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Unity R.

Mercer Island, WA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I'm excited to bring my passion for childcare and years of hands-on experience to your family. I've worked as a preschool teacher with ages 2-4 and currently nanny for children ages 1-12 through a trusted agency, where I'm often requested by families as their preferred caregiver. Coming from a large family of nine...
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Lesly D.

Mercer Island, WA

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$26/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...
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Sarah L.

Mercer Island, WA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as any other additional needs.
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Natalie W.

Mercer Island, WA

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$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...
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Nicolle D.

Exceptional Babysitter

Redmond, WA

4.4(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi guys! My name is Nicolle, I'm from Colombia, I'm an energetic and trilingual 30 years old. I graduated in Environmental Engineering and I like everything about science. Currently living in Bothell. I'm a fun, active and trustworthy person who LOVE children. I have 10 years of childcare experience and now I'm looking for a...

Care Member says "Nicolle is fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She’s pontual, professional, and put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!"

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Nadia A.

Need Babysitter?

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Nadia. I am calm, patient, and detail-oriented. I take pride in being clean, neat, reliable, trustworthy, and honest. Like my mother, I am protective and caring, always attentive to those around me. I'm also dynamic, active, and energetic. I've been a babysitter for over 10 years and had the pleasure of working...

Kristina M. says "Very engaged. Brought activities for my child. Helped unpack and organize my child's room(we just moved). Very helpful. Very pleasant. Punctual."

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Tiana D.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I am the second oldest of eight children so I have pretty much been babysitting my entire life. I have babysat for other families for 17 years now and have two children of my own (11 and 13 years old). I also used to do daycare at the Renton Area Youth and Family Services Center so I have experience with all ages as well as...

Kathryn T. says "Tiana was great with our 7mo old daughter. She jumped right in with confidence, starting playing right away and our daughter was happy and cared for. I...

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Taiyo N.

Fun Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a student at North Seattle College! I am taking several courses on early childhood development. I've helped my mom babysit many kids. I enjoy playing and making good memories that they will remember after growing up.

Emily A. says "Taiyo was very helpful. Without question he would volunteer to help out looking after the younger kids, cleaning up after events, cooking, and whatever...

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Giselle B.

11 Years Of Experience As A Nanny/Babysitter Looking For Full-time Opportunity

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I started as a child care attendant at Bally Total Fitness back in 2002. I had to watch up to 8 children at the same time, ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 yrs old. Then from that job, I made relationships with some of the parents, and I would babysit for them outside of Bally Total Fitness as an on-call/as-needed...

Sean T. says "Giselle watched our 2 year old son 4 hours a day for 6 days. She was on time each day and got along very well with him. My son can be quite a handful and...

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Megan R.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Megan. I have grown up in a family with about 20 little cousins. Their ages range anywhere from new born to 14 years old. I love to host dance parties, make arts and crafts and play games with them when I get the chance to babysit! I'm available to work part time as I work at an Eye Clinic Monday-Wednesdays. I...

Care Member says "Megan is your best option on here ;). She babysat our daughter from ages 1-2. Very attentive, follows instructions, fun, caring, all the boxes check...

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Maria W.

Nanny And Tutor

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I love children, especially the little ones! I have approximately 18 years of babysitting experience, ages 1 month-13 years. I love the outdoors, any form of exercise, playing, traveling, and learning. As an educator, I believe in life-long learning, teaching the child skills that can be carried and applied throughout life. Life...

Dan R. says "Maria is an excellent nanny for our little baby. She has a wealth of experience with children and is genuinely interested in our baby's development. She's...

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Katie Maye R.

Nanny/Babysitter .

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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."

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Nicole S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Renton, WA

4.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a nanny from the Renton area. I have had experience in childcare for about 7 years now. I love to play games, play music, read, and do arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely adore finding new ways to engage and stimulate them! I usually prepare meals and snacks, if not already provided. I...

Kelli T. says "Nicole watched our son while he was about 1.5 years to 2 years old. She took took a gentle parenting approach, using redirection for problem behaviors, and...

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Christine S.

Looking For Newborn Babysitting Jobs

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...

Care Member says "Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond...

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Vanessa M.

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Vanessa, I've been working with kids for the last 6 years, I was an Au Pair in 2020 to 2022, I worked this last year as a Nanny share for two lovely little boys. I have a lot experience and I would love to tell about it. I'm seeking for a babysitter job's during the week or weekends, check my availability on my profile....

Care Member says "Vanessa is absolutely phenomenal!!! I honestly can’t say enough good things about Vanessa. We won the nanny lottery when we found her and were soo...

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Molly G.

Experienced Child Care Provider Seeking Part-Time Work

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 28-year-old Registered Nurse and childcare provider living in South Seattle. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Washington as well as a BS from Oregon State University in Human Development and Family Sciences. I have over 10 years of experience as a child care provider...

Lizzie M. says "Molly came to help me out taking care of my toddler and baby when I needed freeing up for some work/admin. She was punctual, friendly, capable, and played...

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Katherine E.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there! I moved to the Seattle area after graduating from the University of Oregon with a double major in philosophy and psychology ! I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny, tutor, and babysitter with children ages 4months - 17years! For past families I've worked with, I became a go-to while the parents were at work for...

Care Member says "Katie is an amazing babysitter. My daughter says, "She is really fun to play with." She is also responsible, shows up on time, and communicates well...

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Azucena C.

Babysitting Services

Seattle, WA

3.7(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hola fam! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself &share a bit about my experience with childcare. I've always been passionate about taking care of children & giving back to my community. Began babysitting since 12, & have continued to develop my skills & knowledge in the field. I even took a specific course to become a...

Ali E. says "Suzie was confident and personable. Our kids took to her right away, and she seems very genuine. We have already hired her for another date night."

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Erika L.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Erika and I have decided to get back in the babysitting/nanny game for this upcoming summer (flexible schedule). I just finished my first year as a Special Education lead teacher with Bellevue and will be heading into my second year come September! I have been nannying for many years and given my...

Jessica T. says "Erika we can't thank you enough for the smiles and fun you bring when you come! She has been a blessing to my boys and they look forward to her coming...

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Sophia F.

Part Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Sophia and I am looking to care for some awesome kids. I started as a babysitter at age 13, and at 20 started my part time Nanny career. I'm working towards my graduate degree at the University of Washington. I have experience with kids as young as 4 months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and...

Alicia S. says "Sophia is fantastic! She is full of great spirit and truly wonderful with children. We use her as much as possible."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.71/hr as of August 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 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Nicolle D.

Nicolle is fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She’s pontual, professional, and put us completely at ease. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Nadia A.

Very engaged. Brought activities for my child. Helped unpack and organize my child's room(we just moved). Very helpful. Very pleasant....

- Kristina M.

Tiana D.

Tiana was great with our 7mo old daughter. She jumped right in with confidence, starting playing right away and our daughter was happy and...

- Kathryn T.

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 24 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 $23.71 per hour as of August 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.

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