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Mary L.

Bilingual Nanny Available In Gig Harbor/UP/Tacoma/Seattle Area, 9+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a responsible, mature and organized person, and I have been working w/ children over the last 9 years, occasional babysitter, au pair, nanny in-out, I've worked w/ kids from different ages, About myself I'm educated and a psychologist in my home country l'd describe my personality as a patient, caring and responsible...

Care Member says "Mary's such a lovely nanny, who gained my child respect in a couple of minutes, she is fun and smiley, she is a safe driver and took my child to the...

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Kimberly G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've completed 2 years studying early childhood education. I've worked at Daycare for almost a year for ages 6 weeks up to 5 years old. I have a CPR and First Aid training. I have lots of hours in other childcare training as well. I have had multiple background checks since I have worked in elementary schools and daycares. I...

Care Member says "We occasionally have Kimberley watch our daughter. Our daughter was about 6 months when Kimberley started watching her. She loves going over to her...

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Sophia E.

Part-time Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Sophia, I am 24 years old. I recently graduated college with my AA. Currently I am getting my postpartum doula certification. Starting at a very young age I cared for my younger brother from when he was ages 3-9. I periodically would help out at an in home day care when I was 15-17. While doing this, I would help care for...

Care Member says "Sophia has so many wonderful qualities I don’t know where to start! Whoever gets Sophia next will be a lucky family!She has been with our family since...

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Laurie T.

Full-Time Mom of 19 Years

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my four children for the past 19 years. I plan meals, take the kids to their events and assist with homework. I had my children on daily schedules, so they know what to expect and so did I. This included the infancy years as well. I took ECE courses and worked for two day cares. I have a real...

Leilani F. says "Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the...

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James R.

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...

Nandita K. says "James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each...

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Marisa J.

Tacoma, WA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Working with children and duties that pertain to in the home has been a source of joy and happiness in my life since I was very young. Being a caregiver is where I feel most at home and so it's where I've stayed the last 12 years. A little bit about myself; I married my high school sweetheart, we have 2 amazing kids together....

Nicole C. says "Marisa was on time for her interview, very friendly and definitely demonstrated her experience caring for children. Although we ultimately decided to go...

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Joy K.

Fun Loving Grandmother Who Loves Spending Time With Little Ones

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello there my name is Joy and I am a 56 yr old mom of 3 grown sons and a 6 yr old grandson and 10 yr old granddaughter who all live in the Seattle/Tacoma area. I have just secured my own apartment here in Tacoma. I have referrals from other families I have worked for that I'd love to share with you. I do have my own car and can...

Beth H. says "She was kind and attentive to my kiddos! I look forward to working with her again!"

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Sydney A.

Happy, Helpful, Personable Sitter

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have had a love for kids from the time I was a child myself. With 2 younger siblings and many family friends with small children I have been babysitting since I was old enough in 5th grade. My family also does foster care which has allowed me to gain even more experience with infants and toddlers coming in and out of my home....

Courtney P. says "Sydney is communicative and polite. She cleans up after herself and, most importantly, is awesome with my infant daughter. She seems really comfortable...

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Allison S.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I would prefer to provide care in your home and I have reliable transportation. I offer an up to date list of references upon interviewing/meeting by request. I do not provide overnight care, but I do provide late night care. I've been a private professional nanny for 10+ years now. I'm very familiar with Montessori lifestyle,...

Sarah P. says "Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I...

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Aubreyanna P.

Babysitter

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I professionally babysat twin girls for four years until they went to preschool last September and I miss childcare and would love to get back to it. Saturday -Tuesday I have child care for my own kids so I am open and available to watch yours in your home if you are more comfortable with that but if you are looking for a full...

Care Member says "This was my first time using CARE ( babysitting company ) and I must admit I was nervous. My family and I were able to meet Aubrey one week before and...

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Gabrielle B.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello Parents! My name is Gabbie. I am currently a 27-year-old and have been doing child care for 10+ years. I have my masters of science in psychology and I started off just baby sitting individual children, but during the summers I usually do day care where I tend to 10-20 children with only one assistant. I also have...

Care Member says "Gabbie is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely responsive, kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Our 2 kiddos loved spending time with her and she...

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Sydney K.

A Helping Hand :)

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...

Care Member says "Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with...

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Julienne J.

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...

Ron J. says "Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her...

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Roxann M.

Dedicated Tacoma Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare And Pet Care Experience

Tacoma, WA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 10+ years of caregiving experience with children between the ages of 7 months and 12 years. I currently work with a 2 and 5-year-old. In the past, I was responsible for picking children up from school, making dinner, helping with schoolwork, and play time until the parents came home. I have reliable transportation...

Care Member says "Roxann is thoughtful, dependable and patient. We are lucky to have her support with our toddler and strong willed preschooler! "

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Natalya S.

Part -time Babysitter Is Available

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Greetings! I really enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am nurturing, kind, reliable, and trustworthy. I can take care of kids at your place or at my home. My house is safe and child friendly with a large fancied back yard. I got my Tdap vaccine in April 2018. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. I have been working as a...

Anna G. says "Hi everyone! I would like to recommend you Natalya! She babysat my little girl and she is wonderful! My daughter loved her and Natalya took really good care...

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Liza S.

I M A Mom Of Three Oldest Soon To Be 7, 5 And 31/2. I Live In North Tacoma Stay At Home Mom

Tacoma, WA

from
$10/hr
Before I had children I did after school care for junior highers. I now I watch a almost 2-year-old about 10 hours a week. And I have three children of my own ages 6, 5 and 3 I am an esthetician but taking some years off to be with my kids.
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Elizabeth I.

Dependable Family Home Care Provider

Tacoma, WA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I have been involved with children for 30 plus years. I am available for a home care provider positions.
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Shoshana M.

Professional Home Manager/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello New Family! I have been a nanny/home manager for over 15 years. During my years as a nanny/home manager I have helped raise over 20 children as well as maintained each families home as if it was my own. I am an excellent cook and take great pleasure in having a delicious meal ready for the family (or at the very least...
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Elizabeth M.

16 Years' Experience With Children, ECE Credits, BA In Social Work, M.A. Counseling

Tacoma, WA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children and I love people (dogs are people too)! I ran a licensed daycare/ECEAP out of my home for 16 years, took care of 6 to 10 children at a time 0-12 yrs old. I have 10 years of ECE credits, a BA in social work and a Master's in counseling. I worked for a private agency as a case manager for 4 years, working with...
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Lisa R.

Daye Night Sitting In UP

Tacoma, WA

from
$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a physical therapist by trade taking a bit of a break from full time work to home school I am also a mom of a 15-year-old babysitter/mother's helper in training. Comfortable with pets and we have a dog ourselves I'm not looking for regular nanny work but just available for occasional date night type care I know date...
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  • 65 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.49/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.6

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Tacoma, WA

In Home Child Care in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 65 listed in home child care

Mary L.

Mary's such a lovely nanny, who gained my child respect in a couple of minutes, she is fun and smiley, she is a safe driver and took my...

- Care member

Kimberly G.

We occasionally have Kimberley watch our daughter. Our daughter was about 6 months when Kimberley started watching her. She loves going over...

- Care member

Sophia E.

Sophia has so many wonderful qualities I don’t know where to start! Whoever gets Sophia next will be a lucky family!She has been with our...

- Care member

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Tacoma, WA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Tacoma, WA. There are 65 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of August, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.49 for in-home child care providers near you in Tacoma, WA.

You can compare 65 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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