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Chanel B. says "I can't say enough great things about Griselda! She is so caring, kind and patient with children. I feel very lucky to have found her. She is Amazing!"
Tanya L. says "We highly recommend Stephanie. She is dependable, responsible, and punctual. She helped us watch our 2 boys of 6 and 7 years old. We'll definitely ask her...
Care Member says "I chose Amanda for my sitter for the first time leaving my infant with a sitter! She was prompt, confident and trustworthy. She has lots of experience...
Teri H. says "Meg is a fantastic person and an amazing sitter. She is very trustworthy, fun and energetic. My children are never bored around her and always have a...
Emily W. says "Tylar is wonderful. I have twin boys (6) who just adored having her over. She is reliable, fun, flexible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her and...
Care Member says "Michelle worked as our nanny for 3 years and has done excellent work. She is kind and caring and clearly loves our boy. She creates fun and engaging...
Kelli T. says "Nicole watched our son while he was about 1.5 years to 2 years old. She took took a gentle parenting approach, using redirection for problem behaviors, and...
Federal Way, WA
Shannon W. says "She will take care of anyone's children like they were her own. She is spiritual, kind, and responsible. If you give her a chance , you'll be glad you...
Jessica A. says "Sarah is amazing. She gained my son's trust miraculously quickly; this was especially great as he is usually very slow to warm to new people. She and my...
Michelle V. says "Lyly is amazing! She is reliable, punctual and great with children! We love her & wish we didn't have to move."
Nicole M. says "Sarah was punctual and easily understood the details of the day and had no problem with our 2 and 3 year old sons. Both boys got their naps as scheduled...
Kate S. says "Kenadi has been our after school and date night babysitter for two years. She is super responsible, always on time, friendly and sweet. My two girls love...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.83/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.8
Part Time Babysitters in Kent, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Kent, WA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Kent, WA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Kent, WA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Kent, WA is $23.83.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Kent, WA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Kent, WA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.