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60 babysitters are listed in Centralia, WA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Centralia, WA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents, I have a lot of experience and been working with several families for about 11 years. I have worked with share care situation. I like to creative a healthy happy environment for the kids like to set up a routine base on the parents request, such a nap time, preparing meals for the kids, walks, parks, story times,...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Patty was amazing with our son! She was our first full-time nanny when I was returning to work and she put my mind at ease knowing our baby was in her care.
Patty loves children and spends the day cuddling, singing, teaching, and caring for the little ones she...
Karen H.
Macenzi B.
Olympia, WA
$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting in personal and professional capacities since I was 16. I've worked coaching children in city and school athletic programs. I've worked for the past two years as a long term private nanny for a family. I love getting kids active and engaging with what excites them.
Macenzi can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Macenzi was hired at the time to take care of our 15 month old throughout the week and had been with us until he was 3 years old. Macenzi is extremely reliable. We could always count on her to show and and give her all each day. Macenzi would brighten up our...
Ashley B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
with a long history of working in childcare. I am available for part-time work as a babysitter or nanny and would love to find the right fit with a family in need of childcare. I love to spend time outside, teach kids about wildlife, and I am an avid reader. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and have...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had."
Susan L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a caregiver and artist who has been babysitting since I was 11 years old when I became Red Cross certified. Before age 11, I had experience in helping children in the neighborhood as a mother's helper and helping my own mother with my little sister. In and after college, I supported families with babysitting, in...
Andie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andie has been a such a great nanny for our little boy, from just before he turned one to just past 1.5yrs. She is seemingly a natural when it comes to childcare, and has helped our kiddo develop his skills and sense of exploration. She adheres to the schedule...
Kimberly G.
Gunganit M.
Olympia, WA
$25-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
If You Need Another Hand in Providing Your Kids A Great Time Please Give Me a Call
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Gunganit but kids call me "Pak". I love and enjoy taking care of children. In the past I have been an Au Pair for 2 years. I took care of kids ages from newborn-8 years old. In addition, before I came to be an Au Pair, I had academic training in taking care of children Development Center in Thailand. They takes...
Gunganit can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took care of my 3 year old daughter last minute. She was prompt and inviting like a family member."
Angela W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Nikita, I also go by Kita. I am very kid friendly, with lots of enthusiasm and experience. I've taken care of my nieces and nephews of all age groups, my coworker's toddlers, and my younger siblings for around 6-7 years now. I also have house watched, and dog watched for family friends. I have no fear of animals, I am...
Nikita can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I'm 28 years old and I live in the Chehalis, WA area. I am a mom of a 3-year-old daughter and work as an assistant teacher in a toddler class. I have house sat a few times as well as, pet sit and I enjoy helping out wherever is needed. Errands, and house cleaning included.
What I am looking for:
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Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is great! She is reliable, sweet and my kids love her! I always know she is taking great care of them and that they are safe when they are with her."
Danielle B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a Bachelor's degree in psychology, specializing in educational equity and special education classrooms, I've gained invaluable experience as a full-time special education paraprofessional in a second-grade setting. Complementing my academic journey, I've explored diverse environments, including agricultural work in Canada...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie is our go to sitter for date nights. We recently moved into the area and had a hard time finding someone we trusted. She's kind, fun, reliable and fully present with my kids. We're so glad to know her."
Tracie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old college student with a health management degree. I work at a lab drawing patients blood but I also worked in a nursing home and hospital and have experience working with special needs. I am CPR certified. I started mommy helping when I was very young and I started babysitting at 13. I have cared for children...
Odeline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have two children ages 3 & 6. They beg me to see Odeline!! She is caring and kind with them even when my 3 yr old is tired and cranky. She initiates fun games with them, but also allows them to create games and she plays along so genuinely. My children love...
Kerry S.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with kids from newborn to about 12 years of age. I work best with newborn to about 5 years old. I currently live in West Olympia. I work full time from 6-230 but am looking for before or after work help. I am great with kids, I love to work on learning new things and being active while being in a good environment....
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor has nannied for my family and I for the past 5 years. She has always been on time and extremely dependable, even in short notice situations! In 2013 is when we first hired Taylor. My son was a new born and he immediately took to Taylor. She is great with...
Leticia J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked over four years at day care in North Pole, Alaska. I have experience with all ages groups from diverse backgrounds. During my time there I: assisted in developing curriculum in accordance to the children's specific needs, helped with researching information for children's activities and devising activity programs,...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Ella P.
Olympia, WA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Ella and I am a sophomore at College and am home for the summer. I am pre-med and planning on working in pediatrics. I have many years of experience with babysitting and last semester I worked at a daycare at a non-profit medical center. I also spent the summer nannying a 2-year-old in my hometown! I love playing...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ella was polite, kind, and friendly. She was patient with my kids and calm under pressure. She did a great job, and we would love to hire her again!"
Cassidy S.
Hi there!!! My name is Nola, I use They/them pronouns!
I have over 5 years of experience with childcare, and absolutely love kids. Last year I was a teacher at a nature preschool as well, and love to be outside playing with children! I have also had cats and dogs my entire life and am super comfortable walking/general caretaking...
Nola can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madelyn C.
Olympia, WA
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
24 Fun And Bubbly Babysitter. I Love Making Children Smile. I Love Making Connections.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am 25 years old and I am studying to be a kindergarten teacher. I currently have 33 credits in college. I have worked at a daycare for 2 years and I used to work at the Great Wolf Lodge, as an entertainment ambassador for 3 years. I provided...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Maycee, and I am a 21-year-old nursing student looking for some summer babysitting. I come from a family of 10 including three little sisters who I have taking care of since I was 14. On top of that I have been babysitting for other families since I was 15. Needless to say, I have lots of experience looking after...
Maycee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Sarah W.
Oakville, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Caregiver, Available To Drive, Housekeeping, Cleaning, Shopping, Companionship, Et
I have babysat from the age of 12, helped raise my older sister's two children when I was a teenager, cared for many of my friend's and relative's children over the years and I have raised two exceptional children of my own while running my own home business. My son is currently a Sergeant in the US Army and my daughter...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
I care about children and find joy in working with them. I am currently enrolled in college finishing a degree in music education, and I am passionate about the care and education of students. I have relevant experience working as a swim instructor. During my experience as an instructor, I worked with people of all ages to teach...
Rosalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Joyce M.
Rochester, WA
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
hi! through my later teenage years I've had a number of maid jobs with local church moms, and helped with baby care for my nieces and nephews, and I love the children! my schedule doesn't allow for full time, but 2 days a week etc could be an option.
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning
2.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate in High School and will be continuing my education through a ministry internship next year. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12. My mom is an elementary teacher so I have plenty of experience around kids of all types. I was a member of my school Special Education outreach program as well...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
4.0
"Olivia and I connected during a particularly busy season of her life. It hasn't worked out for her to watch my kids yet, but I was impressed by her character and would love to hire her in future if/when our schedules match up."
Anna B.
I have many years of experience caring for children. I started babysitting at 11 and currently enjoy the neighborhood kiddos, my grown children and their children. I can help with reading, homework, fun creative projects, Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm strong in language arts, speak some Spanish, Indonesian and Hebrew....
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Centralia, WA
Patricia H.
5.0
Patty was wonderful and provided care for our daughter for about a year. She would take my daughter to the park, play outside or read book every day. She was like having a family member watching our daughter. She is also bi lingual which was great to expose our girl to Spanish. Patty would be a...
- Christine K.
Macenzi B.
5.0
Macenzi was hired at the time to take care of our 15 month old throughout the week and had been with us until he was 3 years old. Macenzi is extremely reliable. We could always count on her to show and and give her all each day. Macenzi would brighten up our toddler’s day. She is great with children...
- Ashley B.
Talia B.
5.0
Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had.
- Susan L.
Andie G.
5.0
Andie has been a such a great nanny for our little boy, from just before he turned one to just past 1.5yrs. She is seemingly a natural when it comes to childcare, and has helped our kiddo develop his skills and sense of exploration. She adheres to the schedule (including changes to it) and is...
- Kimberly G.
Gunganit M.
5.0
Took care of my 3 year old daughter last minute. She was prompt and inviting like a family member.
- Angela W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Centralia, WA:
How can I find a Centralia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Centralia, 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 7 babysitters in Centralia, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Centralia, WA?
The average rate for Centralia, WA babysitters on Care.com is $16.43 per hour as of March 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 Centralia, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Centralia, 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.