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Jennifer C.

I Can Part Time

Mercer Island, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Daniellw P.

Mercer Island, WA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
Positive Patient Kind There's something very exciting when you watch a child's mind grow and their hunger for knowledge, being able to be part of that is very special especially when you are part of that growth. Hoping to find a family whose child's Learning & Development are important but also instilling in them qualities...
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Jillian K.

Mercer Island, WA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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.

I Am Looking For A Jobs That Are Only A Couple Hours And Super Flexible

Mercer Island, WA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am the oldest of 5 children and also have an identical twin sister. I have had almost 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love working with kids of all different ages (and multiple kids at once.) I am going to college at the masters university and I am looking for a part time job. I can work some week nights and some weekends....
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Kenya J.

Part Time Long Term Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a fun mature caregiver, I love reading and crafting and going on field trips. I am experienced and have worked with youth from birth to 12 y/o. I have worked for a well known non-profit company in their child care center and have held special events for children. I also have experience with being an on call sitter. Fully...

Care Member says "Great presence, timely and wonderful with kiddo"

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Jana M.

Nanny/Sitter

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there, my name is Jana. I am a new grad from the University of Washington! I have worked as a part time nanny throughout all 4 years of college. Additionally, I've had over a year of experience as a center kids caretaker, working with all ages to create a fun and engaging experiences for the kids. Through the community...

Care Member says "Jana was incredible with my 6 and 3 year olds. She went above and beyond to do fun activities and even got them to sleep early! She is kind, smart, and...

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Megan R.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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 part time as I work at an Eye Clinic Monday-Wednesdays. I...

Care Member says "Megan is your best option on here ;). She babysat our daughter from ages 1-2. Very attentive, follows instructions, fun, caring, all the boxes check...

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Nicole S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Renton, WA

4.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Sophia F.

Part Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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'm working towards my graduate degree at the University of Washington. I have experience with kids as young as 4 months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and...

Alicia S. says "Sophia is fantastic! She is full of great spirit and truly wonderful with children. We use her as much as possible."

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Molly G.

Experienced Child Care Provider Seeking Part-Time Work

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 28-year-old Registered Nurse and childcare provider living in South Seattle. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Washington as well as a BS from Oregon State University in Human Development and Family Sciences. I have over 10 years of experience as a child care provider...

Lizzie M. says "Molly came to help me out taking care of my toddler and baby when I needed freeing up for some work/admin. She was punctual, friendly, capable, and played...

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Cameron L.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I graduated from Penn State with a BSN and am currently working full time as a Registered Nurse. I am looking for part time opportunities to be your date night/errand/you-name-it sitter. With over 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience and having grown up helping take care of my younger sibling, I am comfortable...

Demetria O. says "We hired Cameron to watch our two kiddos ages 8 and 4. Let me just say that it's rare to find a great sitter out there with a great personality, and...

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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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Rachael B.

Part-Time Babysitter Good With All Ages, Loves Pets!

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm ready to love your kiddos! I am infant, child, and adult first aid and CPR/AED certified. In addition, I recently had a background check for working with children and fingerprints done. (I also paid for Care. com to run their own check so you can feel extra confident!) I've worked at 2 different daycares in the position of...

Lauren B. says "Rachael is a fantastic nanny and incredibly knowledgeable about infant and toddler care. Since my son was about 9 months old, she has looked after him...

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April R.

Bellevue, WA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have spent 10+ years working with kids of all ages. I am looking for families to care for on a part-time basis (**please no part- or full-time M-F inquiries, I can only do one day/wk or fill-in days, date nights, etc.**).

Ashley K. says "April was available last minute for us after our original babysitter had canceled. When she arrived, she immediately knew how to step right into our 5mo's...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Alexandra P.

Flexible & Accommodating Sitter With Ample Availability Looking For Part-Time Job.

Bellevue, WA

4.8(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
**Please note: I am currently working a full-time job and am only available for one-time jobs at this time.** Hi, I'm Ali! I have over 4 years of experience and have worked with a variety of families. I have cared for newborns, teens with special needs, and every age in between. I started as a nanny for two kids one summer....

Sumana S. says "Ali is a gem! Of all the baby sitters and helpers that one could find, she stands out because of her innate goodness. She is punctual, dependable and...

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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Kidra A.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter intermittently throughout my life and I love it. Kids are so inquisitive and excited to experience life and I love being a part of that while getting to open their eyes to fun new things and getting to see the world from a new perspective. I love doing crafts, playing games, going on walks/hikes,...

Care Member says "Kidra has been caring for our toddler twice weekly for the past couple of months. In that time, she has built a fantastic relationship with him. She is...

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Ana V.

Part Time Babysitter

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Ana, and I'd be happy to share an about myself and my experience. I've been working as a nanny since 2019, and over the years I've had the joy of supporting families with children of all ages from toddlers to school-aged kids. With older children, my typical day starts in the morning by helping them get ready for...

Teniola O. says "Ana is a very caring and responsible caregiver! Her love for children really shines through. She is really great about watching my son on short notice as...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of July 2025

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

Part Time Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Kenya J.

Great presence, timely and wonderful with kiddo

- Care member

Jana M.

Jana was incredible with my 6 and 3 year olds. She went above and beyond to do fun activities and even got them to sleep early! She is kind,...

- Care member

Megan R.

Megan is your best option on here ;). She babysat our daughter from ages 1-2. Very attentive, follows instructions, fun, caring, all the...

- Care member

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 $27.00.

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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