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Myley B.

Child Care Provider

Gig Harbor, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Myley and I am 27 years old. I have been in the childcare industry since I was 12 years old. I started out as a babysitter and since then I have worked in the daycare setting, been a full time nanny, and most recently have been working in elementary schools in the special education classroom. I am currently...

Sarah P. says "Myley is wonderful! My kids really enjoy having her as a sitter. She is very reliable. Responsible & dependable. "

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Halle R.

Warm, Knowledgeable & Experienced Nanny Seeks Wonderful Family In Need

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello all. I'm Halle & I'd be honored to be a patient, kind & loving asset to your family. I have nannied for 15+ families in Ohio and Washington, and hold great admiration for all the families I have worked with. I am disability informed and have 10+ years experience working with children with disabilities & specialized medical...

Bruce B. says "Halle was our sitter for over 4 years. As a single dad, I needed reliable care that I could count on. I was working long days, oftentimes 50+ hours a week....

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Julienne J.

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...

Ron J. says "Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her...

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Denine D.

Empty Nester Available For Full Or Part Time Childcare

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a hands-on, child-centered educator who loves to do crafts, read books, nurture a child's imagination, and rock a baby to sleep. After successfully launching my two homeschooled children, I have continued to be an educator and caregiver. I have recently cared for two infants and have excellent references available from both...

Care Member says "Denine is a dream caregiver. She is so incredibly patient and kind - it's just a joy watching her with our son. We hired her full-time when our son was...

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Laurie T.

Full-Time Mom of 19 Years

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my four children for the past 19 years. I plan meals, take the kids to their events and assist with homework. I had my children on daily schedules, so they know what to expect and so did I. This included the infancy years as well. I took ECE courses and worked for two day cares. I have a real...

Leilani F. says "Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the...

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Elisha M.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Elisha, I have been caring for children of all ages for about a total of 14 years now. Paid and unpaid, disability or no disability. I have a ton of patience and I love spending time with kids! They are my calling. I am a 4. 0 college student, and a current SAHM. I love to put in an extra helping hand and cook...

Care Member says "Kind , but firm, followed the directions given for my son. 100% will call again "

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Audree S.

Child Care Giver Available For Full Time Or Part Time Work

Gig Harbor, WA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Audree. I was born and raised in the area, back after living away for seven years. I have an associates degree in nutrition and have my real estate license. I'm looking for mainly one time jobs, or for families that needs to be able to call someone in the event of needing backup care. I love to do creative, artistic...

Kristi S. says "Audree is simply wonderful. If your looking for a bright, energetic, helpful sitter she is the perfect choice. My kids actually asked when she could come...

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Banessa D.

Caring And Responsible Babysitter

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Banessa and I am 18 years old, I recently graduated high school and have lots of free time in my hands before I start college. In the meantime I would be thrilled to help anybody in need of a babysitter, I have 4 years in experience in working with newborns and toddlers (I have babysat my 2 nephews since they...

Chay K. says "Banessa was great! I really appreciated having her working for me. She was very kind, respectful and always did what she was asked. I would hire her again."

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Madison D.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Maddie. I am 24 years old and about to graduate from college in early childhood education. I am a responsible nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children during weekdays, weekends, evenings, summer and date nights. I make sure the children have been fed, bathed and in bed prior to parents' return. I can...

Care Member says "Madison was such a great sitter for my 2 year old! My daughter absolutely loved her. She was always punctual. Very good with communicating and super...

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Vera W.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
My natural love for children and responsible, positive caring nature are a few of the reasons I would love to have the opportunity to care for your child/children. I am highly skilled in providing a loving, friendly, safe atmosphere for the child/children left in my care. Because of previous babysitting jobs, consequently I have...

Connie M. says "Vera simply can't be beat. She watched my two year old daughter and then newborn son for over a year. I was nervous about having someone watch two under...

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Jennifer V.

Teacher For Your Covid Needs

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 44 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 13 years of experience in K-12 education and 5+ years experience in preschool along with 3+ years of volunteer infant care. I have been working with Care for over 3 years now caring for children 2 months- 13 years old. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and have been trained in many different teaching...

April S. says "Jennifer was a wonderful Summer nanny for our three children (3,5,7). She was very prompt, communicative and easy to trust with our children. She listened...

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Ashley D.

Fife, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! I'm Ashley and I am currently looking for a new family to nanny for full time. I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. With three and a half years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm confident in my ability to...

Dexter K. says "Ashley cared for our son for 3 years, and she was great! She was very interactive with him, gave him all the attention he wanted, helped out around the...

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Taylor W.

Kid-focused, Creative Childcare

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I recently transitioned from three years at Holden Village in the northern Cascades. Before that, I worked as a summer camp director in South Dakota. I've moved to Tacoma and am excited to connect with a family in need of childcare. Building meaningful relationships with kids is at the heart of...

Jennifer H. says "Taylor is absolutely phenomenal. She has been a nanny for my three children and they completely adore her. She is creative, caring and responsible. She...

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Mae S.

Fun Loving, Kind, And Patient Sitter/nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amber and I would love to help out you and your family. I have lots of childcare experience from working with non English speaking kids to working in a busy daycare and being the go-to girl to watch my nieces and nephews! I am more than willing to help out with any household tasks or run...

Care Member says "Amber took care of our baby after I went back to work part time when he was 4 months old. We were so impressed by how engaged she was with our baby,...

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Emajanay J.

Tacoma, WA

from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a caregiver with 13 years of experience who's passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I've had positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and enjoy supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I believe in clear...
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Joseline R.

Lakewood, WA

from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi there, my name is Joseline and I describe my personality as fun, adventurous and happy! I enjoy working with children because I love to see the way they grow and get to become independent. I love to see how they overcome challenges and love teaching them new things and learning from them as well. I speak both English and...
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Astrid V.

Experience Babysitter.

Puyallup, WA

from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
experienced babysitter who is looking to meet/take care of some new little ones! I'm new to this app but I love working with children of all ages. I have experience with caring for children and adults of all ages. I can accomplish any requirements such as feeding, cooking, pick up/drop off, bath, bedtime routines, etc. I also...
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Mya S.

College Student Looking For Family To Care For!

Puyallup, WA

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Hardworking and reliable college student with 5 years experience in childcare of all ages in both classroom and home settings. Majoring in elementary education to further my experience and love for working with children! I really enjoy connecting with kids and building relationships, I strive to create a fun and positive...
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Coryn S.

College Student Looking For Summer Opportunities

Tacoma, WA

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello everyone, my name is Coryn and I would love to be your future caregiver! I am 20 years old and currently a senior at Howard University where I'm studying psychology and minoring in human development. I have a large background in childcare ranging from babysitting, volunteering, coaching, and working with youth of all ages....
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Haley L.

Babysitter Available

Tacoma, WA

from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I'm based in Tacoma and work as a Life Insurance Broker, but I'm looking for a part-time role to bring joy and balance into my life. In 2021, I nannied for a family with two kids (2 & 4 years old) for about a year and loved it. I'm pretty flexible with my current job and want a consistent schedule with a family where I...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.09/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in University Place, WA

Babysitters in University Place, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Myley B.

Myley is wonderful! My kids really enjoy having her as a sitter. She is very reliable. Responsible & dependable.

- Sarah P.

Halle R.

Halle was our sitter for over 4 years. As a single dad, I needed reliable care that I could count on. I was working long days, oftentimes...

- Bruce B.

Julienne J.

Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting...

- Ron J.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in University Place, WA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in University Place, 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 11 babysitters in University Place, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 University Place, WA babysitters on Care.com is $20.09 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 University Place, 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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