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60 babysitters are listed in Lakewood, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA
Maleah H.
Lakewood, WA
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing, easygoing
I like working with kids because I've always baby sat from a young age. Which made me want to be a mom. It's fun, they keep you busy, and you learn a lot of new ways to keep kids happy and entertained
I'm looking for a job that has a steady schedule, and that keeps me...
Elisha C.
Lakewood, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with almost a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. With my warm and patient personality, I create an atmosphere where children feel loved and respected. I believe in fostering open communication with parents,...
Elisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hayleigh B.
Lakewood, WA
$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Strive To Make Your Days Easier And Theirs Fun And Happy
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, leader
I like working with kids because I love making them happy. My childhood was so happy and memorable and I'd love for another child to remember all the fun
I'm looking for a job that will keep me often. I want to know these kids and build a relationship with them and...
I'd describe my personality as comforting, attentive, and charismatic. My skills include communicating with empathy, compassion, and love, as a purpose.
Growing up, I spent a lot of time watching my cousins and caring for them taught me empathy and patience, all while teaching me of ways to adapt and compromise if needed in a...
Zhade can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! I'm Kaleah
I'd describe my personality as Very bright! Charismatic and joyful :)
I like working with kids because they fascinate me so much with their imaginations and funny story telling
In my spare time, I like to Read, Build Legos, Painting
Some activities I enjoy with the children I sit include :...
Kaleah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hayley P.
Lakewood, WA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hello my name is Hayley , I have 3 years experience working with children ages 1-10. I've worked in a kindergarten class in the past but currently, I am working at a daycare as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom. I love outside time, arts and crafts, reading and helping with skills like math when needed. I have my own...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm Kelsey!
I'm a reliable, punctual and communicative individual. I am looking for a fun and reliable family to partner with for child or animal care on a consistent basis.
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Alta R.
Lakewood, WA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Respect Is One Of The Greatest Expressions Of Love. I Strive To Reinforce Healthy Habits.
Hi Moms & Dads.
I have my own transportation. First aid certified & non smoker. Also part time dog walker and comfortable with pets.
I have more than 4 years of experience working with kids aged 18 months - 17 years.
In high school I was a teaching assistant after school hours. Family 1 - 5 kids (2F, 5M, 9F, 11F, 13F) for 4...
I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and fun-loving. I have a lot of energy so I can keep up with highly active children of all ages!
I like working with kids because it is such a rewarding task. I love watching children grow and learn new things about the world and themselves, and even more I love teaching them...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Justine F.
Lakewood, WA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Soon To Be Teacher With Nanny And Paraeducator Experience
I am a hardworking 21 year with a positive attitude that would have graduated this past Spring with my BA in Elementary Education and a K-8 teaching certificate. My degree got postponed because of the pandemic, but I have 4 years of education pertaining to Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as 1 year of volunteer...
Justine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I enjoy cleaning on the regular and my normal cleaning is most deep cleaning. I work room to room and will get into all the places you never thought to clean. I am looking for something on the weekends part time to just help pay some bill. Friendly, loyal, trustworthy, good with all animals and children, and willing to travel.
Judea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Lyllianna C.
Lakewood, WA
$15-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate and creative caregiver with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My desire to make a positive impact on children's lives led me to this career, and I find immense joy in fostering their growth and development.
I believe in open and honest communication with parents and follow their...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been with my sister son at attender age of two week till he was 1-year-old. I was doing everything to him like cooking, feeding, bathing, washing clothes etc. I love babies and I also love being around them.
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Janae C.
Lakewood, WA
$40-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Janae. I have an almost 8-month-old daughter who I love and cherish deeply, so I understand how it is when it comes to finding someone to trust to take care of your children! I'm attentive and gentle and can handle just about anything when it comes to children and tantrums so on and so forth. I'm big on boundaries...
Myiah M.
Lakewood, WA
$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm 21, Currently Working To Become A CNA, With My Main Focus Being To Help Care For Children.
I'm independent. I work better when and if I don't have someone watching me because I can't do my best when I feel like I'm under pressure. A stress free environment is an environment I thrive in
My name is Isabella, and I worked in professional child care settings for four years throughout college! I started at an elementary school in Steilacoom, WA in the before and after program. I worked there for almost two years before I became an assistant infant preschool teacher for a Montessori preschool in University Place and...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm 22 years old! I am a graduate of Austin State University as of 23'! I just moved to Washington state & I will be enrolling back into college to further my education in psychology. I am in the military, due to that I am willing and free to babysit Friday nights, Saturday time will be discussed and Sunday (after 1 until...
Za'yona can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Yona is an EXCELENT Sitter. She is the second sitter that we've hired from this site and like the first, my daughter absolutely loves her. She plays games, cooks and treats my baby like family instead of a job. Yona has become a part of our family and I plan on...
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Natalya has a very pleasant and sweet personality, and our baby boy warmed up to her immediately. She has always been on-time (even a bit early) and communicates very effectively about any changes. She is a fantastic nanny and a person, loves outdoor and will take...
Natalya S.
Makayla M.
Puyallup, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My names Makayla I am 23yrs old I have my CPR/BLS and first aid certification. I consider myself to be patient, caring, and creative. I constantly try finding new ways of teaching children while having fun and getting children engaged in activities. I am all about creativity and children being able to use their imagination to...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing with kids of all ages. We love her and so do our kids, we would absolutely hire her again!"
Cari H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakewood, WA
Sydney K.
5.0
Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the one for you
- Care member
Za'yona W.
5.0
Yona is an EXCELENT Sitter. She is the second sitter that we've hired from this site and like the first, my daughter absolutely loves her. She plays games, cooks and treats my baby like family instead of a job. Yona has become a part of our family and I plan on utilizing her weekly!!
- Care member
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.
Makayla M.
5.0
Makayla’s calm approach to caring for my children was exactly what they needed. She did excellent with my four kids ages newborn - 5. She even performed the Heimlich Maneuver calmly and confidently when my 4 year old was choking.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lakewood, WA:
How can I find a Lakewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lakewood, 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 36 babysitters in Lakewood, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.1. 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 Lakewood, WA?
The average rate for Lakewood, WA babysitters on Care.com is $20.78 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Lakewood, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lakewood, WA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Lakewood, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Babysitters in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.