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80 babysitters are listed in Kirkland, WA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Marguerite! More importantly our three year old LOVES Marguerite! Every day that Marguerite is here and leaves we hear "When is Marguerite coming back?" Can't beat that,"
Bradford K.
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: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
4.7
(3)
Hired by 11 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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Lexina babysat for us for a couple months last year. Our daughter really gravitated toward her and warmed up to her quickly. It was clear Lexina enjoys working with little ones!"
Amanda V.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Lauren G.
Kirkland, WA
$26-30/hr • 4 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Lauren was great with our 2 kids 6 and 8. She is very sweet, warm and kind. We felt very comfortable with her care. She is very engaged with the kids and our kids loved playing with her. Will definitely use her again!"
Cem C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Needed backup help. Filled in nicely. Quick learner and reliable."
Care member
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
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hired by 4 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"This is one of the most competent, caring, trustworthy and sensible caregivers I've ever had the good fortune to work with. And - as the parent of a severely disabled daughter - we've had many, many caregivers over the years. Even though some other caregivers have...
Care member
Kellye B.
Kirkland, WA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name's Kellye. I'm 25, and in the process of getting my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have over 10 years of childcare experience and 7 years of paid professional experience. I currently work in the Bellevue School District through a non profit organization. My rate starts at $30 an hour plenty of references...
Kellye can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kellye worked for our family for over a year caring for our 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter. Kellye's responsibilities included pickup, drop-off from school and after school activities. She also prepared breakfast and after school snacks for the kids....
Livleen K.
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kori is our current nanny and is absolutely fantastic. We hired her as our nanny for our son and she is now also nannying my nieces as part of our nanny share. She is timely, communicative, and great with the kids. She plans out activities and provides a daily...
Olivia N.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kauany is amazing! She took good care of my two little girls for 6 months. They had a good time with her. Kauany is loving, creative and very professional. "
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
(2)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliet is kind, caring and creative and clearly loves caring for kids. We have had a positive experience with her caring for our energetic toddler. She was also willing to Covid test and mask indoors which was important to us. "
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Napapis K.
Kirkland, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Nanny, Babysitter Who Is A Previous Pre School Assistant Teacher
My name is Napapis. I am from Thailand and I was working with an Au pair program in Seattle, WA for 2 years with a same host family. After I finished an Au pair program, I was working as a nanny for 2 years before I worked as a preschool teacher assistant. I was working in a childcare and preschool environment for 6 years. I am...
Napapis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Over the past 12 years, I have acquired many skills that are key to caring for homes and children. I love working with kids and making sure they have a fun, adventurous, safe and comfortable environment when I am around. I am willing to work with kids of all different ages. I have experience working with kids from babies to 15...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sabrina and I have been working in childcare for about 10 years. I am currently working as a Nanny and Family Assistant. I have worked for many families as a child care provider in Washington, Oregon and California! I have also taught at multiple elementary, preschool and daycare centers. I have a Masters...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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.
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
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.
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren was great with our 2 kids 6 and 8. She is very sweet, warm and kind. We felt very comfortable with her care. She is very engaged with the kids and our kids loved playing with her. Will definitely use her again!
- Cem C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkland, WA:
How can I find a Kirkland babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Kirkland, WA?
The average rate for Kirkland, WA babysitters on Care.com is $24.43 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 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Kirkland, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 80 listed babysitters.