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Find babysitters in Bellingham, WA that you’ll love
185 babysitters are listed in Bellingham, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Bellingham, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Brinley. I am a student teacher finishing up my degree in Special Education and Elementary Education (expected graduation: Spring 2025). Prior to nannying, I have worked at the ASCDC which is located on the university's campus for 2 years. I have a reliable sedan for transporting needs, being able to fit 2 car seats if...
Brinley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants her to leave when the day is over. She is great!"
Lauren G.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Claire K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
4.0
(4)
Hello I'm Rickia, and I have been a childcare provider for 9 years! I've been a babysitter for 6 years, and a professional nanny for 3 years. I'm CPR and AED certified. I've been a nanny for over 150 families. I have experience nannying children 2 weeks old up to 13 years old. I used to play college basketball so I love active...
Rickia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rickia was awesome with our 1-year old last summer. She was patient, gentle, and playful with our son who had a blast with her. In addition to being great with our son, she is mature and responsible which made life easier when working with her. She is a great...
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and 6+ years career nanny experience with children of all ages, including newborns & children with special needs. Experience in potty training & swimming lessons. I do not smoke or have any pets. I have a very reliable car and a clean driving record. I am active, patient, reliable...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sabrina was great with my newborn. Hired her for a last minute date night. She was very sweet and communicative. "
Care member
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" As a new mom I interviewed multiple people and Alyssa was the only person I was comfortable trusting with my six month old child the first time we took a date night. She always does such an amazing job, and is so innovative in distracting our now 3 year old from...
Sarah M.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sasha. I've been working as a childcare professional for about 10 years, working in various capacities. I've been working as a babysitter off-and-on for multiple families and have maintained my CPR certification. I have completed courses in Early Childhood Education while at University and have taken 30+ hours of...
Sasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We've had a wonderful experience with Sasha. She nannied for us over the summer and our 18 month old daughter loves her. She always jumps right in and engages her as soon as she steps in the door. She has lots of energy and is great about coming up with new...
Erica D.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Sarah B.
Bellingham, WA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I helped raise my youngest brother with autism who is now 14. This taught me a lot about the needs/care a child with special needs would require. I was also a camp counselor and loved the opportunity and experience. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and can always find something fun to do with the kids! Arts and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is upbeat and was great with my one year old!"
Skylar 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Estelle and I am 24 years old. I am going to be going on maternity leave starting around the beginning of april 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...
Estelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, 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. "
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Sydney M.
Bellingham, WA
$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Finding A New Family That I Can Work With!
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom to an almost 5-month-old, and looking to bring my daughter with me to a nanny job when I find a great fit. Looking for a family with a child/ children between the ages of 2-5 years of age.
I'm looking for a job that I can feel good about, where I feel like part of the family and that I'm trusted.
I started working...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sydney off Care.com to watch my then 14 month old son for a day while I worked and his daycare was shut down for Covid. Syd was on time even in the snowstorm. She has since helped me with various projects around the house, she cleans my house twice a month...
Isabel H.
Allison S.
Bellingham, WA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Of Experience In Early Childhood Education And Special Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Allie and I hope I can help your family! I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and am currently have a full time nanny job in Bellingham. I am looking to help families on the weekends for date nights or time for you to get stuff done.
My work experiences teaching at multiple cooperation child care centers,...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Allie was wonderful! We had an event that went from dinner time to bedtime that we needed childcare for. We have never had someone else put our kiddo to bed, but Allie was able to do it with no issue! Allie was kind, interactive, and made our child feel at ease. He...
Ellie S.
Lauren B.
Bellingham, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience in childcare. I like to do arts and crafts with kids and get them outside. I am also a gardener and jeweler. I like to hike, surf , rock climb, knit , sew and felt! I have references as well!
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren watched our 2-year old for 4 days during a recent trip to North Conway, NH. She's terrific - reliable and a hit with our son!"
Chris H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA
Brinley F.
5.0
Brinley is so kind and accommodating. She even brought art supplies and activities to keep the kiddos entertained. My daughter never wants her to leave when the day is over. She is great!
- Lauren G.
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.
Rickia C.
5.0
Rickia has been a great babysitter for our kids and made sure that they were having fun. She is full of wonderful ideas of activities to do with the little ones that they enjoyed. Rickia has also been reliable and easy to communicate with.
- Faisal N.
Sabrina V.
5.0
Sabrina was great with my newborn. Hired her for a last minute date night. She was very sweet and communicative.
- Care member
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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 185 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 $20.27 per hour as of April 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 82 reviews of the 185 listed babysitters.