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Daisy R.

Unique, One Of A Kind Arts And Crafts Adventure Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I practice a Montessori approach in my daily work and strive to make sure each child I work with has all their specific needs taken care of and they feel loved and understood. I have current work experience with children from 3 months to 13 years. Some of the children I have watched have special needs which requires a slightly...
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Alexandra H.

Trustworthy And Fun Sitter With Transportation

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alex, and I'm currently a grad student at the UW. I'm hoping to make some spare cash, but I also genuinely love spending time with kids. I spent most of my life caring for my two younger brothers, and have extensive experience babysitting and caregiving for neighbors or family friends. I'm a highly-energetic...
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Naomi L.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I started out as a natural with kids, and I've spent the time since learning how to best be present for kids as an auntie, camp counselor, extracurricular teacher, babysitter, nanny, and trusted adult.

Melinda P. says "It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Naomi as a caregiver. Naomi has been caring for my 3 children as an occasional babysitter for the last 6 years....

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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!"

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Emily H.

Part-time Sitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, my name is Emily and I am a grad student at UW. I'm available for one-time or occasional babysitting weekday nights or on the weekend. I am fully vaccinated and I am committed to following public health guidelines to stay safe during this time. Childcare experience: -babysitting since middle school -gymnastics coach in high...

Lia S. says "Emily was great with our two kiddos! She was super responsive, very confident with two tricky toddlers, and overall very kind and positive. We would highly...

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Samara B.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Samara. I've been caring for children almost as long as I can remember. I love getting to know kids and help them learn and grow. I also find creative ways to work with children, some ways that work for some don't always work for others, so I do my best to find the techniques that work best for the child. With my few...

Steven W. says "Samara worked for us for about 4 months in 2020. She's the best. We have 4 kids all under 6 and she excelled in all aspects. She engaged with children...

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Noella K.

Passionate Nanny Looking For Long-term Position

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Noella, I've been a nanny for years and I love it! I started babysit for friends, in a church nursery, I'm also the oldest in my family so I take care of my brother and sister all the time, and I love children. I like reading and playing and getting to know your child.

Jenni P. says "We were so lucky to have Noella as part of our nanny share for the last 2 years! She was wonderful with our kiddos and was quick to form a strong bond with...

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Sydney A.

Energetic Sitter With A Love Of Learning And The Outdoors!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience in child care, from babysitting for a few hours, a week of travel help, caring for children with special needs, tutoring from K - 8th grade, or bottling feeding a newborn! Able to help with regular help, one-off nights, weekends, or weekend trips! I believe that having fun is the best way to...

Care Member says "We hired Sydney for three nights with my two-month-old when my husband is out of town. She’s passionate, easy to communicate, and arrived punctual. We...

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Genevieve P.

Enthusiastic Sitter And Hide And Seek Champion

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a current college student and have about 6 years of experience with children of all ages. I am looking to make a little money for college and what better way to do so than spending time with children? Not only do I have babysitting experience, I have also coached summer camps and volunteered my time for a variety of...

Nicole P. says "Genevieve is amazing with children. Unlike most babysitters, she always has activities ready and actually engages with the kids. She is also a great...

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Destiny C.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Destiny, I am 20 and have been babysitting since I can remember, I have always been around kids and I am very interested in child psychology, so I know a lot of random facts about how their brains work and function. I enjoy working with families & creating a strong & healthy bond with them. I have experience with...

Care Member says "Destiny was on time, kept us updated, and did a great job. Thankfully our son slept the whole time but we’ll definitely have her again"

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Shelley S.

Experienced And Respectful Sitter Who Encourages Curiosity And Laughter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Shelley, and I currently work as a biologist at the University of Minnesota. I study the ecology and evolution of plants, and really love to share a sense of curiosity with the kids that I work with. Before starting my the last phase of my journey as a biologist, I worked as a nanny for two families over two...

Care Member says "Shelley was great with our toddler, we loved the way she listened to him and respected his needs! Thank you Shelley!"

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Taiyo N.

Fun Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Sandy H.

Creative And Fun, Outdoor Loving Sitter!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am a recent graduate of Whitman College where I earned a BA in Biology. With me, children will explore curiosities indoors and out! I have 4 years of experience babysitting two girls ranging from 6-11 years of age. I also have experience leading volunteer events with grade-school children, prepping and teaching...

Lauren M. says "I've known Sandy for a long time and she's is one of the most caring, respectful, and dependable people out there. Sandy will always put her best foot...

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Jayanna T.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I worked for 3 years at a day care with ages 3 months-4 years old, then I taught English in Korea for one year for children ages 2-13 years old! I babysat a toddler for about a year after that until her family moved out of state. In 2020, I served as a summer nanny for a 6-year-old, and babysit on an as-needed basis for two...
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Sharnita C.

Experienced Caregiver

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is Sharnita. My childcare experience started in my earliest days caring for my younger niece and nephew, my professional childcare career started in 2019. I've previously worked at a community center in Magnolia, a preschool in Seattle, and have had many babysitting jobs. I understand how important schedules and...

Katy C. says "Sharnita was lovely to work with. My son had a great time with her and she gave me a great run down of how the day went with my son. "

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Kulana H.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Kulana! I'm currently 22 and I've been working in childcare since I was 11. I started with babysitting then began getting professional experience through working at the YMCA Kids Corner. I'm now at the Boys and Girls Club where I've been for a year and a half. I'm CPR certified and I also have my food handlers...

Christine B. says "Kulana is absolutely amazing! Everything I could have asked for, she is amazing with my little man, always on time and communicates throughout the day....

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Katie W.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 23 years old living in Green Lake with my cat Beverly. Coming from a blended family of teachers, I am 9 years older than my oldest (younger) sibling. I grew up caring for three younger siblings, spending a lot of time in classrooms on the teaching side. I have taken child development classes,...

Care Member says "Very reliable and kind. My daughter had a great time! "

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Mckenna M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always enjoyed being around children, most likely because my mom was an elementary teacher growing up. I have quite a few years of experience under my belt between childcare facilities, nannying and babysitting. In my free time I enjoy hiking, working out, being around friends and family, and finding a good book to read. I...

Katie S. says "There are few words to describe how much we have loved and appreciated this woman in our family. She has consistently gone above and beyond to support our...

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Lillian G.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been caring for children since I was 9 and my nephew was born. He lived in my house, so I got to spend a lot of time with his parents, learning how to take care of him. When I was 10, I started working as a mother's assistant to a 2-year-old and newborn twins. When I was 11, a family I had been babysitting for regularly had...

Darcy B. says "Lillian is amazing! Our children love her and we appreciate that they are safe. She is kind, creative, fun and a great listener. "

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  • 1,059 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.22/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA

Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 595 reviews of the 1,060 listed babysitters

Naomi L.

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Naomi as a caregiver. Naomi has been caring for my 3 children as an occasional babysitter for the...

- Melinda P.

Maria M.

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...

- Molly F.

Molly G.

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,...

- Lizzie M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Seattle, WA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Seattle, 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 1,060 babysitters in Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA babysitters on Care.com is $25.22 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 Seattle, 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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