcare for 4 years. I have experience caring for up to 4 children at once at all different ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers and pre teens. I would be interested in you learning more about me and me learning more about your family and this position. Is there a time...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Savannah is a wonderful sitter for my girls. Thank you for doing such a great job!"
Andrea F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Julieth . I am currently working as a stay at home caregiver in Gig Harbor. My main priorities are two young girls ages six and 10 as well as an elderly women with alzheimers. Also, I am a college student at Tacoma Community College, and I am aspiring to be an RN. As of right now, I have my CNA certification.
I have...
Julieth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Julieth is a wonderful person and I would highly recommend her. She is trustworthy and invested in doing the best job possible!"
Care member
I have been babysitting since I was a young girl. I love kids and work really well with them in all age groups. I have so much patience and love finding creative ways to entertain kids for I am a kid at heart as well. I'm open as far as schedule goes and can't wait to hear from you.
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hello. My name is Megan and I am currently located in the Lakewood-Tacoma area of Washington State.
Working with children has always been something that I really enjoy doing since I, myself, was younger.
In the past, I have been the nanny for 5 small children on a 5 day a week basis. This included children that were that ages of...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
I started working with kids when when I was about 13 years old. I started out babysitting young cousins, then volunteering in a preschool during highschool and nannying throughout college! I spent the past few years working at a preschool and then an elementary school in a special needs classroom. So I've worked with children...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Erin G.
Lakewood, WA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am A 23 Year Old Newly-wed Whose Trying To Save Up For An Upcoming Newborn In January.
I have babysat children from newborn to 12 years of age in my past years. I used to only babysit for a summer job and then it became an occurrence where parents would randomly ask me to care for their children until I graduated college. I'm a very loving individual who is expecting her first child and I'd love to care for any...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Gina D.
Lakewood, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gina. I absolutely love caring for kids. I have raised 3 daughters and babysit my grandchildren part time. I have 30+ years of experience taking care of children and I hope to continue for many more years to come. I am CPR certified. I hope that you will consider me to care for your little ones
Skills:
CPR
Melinda D.
Lakewood, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kind, Passionate, Free-spirited And Crafty Nanny With 9 Years Of Experience.
Hello!
My name is Melly!
I am very outgoing, positive and personable.
I love all this Disney! I love cooking, spending time with my family and rubbing my dog's belly.
I love sunshine and nice walks around the neighborhood.
I have experience working with multiples (3 max). I am a long term nanny. I have nannied for 6-7...
Melinda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hayley! I am a graduate student at the University of Puget Sound in the occupational therapy program and I am looking for babysitting/nannying opportunities while I am in school/on summer break. I am a caring, active, outgoing, and reliable person. I am CPR and First aid certified.
Past experience includes nannying full...
Hayley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am from Brazil and a former AuPair!
I consider myself a very easygoing, charismatic and proactive person, very used to the nanny and home care routine.
I've been working with kids for over 5 years!
Started volunteering during high school, in orphanages, institutions and my church, started babysitting for most of my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joseline R.
Lakewood, WA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous and happy
I like working with kids because I love to see the way they grow and get to become independent, I love to see how they overcome challenges and most importantly I love working with kids because I love teaching them new things and learning from them as well.
I'm looking...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakewood, WA
Margaret Z.
5.0
Maggie has been babysitting for us weekly. She is always on time and communicates well. Our daughter loves her and gets very excited when Maggie is coming.
- Leanna G.
Esther O.
4.0
Esther is caring and compassionate. She is firm when she needs to be, but gentle all the while. She's passionate about the safety of children and their mental health. She's honest and will communicate any concerns she may have. A drawback at the moment would be her lack of a driver's license, so she...
- Tilly O.
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica is sweet, bubbly, and fun. Lots of experience and very competent. Our girls loved her. Will be hiring again!
- Kristen S.
Zariya W.
5.0
Zariya is amazing! She is very sweet, a hard worker, and does her best to accommodate for others. When I needed help with my children and cat she stayed longer nights and went above and beyond! A wonderful young lady
- Samantha D.
Lakeisha R.
3.0
Did well during communication but made a plan to come and meet my child and never follow through
- Alyssa V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lakewood, WA:
How can I find a Lakewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lakewood, 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 41 babysitters in Lakewood, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Lakewood, WA?
The average rate for Lakewood, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.10 per hour as of July 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 Lakewood, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lakewood, 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.
Ratings for Lakewood, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.