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Jennifer C.

I Can Part Time

Mercer Island, WA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have a lots of experience care filed Age 2to and older and independent seniors. I make it easy to get started with a complimentary initial consultation. I can get to know each other, and listen carefully to your needs and concerns, I have experience of hundreds of other families with whom I've been worked.
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Mara D.

Experienced And Reliable Morning Nanny Available Part-Time

Mercer Island, WA

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Mara, and I have over 9 years of experience working with children, including 4 years as a nanny caring for children ages 1 to 5. I started providing childcare and spent 3 years offering specialized care for a child with special needs. I'm a non-smoker with a clean driving record, spotless background checks,...
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Jillian K.

Mercer Island, WA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Jillian and I recently graduated with a B. S. in Biochemistry from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo! I have a little over 7 years of childcare experience and I am interested in assisting a family in need of a part-time nanny, tutor, and/or occasional babysitting services. I also have over six years of tutoring...
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Abigail J.

Mercer Island, WA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have a 14-month-old daughter and I am looking for a super part time job. I was a personal assistant for over 3 years. I dealt with all financial stuff booking vacations running her calendar and more. Ideally I am looking for something that I can mostly do remote. I love kids and would also be willing to watch one child if it...

Shannon G. says "Abi was such a wonderful sitter for our infant son!!! Wish we lived in the same area so she could watch him all the time! Responsive, kind, flexible, he...

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Grace W.

Dependable, Fun Sitter For All Your Spontaneous Plans!

Seattle, WA

4.7(1)
from
$29/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Grace, and I'm currently a clinical counseling graduate student and part-time children's swim instructor looking to assist families with any of their spontaneous events, date nights, etc. I have three years of experience serving families around Seattle with children ages 2. 5-10. Most of the families I serve are...

Jason H. says "Grace was awesome! She filled in on pretty short notice when I had a cancellation, and she did a great job keeping my 2 and 4 year olds happy and...

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Andrea M.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I started babysitting at the age 14 for family and family friends. I have been volunteering from community events that included taking care of children while the parents enjoyed themselves. I helped children with homework in a fun learning way. I had many responsibilities like watching children during play time, walking them to...

Lisa Y. says "Our girls really enjoyed the afternoon with Andrea and we would definitely hire her again...looking forward to our next evening out! Thank you, Andrea!"

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Jena I.

Child Care Expert

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a professional caregiver with over 20 years experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in home, childcare, and preschool settings as a nanny, teacher, and mentor teacher. I work part-time as a Parenting Educator and mentor teacher at South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. I am available for some...

Nate N. says "Jena is the absolute best! If you are able to hire her to watch your kid(s) consider yourself blessed. She is a proven preschool teacher who I have...

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Kaylan B.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I am currently a licensed teacher in Washington. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. In my classroom I have worked with children with diverse needs. Im currently looking for something with part time hours such as date night, a few hours during the evening and weekends. I look forward to hearing from you!

Bria W. says "Kaylan has watched my 1 year old several times. She is great with children which is why I hired her! She has an education background and years of...

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Megan K.

Part Time Nanny Or Date Night Sitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! A bit about me: Having had nearly 6 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and fostering their growth and development, although I most enjoy working with infants and toddlers. In 2023, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Family Studies and...

Nicole H. says "Megan communicated well prior to arriving and was very friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy watching my 14 month old. Toddlers are exhausting, but she...

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Amber E.

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor/Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am a second year law student attending Seattle University School of Law. I am looking for a few part-time opportunities. Please reach out if you are looking for any kind of additional help! Also I would love to take good care of your child. I am reliable and caring person.

Drey P. says "Amber was very nice. she arrived on time and she was great with our daughter"

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Catherine P.

Nanny Available For Babysitting, School Break And Temp. Care!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a bright, cheerful and energetic career nanny living in the Seattle area. I have 10 + years experience as an educator/childcare provider. My care-style is rooted in Positive Discipline, IPNB/Yes Brain/Whole Brain Child, and Raising Your Spirited Child/Temperament. I believe in positive parenting - providing both love...

Robin D. says "Catherine has been a part-time nanny for my three-year old for the past six months. She is extremely punctual, kind, and consistent. Catherine treats kids...

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Ashley M.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a 35-year-old nanny/household manager currently looking for a new family. I love working with children, my job is my dream job! I have been in the child care field for over 15 years, working full-time, part-time and on-call/as-needed. I excel working with school age children, special needs children and infants/toddlers. I...

Amy C. says "Ashley worked for our family for a few weeks (ages 7 & 9) and was wonderful with our children and with us. We clicked right away and she was genuine,...

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Sarah L.

Babysitter And Part Time Nanny Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been the neighborhood babysitter and a part time nanny most of my life. I have the most experience with toddlers through age six, but I've also worked with infants and tween twins. I'm down to earth, have years of experience, and strongly believe that it's our job to raise the best, kindest, and well rounded humans that we...

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...

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Nidia L.

Highly Responsible, Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have over 15 years of experience working primarily with infants and toddlers, though I've also cared for children up to around 12 years old. I'm passionate about sharing my creativity and enthusiasm with kids, and I love keeping them active-no screen time! I'm a flexible and adaptable nanny with a strong track record of happy...

Caitlin S. says "Nidia cares for our kids like they are hers! She focuses on active play, singing, dancing, and games. There is usually a daily outing to the park, music...

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Andrea V.

Fun, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Part Time Work In Ballard

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Andrea and I live in the Ballard area of Seattle with my husband, dog, and guinea pigs. I am recently married and taking some time off from my data analytics job. I would love to help some nearby families with infant/toddler care, school pickups, date nights, etc! When I first moved to Seattle, I nannied for a...
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Xena B.

Part-time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Xena - Mommy Helper & Support Specialist Helping Moms Thrive, One Day at a Time Hi! I'm a caring mommy helper with experience in behavioral health, education, and community support. Currently pursuing my master's and doctorate degrees to expand my skills, I offer compassionate, organized support to busy families. I provide...

Lauren C. says "Jazzmine is awesome! She is so great with our special needs child! Highly recommend! "

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Emily H.

Part-time Sitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, my name is Emily and I am a grad student at UW. I'm available for one-time or occasional babysitting weekday nights or on the weekend. I am fully vaccinated and I am committed to following public health guidelines to stay safe during this time. Childcare experience: -babysitting since middle school -gymnastics coach in high...

Lia S. says "Emily was great with our two kiddos! She was super responsive, very confident with two tricky toddlers, and overall very kind and positive. We would highly...

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Nicole S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Renton, WA

4.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a nanny from the Renton area. I have had experience in childcare for about 7 years now. I love to play games, play music, read, and do arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely adore finding new ways to engage and stimulate them! I usually prepare meals and snacks, if not already provided. I...

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...

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Nicole H.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bellevue, WA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi families, I am educated (masters degree). I am a special education teacher. I have experience with a wide variety of children with and without disabilities. 5+ years working in a school setting & 16+ years of paid experience nannying. I would love to connect with families who are looking for an occasional babysitter/ pet...

Hamid T. says "Amazing, engaging, super helpful. We recommend and would rehire!"

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Angelica S.

Full-Time Babysitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Angelica, I just recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast. I have been working in the fitness industry for the past couple of years, and my main focus has been with kids. I'm missing them all, and they were definitely the best part of my week. I babysat and nanny-ed for a couple of years during College and...

Mary S. says "Angelica is very responsible and has had great experience as a caregiver to all ages of children. Thank you."

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Part Time Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Abigail J.

Abi was such a wonderful sitter for our infant son!!! Wish we lived in the same area so she could watch him all the time! Responsive, kind,...

- Shannon G.

Grace W.

Grace was awesome! She filled in on pretty short notice when I had a cancellation, and she did a great job keeping my 2 and 4 year olds...

- Jason H.

Andrea M.

Our girls really enjoyed the afternoon with Andrea and we would definitely hire her again...looking forward to our next evening out! Thank...

- Lisa Y.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Mercer Island, WA

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, WA is $20.75.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, 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.

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