We have 80 child care providers in Gig Harbor, WA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Kristi S. says "Audree is simply wonderful. If your looking for a bright, energetic, helpful sitter she is the perfect choice. My kids actually asked when she could come...
See profileDesiree S. says "She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
See profileSarah P. says "Myley is wonderful! My kids really enjoy having her as a sitter. She is very reliable. Responsible & dependable. "
See profileCare Member says "I hired Kim for a babysitting job for my two spirited girls ages 8 and 3. She was so great! She was easy to communicate with, warm, and so kind. She...
See profileCare Member says "Ella is our current nanny. She started when we had 3 kids under 3. I had two premie infants. She is beyond capable, confident, and is great to have in...
See profileCare Member says "Meaghan has been our nanny for the last year and I could not recommend anyone full heartly like I do Meaghan. Meaghan is one of the hardest working...
See profileAmelia H. says "Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years."
See profileTyler S. says "Ruth started working for our family in March 2020 and will work with us through September 2023. She cared for our son from when he was a few months old...
See profileJulie N. says "Words cannot capture how amazing Deb was with our family, especially my daughter who has special needs. She is incredibly loving, warm, patient, has high...
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Andrea says "Wow this is a disgruntled employee that went on emergency maternity leave I was unaware that she had a problem with me. Most everything is not true or...
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80 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.11/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9
Child Care Providers in Gig Harbor, WA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 80 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.11 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 72 child care providers near you in Gig Harbor, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, 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.