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193 babysitters are listed in Bellingham, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Bellingham, WA
Athena C.
Bellingham, WA
$24-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Caring Babysitter / EMT Looking For Nanny Position , CPR Certified , Vaccinated And Ready To Help!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Athena I am an EMT and caregiver with 9+ years experience watching children as young as infancy to as old as teenagers . I am CPR and first aid certified and love to help out families with their children. I am fully vaccinated , a non smoker , have a car , and am able to help around the house or with pets as well ! I...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Athena helped us out with our 7-month old. She is very patient and caring. We would happily hire her again."
Chantelle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Dove and I am a caring, patient, and experienced nanny/babysitter. I am currently studying law at Western Washington University in the Honors Program. I am comfortable with pets and I love to learn new skills. I am fully vaccinated and safe. I have transportation, and I am happy to meal prep! If you are...
Dove can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing around the house. I would hire her again!"
Sai J.
Adrienne C.
Bellingham, WA
$27-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part-time/Full-time Job On Weekdays
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Adrienne! I am 24 years old and a local seattlite. I absolutely adore children and I have 8+ years of experience caring for children. I have worked with children just a few weeks old to children in middle school. I love teaching and helping children learn new things. I am patient and understanding yet firm when needed....
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kat M.
Bellingham, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children! I worked for various children camps as a camp counselor ages 4 - 12 and for a children' s tutoring agency for 7 years with ages 3- 12. Currently, I am a social worker/supervisor for a foster care agency. I enjoy engaging in fun activities with children, such as games, crafts, and imaginative play. I...
Kat can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kat is a superstar! She is sweet, patient, quick to communicate and extremely dependable. My little girl (21 months) loved her the first time they met. I highly recommend her! "
Bridget K.
Emma H.
Bellingham, WA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare business through our home, and from a young age I enjoyed helping out and taking care of the children my mother took care of. She often worked with infants, and as those infants reached school age, I would become their babysitter, watching them after school as needed. Sine then, I have worked...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back. "
Sarah C.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Olivia and I have been working with kids for a majority of my life. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, watching some of the kids in my neighborhood. When I was 18, I got my first official job as a nanny to a 5-month-old boy, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. I currently work at the...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Malena K.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Malena:) I'm 21 and am currently enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College (Bellingham). I'm great with children of all ages, and very reliable. I always want to give the best care I can, while also making the kids I'm taking care of comfortable with me. I've been very experienced with children between my past years of...
5.0
"Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!"
Janelle N.
Alyssa H.
Bellingham, WA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting my newborn baby brother when I was 11 years old. Since then, I have been paid to babysit kids of all ages. From newborn babies to 12-year-old kids. In addition, I have worked as a Camp Counselor for the past 4 summers, working with kids ages 5-11. In 2019, I volunteered teaching English in Mexico for 4...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was absolutely amazing with our kids! She has a great personality that our family loved and was always an enjoyment when she was around. We miss her so much and wish we could have taken her with us when we moved."
Sarah S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Originally a Jersey girl, since graduating college I've bounced around between states with the goal of hiking as much as possible and now currently reside in Bellingham with my pup. Besides having a degree in education, I've held a variety of jobs in childcare positions. Growing up, I was my neighborhoods go-to babysitter....
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was an amazing find for our family! She provided part-time care for our 18-month-old daughter and was great at keeping her engaged and happy with creative educational play. Her warmth and reliability made us feel secure, and our daughter absolutely thrived...
Dave J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I would love to spend time with your kids! I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for over 10 years, and most recently nannied for a family with a 1-year-old. I am comfortable with all ages. Excellent communication with the family is a top priority for me, and having fun while keeping the kiddos safe!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily communicates really well with both kids and adults. Her positive energy and creativity are appreciated! She is a teacher who cares. Our kids are safe and engaged while with Emily, and they love to play with her."
Christina O.
Kaylie E.
Bellingham, WA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver looking for part time or full time work. I love kids of all ages, have been babysitting since I was about 13 (I'm now 20) and I volunteered working in the Special Education classroom at Shuksan Middle School on and off for a few years. I'm happy to help with light cleaning, meal prep, school work...
Kaylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Estelle and I am 24 years old. I am coming up on maternity leave so I am not currently looking for any full time or long term positions. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I really enjoy spending time with kids. I have babysat for multiple families on care. com mostly taking care of children under the age of 4...
Estelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Estelle was on time and often arrived 10 minutes early. My six month old had never been left with anyone but family and had some anxiety. Estelle was kind and patient with her.
She also responded quickly to calls and texts. She did a wonderful job.
I ended up...
Season S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Teal. I have 8 years of experience working as a babysitter and nanny. I have experience with newborns and toddlers, as well as with older kids. I like staying busy by cooking, crafting, and taking trips to local parks. The library is another favorite! I love my job and I feel like it comes naturally to me. I...
Teal can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Our girls loved Teal. She was really engaged with them and they had a great time. She went above and beyond our expectations. She's punctual and has excellent communication. We will rehire and recommend her."
Susan W.
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brianna, and I'm here because I'd like to be able to make some more money to support myself while doing something I enjoy - meeting new people! While it can be tough and aggravating, babysitting can also be rewarding and a humbling learning experience. I'm dependable, honest, and hard-working - I'll do my best to find...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Brianna is smart and was very attentive to my three young children. They loved her singing, positive attitude and using their imaginations. She follows directions and my kids are always excited when she is coming to see them. "
Care member
Amanda F.
Bellingham, WA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Young Adult Seeking Nannying Position, Mornings, Days, And Nights. Weekday And Weekends.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda and I am 28 years old,. I have worked full time and part time as a nanny with multiple families over the last 8 years and love working with families and creating educational, engaging and fun days! My experience is primarily with 1. 5 - 5-year-olds. I live a very active and creative lifestyle, and spend...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is incredibly kind, gentle and patient. She is attentive to details and focused on our kid all day. She seems adaptable and accepting of our parenting style and quirks. We would love to keep working with her but our schedules are not merging well at this...
Julia R.
Sega K.
Bellingham, WA
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a person who loves taking care of kids. I was born in Ethiopia and have been here in America for 15 years now. After graduating from High School I have been to a couple of community colleges figuring out what I want to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher but also focus on Social Justice as well and I found out I can do...
Sega can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sega is lovely, completely trustworthy, punctual, caring and kind. We very highly recommend her and have known her for 7 years. She adores children and they are always happy to have her come over. My kids especially like to cook and do art projects with her. She is...
Kyna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old and I am a responsible and caring person. I always have a positive attitude. I baby sat anywhere from 2 to 8 kids between the ages of 0-12 for my local church throughout my teenage years, as well as help my parents with my 2 younger siblings. I love kids and and enjoy the opportunity to help families in need of...
5.0
"Karizma was a delight with my two kids (10 months and 3 years). She read books, did art with the toddler, communicated with baby signs to the baby, put them both in naps, and was super playful! She was punctual every day and stuck to the schedule I set. She was...
Misa M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kiah and I am currently seeking a summer childcare position. Ideally I would work for a family who needs full time sitting (around 40 hours/wk).
I am a recent graduate student from Western Washington University. I studied Psychology Human Development while obtaining my elementary education certificate. Now, a...
Kiah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Lindsey P.
Bellingham, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I come from a large Italian-American family, and have been around children my whole life. More than anything, my greatest passions are children and education. I have a BA in Psychology, an Ed. S. in School Psychology, and work as a Psychologist in Bellingham. I'm looking to hang out with some awesome families during the summer,...
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsey is the best! My toddler and I were very particular about caregivers-my daughter seemed to have a sixth sense about people. She would either cry nonstop when I left her with a caregiver or sit by the window and wait for hours for other caregiver to come to...
Colleen P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Lucy and I've been working with kids for a long time. My first jobs were in middle school with some family friends. From there I realized how much I love working with kids. They're so funny and have such big imaginations. I'll cook, bathe, read, play, and have the house spotless when you return! I'm currently a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Lucy! She’s very friendly. Great with kids. She always goes the extra mile to pick up the house so it’s clean when we get home. Too notch! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA
Athena C.
5.0
It was wonderful to work with Athena. She watched our daughter from age 6 to 8 months. As new parents we were still discovering what we wanted in our childcare arrangement and Athena was perfect for us: proactive, thoughtful and accommodating. She figured out our daughter’s natural nap schedule...
- Claire K.
Dove N.
5.0
Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing around the house. I would hire her again!
- Sai J.
Kat M.
5.0
So far we've only used Kat once, but I would be delighted to hire her several more times. She's extremely friendly, approachable and bubbly. Not only did we take an instant liking to her, but so did our daughter who can be hard to separate from at times. Not only did she take such great care of our...
- Brittany S.
Emma H.
5.0
Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back.
- Sarah C.
Malena K.
5.0
Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!
- Janelle N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bellingham, WA:
How can I find a Bellingham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bellingham, 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 193 babysitters in Bellingham, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Bellingham, WA?
The average rate for Bellingham, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.52 per hour as of February 2025. 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 Bellingham, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bellingham, WA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Bellingham, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 193 listed babysitters.