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Kendal S.

Teacher Looking For Part Time Work

Steilacoom, WA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I taught 3rd-5th grade for 8 years and now I'm looking for part time nanny work! I also have experience supporting neurodivergent kiddos and I worked in emergency medical services. I am a Christian as well and I hope to work with a family who shares my values.
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Katie K.

Steilacoom, WA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Are you looking for child-care over the summer? Hello, everyone! My name is Katie, and I'm currently a senior nursing student looking to take on babysitting/nanny opportunities over my summer break! I have 9 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, ranging from newborn infants to school-aged adolescents....
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Jackie H.

Experienced Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with children of all ages for 13 years. I worked at a childcare facility and was a nanny for 4 families in those 13 years, one of them for the whole 13 years. I stopped nannying to work security in 2019 but miss being around kids so looking for some gigs on here, one timers or reoccurring/less than 20 hours a week.

Jenny S. says "What a great person to have take care of your kiddos. She takes care of several teachers children and they love Jackie also. We have Jackie as a sitter for...

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Alyssa B.

Experienced Babysitter

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently 25 years old and started babysitting when I was around 14. I have always loved to connect with kids and love to do crafts, play outside, and play pretend! I have experience watching multiple children at once, as I used to be a nanny for four boys, 2 summers in a row! I then nannied one boy for a few years, and...

Kia S. says "Alyssa (yissa as my son would say) was our nanny from the time my son was born until Covid (about 3 years total) And she was his bestie for sure! She...

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Miranda C.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience with newborns to kids 8 years old. I have a car and am CPR/BLS trained. I have been a literacy tutor at an elementary school for the past two years. I am looking to make the transition into being a nanny/ babysitter full time. I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors, arts and crafts, reading and baking with...

Kathreen E. says "I have known Miranda for more than 10 years and she has proven to be a great person. She is polite, courteous, kind, full of energy, resourceful and...

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Marisa J.

Tacoma, WA

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Caroline D.

Caroline D, Downtown San Diego

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Caroline, and I graduated from San Diego State University in hopes of pursuing a teaching career. I love spending time with children and watching them learn and grow, from taking care of my younger sister and brother at a young age to taking care of kids ages 3-10 throughout my years of middle and high school....

Rina R. says "Caroline was a joy to work with and my kids really love her. She's dependable, trustworthy, and had great references. I look forward to having her work with...

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Alexis C.

Experienced And Energetic Babysitter

Tacoma, WA

4.5(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a recent college graduate excited to teach and care for youngsters. In college, I created and managed an environmental education outreach program. I loved teaching children K-12 about the planet. I have previous childcare experience with children aged 8 months to 10 years. I have held jobs with multiple families with a...

Danielle Z. says "We hired Alexis during the summer of 2015 as our usual babysitter was out of town. My kids were 1.5 and 3.5 years. They loved having Alexis over as she...

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Shayna R.

Housekeeping/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, I am looking for a part-time nanny position for the summer. I work for a school district as a substitute teacher. A little about me, I am 38, I have 7+ years experience as full time nanny. I have a B. S. degree, full CPR and First Aid trained for infants and children. I provide fun learning activities for children of...

Patty L. says "Shayna is an exceptionally competent and proactive person. She is kind, anticipates needs of all parties involved and doesn't wait to be asked to make...

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Shelby P.

Nanny Looking For A Kind Family

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 29-year-old who is a dedicated professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged 2 months to 18yrs. I have always been passionate about fostering children's development, creating a fun and stimulating environment, and establishing a strong bond with families. I recently...

Jasmine H. says "Shelby is truly an amazing person and nanny. She blended in with our family and aided in setting schedules and making things consistent. She will always...

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Mona D.

Nanny With Passion For Child Care

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I'm a childcare provider with more than a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's development led me to pursue my education and become a certified teacher. I also hold certifications in First Aid Training, CPR Training, and Early Childhood Education (ECE). I believe in creating...

Care Member says "Being a first time mom it was scary thinking about leaving my child for the first time. Mona eased all of my fears right away. My baby is in such good...

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Kelsey W.

Encouraging A Love For Nature, Adventure And The Arts

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a "Jack of all Trades". I owned a very successful Reggio Preschool in Montana and have my degree in Early Childhood Education. When my 2 sons graduated and began their own adult lives, I sold my preschool and became a traveling Au Pair/House/Property Manager. My past few years have been spent in New Zealand, Fiji, Texas and...

Care Member says "Kelsey is one of a kind! She is so patient and kind. She cared for our 18 month old and knew the different development stages and exactly what he needed...

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Marissa P.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 32-year-old woman with over 10 years of professional nanny experience supporting private families and caring for children of all ages. I naturally bring warmth, patience, and structure, and I genuinely enjoy being a reliable and nurturing presence in everyone's daily lives. Although I currently work in a corporate...

Dale H. says "Marissa has a tremendous work ethic. She has fabulous people skills, and loves interacting with kids of all ages. She is a joy to have around. She takes...

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Rochelle R.

Adaptable, Well-Educated, And Empathetic Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Nanny Position

Tacoma, WA

4.8(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Have taken positive parenting style foundational classes, as well as additional behavioral classes, including power struggles I've nannied for the past 9 years with families from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Rohan G. says "Rochelle worked as a nanny for my 9 month old daughter. She is very organized - She helped build a routine for my daughter providing structure to our day....

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Natasha S.

Experienced Child Caregiver Looking For Babysitting Opportunities

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Natasha, but I go by Tasha. I have been working directly with children for the last 19 years, from newborns to 18-year-old's. I have been a nanny twice, for multiple years each time; worked in residential care; and am currently a full time professional mentor with a case load of 10 youth, 15-18. I also have the...

Kavita D. says "Tasha is an extraordinary caregiver! Anyone is lucky to have her as their nanny! We cannot say enough great things about her. We wish she could still...

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Nelly S.

Occasional Sitter With A Passion For Kids

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Nelly and I love spending time with kids and animals. I worked as a behavioral therapist with kids with autism and other developmental disabilities for two years. And many more years nannying on and off while earning my Bachelors in Psychology. A little bit about me; my hobbies are hiking, skiing, cats,...

Steven B. says "We had Nelly watch our 2 children (ages 5 and 7) when we went out on a date - she was right on time and the kids said she was great! She made dinner for...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Elisa S.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Elisa. I'm a professional nanny who loves to take care of children. I have 19 years of experience caring for children between the ages of 3 months and 13 years old. I am also a mother of two! Now they are 17 and 22. For the past 8 years, I have taken care of two children at a time as well as twins. I...

Lauren B. says "Elisa joined our family as a nanny in 2016 when our daughter was 4 months old. We did a nanny share with another family who had an infant the same age....

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Vera W.

Babysitter/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
My natural love for children and responsible, positive caring nature are a few of the reasons I would love to have the opportunity to care for your child/children. I am highly skilled in providing a loving, friendly, safe atmosphere for the child/children left in my care. Because of previous babysitting jobs, consequently I have...

Connie M. says "Vera simply can't be beat. She watched my two year old daughter and then newborn son for over a year. I was nervous about having someone watch two under...

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Mailani C.

Experienced Nanny

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Mailani, I go by Mai (pronounced May). I am a very experienced nanny as well as an art teacher. I focus on sensory play and building confidence through play and art. I have experience nannying infants as well as ages 6-12 years. I have nannied for a professional athlete as well as overseas. Prior to Covid, I...

Care Member says "We’ve had the pleasure of using Mailani as our nanny on an as-needed basis, and she has been wonderful. She is always punctual and extremely...

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

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

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA

Nannies in Steilacoom, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Jackie H.

What a great person to have take care of your kiddos. She takes care of several teachers children and they love Jackie also. We have Jackie...

- Jenny S.

Alyssa B.

Alyssa (yissa as my son would say) was our nanny from the time my son was born until Covid (about 3 years total) And she was his bestie for...

- Kia S.

Miranda C.

I have known Miranda for more than 10 years and she has proven to be a great person. She is polite, courteous, kind, full of energy,...

- Kathreen E.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Steilacoom, WA

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Steilacoom, WA is around $22.50 as of October, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Steilacoom, WA.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Steilacoom, WA. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 2 nannies in Steilacoom, WA on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Steilacoom, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Steilacoom, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Steilacoom, WA, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Steilacoom, WA offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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