Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Mercer Island, WA and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Here are some babysitters in Mercer Island: 

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
LD

Lesly D.

Mercer Island, WA

from
$27/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Lesly. I am a college educated (4 year bachelor's degree) with almost 2 years of pediatric healthcare experience. I also have roughly 2-3 years of experience as a reoccuring/one time babysitting/nanny during my undergraduate years. I have a reliable vehicle, CPR certified, and hold a nursing assistant...
See profile
NW

Natalie W.

Mercer Island, WA

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
I've always had a strong passion for nurturing children's growth and development, which is why I'm excited to offer my services as a childcare provider. My three years of experience have equipped me with the skills to provide excellent care for children of all ages, from infants to 11-year-olds. I'm known for my patience and...
See profile
SL

Sarah L.

Mercer Island, WA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as any other additional needs.
See profile
Katelyn S.'s Photo

Katelyn S.

Highly Experienced With Kids... Looking For One-time Babysitting Jobs - Based In Jackson, WY

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience nannying/babysitting kids aged 6 months through middle school. I was previously hired by a Care. com family as a full-time nanny for three kids aged 1. 5, 3, and 5 in the winter/spring of 2023. I have multiple years of experience volunteering with kids, most notably through a program called Girls on the Run....

Teresa A. says "Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for, whose parents...

See profile
Bridgette W.'s Photo

Bridgette W.

Part-time Nanny And Date Night Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Starting back in Middle and High School when I worked as a mother's helper, I have always found working with children to be a very rewarding experience. Back then, it helped me to learn valuable life skills such as patience, organization, time-management, leadership and of course responsibility. As I got older and attended...

Stephanie L. says "Bridgette was fantastic with our son. She was super responsive during the scheduling process, followed up the day before, and showed up 15 minutes...

See profile
Katie Maye R.'s Photo

Katie Maye R.

Nanny/Babysitter .

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have years of experience in hanging out with kiddos. I am currently on my way towards being a birth doula. I was once the lead teacher in the pre-toddler (18 months-24 months) classroom at a preschool . I also had the pleasure of working with the 2 to 2 1/2-year-old toddlers as well for about six months. I believe in letting...

Care Member says "Good communication, and followed the instructions I gave. Was approachable and my 3-year old was comfortable with her quickly."

See profile
Maria Carolina S.'s Photo

Maria Carolina S.

Available For Full Time, Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting

Kirkland, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi families, My name is Maria, I'm 27 years old, I live in downtown Kirkland and I'm looking for a new position starting in September. Ideally +36h/week. I'm looking for a long term commitment (1 year at least) I have my own car, clear driving record, and I'm used to drive my nanny kids around. I have more than 4 years of...

Care Member says "Maria is very warm and easy to communicate with. She was great with my 9 month old - my daughter was comfortable with her immediately. Would recommend...

See profile
Carolina M.'s Photo

Carolina M.

Babysitter/child Care

Redmond, WA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children since I' m 11 years old. I adore children and I' m really good with them, they like me and get comfortable fast with me. I keep them entertained, safe and out of trouble. I also feel comfortable doing overnights and working with pets. I enjoy taking kids on ' outings' to the park, the...

Tessa H. says "She is available for short notice, is able to stay until late, she has reliable transportation with insurance. Loves to do crafts and outdoors. She has...

See profile
Clea E.'s Photo

Clea E.

Experienced Mom With Artful Personality

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Clea, I'm a happy mother of three girls (grown-ups now). I'm an illustrator and filmmaker/documentarist from Costa Rica, and I'm looking to make a little extra money while I work on my art projects. I have always loved to be around newborns, infants and her moms, which led me to work as a doula for around 5 years and...

Care Member says "Clea, is truly a gem. She cared for our son who at that time was 5 months old and was nothing short of amazing with him. Very energetic, warm, calm and...

See profile
Airam A.'s Photo

Airam A.

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been on and off babysitting or nannying since I was 16. I have a wide array of extensive experience working with children from newborns to later teenage years. While I was in my later years of high school as well as beginning of college I was with a nanny service for a while. Also, I used to be a children's aquatic...

Care Member says "Airam is such a wonderful person and nanny. My 4 year old loves her and can't wait to see her again. Airam took care of everything I had asked of her...

See profile
Hector A.'s Photo

Hector A.

Experience Babysitter Available Weekdays After 6:30pm, Saturdays All Day And Week Nights!

Renton, WA

4.1(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello Families, my name is Hector. I'm an experienced nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience. I have experience with ages 18m-12 years old kids. I'm a fluent English and Spanish speaker that likes to care for in the language desired by the parents. I like to include my knowledge in education and set up lesson planned...

Paulo F. says "We recently hired Hector to babysit our two girls. He was very responsive and easy to communicate with during the interview process. Our girls had a...

See profile
Maria M.'s Photo

Maria M.

Happy And Fun Date Night Sitter :)

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm a responsible, loving, enthusiastic, and energetic baby sitter. I've been taking care of children for as long as I can remember. I have 3 younger brothers and a lot of cousins and my family refers to me as the "go-to babysitter". I am new to Seattle, but I am not new to the babysitting world. Before I moved, I was...

Molly F. says "Maria is the best! She is so great with kids and our daughter looks forward to seeing her every time! She is punctual and communicative and friendly!"

See profile
Dylan C.'s Photo

Dylan C.

Care You Can Trust!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I enjoy partnering with parents to ensure children receive the nurturing, consistency, care, and fun they need. I am a kid at heart and love to get down on the floor (or up in a play structure) to play with kids, encouraging their imagination, doing age appropriate science and art projects, adventuring outdoors, and...

Sarah R. says "Dylan is the total package! Calm, easy going, communicative, thoughtful. Zero hesitation to hire again and again!"

See profile
Helen H.'s Photo

Helen H.

Seattle, WA

4.1(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
If you are looking for someone who will love, nurture, and engage with your child as a family member would - I am your gal. If your family values: open and direct communication, a safe and clean environment, and a friendly relationship with your caregiver, our values align. I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages,...

Care Member says "Helen is AMAZING! She cared for our 8 month old daughter 4 days a week for 6 months. Our daughter adores her. When Helen arrives in the morning...

See profile
Olga Z.'s Photo

Olga Z.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Keeping children safe, happy and entertained is my number one priority. At all times children are under my supervision and I always make sure that kids avoid dangerous situations. I am also good at helping them follow rules and encourage them to clean up after themselves while I help them do so. I prepare good-tasting meals for...

Colette H. says "Olga has worked with our family since 2018 and consistently demonstrated conscientiousness, a passion for child care and a unique sense of humor. My 2...

See profile
Jena I.'s Photo

Jena I.

Child Care Expert

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a professional caregiver with over 20 years experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in home, childcare, and preschool settings as a nanny, teacher, and mentor teacher. I work part-time as a Parenting Educator and mentor teacher at South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. I am available for some...

Nate N. says "Jena is the absolute best! If you are able to hire her to watch your kid(s) consider yourself blessed. She is a proven preschool teacher who I have...

See profile
Grace W.'s Photo

Grace W.

Dependable, Fun Sitter For All Your Spontaneous Plans!

Seattle, WA

4.7(1)
from
$29/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Grace, and I'm currently a clinical counseling graduate student and part-time children's swim instructor looking to assist families with any of their spontaneous events, date nights, etc. I have three years of experience serving families around Seattle with children ages 2. 5-10. Most of the families I serve are...

Jason H. says "Grace was awesome! She filled in on pretty short notice when I had a cancellation, and she did a great job keeping my 2 and 4 year olds happy and...

See profile
Amanda P.'s Photo

Amanda P.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello all! I'm Amanda; a Florida transplant with South American roots. I have many years of experience working with children of various age groups. I started babysitting when I was 15yo, nanny ft/pt throughout college and have most recently worked as a nanny for Seattle families. I also taught pre-K pre-covid. My personal...

Ian M. says "Amanda is so great with our son R. Her background as a teacher shows through in the way she interacts with him. From the first time she met him and he was a...

See profile
Ella R.'s Photo

Ella R.

Caring And Outgoing College Nanny!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
As an experienced nanny, I am thrilled to extend my passion for childcare to your family. With a nurturing and loving approach, I have a proven track record of creating a joyful and safe space for children to flourish. My genuine love for fostering creativity and curiosity through outdoor and interactive, play and educational...

Heather T. says "Ella was fantastic! She was so sweet with my baby and I could tell that they had a great time. I would definitely hire her again."

See profile
Zahra S.'s Photo

Zahra S.

Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, And Tutor!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Zahra and I am a first year master's student at UW. I am pursuing my MS in Speech-Language Pathology and I hope to work as a pediatric speech-language pathologist in the future! I started babysitting for family friends when I was 14, and since then, I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, and tutor. I was a karate...

Kristen A. says "Zahra was absolutely amazing with my kids! I am so grateful for her time with our family."

See profile

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.39/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Katelyn S.

Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for,...

- Teresa A.

Bridgette W.

Bridgette was fantastic with our son. She was super responsive during the scheduling process, followed up the day before, and showed up 15...

- Stephanie L.

Katie Maye R.

Good communication, and followed the instructions I gave. Was approachable and my 3-year old was comfortable with her quickly.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mercer Island, WA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mercer Island, 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 23 babysitters in Mercer Island, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Mercer Island, WA babysitters on Care.com is $23.39 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 Mercer Island, 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.

Babysitter Articles

What is a household manager?

What is a household manager?

November 17, 2025 - Running a household can often feel like a full-time job. There’s laundry to fold and dishes to wash, groceries to buy, appointments to book and extracu...

What’s the best way to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day to kids?

What’s the best way to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day to kids?

November 17, 2025 - With a fresh year just beginning, this is an opportune time to help children set a respectful and kind tone for the year ahead. Many offices and schools will...

Does Venmo tax nanny services? What to know before you use it

Does Venmo tax nanny services? What to know before you use it

November 14, 2025 - Long gone are the days of writing paper checks to pay nannies — or even handing them a stack of cash. In today’s child care market, most families...

Additional Babysitter Services

  • Babysitters in Bellevue, WA
  • Babysitters in Medina, WA
  • Babysitters in Seattle, WA
  • Babysitters in Renton, WA
  • Babysitters in Kirkland, WA
  • Babysitters in Seahurst, WA
  • Babysitters in Sammamish, WA
  • Babysitters in Redmond, WA
  • Babysitters in Issaquah, WA
  • Babysitters in Bothell, WA
  • Babysitters in Kent, WA