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81 babysitters are listed in Kirkland, WA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA
4.7
(29)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Nanny for over 20 years. I have been a caregiver for 7 years. I have also been a teacher since 1993 teaching math and reading. I love singing, swimming, crafts, board games, and being outdoors. I am dependable, trustworthy, and creative. I enjoy working with people of all ages.
Marguerite can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marguerite is amazing! She is very accommodating to our schedules and always checks in to confirm with us leading up to the day we need her.
She is great with our kids. They love her!! She is very flexible with time which is great. You can always tell when someone...
Lorayne S.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a grad student on a research year here in Seattle. I have experience with working with children, as I come from a large family with many siblings and cousins. I also work as a nanny for other families with children aged 4 months and older. My experience includes making snacks/meals, playing games with kids, caring for...
Lexina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lexina was punctual and communicative, and took great care of our 4 mo old. Looking forward to having her care for him again in the future!"
Chriselle T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a full time, long term family to bond with and grow. I am a very patient and understanding person. I love making children smile and cuddle them when they're sad. I enjoy cleaning and being outdoors. I have worked as a nanny for about 10 years (off and on) and was a PreK-3 teacher at a daycare!
My friends and...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea came into our lives when I was drowning as a first time mom and going back to work during the pandemic. She was self motivated and thought of what we needed as a family before we even knew. From her first day we felt she had been in our family for years. Our...
Kelly G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katherine, and I have over 20 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns to teenagers. When I was a child myself, I grew up with 8 siblings, so I was always surrounded by children, and have enjoyed babysitting since the age of 12 years old. I have taken care of children in homes, daycares, summer...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
As a mother myself I know just how important safety is and will make sure your little ones have a great time. I will ask about any allergies, about medications, and any other information you think would be good to know while you're gone.
I am a childcare director .
I have worked with children over the last 10+ years as a...
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany has babysat for me on several occasions over the past 4 months. She is reliable, dependable, and has even been available on short notice several times.
My kids can have some intense sibling rivalry and one of my kiddos has ADHD. My kids always look forward...
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Mary A.
Kirkland, WA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mary. I have been having experience of taking care of infants and toddlers. I'm very comfortable feeding infants bottles and solids. Love playing and singing, Put baby to the good nap schedule. I love babies, I take care babies like my own. I worked as teacher in a Montessori. I have all the experience with being with...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Mary took care of our child for a little over a year (from age 1 to age 2). Mary is a fantastic care giver. She was attentive, patient and cared for our child as if they were one of her own. Having previously been a teacher, Mary ensured a keen focus on learning....
Rohin D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny (15 years of experience) with all ages.
I've been working with infants for the past 8 years (in California) and have preference for that.
I have my own car and clean drive record. I feel comfortable driving kids, taking them to music classes, sports practicing, doctors/therapy appointments.
Other...
Gisele can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gisele has worked with our family for the past year mostly taking care of our toddler and more recently our newborn. She is very reliable and has helped our son learn and grow a lot, especially in helping him become more independent. She is responsible, caring,...
Josh S.
Zhanna A.
Kirkland, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of three, who focus on children's safety, well-being and following on a healthy life style. Have 10 years of experience as a babysitter in the USA.
I am fluent in Russian and Armenian; have strong multitasking skills. Able to help with school homework. I am good at math and have chess coaching experience. But my...
5.0
"Zhanna was very kind, loving and patient with my son (2). She talked to him constantly at a time when he was having a lot of speech development, and the 1 on 1 attention really helped him learn. She also went out of her way to keep our house tidy (even though that...
Laura N.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting for 5+ years. My past job experiences include, nannying, childcare at a ski resort, summer day camp leader, and a lifeguard at a water park. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am currently finishing up a nursing program at Northeastern University and am looking to nanny part-time as I finish up school...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mckenna was our nanny for 9 months before she had to take a full time job offer and we love her."
Stephanie H.
Destiny C.
Kirkland, WA
$25-42/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Destiny, I am 20 and have been babysitting since I can remember, I have always been around kids and I am very interested in child psychology, so I know a lot of random facts about how their brains work and function. I enjoy working with families & creating a strong & healthy bond with them. I have experience with...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destiny was amazing with the kids. They were fed asleep and the house was clean when I got home from my night out! Will use her again! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rebeca, I'm 25 years old. I'm a Newborn Care Specialist and RN from Brazil. I've been working with kids for +5y. I have experience with babysitting, nanny share and overnight care. I also was aupair for 2 years for two amazing families. Before that I also had experience working with kids at school, maternity at...
Rebeca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The Dogs were so happy with Rebeca. I was very worried because my dogs have only been left with family or friends of the family. Rebeca was amazing. I almost think they love her as much as me. I could not be happier with her work and help!"
Tamera R.
Kaleah W.
Kirkland, WA
$23-28/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello my name is Isaac my biological name is kaleah I've been a caretaker for 14 years, caring for all age groups and ability levels. I have been a nanny for newborns to toddlers diaper changes, dressing, bathing, napping/eating schedules, potty training, social training, and educational play and outings. I've nannied for more...
Kaleah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This is for a working interview that we had with Isaac.
Isaac was prompt, respectful, and very professional. Most importantly he was amazing with baby and definitely knew what he was doing. Our son liked him a lot. Unfortunately due to our own financial situation...
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Alina. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Currently, my occupation is a stock day trader in the mornings. A little history about me is that I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked in that field for about 3 years until I switched over to trading. I have about 7 years of paid experience in Child Care. I...
Alina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Needed backup help. Filled in nicely. Quick learner and reliable."
Care member
Lauren G.
Kirkland, WA
$26-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, caring, authentic
I have a passion for babysitting/caretaking because I have done it my whole life, starting when I was just a kid and helping my mother take care of a family friend's two toddlers. I am patient and reliable and do very good around kids!
I'm looking for a job that is...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren is super easy to communicate with, punctual, bubbly, and eager to get creative with entertaining our 3 year old twin boys. She is newer to caring for younger children, but that's ok! She is happy to learn on the job. We felt very comfortable having the boys...
Kelli B.
Emmy D.
Kirkland, WA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Worked at the Kids Klub at an LA Fitness facility. I watched kids as young as 3 months old until 12 years old and accrued my nanny families from there. I then shifted to nannying the kids from the gym (easy transition) for 2 years, while I was in school for Medical Assisting. In 2015 I also nannied 2 twin girls. I graduated and...
Emmy can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmy was so kind and responsive. As soon as she got here, I got the sense that our children were in very good hands. She was professional, punctual, and really great with our kids. They took to her right away. We’d hire her again anytime!"
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Kori C.
Kirkland, WA
$28-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an elementary education major currently pursuing my BA in Elementary Education at UW Bothell. I love helping children learn and supporting their development. Over the past almost 3 years I have been a toddler teacher and a nanny for children ranging in age from 5 months to 5 years. Here I provided supervision,...
Kori can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kori was an incredible nanny for our 4.5 year old daughter. Not only was she playful and attentive, but she prepared customized learning plans each week that involved sensory play, science experiments, walking field trips, and art projects. We only had a 3-month...
Natalie C.
5.0
(6)
Hi, thank you for considering me to take care of your little one!
I am Kauany, 24 and I'm from Brazil. I've spent two years as an au pair and another 3 as a nanny, specializing in the care of infants and toddlers.
Key Points to note about me:
- Great communicator, always aiming to assure the best environment for bot baby,...
Kauany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kauany has been our nanny for the past 8 months and is wonderful! She is warm, fun, smart, responsible and trustworthy. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Care member
Kaeris C.
Kirkland, WA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experience
-Babysat for multiple families over the course of 5 years
-Been working at the Westerville Community Center for 3 years and have helped in the Sprouts daycare room, been a preschool camp leader, managed child birthday parties, taught climbing wall classes, and helped in craft events for children.
-I've had dogs my...
Kaeris can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kaeris to babysit our two boys for occasional date nights and events. We also have two dogs, one of which is a very needy puppy (ha ha!) Kaeris was on time, communicated well, & played well with my kids. The boys enjoyed having her here and said she played...
Jenn S.
5.0
(5)
My name is Julieth. I am 27 years old. I am Spanish teacher and I love to spend time with children. I have experience with all the ages but in special with babies and toddlers. I have knowledge about child development and ages appropriate activities. I support the children to explore the world in a safe and fun way. I like to...
Julieth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julieth was great with my five year old boy. He enjoyed her company and had lots of fun activities they did together. She is kind and reliable, even brought her own puzzles and games to play with my son! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently not looking for any new positions. I appreciate you for checking my profile out, thank you!
Enghedi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Engi was great. Will still hire her from time to time, but stopped on a regular basis due to a change in my schedule. "
Jeremy V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkland, WA
Marguerite G.
5.0
Marguerite is amazing! She is very accommodating to our schedules and always checks in to confirm with us leading up to the day we need her.
She is great with our kids. They love her!! She is very flexible with time which is great. You can always tell when someone loves what they do :D
- Lorayne S.
Lexina P.
5.0
Lexina was punctual and communicative, and took great care of our 4 mo old. Looking forward to having her care for him again in the future!
- Chriselle T.
Andrea W.
5.0
Andrea was our full time nanny for almost three months and we were very sad to lose her. Our infant daughter had really bad acid ref lux and was super difficult and fussy. Andi was great with her and she quickly became one of our daughter's favorite people. Andi always went above and beyond for our...
- Amanda H.
Katherine W.
5.0
Katherine was great! Super friendly and communicative. Our 1.5 year old seemingly had a blast. We would absolutely hire her again!
- Care member
Brittany S.
5.0
Brittany has babysat for me on several occasions over the past 4 months. She is reliable, dependable, and has even been available on short notice several times.
My kids can have some intense sibling rivalry and one of my kiddos has ADHD. My kids always look forward to her babysitting them. They have...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkland, WA:
How can I find a Kirkland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kirkland, 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 81 babysitters in Kirkland, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Kirkland, WA?
The average rate for Kirkland, WA babysitters on Care.com is $24.63 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 Kirkland, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 106 reviews of the 81 listed babysitters.