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Chloe Y.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
As a dedicated early childhood education graduate from a Washington state University, I am passionate about fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for children. With several years of nannying experience, I have developed strong skills in creating age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety, and supporting developmental...

Carrie G. says "Chloe is excellent with children and has been a lifesaver for us as our nanny! She is attentive and interactive with our children ages 3, 7, and 10. The...

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Hannah B.

Gentle And Caring Nanny

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Hannah, I've been a nanny around Portland for 7 years and love it! I have over 11 years of childcare experience ranging from preschool teacher to camp counselor. I love outings and regularly take my charges to library story time, the park, and indoor play gyms. Sometimes we make a day of visiting my parents'...

Leah M. says "Hannah has been our nanny for the past year and we love her. She has made it so easy, knowing that when I travel, or during the day when my husband and I...

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Suwannee T.

Professional And Compassionate Nanny Available For Full-time Infant Care

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Suwannee. I am a trustworthy, kind and patient caregiver with 15 years of professional childcare experience in New York and California. I am seeking for newborn and infant care, full time position and I am open for nanny share, postpartum doula care, night nanny position ( I am a certified postpartum doula)....

Care Member says "Suwannee was an invaluable and incredibly caring resource for my wife and I after we had our first child. We could always turn to Suwannee for above...

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Larisa K.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello my name is Larisa. I have lots of experience taking care of children! I have 6 children of my own and I've grown up babysitting since I was 13 years old! I've always had the passion to provide care for children inside and outside the home of all ages. I always put safety first and understand my responsibilities as a...

Elizabeth M. says "Larisa was punctual and so sweet with our teething baby. He was having a hard day and she was patient and kind with him. Would definitely have her...

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Lauren W.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I'm looking to support families as a postpartum doula. As a mom to a young kiddo myself, I understand how overwhelming and transformative the postpartum period can be--and I'm passionate about helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for during this time. With a background in social work,...

Piyush A. says "We had a great experience with Lauren. She was wonderful with our baby, who absolutely loved her. We felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in...

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Amy K.

Nanny Full Time And Part Time

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi Families! My name is Amy, and I am a career nanny with over 8 years of experience and a postpartum doula with a deep passion for caring for children and supporting families. My love for children stems from a genuine desire to help them grow, learn, and explore their world with curiosity and confidence. Being a nanny brings...

Megan R. says "Amy is a fantastic caregiver! Amy watched our 6-month-old while we had a date night. We were visiting from out of town, but Amy made us feel safe and right...

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Haile B.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a fun-loving, outgoing, certified fulltime Preschool teacher who loves keeping little ones smiling, engaged, and busy. I've been working in early childhood education since I was 18, and I also have years of experience supporting children and adults with disabilities, starting all the way back in 8th grade. I hold...

Kiara P. says "Haile is a very confident in building healthy relationships with the children, as well as the families. She's always found it important to keep the parents...

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Mariya S.

Part-time Caregiver

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm trustworthy and reliable person! I have a lot of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm really good with kids. I love to play, sing, read and do arts and crafts with them! If you need I can do light housekeeping and I am able to prepare meals. I love kids!

Jennifer R. says "Mariya has been a blessing to our family. She is great with my four children, and they love having her babysit. She is a big help to me around the house...

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Hope L.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have experience watching multiple children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and are overall having a good experience. I have experience in curriculum planning and therefore have many age-appropriate ideas and activities on hand at all times. I love teaching children new...

Care Member says "Hope has been with our family approximately two years and I undoubtedly consider her one of our family members now. We have two boys that Hope has...

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Mandy B.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an active Grams with 7 Grandkids. Raised 4 children. Have worked with special needs children in the Evergreen school district. Over the years I have worked in church nurseries and volunteered in countless classrooms.

Care Member says " Mandy is an incredible mom. She has cared for my kids and now grandkids as needed. Do not hesitate to hire Mandy, you will love her!!"

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Hilary M.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a CBHS (Child Behavioral HealthSpecialist ) and Patient Access Representative in a ED/ER. Other experience with children comes from my time working as a preschool teacher for 3 years in Camas and babysitting on and off since age 13. From my combined education and time as a teacher I've enjoyed working with neurodivergent...

Jesse C. says "Hilary has provided very attentive care for our 2.75 year old and 4 month old which is a big job for anyone! She took direction very well and did things as...

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Sienna J.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Sticky fingers, bedtime stories, and endless questions. I've loved it all since age 12! With over 6 years of professional childcare experience, including 4 years caring for infants through age 12 and 2 years supporting high school-aged kids, I bring both warmth and structure to every home. I've recently earned my Master's in...

Care Member says "Sienna has been the top choice babysitter for my family for a couple of years. My son loves the time he spends with her, and she has always been...

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Alexa B.

Crafty Nanny

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello there! I been engaged in childcare since middle school either through babysitting or nannying. I have experience with infants, twins, multiple children, twins and neurodivergent/ID individuals. I have done outings and school/activity pick ups and drop offs. I graduated in 2019 with my Masters in Child and Adolescent...

Beth A. says "Alexa's been one of the primary caregivers for my not quite five year old for the last six months. She is dependable, kind, and excellent at handling the...

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Charity Z.

Experienced And Dependable Childcare Provider And CNA

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of four and ran my own daycare in the past for over 10 years. I have my bachelors from Portland State in Social Science with an emphasis on early childhood development, as well as extensive experience as a nanny. I am courteous, fun, patient, responsible, and organized. My youngest son is now 19 and I have spent...

Care Member says "Charity is the most Amazing caring and loving person. "

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Amy J.

Experienced Loving Babysitter/nanny!

Vancouver, WA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
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Child care centers in Vancouver, WA

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CHILDSPLAY LEARNING CENTER

705 SE PARK CREST AVE STE B VANCOUVER, WA

5.0(4)

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Academic
+ 4 more
Welcome to ChildsPlay Learning Center where your child's happiness and development are our top priorities. We are part of Early Achievers Program. Our experienced and nurturing staff provide a safe and a loving environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We also have a Pre-Kindergarten Program and School-Age. We offer a...

Carmady P. says "Yes I have had my little one there she started in the infant room for a couple months and now she's in the 1year class and my newest one is in the infant...

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SONSHINE CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

2711 NE ANDRESEN RD VANCOUVER, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Sonshine Christian Early Learning Center’s mission is to serve ALL God’s children by recognizing and responding to the whole child, meeting them where they are at daily and partnering with families to help them grow physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually so that they can impact their world for Christ. To learn...

Care Member says "We came to Sonshine in June of 2021, and have felt right at home. They were able to support my sons high sensory needs through open communication with...

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CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP

10818 NE 117TH AVE VANCOUVER, WA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Early Childhood Education program provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children learn and grow through a biblically centered education. We recognize that every child has a distinct learning style; therefore, we use a range of teaching strategies to engage our young student’s unique gifts. Teachers balance...

Care Member says "Our toddler loves going to preschool! I think that in itself says a lot. We love the teacher/child ratio, it feels welcoming and personal, which allows...

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Kiddie Academy of Vancouver - Salmon Creek

2203 NE 129TH ST VANCOUVER, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Vancouver-Fishers Landing

1920 SE 167TH AVE VANCOUVER, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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  • 648 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Vancouver, WA

Child Care Providers in Vancouver, WA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 170 reviews of the 647 listed child care providers

Chloe Y.

Chloe is excellent with children and has been a lifesaver for us as our nanny! She is attentive and interactive with our children ages 3, 7,...

- Carrie G.

Hannah B.

Hannah has been our nanny for the past year and we love her. She has made it so easy, knowing that when I travel, or during the day when my...

- Leah M.

Suwannee T.

Suwannee was an invaluable and incredibly caring resource for my wife and I after we had our first child. We could always turn to Suwannee...

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Vancouver, WA

Child care costs in Vancouver, WA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Vancouver, WA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Vancouver, WA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Vancouver, WA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Vancouver, WA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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