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335 child care providers are listed in Olympia, WA
The average rate is $16/hr as of January 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Recent child care reviews in Olympia, WA
Kailyee L.
5.0
Kind caring outgoing passionate fun
- Tariq A.
Jacci B.
5.0
We hired Jacci to care for our daughter aged 6 months to 1.5 years old. Jacci is wonderful! She is extremely reliable, flexible, and dependable, a very nice person and interacts very well children. Our daughter loved her and enjoyed the time they spent together. For us, it was comforting to know...
- Florian F.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy was very sweet with my child. She took interest in the activities that my daughter wanted to do with her. I felt comfortable leaving my child in her care for a couple hours. Thank you Kathy!
- Brianna T.
Bethany M.
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.
Ellen P.
5.0
Connected instantly with my children which is not common for them. Ellen provided wonderful care that was sensitive to the emotional needs of my children. They also helped a ton keeping the house in order which can certainly be hard with kids.
- Alex B.
Child care providers in Olympia, WA
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I am currently a kindergarten teacher in the Tumwater School District. I have a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Western Washington University. Since graduating in 2017, I worked for a...
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5.0
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I am not currently accepting jobs.
Hello I am currently a private music teacher and music therapist living in Olympia, WA. I love music, nature, reading, and kids!
My babysitting experience is as follows: I...
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Brooklynne A. | Olympia, WA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp • 33 yrs old
Part-Time/Full-Time Experienced Child Caregiver Available
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Hello! I am a compassionate, happy 24-year-old college student at Washington State University Online who loves my job playing with and caring for children. I have been a professional babysitter and nanny for...
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5.0
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Renee P. | Olympia, WA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp • 22 yrs old
I Am Outgoing, Fun, Spontaneous, Crafty, Caring, Patient, And Great With Kids.
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Hey! I am Renee and I am a college student. I love kids, I have always taken care of my baby cousins every since I was a young child. I changed my first diaper at 6. I started officially babysitting after I...
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5.0
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Emily F. | Olympia, WA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp • 25 yrs old
Enthusiastic, Caring Nanny Available Weekends, Date Nights Or Part-Time
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Hi, I am Emily! I am a full-time ParaEducator in the Tumwater School District. I graduated with an AAS in Special Education. I absolutely love working with young children: it is so exciting to see them learn,...
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5.0
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I have 2 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, crafts, swimming supervision, remote learning, carpool, travel.
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5.0
Kind caring outgoing passionate fun
Reviewed by Tariq A.
5.0
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I have 17 years of experience as a professional nanny and 15 years as a mom! I love nannying for infants and young toddlers. I am very loving, outdoorsy and playful. I can help with keeping children's rooms...
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Recent Review:
5.0
We hired Jacci to care for our daughter aged 6 months to 1.5 years old. Jacci is wonderful! She is extremely reliable, flexible, and dependable, a very nice person and interacts very well children. Our daughter...
Reviewed by Florian F.
5.0
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I am mother of three grown boys. Grandmother of two beautiful girls. Day care worker and enjoy children of all ages.
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5.0
Kathy was very sweet with my child. She took interest in the activities that my daughter wanted to do with her. I felt comfortable leaving my child in her care for a couple hours. Thank you Kathy!
Reviewed by Brianna T.
4.8
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Hannah A. | Olympia, WA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp • 29 yrs old
Loving, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter
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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,...
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As a nanny, with over 8 years of professional experience, I have enjoyed the children I've been lucky enough to take care of immensely. While finishing my bachelor's degree in early elementary education online,...
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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...
Reviewed by Mark L.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Ellen, and my pronouns are they/them. My experience nurturing children is a cherished foundation for me. I have experience teaching creative movement youth dance classes, and nannying siblings 1-9 years...
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5.0
Connected instantly with my children which is not common for them. Ellen provided wonderful care that was sensitive to the emotional needs of my children. They also helped a ton keeping the house in order which...
Reviewed by Alex B.
5.0
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Elizabeth Q. | Olympia, WA
$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp • 33 yrs old
All Around Helper For Children And Seniors
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I'm looking to expand my work, I love being a certified nursing assistant, I have a big heart and lots of patience
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Recent Review:
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our daughter. She was responsive while setting up the appointment, showed up on time and proactively presented documentation of her identity, vaccine status, and credentials, and most...
Reviewed by Caroline S.
5.0
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Gunganit M. | Olympia, WA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp • 42 yrs old
If You Need Another Hand in Providing Your Kids A Great Time Please Give Me a Call
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Hi, My name is Gunganit but kids call me "Pak". I love and enjoy taking care of children. In the past I have been an Au Pair for 2 years. I took care of kids ages from newborn-8 years old. In addition, before I...
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4.0
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I have been caring for children for 8 years now. I have watched and tutored children from ages 2 months old to 12 years old, and have nannied for families for months at a time. I am enrolling in a CPR program...
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(3)
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I have over 20 years of childcare experience, 12 of which were as a full time Nanny. I have worked in daycare, preschool and Montessori settings. The last family I worked with was full time for 2 children for...
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We are a Nationally Accredited Learning center with a strong emphasis on the health and safety of the children in our community. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming learning center, that sets a solid...
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Busy Kids PlayCare strives to provide services and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate to enhance social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in young children
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(3)
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City Kids Child Development Center & Preschool is an educational child care center located at 3550 14th Avenue SE, Olympia, Washington. The center serves children ages one month to twelve years old and has a...
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What sets Sprouting Smarties apart:
As an In-Home Preschool, we are able to balance the individualized attention your child deserves with the Pre-K curriculum to have them prepared and ready for Kindergarten....
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Wee Love Learning Early Learning Center
1835 Cooper Point Road SW, Olympia, WA 98501
Starting at $796/mo
Description:
Wee Love Learning Early Learning Center was incorporated in April 2011, for the purpose of providing a loving environment for children to learn in the Thurston County area.
"Wee" are a full day...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Olympia, WA
How much is child care near me in Olympia, WA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.24 per hour as of January 2023. 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 Olympia, WA?
Care.com currently has 310 child care providers near you in Olympia, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Olympia, 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 Olympia, WA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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 Olympia, WA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Olympia, WA in January, 2023?
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.