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60 babysitters are listed in Lakebay, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lakebay, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is MARIA and I been a babysitter for the past five years for a twins, they are about six, they are a boy and a girl, they move to Bellevue so I care for them just on the weekends. I have babysat another girl since she was 9 months until she was 20 months and again they move to another city.... I have references from...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is amazing. She took care of my sons like they were hers. She is loving, attentive, caring and very reliable. She is very respectful. As a new mother, I learned a lot from her. Maria is best!"
Annie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Para professional who has helped my single mother raise my two younger sisters while working as a One on One Paraeducator at Graham Kapowsin High School. I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of families that I still keep in contact with after finishing long term care for occasional dates on going for...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abbie is amazing! She has always been punctual and actually shows up when you book her. She's great at caring for my two boys and my boys get excited to see her. She is great at following schedules and request you have for caring kids. I highly recommend her if you...
John Teddy H.
Leticia N.
Tacoma, WA
$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a University student with over 3 years of experience working with infants especially in a non profit daycare center. I work hard, as I am taking rigorous courses in school, and in the midst of learning a second language. I love working one on one with children, and I can be very creative. I also love to read and do art of...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amazing coworker :)) I love her spirit!"
Tasia N.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
People who are passionate about their career are best at what they do. Working with children is what I love. I've got six years of experience working full-time in two daycares and as a nanny. I've been doing this since I graduated high school and I've loved it ever since. I work full time as an EMT currently. I have experience...
Ally can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub...
Amanda L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I really enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am nurturing, kind, reliable, and trustworthy. I can take care of kids at your place or at my home. My house is safe and child friendly with a large fancied back yard.
I got my Tdap vaccine in April 2018. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. I have been working as a...
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Hi everyone! I would like to recommend you Natalya! She babysat my little girl and she is wonderful! My daughter loved her and Natalya took really good care of her. She has an enormous experience with her own three children and her grand daughter, that feels really...
Anna G.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Margaret but most people call me Maggie. I'm 24 years old & have my associate's degree in arts. I currently work at an elementary school as a special education para educator but have lots of availability since I only work when the kids are in school. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Open to...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Really good with my kids and is very helpful with some of the cleaning when she gets a chance. She's always going above and beyond for the kids I would recommend her to anyone !"
Catherine N.
Renee P.
Olympia, WA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Outgoing, Fun, Spontaneous, Crafty, Caring, Patient, And Great With Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Licensed Childcare Provider | Safe, Loving, & Experienced
Hi, I'm Renee! Caring for children has been my passion since childhood. As a licensed childcare provider, I offer a safe, loving, and enriching home environment for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids.
With years of experience, I provide personalized care, engaging...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Quick morning visit. She arrived on time and was polite and gentle. Everything went smoothly."
Kelsi K.
Mary L.
Tacoma, WA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny Available In Gig Harbor/UP/Tacoma/Seattle Area, 9+ Years Of Childcare Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a responsible, mature and organized person, and I have been working w/ children over the last 9 years, occasional babysitter, au pair, nanny in-out, I've worked w/ kids from different ages,
About myself I'm educated and a psychologist in my home country
l'd describe my personality as a patient, caring and responsible...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary's such a lovely nanny, who gained my child respect in a couple of minutes, she is fun and smiley, she is a safe driver and took my child to the park to play with the sprinkles which she loves it, Mary is punctual, responsible, mature and attentive, I would...
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Jaileigh C.
Federal Way, WA
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Full-Time Summer Caregiver And Part-Time Caregiver During The School Year.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 nieces and 3 nephews that I babysit all the time and I also did a Child Development Program at my high school for two years in a row. Please feel free to email me if you would like to use my services.
Jaileigh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thanks for taking a look at my profile. I am looking for one-time jobs or date nights. I've been caring for children for over 10 years. I've worked with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have cared for twins, sick children, and special needs children. Throughout my experience, I have been responsible for...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would recommend Vanessa to anyone. Vanessa worked in our home providing date night care for our children for 5 + hours at a time. She is punctual, kind, attentive, compassionate, and takes pride in making sure she is doing her best to care for children. She...
Jacqueline L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a college senior with over 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience. I love to play games, play outdoors, and do art projects with kids. I also don't mind helping out with homework or other chores. I'm happy to cook and help with housekeeping if you let me know what needs to be done. I am First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia worked for me since she was 10 years old as a moms helper and she still helps me when she's back home. She's helped with my kids from infancy to age 10. She's wonderful. She even helped run a summer camp in my backyard with 10 kids. She is responsible,...
Emily C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ashley, a 29-year-old with a deep passion for childcare and over nine years of dedicated experience. Safety is my top priority, and I am certified in first aid and CPR, equipped to handle any situation that may arise.
My extensive childcare journey includes a variety of roles, such as working at volunteering at...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley was punctual and dependable. My kids all like her and had only positive things to say about her. I will definitely hire her again if I need more child care assistance in the future."
Peter R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents of Care. com! I just graduated from Peninsula High School and through Tacoma Community College's running start program. I've worked at the YMCA in child watch/camp and have helped fulfill other positions for over two years. A few months before softball season rolled in, I was working as a teacher's assistant at In...
Monica Clarice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Desiree S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lillian, and I've worked in childcare for eight years. I mainly look after little ones aged 0 to 5, but I've taken care of kids and teens of all ages.
I love coming up with fun and educational activities to keep kids entertained and learning. I'm great with feeding, sleep schedules, and making sure every child...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian did an absolutely amazing job! The kids love her and can’t wait to see her again! She is so sweet, kind, and respectful! She has fun with the kids and when it’s time for her to leave they beg her to stay!!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amber and I would love to help out you and your family. I have lots of childcare experience from working with non English speaking kids to working in a busy daycare and being the go-to girl to watch my nieces and nephews! I am more than willing to help out with any household tasks or run...
Mae can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber took care of our baby after I went back to work part time when he was 4 months old. We were so impressed by how engaged she was with our baby, even from the time he was tiny! She was a huge help to us and jumped right into navigating nap routines, sleep...
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Madison D.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maddie.
I am 23 years old and about to graduate from college in early childhood education. I am a responsible nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children during weekdays, weekends, evenings, summer and date nights. I make sure the children have been fed, bathed and in bed prior to parents' return. I can...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing with our boys. We have identical twins, which is obviously a challenge in itself, but Maddy did not shy away from the challenge!! The boys loved her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience of working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I was also a certified swim instructor and lifeguard at the YMCA for 3 years so I can teach and help kids learn how to swim! I have experience with kids of ages from 2 months old to 14years old. I have been...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and...
Caroline V.
Halle R.
Tacoma, WA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Knowledgeable & Experienced Nanny Seeks Wonderful Family In Need
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all. I'm Halle & I'd be honored to be a patient, kind & loving asset to your family. I have nannied for 15+ families in Ohio and Washington, and hold great admiration for all the families I have worked with. I am disability informed and have 10+ years experience working with children with disabilities & specialized medical...
Halle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halle was our sitter for over 4 years. As a single dad, I needed reliable care that I could count on. I was working long days, oftentimes 50+ hours a week. Halle was there, on time and ready to play everyday, with a big smile on her face. She always went above and...
Bruce B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I recently transitioned from three years at Holden Village in the northern Cascades. Before that, I worked as a summer camp director in South Dakota.
I've moved to Tacoma and am excited to connect with a family in need of childcare. Building meaningful relationships with kids is at the heart of...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has worked for me for several years at a summer youth camp. She is an exceptionally reliable, caring, and enjoyable young woman, with a fun and engaging personality. My kids 2 and 4 gravitated towards her, even among a staff of 50. She is great!"
Andy S.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate excited to teach and care for youngsters. In college, I created and managed an environmental education outreach program. I loved teaching children K-12 about the planet. I have previous childcare experience with children aged 8 months to 10 years. I have held jobs with multiple families with a...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Alexis since 2009. She has been babysitting for me since she was in middle school. When she first started babysitting for me, I had a 4 year old, a 2 year old and an infant. Alexis just jumped right in changing diapers,...
Trisha L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakebay, WA
Maria R.
5.0
Maria is amazing. She took care of my sons like they were hers. She is loving, attentive, caring and very reliable. She is very respectful. As a new mother, I learned a lot from her. Maria is best!
- Annie H.
Abigail L.
5.0
Abbie is amazing! She has always been punctual and actually shows up when you book her. She's great at caring for my two boys and my boys get excited to see her. She is great at following schedules and request you have for caring kids. I highly recommend her if you have a chance to book her!
- John Teddy H.
Leticia N.
5.0
Amazing coworker :)) I love her spirit!
- Tasia N.
Ally S.
5.0
Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub off on them! She did a variety of...
- Amanda L.
Natalya S.
5.0
Hi everyone! I would like to recommend you Natalya! She babysat my little girl and she is wonderful! My daughter loved her and Natalya took really good care of her. She has an enormous experience with her own three children and her grand daughter, that feels really good. She loves babies, is never...
- Anna G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lakebay, WA:
How can I find a Lakebay babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lakebay, 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 3 babysitters in Lakebay, 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 Lakebay, WA?
The average rate for Lakebay, WA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Lakebay, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lakebay, 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.