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60 college nannies are listed in Mercer Island, WA
The average rate is $28/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in Mercer Island, WA
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest of 5 siblings, so caring for children is something of second nature to me. I have a little toddler of my own as well who keeps me active and busy. Raising him shows me the importance of keeping a routine and staying on schedule so I'm good with that.
I'm going back to school for Surg Tech and have a day job...
Zelma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
3.0
"Zelma is a sweet girl good with kids. She did well with my five boys. My boys loved her. The only reason I'm giving her 3 stars is she quit unexpectedly with only one day notice. It has put me in a bind and now I have no care for my boys. It's my kids or job so I'm...
Ashley S.
5.0
(1)
Hello there, my name is Gemmalyn!
Are you looking for a hardworking, fun, and enthusiastic sitter? Well you came to the right one! I am a babysitter in the Seattle area looking to help families with occasional and date night care. I have 5 years of child care experience, some of which I gained while tutoring at an elementary...
Gemmalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We hired Gemmalyn for three days when her daycare was unavailable. Our 2.5 year old loved her time with her, she was so happy every day I came home. Gemmalyn kept the house tidy, communicated well, very responsible, and she was really engaged with our daughter. I...
Jessica P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Noella, I've been a nanny for years and I love it! I started babysit for friends, in a church nursery, I'm also the oldest in my family so I take care of my brother and sister all the time, and I love children. I like reading and playing and getting to know your child.
Noella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Noella has been an incredible nanny for our children (4.5 and 18 mos). She quickly became apart of our family. Our kids adore her and love the activities she does with them and she's helped expand their eating habits. I can see the growth in our kids in a very...
Lauren L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jazmin, I am 25 years old and have experience with a preschool/daycare/after-school program where I was trained to teach under the Reggio Emilia Method. I was also a nanny for a few families in the area who sent their child to the preschool program.
Jazmin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For being our first time hiring a babysitter we could not have made a better choice. Jazmin was super nice to us and our kids, always on time (for interview and babysitting), she is bilingual, super easy to communicate with and just overall a great fit for our...
Maria S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I am a sophomore at Grand Canyon University. I am majoring in Behavioral Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology in hopes of becoming a social worker eventually. Over the years, I have nannied and babysat for various families, which has given me experience with a variety of ages, both genders, and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Jessica was an incredible babysitter. Punctual and kindhearted. My 8 month old really enjoyed her company. I would highly recommend her"
Care member
Ariel A.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, everyone! My name is Ariel and I am 26 years old. A former career nanny, I recently left the world of childcare last summer to pursue working full-time in healthcare. However, my love and passion for childcare has not left, and I still like to come back to it every now and again. I am currently looking for...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariel is such a delight. She is kind, has a great sense of humor, works well with others and loves children well. She also is a hard worker and was not afraid to take on any situation, she would jump in with both feet. She was always early for her shift and stayed...
Wendy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have looked after 6-month-old to 9-year-old during my years of professionally nannying since I moved to the states. I also worked as a volunteer English teacher to various ages back in Myanmar. I'm a full time college student and work in the student council but that doesn't mean I won't have time to care for your family. I'm...
Aint Myat Hmu can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 3-year-old son loved hanging out with Aint. It's always a good sign when he wants us to go away when he's with a sitter. She took great care of him, reading with him, feeding him, playing with him... Would definitely hire again."
Benjamin L.
Caroline B.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Caroline I am a Seattle native and a college student majoring in jazz music with a love for children. I have always been good with children and one of the joys of my life is taking care of my baby cousins. I have nannying experience with many different families over the years with infant and toddler experience. I was an...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had Caroline take care of our 7-year-old son B. all academic year 2016-2017 in Brooklyn, NY. She picks him up from school, takes him to his after-school program, and takes him home. She's very responsible, mature, personable, and really has a very nice...
Noah I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a energetic and fun nanny with one year of nannying experience and other Child care experience. I have mostly cared for toddlers from age 2 to age 7. I am very patient with children and love engaging them with activities and help them with their age related development. I aim to provide a structured, fun and safe...
Deeksha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deeksha was very on time and a good communicator. We had some last minute changes that she worked great with. Our kids had a blast and everything was kept on schedule."
Joseph P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and I regularly babysit for around 5 families. The children I take care of range from 1-8 years old. I am 19 years old and the oldest of three children. I have a lot of experience with children and I enjoy spending time with kids. I am currently a student at the University of...
Soleil can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Soleil is a wonderful nanny! She has watched my boys on many occasions since they were babies :). They are now 3.5 and 21 months. She responds in a timely manner, is punctual and my active boys have a great time with her. Soleil does a great job setting boundaries...
Suzanne H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Marissa. I'm currently a Senior in college studying business. I've been a ski instructor for kids ages 4-6 and loved it. I was also a soccer coach the past couple years for a girls team and although it was a lot to take on and it made me be able to manage multiple things going on at once. Additionally I have...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Marissa is amazing! She is very dependable and responsible. My girls adore her. She always does a great job with them and I trust she will take great care!"
Lindsey W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 26 and have been working in the clinical/therapy industry for the last 5 years. I am currently in my final year of my grad program at OSU, getting my masters in clinical mental health counseling, emphasizing in working with children/adolescents. My classes are in the evenings, and I intern at a private practice with...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia watched our 2 year old for about 3 months before she moved. She was always on time, easy to communicate, took excellent care of our daughter, so much so my daughter would ask to spend time with her on days when she wasn't scheduled to come. She also was...
Hannah C.
5.0
(1)
I work full time M-F. Looking to do some babysitting for traveling funds. I love kids but don't have any of my own yet. My experience with kids is the following - Worked at First Years Children's Center (day care) for over a year, Full time nanny 2+ years, Babysitting for over 10 years.
Katia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Katia is the oldest of 6 children, from two households. In our house we have five kids. We have a 7 year old and twins who are 5. Katia was our nanny for us last summer and took the kids to parks, swimming lessons, and other activities. She prepared meals for them....
Kristin N.
Trajascharose-sinira H.
Seattle, WA
$28-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Sinira, a dedicated & compassionate nanny with 5 yrs experience in childcare. I'm passionate about creating a positive & nurturing environment for children, bringing a deep understanding of child development & a commitment to fostering their growth. My approach is both structured & adaptable, tailoring activities to...
Trajascharose-sinira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"my daughter got along well with her and I would hire her again."
Princess I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families, My name is Ana and I am from Colombia. I have been living in Seattle for over 12 years, and I have had a wide array of experiences taking care of infants, children, and young kids for 9 years! I am bilingual and easygoing and with excellent work references from my previous job that I would gladly provide. Because I...
Ana Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana is an AMAZING nanny/babysitter/caregiver. She is patient, thoughtful, and truly loves children. She has taken time to not only play and interact with my daughter, but educate her as well. She is easy to communicate with and takes care of our home. I highly...
Amy L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Erin and I am 25 years old. I have had a long range of experience babysitting starting from when I was 15. I'm currently a flight attendant with Airlines. I am not looking for anything full time because of my hectic work schedule, but am looking to find people who need sitters for random days or vacations.
Erin can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erin was like our family! She cared for our infant and our two older boys. She's very reliable, personable, trustworthy, fun and ambitious with the kids! We were very sad when she moved away. She would be great with all age groups. "
Shelly P.
5.0
(1)
Hi Families!
I am an Educator/Childcare Provider located on First Hill. I have just finished teaching a "learning pod" consisting of three students, after 2. 5 years due to their school schedule sadly changing. I lived in Asia teaching PreK-Grade 1 prior to working with them, and current attend UW's school of education.
Here...
Keelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is wonderful, fun, and professional!"
Kathleen G.
Jayden L.
Seattle, WA
$22-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter Who Enjoys Being Active, Being Outdoors And Most Importantly Having Fun
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Jayden I'm currently a student studying Children's Health and Development and a Nanny for two wild and wonderful 2. 5-year-olds. I've worked with an abundance of children for over 5 years and love the connections I've made with so many families. My Nanny super powers are getting children to try new foods,...
Jayden can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayden worked for our family for a month in an interim position. She is a reliable, professional and communicative caregiver. She had a magical way with both our infant (10 months) and child (4 years) and was a wonderful presence in our home. I recommend Jayden...
Amy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience With Children:
- Volunteered for Destination Imagination for 5 years, coaching 5 teams of elementary and middle school level children weekly.
- Dog sitter through a Pet sitting company.
- Employed at the Art of Problem Solving Academy for 1 year as a Front Desk representative, Community Outreach staff, and Teacher's...
Tamar can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tamar was with our family for three months during lock down when my husband and I were transitioning to work from home. She made balancing the demands from work and the care we needed to provide the kids an absolute breeze. She shows a robust knowledge of...
Stephanie A.
Maileny M.
Renton, WA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very happy, calm natured woman with 5 years of experience. I love caring for kids of all of ages! I love playing with them and doing outdoor activities. I am a fan of educational games. I am a Spanish speaking nanny. I have a safe car (small 2013 SUV), valid drivers license, clean driving record and can provide references...
Maileny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA
Zelma A.
3.0
Zelma is a sweet girl good with kids. She did well with my five boys. My boys loved her. The only reason I'm giving her 3 stars is she quit unexpectedly with only one day notice. It has put me in a bind and now I have no care for my boys. It's my kids or job so I'm not to happy about that.
- Ashley S.
Gemmalyn A.
5.0
We hired Gemmalyn for three days when her daycare was unavailable. Our 2.5 year old loved her time with her, she was so happy every day I came home. Gemmalyn kept the house tidy, communicated well, very responsible, and she was really engaged with our daughter. I highly recommend her.
- Jessica P.
Noella K.
5.0
We were so lucky to have Noella as part of our nanny share for the last 2 years! She was wonderful with our kiddos and was quick to form a strong bond with them both. She is intuitive and empathetic, and always made sure our children felt loved and their needs were met. She supported our parenting...
- Jenni P.
Jazmin L.
5.0
For being our first time hiring a babysitter we could not have made a better choice. Jazmin was super nice to us and our kids, always on time (for interview and babysitting), she is bilingual, super easy to communicate with and just overall a great fit for our family. She stayed with my 3 kids for...
- Maria S.
Jessica L.
5.0
Jessica was an incredible babysitter. Punctual and kindhearted. My 8 month old really enjoyed her company. I would highly recommend her
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Mercer Island, WA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Mercer Island, WA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Mercer Island, WA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $28.25.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Mercer Island, WA?
To find college nannies near you in Mercer Island, WA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Mercer Island, WA?
There are currently 4 college nannies near you in Mercer Island, WA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Mercer Island, WA offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Mercer Island, WA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Mercer Island, WA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Mercer Island, WA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.