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Allison S.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I would prefer to provide care in your home and I have reliable transportation. I offer an up to date list of references upon interviewing/meeting by request. I do not provide overnight care, but I do provide late night care. I've been a private professional nanny for 10+ years now. I'm very familiar with Montessori lifestyle,...

Sarah P. says "Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I...

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Ally S.

Lead Teacher Qualified Babysitter

Olympia, WA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
People who are passionate about their career are best at what they do. Working with children is what I love. I've got six years of experience working full-time in two daycares and as a nanny. I've been doing this since I graduated high school and I've loved it ever since. I work full time as an EMT currently. I have experience...

Amanda L. says "Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again....

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Kianna J.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Kianna, 27, a proud mom of two and experienced caregiver with over 10 years of childcare and senior care experience. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs and in ABU programs. I started out babysitting, volunteering in schools, and caring for my own kids-and later became a caregiver...

Nicole H. says "Kianna watched our 5 year old son on short notice and he kept saying how much fun he had with her. We are so appreciative and will definitely be reaching...

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Ella P.

Olympia, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Ella and I am a sophomore at College and am home for the summer. I am pre-med and planning on working in pediatrics. I have many years of experience with babysitting and last semester I worked at a daycare at a non-profit medical center. I also spent the summer nannying a 2-year-old in my hometown! I love playing...

Cassidy S. says "Ella was polite, kind, and friendly. She was patient with my kids and calm under pressure. She did a great job, and we would love to hire her again!"

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Alyssa M.

Babysitter/Nanny

Puyallup, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa, I am 25 years old. I am currently a sahm. I got into the childcare at the age of 12. I always loved interacting with children and having fun with crafts and activities. I have quite a bit of experience with children from working with my little cousins to watching family friends kids, so on and so forth. I have...

Nichole S. says "Alyssa is amazing! I would recommend her to anyone I know and actually have. She is so amazing with children and I am so blessed to have gotten to know...

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Rebecca M.

Lacey, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I have dedicated myself almost 10 years in nurturing infants to tweens in helping their growth & providing families with reliable care with my present and effective communication. I enjoy making a positive impact on infants and upward (also special needs!) in my maturity, interpersonal skills, diversity, integrity &...

Royal M. says "Rebecca is punctual, great with kids, and our daughter enjoys spending time with her. We've hired her multiple times in the past few weeks, and we'd be...

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Reisha J.

Olympia, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Currently, I'm an E-cert Teacher for North Thurston Public Schools. During my 5 yrs with NTPS, I have served multiple roles including Parent Education and Family Engagement Liaison. I hold 2 Master degrees, Elementary Education, minor in English Language Learners, and Teacher Leadership. My long-term role has been military wife,...

Christine Y. says "Where to start about Reisha...she's just amazing. She is the big sister I never had. I have known her for 20+ years. Even with her being the busy,...

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Victoria H.

Olympia, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Need a summer date night sitter? Or a reliable occasional nanny? I'm Victoria! I am a registered nurse and have a huge heart for kids of all ages! I would describe myself as energetic, friendly and reliable. I have training and education in childhood development, education and am CPR/ACLS certified. I currently have 8 years of...

Holli R. says "My boys loved Victoria! She was sweet, polite, professional, ON TIME (huge deal for me), and just overall a responsible person. I had no doubts that they...

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Katie B.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny For Families With Multiples, Large Families And Singletons Too!

Dupont, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
21 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I started nannying about 23 years ago and since then, I have been a nanny for six sets of twins, a set of quadruplets, and their older brothers/sisters. I also have experience with autistic children. I love children and I do have a 13-year-old daughter who now also babysits and has her CPR training. I treat every child like...

Sheree G. says "Katie has watched our kids a few times now and we are really happy with how great she is with our kids. She plays with the kids and helps them problem...

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Shaunna C.

Lacey, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi I'm Shaunna, I'm currently a Dental lab technician here in Washington and have years of past experience working in childcare settings, nannying, house sitting and pet sitting. I love working with toddlers and feel so fulfilled watching them learn and grow. Im and artist and love theater and music as well. Ive been working...

Jacob J. says "Shaunna is amazing with children and very dependable. Our children learned much under her care and loved having her watch them. I highly recommend her."

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Sierra C.

Home Care Aide

Spanaway, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a full-time college student and home care aide right now for Alzheimer's/dementia patients throughout the area. I have a wide variety of experience. I have babysat children ranging form newborn through teens and also have cared for developmentally delayed adults as well. I have my CPR, First Aid, food handler's card,...

Gary B. says "Whole family loved her work ethic. I would hire her again. Much better than others I had hired in the past."

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Libby E.

SAHM Looking To Share Her Compassion

Lacey, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as confident capable extrinsic and patient. I'm looking for a job that helps me build a smart and capable young person while having fun together. Kids tell it like it is and make you appreciate things that usually are taken for granted. I am looking to care for children in my home that is safe, kid...

Care Member says "Libby is such an amazing nanny ! My kids love her and her sweet kids. She literally drives 50 minutes to take care of my kids. She will treat your...

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Trinice N.

Full Time Child Care

Spanaway, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
I'm a former Head Start Teacher that once had a licensed childcare center. I have knowledge of child development and have cared for infant to school age children . I'm nurturing, patience, loving and consistent with children and routines. If you are looking for someone honest and reliable when it comes to care for your child or...

Care Member says "Trinice was great! Our kids had fun, we would recommend her to anyone!"

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Alexandria R.

Shift Work Child Care

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a child that is 11yrs old. I have non-professional experience watching children for family members. I have experience with children with disabilities.

Nonofo B. says "Alex is a great person to work with, always punctual and took good care of my son. My son always asks when he can go see Alex again. I liked that in the...

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Brenn B.

Highly Experienced, Behavioral Technician!

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Brenn - a fun, experienced, and highly qualified caregiver I'm 23 years old and currently employed with the Bethel School District. With extra free time this summer, I'd love to offer babysitting services. A little about my experience: 10 years of private nannying 6 years as an ABA therapist - specializing in...

Kelley S. says "We had Brenn babysit yesterday. She did a great job and both our kids loved getting to play with her. She was great to work with, on time, super strong...

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Amanda S.

Olympia, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there my name is Amanda, and I've lived in Olympia/Shelton area all my life. I have been caring for kids since I was 14, and have always been the go to family/family friend baby sitter. I was also a CISPUS camp counselor all 4 years of high school and it's still one of my most favorite experiences. Two years ago, before I...

Daniel S. says "Amanda was awesome! Would definitely use her again. She was on time, friendly and great with the kids. Thanks Amanda! "

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Macenzi B.

Olympia, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting in personal and professional capacities since I was 16. I've worked coaching children in city and school athletic programs. I've worked for the past two years as a long term private nanny for a family. I love getting kids active and engaging with what excites them.

Ashley B. says "Macenzi was hired at the time to take care of our 15 month old throughout the week and had been with us until he was 3 years old. Macenzi is extremely...

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Tyra L.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello my name is Tyra. I am 26 (I am not sure why my profile says I'm 36) I have been babysitting since I was 15 and am very eager to get to know you and your family. I am currently a full time college student so looking for occasional and part time. Being around children for me is great because I get to help in a child's early...

Cassie C. says "Tyra was on time, engaging, and professional. She was great to talk to and easily conveyed her abilities. She also came prepared with documentation of her...

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Alexis S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi folks, It's been a while since I've been in the babysitting game, but I've been in youth development for the past 10 years now. Currently, I work at a mentorship nonprofit, where I mentor K-5 students and work with their families, schools, and communities. I recently (2 years) moved to Tacoma for the role, and it's been a...

Victoria K. says "We love Alexis, she is organized and reliable. She is patient with my daughter and has a calm disposition. I would hire her again!"

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Za'yona W.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hey, I'm 23 years old! I am a graduate of Austin State University as of 23'! I 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...

Care Member says "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...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Yelm, WA

Babysitters in Yelm, WA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Allison S.

Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's...

- Sarah P.

Ally S.

Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely...

- Amanda L.

Kianna J.

Kianna watched our 5 year old son on short notice and he kept saying how much fun he had with her. We are so appreciative and will...

- Nicole H.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Yelm, WA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Yelm, 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 15 babysitters in Yelm, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Yelm, WA babysitters on Care.com is $21.33 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 Yelm, 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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