We have 358 child care providers in Olympia, WA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Brooke M. says "My children adore Bethany. With her background she has been able to teach me how to pick up on some of my child's anxiety cues and my children feel very...
See profileRebeka G. says "Corriell provided consistent care for my 7.5 year old and infant (5 months at beginning of care) as long as our schedules worked together. We look forward...
See profileLisa S. says "I have known Emily for the past 12 years; high school student, 4 year varsity athlete, and at the time my 6 month old preemie's nanny. Emily is and will...
See profileMegan P. says "Tiffany was amazing!!! During my wedding, one of my hired nannies no called, no showed. I was panicking as I wanted to make sure I had 2 nannies for the 8...
See profileCare Member says "Jazmyn is super reliable and flexible. She has worked with our fluctuating schedule. I always feel comfortable dropping my baby off because I know he is...
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Sarah C. says "We enthusiastically recommend the child care services of Tierney B. Tierney cared for our two sons, ages 4.5 and 7, for 2 months in the fall of 2013. Her...
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Kelsi K. says "Quick morning visit. She arrived on time and was polite and gentle. Everything went smoothly."
See profileCare Member says "We can't say enough good things about Joy. We went through two preschools, one camp and three nanny's before we found Joy. She went the distance to make...
See profileCare Member says "Jacci was amazing with our kiddo! Not only does she radiate care, love and joy, with a natural easy goingness. She is flexible, on time, and initiated...
See profileCare Member says "Very professional and courteous. I found her to be friendly, capable, dependable. I would highly recommend she be on the top of your list to hire. "
See profileMortisha M. says "Carly has watched my two children the last couple of years and they are almost 10 and 2 now. She treats them like her own and she's my go to for a...
See profileAmanda M. says "Odeline is incredibly engaged when she cares for my 5 year old daughter. She is patient, kind and always looking out for my daughters safety. I trust her...
See profileZoe G. says "Jenna watched my four boys with skill. They especially loved doing little science experiments with her. Jenna was mature, dependable, communicative, and...
See profileCare Member says "Shawna cared for our 6-month-old son full time for several months and I cannot say enough great things about our experience with her. She is attentive,...
See profileRobert W. says "Alyssa worked well with all four of my daughters from infancy to young adolescents. She was very kind and compassionate, but set clear boundaries and...
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June D says "I have been involved with this child care since it's beginning. The staff are loving and caring toward the children. They provide USDA approved meals for...
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Emily S. says "My son and I love Ms Mariette! You can tell she cares deeply for the children she looks after. As for meeting the child first before caring for them it...
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358 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.30/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Olympia, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 167 reviews of the 358 listed child care providers
- Brooke M.
- Rebeka G.
- Lisa S.
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.30 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 327 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.
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.
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.