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Teal L.

Part-Time Caregiver

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Teal. I have 8 years of experience working as a babysitter and nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers, as well as with older kids. I like staying busy by cooking, crafting, and taking trips to local parks. The library is another favorite! I love my job and I feel like it comes naturally to me. I...

Susan W. says "Our girls loved Teal. She was really engaged with them and they had a great time. She went above and beyond our expectations. She's punctual and has...

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Emily B.

Adventurous Date-night Sitter!

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello everyone! I would love to spend time with your kids! I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for over 10 years, and most recently nannied for a family with a 1-year-old. I am comfortable with all ages. Excellent communication with the family is a top priority for me, and having fun while keeping the kiddos safe!

Bri A. says "Emily was great with our four kids. I felt like our kids were well-taken care of and she even took the kids to play in the snow and brought her own crafts....

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Lizz J.

Lizz J In Bellingham

Bellingham, WA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I'm a creative and kind queer person who values multigenerational connections! For three years, I worked directly with school-aged children in educational support and afterschool learning. I am a Certified Integrated Movement Therapist (C-IMT) with a particular focus on working with LGBTQIAA+ folks. IMT is a somatic,...

Amaris E. says "Lizz is grounded, caring, mature and wonderful with our 14 months old son. Lizz created an environment of safety, respect and warmth which was immediately...

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Cedar E.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have been a nanny for most of my life! I have a master's in Environmental Education, and worked at a children's nursery before I moved. I am going back to school for nursing specializing in early childhood pediatrics. I am a first responder with buckets of emergency experience, and am a first aid, CPR, AED, and basic life...

Care Member says "Cedar was a super fun nanny for our two kids (2 and 4 years old) and we're sorry we lost him when we moved. He's a solid communicator and an overall...

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Sarah H.

Hello And Lovely To Meet You!

Bellingham, WA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 25-year-old graduate student who moved to Bellingham at the start of 2022 from the mountains of Colorado. I have close to 6 years of experience in total with care giving, ranging from 6-year-olds to neurodivergent adults seeking aide or companionship. What started as a reliable job to a few families has since...

Madelyn H. says "We really appreciated having Sarah around while we had her. She took great care with my son, got him out of the house, was engaging, friendly and warm....

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Rickia C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello I'm Rickia, and I have been a childcare provider for 9 years! I've been a babysitter for 6 years, and a professional nanny for 3 years. I'm CPR and AED certified. I've been a nanny for over 150 families. I have experience nannying children 2 weeks old up to 13 years old. I used to play college basketball so I love active...

Faisal N. says "Rickia has been a great babysitter for our kids and made sure that they were having fun. She is full of wonderful ideas of activities to do with the...

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Monica F.

Caregiver For Children, Elderly, Pets, Plants And Homes

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a Mom who raised my three wonderful kids. Volunteered for the Red Cross at 13. Babysat from 15 years old and up. First job was at a daycare. Worked in indoor plant maintenance and sales. Worked as a nanny when my kids were little. Have had my own house cleaning and pet sitting business since then for over 25 years. I...

Ariel T. says "Monica was a nanny to my then 6 month old son. She was dependable, interactive, and overall fantastic for taking care of my child, dog, and home. "

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Sarah B.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! I helped raise my youngest brother with autism who is now 14. This taught me a lot about the needs/care a child with special needs would require. I was also a camp counselor and loved the opportunity and experience. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and can always find something fun to do with the kids! Arts and...

Skylar S. says "Sarah is upbeat and was great with my one year old!"

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Adrian L.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm your go-to for both house cleaning and childcare. A bit about myself: Education: I'm currently a remote student, and a rather versatile one at that! I'm enrolled in Central Washington University, and nearly halfway to obtaining my master's degree in social services. Before this, I majored in nutrition at Arizona...

David M. says "Adrian responded immediately and was extremely polite. Due to unrelated issues we ended up moving but Adrian would of been our first pick!"

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Clarissa A.

Fun Babysitter

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Clarissa. I am a punctual, patient, and caring person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I especially love caring for toddlers since that is the age that they are so hungry to explore and learn. While your children are in my care, I will assure you that...

Sarah C. says "Clarissa was fantastic. She was so sweet with my 2 boys. We were traveling from out of town and didn't know anyone that could help babysit while we were...

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Melody L.

Caregiver, Animal And House Sitter, Part Or Full Time For The Summer

Bellingham, WA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Mel and I'm currently getting my masters degree at Western. I love the outdoors, animals, art, and teaching kids cool facts about nature. I am CPR certified and I have many years of experience including nannying for a newborn, babysitting all age groups, working as a summer camp counselor, and caregiving kiddos...

Neva D. says "Mel was an amazing help. She is intuitive, intelligent and reliable. She was very understanding and accommodating when our original schedule changed. We...

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Madison C.

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello there, I'm Madi! I have a decade plus of experience caring for little ones of all ages. I can take care of multiple children at once, help with household chores, run errands and help get the children to school, doctor's appointments, lessons and anything else needed. I love teaching children new things and taking them...

Care Member says "Madi watched over our 3 month old son while my husband was away for work and I worked from home for a little over a month. She cared for him like a...

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Erin C.

Teacher To Be

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello Parent(s)! My name is Erin, and I have been nannying for about 6 years. I have experience with kids of all ages. Currently I'm going to school to be an elementary school teacher. I love going on adventures outdoors, and know of all the good trails in town for fun outdoor time! I am comfortable with multiple children and...

Lisa S. says "Erin worked as a nanny for my family for almost 3 years. She was an absolute blessing and we were devastated when we found out she was no longer able to...

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Sofia B.

Fun, Understanding, And , Experienced

Bellingham, WA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a 24-year-old college student. I just transferred back to Washington for University. I have been the go-to sitter for my friends and family for more than 5 years now. I am able to help with cleaning, up, snack time, mealtime, homework, bath time, reading, playtime, crafts, outdoors, naptime, and getting ready for bed. I...

Noemy Q. says "I loved how sweet and kind Sofia was with my daughter. Had some last min. changes and was able to work with my schedule. Pleasant to have her around."

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Andreza C.

Bellingham, WA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
With over 8 years of childcare experience. I'm extremely passionate about working with children. I have worked full- time as a teacher in both kindergarten and elementary schools in my hometown. My preference is working with infants and toddlers, but I am open other ages). Here are my qualifications: - Teacher/Educational...

Care Member says "Andreza was a wonderful helper. We were vacationing and needed a sitter for a long day with three kids at the beach, pool, pickle ball court etc. my...

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Child care centers in Bellingham, WA

Whatcom County of Rebound

316 E Mcleod Rd Ste 102 Bellingham, WA

Child care
Whatcom County of Rebound is a child care facility located at 316 E Mcleod Rd Ste 102. Bellingham, WA. Their facility provides services for children between 5 to 8 years of age. They teach different sports, arts and crafts, cultural enrichment, health and physical education, computer education and social recreation.
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Harmony Preschool & Child

1455 Iron St Bellingham, WA

Child care
Preschool
Harmony Preschool & Child is a child care facility located at 1455 Iron St. Bellingham, WA. Their facility focuses on developing the child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. They believe that children grow and develop valuable skills when their classroom is properly equipped.
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Little Steps Lovely Daycare LLC

Bellingham, WA Bellingham, WA

Child care
Preschool
Little Steps Lovely Daycare LLC is a child care and preschool facility that serves families residing in the Bellingham, Washington area. The company offers full-time programs as well as before and after-school care services. Little Steps Lovely Daycare operates daily during weekdays from six thirty in the morning until six in...
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A Little Darling School

912 W Illinois St Bellingham, WA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Offering child care services to the community, A Little Darling School is an organization situated in 912 W Illinois St. Bellingham, WA. This facility also provides services for kindergarten and preschool students ranging between 6 months to 6 years old. This child care organization started operating in the year 2007 and can...
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Catch The Son

2600 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA

Child care
Preschool
Catch The Son, a ministry of the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, is a child care company that offers Christian-based educational day care programs for young children. The company is based in Bellingham, Washington and is open to preschool kids between the ages of two to five years old.
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  • 546 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.40/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA

Child Care Providers in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 197 reviews of the 546 listed child care providers

Teal L.

Our girls loved Teal. She was really engaged with them and they had a great time. She went above and beyond our expectations. She's punctual...

- Susan W.

Emily B.

Emily was great with our four kids. I felt like our kids were well-taken care of and she even took the kids to play in the snow and brought...

- Bri A.

Lizz J.

Lizz is grounded, caring, mature and wonderful with our 14 months old son. Lizz created an environment of safety, respect and warmth which...

- Amaris E.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Bellingham, WA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.40 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 518 child care providers near you in Bellingham, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Bellingham, WA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Bellingham, WA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Bellingham, WA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Bellingham, WA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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