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194 babysitters are listed in Kirkland, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA
4.7
(29)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Nanny for over 20 years. I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have also been a teacher since 1993 teaching math and reading. I love singing, swimming, crafts, board games, and being outdoors. I am dependable, trustworthy, and creative. I enjoy working with people of all ages.
Marguerite can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marguerite was absolutely amazing with our 2 month old. We were nervous leaving her for the first time but Marguerite immediately made us feel at ease. She's extremely knowledgeable and kind. I wish wish wish we could use her as our full time nanny but are...
Allison C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent college graduate from GU and am looking for a part-time nannying job for this spring/summer and possibly longer. I'm currently living in Kirkland and looking for something close to home. I am available for work immediately! So if you need help with any errands, date nights, or last min babysitting I'm the...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katherine, and I have over 20 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns to teenagers. When I was a child myself, I grew up with 8 siblings, so I was always surrounded by children, and have enjoyed babysitting since the age of 12 years old. I have taken care of children in homes, daycares, summer...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! Thanks for considering me for your care needs. A little about me: I'm an experienced Nanny with over 15 working years- I started as a babysitter in Middle School, to High School, & all the way throughout college. I've volunteered at the YMCA as camp counselor for week long trips. I absolutely love working with...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is amazing! Not only did she play with my daughter but she also cleaned my kitchen. She's incredible!"
Mercedes K.
5.0
(4)
I am an enthusiastic, respectful person and I love working with children. I have volunteered at my church in the kids ministry for over 3 years, I have daycare experience as well as nanny experience. I was born and raised in Colombia and my primary language is Spanish.
Nhora can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was my assistant teacher at Bothell Daycare and it was great working with her, she was a great communicator, and was always willing to learn, super proactive and creative, she always came with a happy face on her which is amazing with working with kids, she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and those with special needs as well.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan had an instant rapport with our son and it has only grown in their time together. She is a wonderful combination of fun and calming. She is also great with following detailed instructions and has excellent instincts for those moments when she has to figure it...
Paul W.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a part time teacher. I have 5 years experience as a caregiver. I've also have 20 years experience as a nanny.
Marguerite can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Marguerite takes care of my 82-yo mother who lives by herself in an apartment and doesn't drive anymore. It's important that my mother gets out and moves a bit and they enjoy their trips to the nursery. Marguerite also takes my mother shopping, helps with her...
Paul E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certificated teacher in Washington State and California. I have taught Mathematics through a nine grade level. I have also taught Reading in grade school and to adults.
5.0
"Very engaging with my son who has autism. He smiles when she comes to tutor. She is someone I trust."
Kathy B.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Looking for occasional babysitting and doing last minute backup care. Not full time. Weekdays after 3 p.m. are best. I travel a lot so need a flexible schedule. I have my masters degree in children psychology and I am a Graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Highly resourceful and versatile individual seeking a position...
Brier can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My son likes Brier very much. He usually asks for her every now and then. She is very punctual and responsible. My son has good time with her and I feel comfortable with her sitting him. She always cleans and organizes before she leaves. She makes herself...
Rosh N.
4.0
(1)
I am mother of three, who focus on children's safety, well-being and following on a healthy life style. Have 9 years of experience as a babysitter in the USA. I am fluent in Armenian and Russian. I have strong multitasking skills. Able to help with school homework. I am good at math and have chess coaching experience. But my...
Kaleah W.
Kirkland, WA
$23-28/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is Isaac my biological name is kaleah I've been a caretaker for 14 years, caring for all age groups and ability levels. I have been a nanny for newborns to toddlers diaper changes, dressing, bathing, napping/eating schedules, potty training, social training, and educational play and outings. I've nannied for more...
Kaleah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our child is so far ahead of so many others because of Kahleahs attention to not just “watch” our daughter but to also help her learn colors shapes and more. They would go to the zoos and on outings to enrich our daughters life and were amazing at all aspects of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Megan and I'm a 28-year-old college grad from Miami, Florida. I split my time caring for wildlife and caring for children - what could be better than that?!
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Megan is great, would definitely recommend her for pet sitting!"
Emily S.
Kori C.
Kirkland, WA
$28-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an elementary education major currently pursuing my BA in Elementary Education at UW Bothell. I love helping children learn and supporting their development. Over the past almost 3 years I have been a toddler teacher and a nanny for children ranging in age from 5 months to 5 years. Here I provided supervision,...
Kori can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kori was an incredible nanny for our 4.5 year old daughter. Not only was she playful and attentive, but she prepared customized learning plans each week that involved sensory play, science experiments, walking field trips, and art projects. We only had a 3-month...
Natalie C.
Emmy D.
Kirkland, WA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Worked at the Kids Klub at an LA Fitness facility. I watched kids as young as 3 months old until 12 years old and accrued my nanny families from there. I then shifted to nannying the kids from the gym (easy transition) for 2 years, while I was in school for Medical Assisting. In 2015 I also nannied 2 twin girls. I graduated and...
Emmy can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmy was so kind and responsive. As soon as she got here, I got the sense that our children were in very good hands. She was professional, punctual, and really great with our kids. They took to her right away. We’d hire her again anytime!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ivy and I'm a graduate of the University of Washington's School of Public Health and I also have a Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University. I have held multiple child care jobs including my role as a Child Care Counselor at the Boys & Girls Club in Seattle, a babysitter growing up for my...
Ivy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired ivy last year to watch our infant. Ivy was very professional and easy to communicate with. She was dependable and showed up on time. She has a very calming energy about her which was perfect for our baby. Right from the get go out daughter never cried with...
Elissa Q.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Julia, a 26-year-old with nearly a decade of dedicated childcare experience, originally from Brazil. I kicked off my journey into the world of childcare at the age of 16 and have since accumulated a wealth of expertise working with kids from newborns to 13 years old.
My journey includes a nursing school stint, an...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was a great sitter for our 8m LO. Very friendly and positive. Would really recommend any day!"
Geraldine G.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting for 5+ years. My past job experiences include, nannying, childcare at a ski resort, summer day camp leader, and a lifeguard at a water park. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am currently finishing up a nursing program at Northeastern University and am looking to nanny part-time as I finish up school...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckenna was our nanny for 9 months before she had to take a full time job offer and we love her."
Stephanie H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation. I have experience caring for infants through preschool age in a variety of settings. I've worked as a nanny, babysitter, childcare setting and in early intervention at Kindering. I love working with babies and toddlers!
I have a...
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Tiana was reliable & dependable. She followed all of our requests & our toddler loved her. She is a hard worker with a lovely personality. We would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Shannon M.
Destiny C.
Kirkland, WA
$25-42/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destiny was amazing with the kids. They were fed asleep and the house was clean when I got home from my night out! Will use her again! "
Care member
Madison V.
Kirkland, WA
$25-39/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience working with all ages as I did babysitting a lot as I got older, I love working with kids and am capable of many skills including (staying organized, safety first, helping with homework, playing and making up activities etc)
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy is very dependable and always arrived on time to babysit my two kids. She is easy to communicate with for scheduling and my kids always looked forward to seeing her. She’s very attentive and gives her full attention while she’s babysitting. She did crafts,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkland, WA
Marguerite G.
5.0
Marguerite is amazing! She is very accommodating to our schedules and always checks in to confirm with us leading up to the day we need her.
She is great with our kids. They love her!! She is very flexible with time which is great. You can always tell when someone loves what they do :D
- Lorayne S.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again!
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica is amazing! Not only did she play with my daughter but she also cleaned my kitchen. She's incredible!
- Mercedes K.
Nhora G.
5.0
She was my assistant teacher at Bothell Daycare and it was great working with her, she was a great communicator, and was always willing to learn, super proactive and creative, she always came with a happy face on her which is amazing with working with kids, she helped me developing curriculum and...
- Care member
Megan E.
5.0
Megan had an instant rapport with our son and it has only grown in their time together. She is a wonderful combination of fun and calming. She is also great with following detailed instructions and has excellent instincts for those moments when she has to figure it out on her own. She is super...
- Paul W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkland, WA:
How can I find a Kirkland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kirkland, 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 194 babysitters in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA?
The average rate for Kirkland, WA babysitters on Care.com is $22.94 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 Kirkland, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 194 listed babysitters.