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95 babysitters are listed in Lakewood, WA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny/babysitter. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I was working as a Medical Assistant for the last 11 years, two of them with a pediatrician. I am very patient and responsible, love to read and play. I have my own experience as a mother of 3, now adults....
Flor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I interviewed Flor and we scheduled a date for her to come over but unfortunately she had a family member in the hospital the date we had arranged and was unavailable"
Shelley L.
3.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Mariah. I am a professional Nanny looking for a family in need of infant/toddler care.
I have 10+ years experience babysitting, 5 years as a Nanny, and 2 years experience as an ABA behavioral therapist working with children living with Autism. During this time I spent one year in Master's school studying special...
Mariah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah is everything you're looking for. A superb communicator, receptive to feedback, great at following directions, prompt, respectful, loving, and kind. She's adaptable, likes to cook, is creative, and loves to teach. She understands the importance of a child's...
Courtney B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names elizabeth and i've have a little more than 3 years of experience on babysitting. I also have experience with special needs, I tutored for my high school's special education program and I volunteered for special olympics.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was a short term reoccurring nanny for my infant son. She was very sweet and he immediately took to her. While we had to part ways because of schedule conflicts, I would easily recommend her for childcare. She has great communication and was very...
Jessica W.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Margaret but most people call me Maggie. I'm 24 years old & have my associate's degree in arts. I currently work at an elementary school as a special education para educator but have lots of availability since I only work when the kids are in school. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Open to...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's being my right hand when my son was newborn. She always knew what to do. She is a caring and responsible person."
Natalya Z.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working with all ages. In addition to babysitting and working as a nanny, I spent two years working as a student teacher at a preschool, one year as a Residential Counselor in a youth shelter, and more recently, I have spent almost a year training as a Social Worker. I have experience helping with homework,...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's great. She has so much patience and such a calm demeanor. My daughter is special needs and Camille was just great with her."
Allison W.
4.5
(2)
I am a hard-working, creative, and passionate person. I am excellent with children. I have worked one-on-one with multiple children from multiple backgrounds; Including different development and age. I am willing to help cook and clean. I also have experience with children with allergies. My experience spands over my life time,...
Esther can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She loves the outdoors and staying active and is good at getting indoor children to be more enthusiastic about being active. She is also prompt and wiling to help out with homework and encourage kiddos to do there best in all things including school, chores,...
Shalome R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In all fields of work that I have been employed in, cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail have been a key priority. I have worked in the food industry, retail, childcare, and healthcare. I pride myself in my thoroughness my commitment to exceed expectations. I have occasionally worked on other online platforms as a...
Jessica can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Jessica did an excellent job deep cleaning my property in Lakewood. She was communicative, on-time, left the place spotless, and even mopped on her way out. I would definitely hire her again!"
Brian H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*****
I am now a mother to my sweet little boy born November 2021. I am only able to accept jobs where I can bring him along. I believe this provides a great opportunity for our children to play together, learn from one another and socialize while I provide childcare.
*****
I have experience caring for children and infants. My...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is sweet, bubbly, and fun. Lots of experience and very competent. Our girls loved her. Will be hiring again!"
Kristen S.
Zariya W.
Lakewood, WA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
My name is zariya, I am 19 years old, I have 3 younger siblings so I am used to caring for toddlers and up. I am in the Air Force. I know how to cook and I can clean, my hours are very flexible so if you need help just shoot me a text and I can try to accommodate
5.0
"She is a honest loving person and she has a big heart and she is a hard worker"
Turessa M.
Lakeisha R.
Lakewood, WA
$19-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Lakeisha . I Am A Veteran And Am 25 Years Old.
3.0
(1)
I am 26 years old and love children!! I have baby sat children & infants such as my family and friends for the past 8 years. If you need my references I can provide them. I received my AA at pierce college in 2018. I love to build relationships with all types of children because I believe nothing is better then having a bond...
3.0
"Did well during communication but made a plan to come and meet my child and never follow through"
Alyssa V.
Ariana M.
Lakewood, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I became a lead teacher for a pre-school class at a daycare where I followed a curriculum and charted progress. I loved it for so long that it wasn't until by love and passion for travel took over that led me to my current career.
One thing you should know about me is I am a flight attendant by day, so my schedule does change...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariana came through for us last minute and we are so glad we found her! She jumped right in with our 3.5 year old and 14 month old. She took them to the park and got them down for their naps. They had such a fun day, we will be using her again. "
Christina A.
Shae B.
Lakewood, WA
$32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA.
I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
Shae can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours)....
Mary Cait M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to be considered for your child's caregiver. I love helping children grow and learn new things. I have experience working with children ages 0-12 years old and everyone in between. I have been a nanny for 4 kids at a time from age ranges of 4-9 and I loved it! I am looking to get established with a family and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful! She communicates well, is punctual/dependable, and our kids love her! We're thrilled to have her as our babysitter!"
Melissa G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Savannah, I have been working in childcare for 4 years. I have experience caring for up to 4 children at once at all different ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers and pre teens. I would be interested in you learning more about me and me learning more about your family and this position. Is there a time...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Savannah is a wonderful sitter for my girls. Thank you for doing such a great job!"
Andrea F.
Zariya W.
Lakewood, WA
$14-25/hr
5.0
(3)
I am zariya I am 19 and I have a black lab who is 10 months! I love animals I used to have a cat and 2 fish before I joined the Air Force, I have flexible hours
Zariya can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I have never actually got paid to care for seniors but I do have experience doing so with my grandparents.
Margaret can also help with: Visiting physician, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship
5.0
"I spoke with Maggie about helping to take care of my mom. She was great with her communication, willingness to learn, and came with a lot of transferrable experience. We would have loved to work with her and would have but there was someone else that could do the...
Sara B.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello, my name is Emma. I am 22 years old. I am in the military and have been serving for 4 years. I get out April 1st, 2024 and will have open availability!
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
My name is Julieth . I am currently working as a stay at home caregiver in Gig Harbor. My main priorities are two young girls ages six and 10 as well as an elderly women with alzheimers. Also, I am a college student at Tacoma Community College, and I am aspiring to be an RN. As of right now, I have my CNA certification.
I have...
Julieth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Julieth is a wonderful person and I would highly recommend her. She is trustworthy and invested in doing the best job possible!"
Care member
I have been babysitting since I was a young girl. I love kids and work really well with them in all age groups. I have so much patience and love finding creative ways to entertain kids for I am a kid at heart as well. I'm open as far as schedule goes and can't wait to hear from you.
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakewood, WA
Flor H.
3.0
I interviewed Flor and we scheduled a date for her to come over but unfortunately she had a family member in the hospital the date we had arranged and was unavailable
- Shelley L.
Mariah B.
5.0
Mariah is everything you're looking for. A superb communicator, receptive to feedback, great at following directions, prompt, respectful, loving, and kind. She's adaptable, likes to cook, is creative, and loves to teach. She understands the importance of a child's emotional well being and is still...
- Courtney B.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Elizabeth was a short term reoccurring nanny for my infant son. She was very sweet and he immediately took to her. While we had to part ways because of schedule conflicts, I would easily recommend her for childcare. She has great communication and was very reliable!
- Jessica W.
Margaret Z.
5.0
Maggie has been babysitting for us weekly. She is always on time and communicates well. Our daughter loves her and gets very excited when Maggie is coming.
- Leanna G.
Camille S.
5.0
excellent child care for all ages
- kevin C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lakewood, WA:
How can I find a Lakewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lakewood, WA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 95 babysitters in Lakewood, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Lakewood, WA?
The average rate for Lakewood, WA babysitters on Care.com is $18.87 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Lakewood, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lakewood, WA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Lakewood, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 95 listed babysitters.