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311 babysitters are listed in Olympia, WA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Olympia, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
About me: I am a responsible, dedicated and loving babysitter.
-I enjoy working with children, I had work as a babysitter, and also as a volunteer art teacher for kids between 6-18 yo.
-I have flexible schedule M - F
- I'm bilingual : english / spanish
My previous work experiences:
I had taken care of...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Eileen was great with our kids. She was punctual and willing to work when she got here. Due to some transportation and distance issues, our plan didn't work out long term - but I would re-hire in a heart beat. Highly recommend!"
Karthikeyan M.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since freshman year of high school for multiple families with several children. I ensure a safe environment, prepare and give meals, bath and dress children, administer medicine, do housework, and complete other tasks as well. I am currently a college student entering my second year. I am also a private...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine has been with our family since January. She is absolutely wonderful with our daughter and extremely dependable. She takes direction well, is a great listener, does things without being asked, and anticipates our daughter's needs. She is very sure of...
Jillian G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's degree in psychology, specializing in educational equity and special education classrooms, I've gained invaluable experience as a full-time special education paraprofessional in a second-grade setting. Complementing my academic journey, I've explored diverse environments, including agricultural work in Canada...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is our go to sitter for date nights. We recently moved into the area and had a hard time finding someone we trusted. She's kind, fun, reliable and fully present with my kids. We're so glad to know her."
Tracie A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Ally can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"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. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub...
Amanda L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about children of all ages, and I enjoy being able to help them learn, develop, play, and grow. I worked for 5 years as a lead teacher for a preschool in Japan and worked for 3 years for a daycare, which included diapering, feeding, potty training, snack prep, and nap time. After my 2 children grew up to school...
Akiko can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely lovely! So gifted with kids! Private message me if you have specific questions."
Anna B.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a reliable, loving, happy, honest, outgoing and mature 28-year-old. I love caring for kiddos and helping them grow into the best little person they can be. I will always be on time, keep you updated, and I'll stay until they don't need me anymore as long as I'm not being taken advantage of for how much I love the kiddos....
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah does a wonderful job keeping you connected with your kids even when you are away. Really appreciate her adapting to our kids different needs as well."
Darrin G.
Isabel K.
Olympia, WA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Babysitter And Caregiver For Infants, Toddlers, Kids And Teens!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The joy of caring for young ones has always been a central part of my personal and professional life. I have a range of experience, including:
Infant nanny (5months-2yrs)
Sunday school teacher (preschool age)
Paraeducator (high school age)
Caregiver (middle school age)
Summer camp counselor (elementary age)
In-home babysitter...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, thoughtful and creative
Growing up, I was the neighborhood babysitter, watching a few infants and toddlers mostly. It was really fun and I had a blast learning all of their personalities and figuring out good pass times!
I started working with kids when I was about 13. At the time I was...
5.0
"Very personable, responsive, and prompt. Ciara has a wonderful personality and is interactive with the little ones. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I have just moved to the Olympia area. I have 10 years of experience in elementary classroom teaching. I have also taught middle school art. I am looking to work for a family that values play and imagination. I love doing read alouds, art and science projects, and nature observations. I am vaccinated and I am willing...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittany was great with our four year old who can be a bit of s handful at times. But Brittany was very sweet, friendly, and I'll definitely hire her again. Thank you so much Brittany."
Aneesa S.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two, my oldest is 19 years old and my youngest is almost 15. My husband says I'm looking for purpose , I miss feeling needed. It's why I'm looking to help with your little ones.
I'd describe my personality as loving and nurturing. I miss having little ones and the joy they bring. I would like to help you in...
Carina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Carina is absolutely wonderful! She has become such a blessing in our life. We had just relocated to this area from Eastern Washington and as a single mom I had no other options, so with hesitancy I used this site. Carina quickly made me feel assured and...
Laura N.
Ellen P.
Olympia, WA
$16/hr • 9 yrs exp
Creative, Patient, Kind And Responsible Care Provider Available.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Shiloh, I am 25 years old, and my pronouns are he/him. Unfortunately Care. com displays government names and does not offer a space for a preferred name in a bio, hence why my name shows up differently on my profile. Thank you for using my preferred name when you contact me!
I believe all kids have magic they...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Ellen was our amazing afternoon nanny for two years, picking up my two young kids from school/daycare. She was a wonderful communicator, very reliable and my kids really bonded with her. We are sad that she moved away. I highly recommend Ellen."
Alexandra F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nanny with almost 10 years of professional experience and I am looking for a family that needs help through the end of 2023 before I start student teaching in January. I've taken care of children from newborn to 13, and have great references. I am available almost any weekend and I have a few random days available as...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bethany is fantastic! She has worked with us for almost a year and a half as a full time nanny since our little one was about 4 months old. He absolutely adores her. She has been reliable, dependable and everything we hoped for and more!"
Mark L.
Debora C.
Olympia, WA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have raised two precious daughters who are now grown. I have current and previous experience as a nanny, babysitting, and working in preschools. I studied Early Childhood Education at Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA. I love interacting, teaching, reading, and playing with children and am trustworthy, energetic, and reliable....
Debora can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Debora has been taking care of my 2 kids for the past year 4 days per week and has been wonderful! The kids love playing with her and she takes amazing care of them both. I would highly recommend her!"
Maureen B.
Cassandra O.
Olympia, WA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was in middle school and love kids.
Good with kids of all ages!
I am willing to help with homework!
I love the outdoors, pets and having fun.
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been very happy with having Cassie as a caregiver for our child. My son enjoys having her because she is attentive, kind, and caring. He really enjoys doing arts and crafts and playing games with her. She also is great with communicating, reliable,...
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
with a long history of working in childcare. I am available for part-time work as a babysitter or nanny and would love to find the right fit with a family in need of childcare. I love to spend time outside, teach kids about wildlife, and I am an avid reader. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and have...
Talia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had."
Susan L.
5.0
(2)
My name is Megan, I am a 30-year-old who recently graduated with my Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education. I previously worked as a nanny for over a decade working with kids aged 4 months to 10 years old. I love getting outside with kids, working on art or sensory projects and building with magnatiles. My last family I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is MacKynzie but people call me Mac. I attend Washington State University. I am babysitting and CPR certified through the American Red Cross. Some of my recent experiences include nannying from November 2018-May 2019 with babysitting here and there on the weekends back in Alaska before I had moved to Washington. I...
Mackynzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love to be around and work with children of all ages. I am American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED/FA. It is my goal to provide quality in my work and connect with the children and adults I meet. I have 8+ years of experienced babysitting. I am more than capable of the following: - caring for children ages infant to 12 -...
Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes has taken care of my children on a few occasions. I met her at church. She is responsible, dependable, smart and ethical. She was raised in a loving family with good values. I highly recommend her."
Danielle N.
5.0
(1)
Children are delightful. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old (a very mature only child) and have since lived in intentional community and witnessed multiple births and helped out those mothers. I also have experience teaching gymnastics levels 1-3 (4-year-olds-10-year-olds or so) 6th grade volleyball, k-12 yoga and...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Katie (aka Piper) has been watching my toddler boys for over a year now. She started as full time nanny while I worked from home, and now as a sitter because I left my job (unrelated to Piper’s work).
She has a wonderful spirit and connects with my boys in such a...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm lila!
I have 14+ years experience in babysitting and nannying. I have worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician for the last couple years and have worked with kids from ages 3-18 with intellectual disabilities.
I worked as a full time nanny for 3 years in Houston TX where I cared for 4 children under the age of 4,...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lila was with our family for 2 years. She was an amazing addition and we are very sad she moved away."
Amanda M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olympia, WA
Eileen E.
5.0
Eileen was great with our kids. She was punctual and willing to work when she got here. Due to some transportation and distance issues, our plan didn't work out long term - but I would re-hire in a heart beat. Highly recommend!
- Karthikeyan M.
Catherine R.
5.0
Catherine has been with our family since January. She is absolutely wonderful with our daughter and extremely dependable. She takes direction well, is a great listener, does things without being asked, and anticipates our daughter's needs. She is very sure of herself when it comes to caring for our...
- Jillian G.
Madeline G.
5.0
Maddie is our go to sitter for date nights. We recently moved into the area and had a hard time finding someone we trusted. She's kind, fun, reliable and fully present with my kids. We're so glad to know her.
- Tracie A.
Ally S.
5.0
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. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub off on them! She did a variety of...
- Amanda L.
Akiko D.
5.0
Absolutely lovely! So gifted with kids! Private message me if you have specific questions.
- Anna B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Olympia, WA:
How can I find a Olympia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olympia, 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 311 babysitters in Olympia, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Olympia, WA?
The average rate for Olympia, WA babysitters on Care.com is $17.78 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 Olympia, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Olympia, 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 Olympia, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Olympia, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 311 listed babysitters.