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2,242 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Student at University of Washington
Hello! I enjoy providing help to busy families in need of childcare. I love children and being the eldest of four, I've always been around them. An incredibly fun with safety as the number one priority is the type of environment I like to create when I enter other's homes. I am active,...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brittney O.
Seattle, WA
$40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Playful, Creative Babysitter With Experience And An Open Mind To Opportunities.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have experience with children of all ages, and I've been in the babysitting/nanny business since my early teens. I love exploring new places and experiences with my nanny kids, and encourage curiosity and trying new things. I also try my very best to inspire creativity and value active play and imagination over...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittney is great with children and is calm, smart, and creative and we can’t say enough good things about her.
She took care of our boy/girl twins from 6 months until they were 3.5. She took them to the park and on walks daily and maintained a regular schedule for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I been take care kid's my whole life, I start help family's friend's and then I decided take childcare as a job, I do date night couple times and mother help, am passionate person for everything I do, The education is very important for every children's I'm ready to work with parents to improved that, I'm CPR/First Aid...
Yoana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We interviewed Yoana to be our nanny for our 8 month old. Yoana was very responsive in communications to arrange both our phone and in-person interview. During our in-person interview, she was very warm toward our daughter and was incredibly comfortable getting on...
Leone K.
5.0
(28)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I'm in school for elementary education. I've been a teacher assistant for 7+ years. I was an au pair for a year in Spain. I tutored and babysat privately and for companies. I also coached baseball for 3 years in Tucson and 1 in Seattle. I give private baseball lessons for kids. I was a big brother . I have worked at many summer...
Richard can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Richard is our kids’ favorite babysitter (and ours as parents). He really engages with them. He has played Fortnite with our son, Magic the Gathering with both our kids, and is open to anything they want to do. He is also super helpful and uses his extra time to...
Ali B.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ella,
I have been babysitting for over seven years, starting with my own younger siblings and then expanding to help out my neighbors and family friends. Through these experiences, I have developed strong skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of various age groups.
I...
Ella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"On time, great communication, jumped right in to connect with my kids and was so patient and gentle with my toddler, who missed us quite a bit while we were gone. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My life has always intertwined with the care and love of children. Over 50 years experience: Operated in-home facility. Assisted childcare and mngmt. of a small childcare center. Licensed foster parent in WA state until 2007. Full-time, live-in nanny, five years (newborn-5 yrs.), incl. travel w/family, stay home w/child when...
Ronda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ronda is simply as good as it gets. Intelligent, gentle, experienced, and incredibly attentive. I was nervous getting a caregiver so I could return to some semblance of normal work and within a couple of hours all of my worries were eased. She's so wonderful with...
Irena T.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Libia I've been taking care of kids since I was kid! So, I know a lot about them.
I have experience working for over 15 families and now I am looking for a part-time nanny position. 2-4 days/week or 24-30hr weeks.
I've worked at a baby care center close to my house and I've been taking care of my brother since...
Libia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Libia babysat for our 7 and 10 year old kids in Ballard for some date nights. She was very communicative with us and flexible. Our kids enjoyed playing with her, and they are picky, so that is really saying something. She was attentive with them and not on her...
Ali B.
4.6
(12)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun mature caregiver, I love reading and crafting and going on field trips. I am experienced and have worked with youth from birth to 12 y/o. I have worked for a well known non-profit company in their child care center and have held special events for children.
I also have experience with being an on call sitter.
Fully...
Kenya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Kenya helps drive our teen daughter to and from school a few times a month. We've been using her for months and she has been extremely punctual, careful, and friendly with our daughter. Would highly recommend hiring her as she has been our lifesaver when work...
Ashlee H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been a nanny turned teacher for the past 10 years. I have a Masters degree in Education . I enjoy interactive play and helping guide kiddos through those big feelings. I am currently on summer break and looking for work over the summer. I have great references from both nannying and teaching and am happy to send...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Elaine and she was smart, energetic, personable, and confidence inspiring. Unfortunately, our location wasn't ideal for her commute and I was disappointed it didn't work out logistically, as I thought she would have been great. Someone will be lucky...
Kimberly W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Leticia and I'm available for nanny or household assistant positions.
I have 10 years of experience with kids ages 6 months to 13 years old. I've been working full time with kids for over 4 years.
About me:
* bilingual (Portuguese is my first language)
* organized
* strong driver
* honest
* patient
*...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leticia is dependable and kind. She knows how to keep children busy and happy. Communication was easy, we felt respected and understood. If you are looking for a great nanny look no further."
Anabell C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have personal experience babysitting neighborhood kids as well as my nieces from ages 0-5. I have also worked at a Pediatric Clinic working with neurodivergent kids 0-12 for three years. At a Kumon learning center that catered to (3-16) year olds for math, writing and reading for five years. I have a adult and pediatric...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren L.
Seattle, WA
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available During The Day And Some Nights
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lauren! I am a graduate student at the University of Michigan. I've been babysitting for about 9 years! I love working with children and I have a lot of experience in working with all age groups. One of my most memorable jobs was when I worked as a camp counselor.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello families! If you've stumbled across my page, I hope it has reached you in good health.
I have been babysitting for children of all ages, both within my family and professionally through volunteer work at the West Seattle YMCA. I am currently employed as a Corporate Relocation Manager for a local Real Estate company...
Nadya can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nadya is a fantastic person to hire. She will take great care of your family. I enjoy having her around!! Thank you Nadya for all you do!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
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 have experience with kids as young as four months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and have experience with wake ups, getting ready, meals, drop offs, pick...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is a very positive and trust worthy person. She is my cousins daughter and has cared for my young daughters for years. Sophia is the first call I would make if I needed a sitter for my girls, ride to somewhere, pet/house sitter. I have always felt...
Pam H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the young-ins and am eager to have children of my own. Babysitting is a great way to hone these future motherhood skills. I am great with kids and babies love me! I enjoy arts/crafts, and cooking/baking which I find to be useful hobbies when spending time with girls and/or boys.
I frequently babysit a range of...
Roxie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Roxie for a date night -- our first aside from when family has been in town -- and were completely wowed by her thoughtfulness and genuine concern for the well-being, safety, and happiness of our 17-month-old daughter. Armed with a bag of handmade toys,...
Heather L.
Briahna T.
Seattle, WA
$25-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Friendly Kid-Loving Babysitter/nanny Looking For Part-time Job
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids ages 0- 12 in a variety of settings including the following; in home babysitterfor two or more kids at a time, 4+ years experience as a tutor, in home caregiver for children with medical disabilities, visit supervisor, and most recently as a full time nanny to two energetic toddlers. I have...
Briahna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently hired Briahna to be on our list of backup childcare options for our two year old son. She has been highly communicative and easy to coordinate with. She is friendly and connects with our toddler very well! She keeps him busy and has watched him a couple...
Stacey F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate from Boston University - majoring in Business and Marketing. I am home for the summer before moving to Australia for my career so looking for some work opportunities while I am here! I have two younger sisters and two dogs so completely used to a hectic household and fulfilling responsibilities....
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte was amazing! Our kids loved her, she was flexible to our changing schedule, stayed over 2 hours later than she was supposed to. She brought coloring books and crayons and read a bedtime story to them in our hotel. Can't recommend her enough! She's very...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am Haley and I am 22 years old. I am currently going to Seattle University double-majoring in Communications and Media and Photography. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old outside of the house and since I was 10 for my two younger siblings. I have experience with newborns all the way to 12 years old. I...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is a delightful babysitter, my kids really enjoyed her when she looked after them."
Monique H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 21-year-old junior in College getting a Bachelors degree in Music business! I am currently an artist manager in the industry. On the side I enjoy dancing, singing, music production and play multiple instruments! Let's just say I lOVE music! I'm creative, energetic, positive, outgoing, loving, and fun!! At home I have...
Zaya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zaya was great with our kids. They had a great time playing with her. She was professional and made sure to ask appropriate questions in the beginning to make sure we were comfortable and she knew how we did things in our home."
Darmetric M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Luisa. I'm a 24 y/o colombian, with a degree in International Business and I'm offering my childcare services.
I worked as an au pair for 10 months where I was responsible for the physical and emotional care of two young children, initially aged 5 y/o and 8 m/o for +45 hours/week. My responsibilities also...
Luisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Luisa was truly lovely. Both my boys (1 and 2.5) seemed to really like her. She was punctual, accommodating, and she even sent pictures. We will definitely hire her again!"
Graham M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Brittney O.
5.0
Brittney is great with children and is calm, smart, and creative and we can’t say enough good things about her.
She took care of our boy/girl twins from 6 months until they were 3.5. She took them to the park and on walks daily and maintained a regular schedule for them. She took them to the...
- Care member
Yoana T.
5.0
We interviewed Yoana to be our nanny for our 8 month old. Yoana was very responsive in communications to arrange both our phone and in-person interview. During our in-person interview, she was very warm toward our daughter and was incredibly comfortable getting on the floor to play with her. Because...
- Leone K.
Richard B.
5.0
Richard was very responsive and amenable to having an online meet and greet before the event. He helped us navigate the steps (since we are new to the site), and was very pleasant in all interactions. On the night of the event he arrived on time, seemed super comfortable right away, and asked great...
- Kathryn C.
Ella K.
5.0
Ella was great! Punctual, responsible, responsive and my three kids said they had fun with her. She watched them in a hotel room while we were in town fir a show. All went very smoothly!
- Care member
Ronda S.
5.0
Rhonda is a godsend. She watched our one year old a few times for us, to include New Year's Eve, which is crazy busy in Vegas! She took wonderful care of our little boy, and she is kind, dependable, and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
- Danielle B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Seattle, WA:
How can I find a Seattle babysitter near me?
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 2,242 babysitters in Seattle, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Seattle, WA?
The average rate for Seattle, WA babysitters on Care.com is $22.73 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Seattle, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Seattle, WA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Seattle, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,084 reviews of the 2,242 listed babysitters.