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Lucy S.

Happy Helper!

Mercer Island, WA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a current university student pursuing a major in Sociology, and I am home for the summer. I am flexible, reliable, and excited to get to work! I have several years of babysitting different families of usually multiple children as well as spending lots of time with my two nephews and niece. I also have worked in childcare,...
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Carolina M.

Babysitter/child Care

Redmond, WA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children since I' m 11 years old. I adore children and I' m really good with them, they like me and get comfortable fast with me. I keep them entertained, safe and out of trouble. I also feel comfortable doing overnights and working with pets. I enjoy taking kids on ' outings' to the park, the...

Tessa H. says "She is available for short notice, is able to stay until late, she has reliable transportation with insurance. Loves to do crafts and outdoors. She has...

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Clea E.

Experienced Mom With Artful Personality

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Clea, I'm a happy mother of three girls (grown-ups now). I'm an illustrator and filmmaker/documentarist from Costa Rica, and I'm looking to make a little extra money while I work on my art projects. I have always loved to be around newborns, infants and her moms, which led me to work as a doula for around 5 years and...

Care Member says "Clea, is truly a gem. She cared for our son who at that time was 5 months old and was nothing short of amazing with him. Very energetic, warm, calm and...

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Sara O.

Awesome Nanny Looking For Some Awesome Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sara and I am a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Global and Regional Studies. I am hoping to provide support to families in need of some extra help and to get to know some fun-loving kids! A day in the life with my current nanny family looks like spending lots of time playing at the park and...

Elizabeth U. says "Sara has been a nanny to our two kids (5 yr and 7yr) for 18 months. My family loves her! She is always on time. She is very fun and positive. She is...

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Melaina H.

Kind Hearted And Patient With A Love For Arts And Education

Redmond, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! As a student and artist, I hope to create a fun and crafty environment in your home. Growing up in a large family, I have had many years of experience care-taking and helping around the house. I have also had 2 years of babysitting/tutoring experience, and a recent nanny position caring for a 2-year-old. I also...

Mitchell S. says "Melania is gentle, kind, and patient with our infant. We know she truly loves our son and enjoys her time with him. Melania would be a great fit for any...

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Larimar H.

Teacher By Day, Babysitter By Nights/ Weekends.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! My name is Larimar and I am a teacher on Early Childhood Education. I am looking to provide occasional care. * Location: West Seattle and surrounding areas. It is my pleasure to spend quality time with your treasures while you are away. I have experience with children from the toddler stage to preschool ages in a...

Erin B. says "Great communication, arrived on time and took great care of the kids"

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Genevieve P.

Enthusiastic Sitter And Hide And Seek Champion

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a current college student and have about 6 years of experience with children of all ages. I am looking to make a little money for college and what better way to do so than spending time with children? Not only do I have babysitting experience, I have also coached summer camps and volunteered my time for a variety of...

Nicole P. says "Genevieve is amazing with children. Unlike most babysitters, she always has activities ready and actually engages with the kids. She is also a great...

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Jenny K.

Sammamish, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a 23-year-old nursing student who lives in Bellevue. I am in search for a job! I currently work part time (every Monday and every other Sunday) at Overlake Hospital. I am a Critical Care tech and work in the ICU. My job experience includes working as a medtech/caregiver at a nursing home called Aegis Living in...

Teressa L. says "Jenny is great with kids!! She is the perfect person to keep my children entertained and happy. She kept our home nice and tidy, and my children love...

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Sidney F.

Sitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
A little bit about me: I grew up the oldest of six and I have about 20+ cousins so I was always around children especially in chaotic and dynamic environment (meaning my patience is off the roof!) *5+ years as a babysitter/nanny *Experience working with 20-40 kids at once (with schools) *ALOT of experience with autism *House...

Christa H. says "She's trustworthy. My kids absolutely love her and want her to be part of the family. She's great at balancing between love and discipline. Helped...

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Giselle B.

11 Years Of Experience As A Nanny/Babysitter Looking For Full-time Opportunity

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I started as a child care attendant at Bally Total Fitness back in 2002. I had to watch up to 8 children at the same time, ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 yrs old. Then from that job, I made relationships with some of the parents, and I would babysit for them outside of Bally Total Fitness as an on-call/as-needed...

Sean T. says "Giselle watched our 2 year old son 4 hours a day for 6 days. She was on time each day and got along very well with him. My son can be quite a handful and...

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Ileana S.

Experience Babysitter

Seattle, WA

4.0(0)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
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Stephanie C.

Babysitting/Pet Sitting And School-Year Tutoring

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Tampa native, who sees adventure everywhere I go. I love having fun, indoors or out. I have two children of my own (boys, 4 and 1) and have been a stay-at-home mom. During the school year, I work as a teacher. I have masters' degrees in Elementary Education and English Lit, as well as a B. S. degree in...

Julia B. says "Stephanie is a colleague of mine in the Masters of Teaching Elementary Education program at USF. We have worked together on projects, presentations, and...

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Kennedy S.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kennedy, and I am currently looking for babysitting and nannying gigs. I am a dedicated, patient, and creative person with approximately 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of many ages, from infants to teenagers, and I have cared for up to 10 children at a time on my own. I have...

Shreya L. says "Kennedy is loving, friendly and fun! I have 5 years between my kids and she played chess with my eldest son and make believe with my younger daughter and...

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Misaki A.

Renton, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Responsible English/Japanese bilingual babysitter with 10+ yrs of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children during weekdays, evenings, and summer Skilled in creating fun, engaging and culturally inspired educational activities such as music, theater, arts and crafts projects, while demonstrating a priority for...
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Emerson A.

Seattle, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I love occasional babysitting and hanging out with little ones (I have a full time job so cannot commit to regular hours). I have 10+ years of experience including summer nannying, date-night babysitting, lifeguarding/swim instructing, tutoring during remote learning, and most recently conducting daily, at-home pre-school...
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Margaret F.

Seattle, WA

from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have 7 years of experience. I am a junior at Colorado College and love to babysit and nanny, I have nannied for a family for three years at home but now looking for some work to pick up while I attend college! I recently stopped playing soccer at CC so now I have more time on my hands! I love being active and creating...
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Beck R.

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Beck! I have 3 years of experience working as a babysitter and camp counselor. I love keeping kids' minds active and curious- whether it's exploring in nature, making arts and crafts, or simply reading a great book. I currently run a small business from home with a flexible schedule and I'm looking for a consistent...
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Mae L.

Nanny Or Sitter - Experienced And Excited!

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter, camp counselor, and music teacher for children for the last 7 years. I have mostly worked with children aged 5-14 but love toddlers and babies and more than happy to learn! I am home for the summer from college and am looking for a reoccurring job. I have a very flexible schedule, course training in...
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Isabella A.

Seattle Public Schools Teacher Looking To Be Your Fam's Next Favorite Babysitter!

Seattle, WA

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$33/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! I am a paraeducator (teacher in training) in the Special Education department at Seattle Public Schools at Nathan Hale High before this school year, I taught as an assistant teacher for Montessori Children's House in Redmond for elementary (grades 1-3) and middle school (grades 7-8), I also was the aftercare...
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Milan L.

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Milan and I am looking to work as a nanny this summer. I am home for the summer from UNC Charlotte where I am studying Psychology. I have six years experience babysitting and am a fun, creative and engaging sitter. I have a background in musical theater and love assisting in arts and crafts projects! I love...
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  • 60 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

In-Home Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters

Carolina M.

She is available for short notice, is able to stay until late, she has reliable transportation with insurance. Loves to do crafts and...

- Tessa H.

Clea E.

Clea, is truly a gem. She cared for our son who at that time was 5 months old and was nothing short of amazing with him. Very energetic,...

- Care member

Sara O.

Sara has been a nanny to our two kids (5 yr and 7yr) for 18 months. My family loves her! She is always on time. She is very fun and...

- Elizabeth U.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $17.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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