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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Student at University of Washington
Hello! I enjoy providing help to busy families in need of childcare. I love children and being the eldest of four, I've always been around them. An incredibly fun with safety as the number one priority is the type of environment I like to create when I enter other's homes. I am active,...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christine was our primary nanny for nearly 3 years, from newborn to preschool. During that full time position (hundreds of days) she was never once late. Beyond punctuality, she is reliable, kind, and a tremendous childcare asset to any home. She's helpful, and...
Care member
Riley N.
Seattle, WA
$40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Graduate Student Seeking "Date-Night" Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of in-home Montessori babysitting/teaching experience with child on the Autism spectrum (11-13) and 2 years of experience teaching English in Indonesia during my time spent as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I am loving, enthusiastic, and caring. I have a Social Work degree from the University of Kansas and am working...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Riley babysat for our 17-month-old, and that little child was so happy. The baby boy was meeting Riley for the first time, and yet at the end of the three-hour shift, he ran to Riley and gave her a hug. We absolutely hope to hire Riley again."
Tapoja C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 14-years-old, with over 15 years experience as a babysitter, 5 years experience as a nanny, and 2 years experience as an assistant/substitute teacher.
I have a full-time Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. job, so I am only available for date nights and weekend care. I miss working with...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We interviewed Joanna for a caregiver position for our 8 year old twins. She would have been a wonderful fit for us- kind, mature, experienced and just a wonderful person to talk with. Our needs changed and so were not able to hire her. But she is an outstanding...
Whitney H.
Karen F.
Seattle, WA
$27-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with all ages, but mainly with babies and toddlers. I worked in a daycare in my home country (Brazil) as a volunteer and also baby-sitting kids from neighbors, friends and family. My experience working in the US is over +4 years and I worked mostly with babies and toddlers from age 0-5. I worked as well with...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen is a wonderful young woman who took care of my children with excellence! Can't wait to hire her again! "
Lana V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Sidney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 prepare meals, drove kids to activities as needed, studied with them, and made sure the house was clean. She does...
Christa H.
5.0
(3)
Hello, My name is Sophia and I am looking to care for some awesome kids. I started as a babysitter at age 13, and at 20 started my part time Nanny career.
I have experience with kids as young as four months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and have experience with wake ups, getting ready, meals, drop offs, pick...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia took care of my infant son and toddler every day for the full summer. She was the first person I left my son with and it was so wonderful to know I had someone I could trust. She maintained their schedules, bottle fed my breastfed infant with no issues, and...
Madelyn T.
Megan R.
Seattle, WA
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan. I have grown up in a family with about 20 little cousins. Their ages range anywhere from new born to 14 years old. I love to host dance parties, make arts and crafts and play games with them when I get the chance to babysit! I'm available to work full time as I have just moved back to Washington State. I...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely amazing! We've only had Megan for a few days and my kids LOVE her! She knows exactly how to keep them happy and learning with going outside to discover nature or being inside doing crafts and playing with them on the floor with their toys. Megan is...
Tricia G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Genevieve is amazing with children. Unlike most babysitters, she always has activities ready and actually engages with the kids. She is also a great driver, and even cooks! Every child that encounters her becomes completely enamored. I would highly recommend her...
Nicole P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Audrey and I am a recent college graduate from San Diego State University. I recently have moved back home to Seattle in hopes to travel, ski, and spend time with family :)
I have 2 younger siblings and have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15! Throughout college I have nannied for one family, from the...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting for over 15 years and have lived in Seattle the past 5+ years. In addition to babysitting, I have 1 yr professional experience working in a child care center in infant/toddler care and 2 1/2 yrs experience providing in-home therapy to children with autism and behavior management concerns. I have...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia takes her tasks personally. She treated my children with love and respect. She even has taken time out of her schedule to see our girls sports or to take them for ice cream. She is trustworthy, personable, and very caring"
Kristen D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Clea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were VERY fortunate to have Clea as our nanny, beginning when our daughter was five months old to now a year old. It was clear that Clea has considerable experience with children as she is creative with activities, observant, and encouraged all growth stages -...
Michelle M.
Keisha W.
Seattle, WA
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Keisha, an HR student with almost a decade of babysitting experience, including unofficial care, since a little under 14. I have a valid drivers license and a well insured car, and I maintain up-to-date first aid and CPR certificate is for your child safety.
While I have most experience with children age 6 to 10, I'm...
Keisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Keisha, she took good care of our 2yr old while we were away. She was punctual, professional and dependable. All with a smile. We will definitely hire her again."
Fatoumata B.
Brandy R.
Seattle, WA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced In Child Care, Home Health Aide And Certified Nurse Assistant.
Hello!
A little about me; I just moved to Seattle earlier this year but I'm originally from California. I've spent a lot of time working with children, the elderly and animals throughout my personal and professional life. I joined Care to do some part time work when available to meet new people, continue my passion of caring for...
Brandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I'm so happy you are here! I have been a registered nurse for several years, and have decided to exit hospital nursing this year and am working on growing a private practice.
I have several years of experience with children, via nursing, nannying, and having many nephews! I am looking for a part time nanny position, home care...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am looking for part time employment as a nanny or babysitter in the greater Seattle area. I have much experience with children, as my mother ran a home childcare center all throughout my high school years. I also worked as a teacher at a day care center (mainly with toddler) for about 2 years, so I have much experience with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Beck R.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
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...
Beck can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Katie and I am an educator providing part-time childcare or tutoring services. I have over 10 years of experience with both formal and informal education, as well as summer camp and in-home childcare. I have infant/child CPR certification and am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. I can provide childcare or...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madeline C.
Seattle, WA
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of nannying experience, 6 months of childcare, and 4 years of babysitting experience! I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I love to go on walks as well as adventures. I am CPR certified, and have taken the class within the last year. I grew up in Seattle and have lived here my whole life. I love to do activities...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My experience in caring for children began from the age I was old enough to stay home alone and care for my sister (4 years younger) and I. Since then it has only expanded to include my brother (14 years younger). Aside from my immediate family I have more than 10 years of experience in babysitting for family friends, cousins...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Christine S.
5.0
Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond punctual and extremely reliable, she is helpful, knowledgeable, flexible, and easy to employ. As a point of reference, my husband and I have...
- Care member
Riley N.
5.0
Riley babysat for our 17-month-old, and that little child was so happy. The baby boy was meeting Riley for the first time, and yet at the end of the three-hour shift, he ran to Riley and gave her a hug. We absolutely hope to hire Riley again.
- Tapoja C.
Joanna V.
5.0
We interviewed Joanna for a caregiver position for our 8 year old twins. She would have been a wonderful fit for us- kind, mature, experienced and just a wonderful person to talk with. Our needs changed and so were not able to hire her. But she is an outstanding candidate and I would highly...
- Whitney H.
Karen F.
5.0
Karen is a wonderful young woman who took care of my children with excellence! Can't wait to hire her again!
- Lana V.
Sidney F.
5.0
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 prepare meals, drove kids to activities as needed, studied with them, and made sure the house was clean. She does everything! I highly recommend her. I...
- Christa H.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Seattle, WA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $23.14. 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.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Seattle, WA help with?
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 49 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Seattle, WA?
You can now find babysitters online in Seattle, WA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 49 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Seattle, WA in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.