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237 child care providers are listed in Kent, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Kent, WA
Jenna B.
Kent, WA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a current student as well as part-time nurse's aide at Pediatric Interim Care Center, assisting with the care of infants who have been exposed to drugs. I'd love to focus on childcare as I continue my education since my degrees will lead to careers involving pediatrics as well as child trauma. No children of my own, but...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super helpful in getting and keeping kiddos entertained. If you ask for a set boundary/guideline for your kids she works well to keep it and help attain it. She enjoys playing with the kids and being on their level."
Marissa H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a very fun-loving new grandmother passionate about working with kids. For the past two years, I was employed at a private preschool and worked primarily in the Pre-K classroom. Before that, I spent 15 years in public Elementary Education as a para-professional. I earned my most valuable parenting/teaching experience...
Delinda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"DeLinda was one of the best choices we’ve made for our kids so far. From the beginning, she fit right in with our family and kept our family values at the forefront. She has been dependable, on time and flexible with schedule changes. She spends intentional time...
Lindsay J.
Feride S.
Kent, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Feride, I have 15 years of experience in babysitting. I can watch newborns-12-year-old, I can make meals, I have my own car, I can pick the kids up and drop them off at anytime, I can watch kids at anytime, and I have CPR certificate. If you have any questions you can message me Thank you.
Feride can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Feride is amazing!!!! She is so experienced with taking care of babies. When I saw how she interacted with my 6-month old on the first day I hired her, I immediately knew she would do a good job, and my baby will be well taken care of. It’s sad to see she got...
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Ashton L.
Kent, WA
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Love Helping And Cherish Kids, I Want To Make Your Life Easier And Theirs Better.
5.0
(1)
With over 10 years of experience working with both kids with learning disabilities, special needs, and children who have gone through trauma there is nothing that can't be worked through. Happy to help with housework, schoolwork, arts and crafts, sports, or just running around. Whatever I can do to support you in being the best...
Ashton can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashton is amazing! She’s a true professional and really listened to my needs. I highly recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with 8 years of experience and have taken care of many children ranging from 9 months old to 12 years old, including a 3-year-old with autism. I am a very patient, reliable, and organized person that enjoys being around kids. A few activities that I do with them includes taking them on outings like to the park,...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle has been with our family for a year, and she is the best of the best. We're so lucky to have found her. She is highly dependable, so caring, thoughtful and communicative. My girls absolutely adore her. She is a gem! Highly recommend her and happy to be a...
Monica T.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Elena,
I've worked as a babysitter, au pair, tutor and teaching assistant. Now I'm a mom myself, and I am looking to nanny or babysitter part time for the right family!
I have worked with children from infants through middle school and I can keep kids engaged in games and activities.
After having my own child, I...
Elena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elena is very helpful, my child has autism and Elena does wonderful with her."
Tanya Z.
5.0
(1)
I am looking for either a nanny or shared nanny position. I am a person who loves to teach and am well experienced in caring, playing, arts and crafts and fun projects, field trips, storytelliing, reading, tutoring, field trips, cooking or cooking with your children, games, etc. I have a ton of preschool curriculum. I believe a...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been with us for about a year, consistently, 2 days a week. She watches our two kids, preschool and kindergarten age. We feel so lucky to have found her! We truly do trust her implicitly with our children. We know they will not only be fed and kept safe,...
Claire R.
Emily B.
Kent, WA
$24-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an energetic and outgoing person and I have a passion for helping children grow and learn. For the past 7 years I have worked with children in many different settings, including professional preschools, summer camps, theatrical productions, a children's museum and private families. I strive to create an environment...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Emily gives such tender care to our babies. They’re 2 and 4 so they can be quite a handful but she’s attentive, patient and playful. They just adore their time with her! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. Getting children outside and preserving their creativity is my passion! Proven track record of maintaining a high standard of safety, professionalism, patience, and empathy.
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bailey was the best childcare provider we ever had for our 3 school age children. She’s conscientious and smart, always thinking of new activities to keep the kids engaged. She is also kind and fun, my kids loved being around her. My job sometimes requires unusual...
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Aleyna L.
Kent, WA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Recently, I have been an educator for the Renton School District. I have a degree in psychology from the University of Washington and am now in my Masters program to receive my degree in Elementary Education! I've babysat for many families with children ranging from 11 months-12 years old. I have also been a camp counselor for...
Aleyna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Aleyna was so sweet with our daughter! She always had fun activities prepared (crafts, cooking, etc) and read books with lots of enthusiasm."
Renee G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children of all ages for 13 years. I worked at a childcare facility and was a nanny for 4 families in those 13 years, one of them for the whole 13 years. I stopped nannying to work security in 2019 but miss being around kids so looking for some gigs on here, one timers or reoccurring/less than 20 hours a week....
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"What a great person to have take care of your kiddos. She takes care of several teachers children and they love Jackie also. We have Jackie as a sitter for our 7 year old son while on winter break during the day. We plan on asking her to sit for us on date nights...
Jenny S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sonja. I am energetic, reliable and highly efficient nanny. I'm patient and compassionate person, who loves to laugh. I am a self motivated person, who loves to conduct in the most respectful way. I love being around children and bond easily with both parents and children.
Look forward to speak with you
Thank...
Sonja can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
4.0
"Me and my three kids have really enjoyed having Sonja as our Nanny for the short time she was here. She started in February 2012. She was very flexible and a lot of times on call when I needed her help last minute. I would highly recommend her. She only called off...
Vanessa T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a job as a childcare provider because I have always had such a passion for working with children! I've worked in childcare for almost 20 years now working with newborns up to 12 years in age. I have experience working in a family-owned daycare, preschools, and as a nanny for multiple families from care....
Kylene can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Kylene! She took amazing care of our 4 month old for the month she was with us (short only due to scheduling requirements). Our baby also loved both Kylene and her son and was happy seeing them in the morning. She was SO helpful in getting our girl to nap...
Heather G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Recently I have been working for a family of 2, taking care of them during this year was so great but I moved to Covington and am looking for something a little bit closer! In high school I worked in a daycare, there were around 7 children a day all from 1 year to 5-year-olds. I helped prepare snacks and play with the kids 3...
Evangeline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Evangeline has been a huge blessing to our family over the last nine months. She seamlessly fit into our family and our children love her, just as much as she loves them. Evangeline is dependable, loving, respectful and mature. She is always coming up with new...
Kristin A.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Griselda, I worked at Easter Seals Angle Lake Child Development Center as a teacher's assistant while I was studying child development in Green River College. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love taking care of babies and children. I encourage learning through playing, exploring, and music. I enjoy reading to...
Griselda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Griselda is wonderful, trustworthy and would be a welcome addition to any family looking for childcare help."
Matt P.
Child care centers in Kent, WA
4.0
(1)
A child care center on the West Hill of Kent open since 1988, serving infants (4 weeks) thru school age 10 years.
Serving North Federal way school dist. transportation to Sunnycrest, Vahalla, and Star Lake Elementary. We are open Monday thru Friday year around 6 a.m.-6:30 we provide breakfast,...
5.0
(1)
The Great Beginnings Child Care located at 23310 Lakeside Boulevard, Kent, Washington, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...
5.0
(1)
Easy Sailing Home Child Care Services is a licensed day care provider that offers services geared towards preschool kids. The company is based in Kent, Washington and can admit a total of twelve children, from birth up to five years of age. Easy Sailing Home Child Care Services operates from five...
5.0
"I like the daycare it is a one that I picked glad I did that will use it for a rilley long time."
Brittany S
5.0
(1)
Three Bears Day Care is a child care facility located at 1106 W Meeker St Ste A. Kent, WA. Their facility offers a safe, healthy and happy environment for each child with principles of developing appropriate practice in early childhood. Their staff acknowledges each child's individual needs to...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Kent, WA
Jenna B.
5.0
Super helpful in getting and keeping kiddos entertained. If you ask for a set boundary/guideline for your kids she works well to keep it and help attain it. She enjoys playing with the kids and being on their level.
- Marissa H.
Delinda B.
5.0
DeLinda was one of the best choices we’ve made for our kids so far. From the beginning, she fit right in with our family and kept our family values at the forefront. She has been dependable, on time and flexible with schedule changes. She spends intentional time with our children and plans...
- Lindsay J.
Feride S.
5.0
Sweet caring and reliable sitter. Will definitely hire again.
- Care member
Ashton L.
5.0
Ashton is amazing! She’s a true professional and really listened to my needs. I highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Isabelle J.
5.0
Isabelle has been with our family for a year, and she is the best of the best. We're so lucky to have found her. She is highly dependable, so caring, thoughtful and communicative. My girls absolutely adore her. She is a gem! Highly recommend her and happy to be a reference.
- Monica T.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Kent, WA
How much is child care near me in Kent, WA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.46 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find child care near me in Kent, WA?
Care.com currently has 201 child care providers near you in Kent, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Kent, 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 Kent, WA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Kent, WA child care provider?
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 Kent, 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 Kent, WA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Kent, WA in May, 2024?
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.
Ratings for Kent, WA child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Kent, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 174 reviews of the 237 listed child care providers.