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Babysitters in Ferndale, WA
Jaden N.
Ferndale, WA
$20-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate, Engaged And Empathetic Caregiver For Children Of All Backgrounds.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am 23-year-old and I'm seeking long-term opportunities. I have 5 siblings and 7 years of experience (not including free babysitting for siblings and cousins) working with children ranging in age from 6 months - 15 years old. I have experience working with neurodivergent children as well as kids with other special...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have been a housekeeper in many different work settings for the last 7 years. From hotels, business properties, and houses. I would love to make life easier for you and help clean your home. I am also able to do any errands for you to help take a load off for you.
Not only have I been surrounded by animals and kids my whole...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Bei D.
Ferndale, WA
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I Am Excited For The Chance To Work With You And Your Kids And Animals!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I look forward to the possible opportunity of now and then babysitting.
A little bit about me is I've worked with ages 1-4!
I believe children learn and thrive best when engaging through the world in different forms of play! I hope to engage in hands on learning with your child to help them reach their developmental...
Bei can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
With a compassionate heart and a strong sense of responsibility, I have dedicated myself to providing high quality care for several family's. I bring many years of experience in childcare and a year of study in elementary childhood education. I'm a mother to a 8-month-old baby boy as well. I always come in with a positive...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brianna W.
Ferndale, WA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked as a CNA since 2012. I have worked in lock down dementia, in home care, assisted living, on the heart unit at the hospital and privately for family.
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lydia B.
Ferndale, WA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Little bit about me! I am 20 years old and newly married living in Ferndale, WA! I have experience in tutoring beginning reading as well as being able to take care of children. I am currently trying to find a nanny job because I LOVE being with kiddos! This seemed like a wonderful chance to spend time with some amazing kids!...
Kristina C.
Ferndale, WA
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a passionate childcare provider with over three years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've always had a love for working with children and find great joy in fostering their growth and development. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I always strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children...
I have taken care of my cousin and I have read books and played with blocks, toys and I like watching him ride his bike outside and take him on walks. I like to watch his shows with him and spend time with him before I put him down for a nap. I would make his favorite food for lunch.
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
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.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat is great! She's watched our two boys a few times. She is punctual and interacts with the kids and has even put them to bed for us. Would definitely hire her again! "
Johnathon F.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Athena worked with our family for just over a year, during a time of big transitions for our children (entry into kindergarten with a lot of anxiety, etc.). Athena EXCELLED at helping them through these transitions. She is calm, consistent, and incredibly caring,...
Kara A.
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
"Lucy is a family friend that babysat for our kids while she was a high school student. She was a well-loved sitter around our house and she took great care of our kids. She was responsible and flexible and very trustworthy. Lucy is a smart and talented young...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Dana, I have over 30+ years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I focus on creative play, inside and outside your home. We can go on walks, play in the park, or go to the library. Indoors I like to keep children busy with art, games, music, and make believe. I am certified as a home...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018, and she also occasionally cares for my seven-year-old daughter. Together, they play games, draw pictures, do...
Lana 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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel is the best. She is an amazing, kind, engaging individual who is great with kids and completely trustworthy. We knew Rachel was a great find the minute we met her and never had a doubt that our boys were in good hands. We've worked with Rachel many times...
Jon S.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sega has been a babysitter for our family for years and we highly recommend her! We appreciate that she is caring and fun while remaining in charge (our kiddo will always test the waters to see how much she might be able to get away with). She has always actively...
Katrinka M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great with our four kids. I felt like our kids were well-taken care of and she even took the kids to play in the snow and brought her own crafts. We highly recommend her because she is very dependable, fun and caring!"
Bri A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ferndale, WA
Lindsey P.
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 our house. She waited by the window...
- Colleen P.
Brianna G.
5.0
Brianna was beyond amazing with my three boys and our three Huskies! My boys often can't resist teasing each other and getting into brotherly roughhousing (ok, fights), but Brianna manages the situation really wonderfully - she's very funny, kind and creative and the boys absolutely love her!
- Care member
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ferndale, WA:
How can I find a Ferndale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ferndale, 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 8 babysitters in Ferndale, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Ferndale, WA?
The average rate for Ferndale, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 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 Ferndale, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ferndale, 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.