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Babysitters in Steilacoom, WA

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Natalya S.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part -time Babysitter Is Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I really enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am nurturing, kind, reliable, and trustworthy. I can take care of kids at your place or at my home. My house is safe and child friendly with a large fancied back yard. I got my Tdap vaccine in April 2018. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. I have been working as a...
Natalya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Hi everyone! I would like to recommend you Natalya! She babysat my little girl and she is wonderful! My daughter loved her and Natalya took really good care of her. She has an enormous experience with her own three children and her grand daughter, that feels really...

Anna G.

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Mariah B.


Lakewood, WA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Who Loves Children!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Mariah. I am a professional Nanny looking for a family in need of infant/toddler care. I have 10+ years experience babysitting, 5 years as a Nanny, and 2 years experience as an ABA behavioral therapist working with children living with Autism. During this time I spent one year in Master's school studying special...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Mariah is everything you're looking for. A superb communicator, receptive to feedback, great at following directions, prompt, respectful, loving, and kind. She's adaptable, likes to cook, is creative, and loves to teach. She understands the importance of a child's...

Courtney B.

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Kimberly G.


Tacoma, WA

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I've completed 2 years studying early childhood education. I've worked at Daycare for almost a year for ages 6 weeks up to 5 years old. I have a CPR and First Aid training. I have lots of hours in other childcare training as well. I have had multiple background checks since I have worked in elementary schools and daycares. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
I feel so lucky to have found Cayla (she goes by Cayla rather than Kimberly)! Her daughter and mine got along so well, she can’t wait to go back! Very thankful for Cayla’s updates by text throughout the morning. She is a great communicator and very patient with...

Monica S.

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Lauren M.


Tacoma, WA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Caring Post-grad

I have 1 year of experience working in-home with seniors. I assisted with both end-of-life care and day-to-day activities. I have helped with medication management, mobility issues, and just general companionship. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I love pets in the home as well, and am happy to...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Recent review:

5.0
Lauren did a wonderful job caring for my mother-in-law who lived with us after a major stroke. Lauren was teachable, kind and dependable. She was conscientious with assisting with transfers to/from the wheelchair and assisted with daily exercises, personal cares...

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Arianna N.


Tacoma, WA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I hope you're having a great day. My name is Arianna and I have over a decade of experience working with children. I enjoy babysitting because I love working with kids and am great with children of all ages and personality types. Prior to graduating from Vanderbilt University with my bachelor's degree, I was a...
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Recent review:

5.0
Arianna was great with our 7 month old! She helped us introduce solids and had tons of activities to keep her busy!

Brooke M.

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Zariya W.


Lakewood, WA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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

Recent review:

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.

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Jaci R.


Tacoma, WA

$18-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Jaci, I am a 20-year-old college student! I go to PLU and I am studying Political Science with goals of going to law school to be a lawyer. I worked at a summer camp for children with autism every summer since I was 16. I also worked at recreational camps for children during spring break. I babysat for different...
Jaci can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Dez Z.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Outgoing, I Love Kids

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am a 26-year-old working woman that loves engaging with kids and helping them grow and develop into amazing young people. I currently work a full time job Monday-Friday from 8a-5p. I love weekends, date nights, week-evenings/nights, shopping trips you name it! I've been a consistent babysitter for multiple families...
Dez can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
i love the way she interacts with my son and teach him new things, she very friendly and care about our little family! my son got very better at communicating and he also now started not to use his pacifier all the time ☺️

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Kaitlyn S.


Tacoma, WA

$21-25/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Katie. I'm a mom of a 2-year-old. I've watched him alongside kids similar to his age, infants and/or older kids. It's always really exciting to see their relationship build and become friends. I'm looking for a job that would be open to bringing him along with me. My son is super outgoing, he has that normal...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
I hired kaitlyn to watch my 2 year old son, she had a son the same age and it was perfect. They played great together and she was very well at splitting her time between the two and fitting both their needs! It is great to fit your nannying/babysitting needs but...

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Aurelie G.


Lakewood, WA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Former Au Pair

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a former Au Pair, I have always loved taking care of children and trying to teach and spread kindness. Now a full-time student, I decided to put this passion for child-caring front and center in my life as I wish to become a childhood Social Worker. During my two years and a half as an Au Pair in Washington DC, my daily...
Aurelie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We interviewed and hired Lily this week and she is absolutely amazing with my children! She is helping us out monthly so that I can attend PTA meetings, and also with our weekly date nights! It is rare to find someone who loves being with kids and is a genuine,...

Demetria O.

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Mariah W.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full Time Caregiver Available

I am a mother of a 3-year-old daughter and I am currently expecting another. I have several years of experience in Early Childhood Education, particularly with the ages of infant-preschool. I currently have my CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) and I am taking online classes to finish my degree in Education through...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
I worked at the early learning center with Mariah for two and a half years. She is an amazing worker. She is easy to get along with and always complete an task. She also works great with children. I know that Mariah will be suitable for this position because she...

Chyna B.

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Za'yona W.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm 22 years old! I am a graduate of Austin State University as of 23'! I just moved to Washington state & I will be enrolling back into college to further my education in psychology. I am in the military, due to that I am willing and free to babysit Friday nights, Saturday time will be discussed and Sunday (after 1 until...
Za'yona can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Yona is an EXCELENT Sitter. She is the second sitter that we've hired from this site and like the first, my daughter absolutely loves her. She plays games, cooks and treats my baby like family instead of a job. Yona has become a part of our family and I plan on...

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Denine D.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Empty Nester Available For Full Or Part Time Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a hands-on, child-centered educator who loves to do crafts, read books, play games, and nurture a child's imagination. I have recently successfully launched my two homeschooled children and want to make use of the knowledge that I have gathered over the years. I was a nanny for several years before I had my children, and I...
Denine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Denine did a wonderful job babysitting my two autistic sons ages 9 and 10. After just one day they quickly grew attached to her and were eager for her to return. She is thoughtful and proactive, thinking ahead of things my mommy brain often forgets. My children...

Phillise T.

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Alexis C.


Tacoma, WA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent college graduate excited to teach and care for youngsters. In college, I created and managed an environmental education outreach program. I loved teaching children K-12 about the planet. I have previous childcare experience with children aged 8 months to 10 years. I have held jobs with multiple families with a...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

4.0
We hired Alexis during the summer of 2015 as our usual babysitter was out of town. My kids were 1.5 and 3.5 years. They loved having Alexis over as she played with them the whole time. Alexis also handled my 3.5 year old very well when she would go bananas when I...

Danielle Z.

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Alicia M.


Tacoma, WA

$18-20/hr

I Love Dogs!

I love dogs and they usually love me right back. I was a pet sitter for about 6 months for a neighbor until she got her dog door installed. My husband and I have fostered family members' dogs when they needed someone to take the dogs in for short- or long-term care. We currently have two family dogs of our own and are...
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Sarah H.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Saint Louis Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah and I hope to be chosen as a caretaker for your children. I have been babysitting for friends, family, and neighbors for the last 12 years on and off. Most recently I have been watching two adorable girls aged 3 and 6 since the oldest was born. I have plenty of experience with infants, toddlers, and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah is amazing. My daughter is usually grumpy about having babysitters but she loves when Ms Sarah comes over!

Jennifer S.

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Kayna K.


Tacoma, WA

$12-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kayna and I'm a current college senior. I saw your job posting and I think I'd be a great fit for the job! I have experience with children and teens aged from infants to high school, both in personal and professional settings. I've been babysitting for 6+ years, 3 of which I worked at a Community Center daycare...
Kayna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

3.0
I found Kayna profile at Care website and contacted her. Seemed like a good match and interviewed over the phone. Agreed to setup in person meeting, however, dates and times provided she was not available. Last message I sent her never received a response....

Eleonor R.

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Dani F.


Lakewood, WA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

In-home Pet Sitter For Vacation, Weekends Or Day Appts

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Dani, I have been doing in-home pet sitting for several years & have great references. Please look at my reviews here on care. com Some are for childcare & others are for pets. I will share their info - if needed. I watch cats & dogs & have quite a few 'regulars' Please IM & make an Appt , so I can meet you &...
Dani can also help with: Pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
When my pet/house-sitter retired from this line of work, I had to find a replacement. I was looking for a cat/house sitter that would stay at my house during my absence. I have 2 older cats that need companionship, daily food and water, to be let in and out of...

Joette J.

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Destiny A.


Tacoma, WA

$20-24/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! I have been around children for 4 years through babysitting & teaching kids how to attain the skills to swim & practice water safety as I used to be a swim teacher for Metro Parks Tacoma. Throughout high school, I also volunteered at the Children's Museum of Tacoma and spent many hours playing with kids! I'm an...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Destiny has a wonderfully sweet disposition. My toddler warmed to her instantly! She was right on time to all of our meetings, thoroughly answer my questions, and came prepared with her own. Due to a change in our situation we were unable to hire Destiny but she...

Kaja Y.

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Lillian G.


Tacoma, WA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Lillian, and I've been a child caregiver for 7 years and counting! Over the years, I've become proficient in organizing fun, age-appropriate activities that keep kids engaged. From arts and crafts to outdoor exploration and tea parties, I've done it all! And when it comes to newborns and toddlers, I'm well versed...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Great nanny, worked for us 1 year and our girls love her!

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA

Natalya S.

5.0

Hi everyone! I would like to recommend you Natalya! She babysat my little girl and she is wonderful! My daughter loved her and Natalya took really good care of her. She has an enormous experience with her own three children and her grand daughter, that feels really good. She loves babies, is never...

- Anna G.

Mariah B.

5.0

Mariah is everything you're looking for. A superb communicator, receptive to feedback, great at following directions, prompt, respectful, loving, and kind. She's adaptable, likes to cook, is creative, and loves to teach. She understands the importance of a child's emotional well being and is still...

- Courtney B.

Kimberly G.

5.0

I feel so lucky to have found Cayla (she goes by Cayla rather than Kimberly)! Her daughter and mine got along so well, she can’t wait to go back! Very thankful for Cayla’s updates by text throughout the morning. She is a great communicator and very patient with little ones, has lots of educational...

- Monica S.

Lauren M.

5.0

Lauren did a wonderful job caring for my mother-in-law who lived with us after a major stroke. Lauren was teachable, kind and dependable. She was conscientious with assisting with transfers to/from the wheelchair and assisted with daily exercises, personal cares and simple meals. We appreciated her...

- Care member

Arianna N.

5.0

Arianna was great with our 7 month old! She helped us introduce solids and had tons of activities to keep her busy!

- Brooke M.

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