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Cheyenne M.
Lynden, WA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic Mom With Lots To Offer As A Nanny/Babysitter!
Hi Everyone! My Daughter and I just moved to Springville, IA four months ago from Portland, OR! I was a Nanny in Portland working for a company ! I love, love, love kiddos and would love to hangout with yours! I have taken a few babysitting classes with CPR/First Aid over the years. I have been babysitting since I was about 13....
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I am 21 years old, but I have so much experience with kids! I started babysitting when I was 13 or 14, and I have always loved the idea of in-home care! I typically work with children with disabilities, behavioral needs, or medical needs between the ages of 2 and 10, but I have some experience with newborns and young...
Na'kita can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Mckenna B.
Lynden, WA
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Growing up I spent a lot of time babysitting my younger cousins and that is what really lead to me having a passion for childcare. To this day I still babysit for the youngest of my cousins who are twins. I've regularly babysat for multiple families within my area. I love to do art projects with the children I sit for,...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna S.
Lynden, WA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Anna and I have 10yrs of childcare experience ranging from3m old -8yr old . I am looking for some full time hours (35-40hrs a week) but am open to discussing maybe some part time or even some evening hours if there is need for just that depending on what days. I started nannying for a family when their oldest was...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Sierra A.
Lynden, WA
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Sierra I Just Graduated From Lynden High School! I Love Working With Kids!
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, positive
I like working with kids because I like making positive impacts on people and working through things with them!
I'm looking for a job that I can help people, be social, and connect!
I started working with kids when I volunteered at my church's nursery and Sunday school...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Natalya and I am 21 years old from Lynden, WA. I have 3 years experience of nannying from newborns-10yrs old. I adore kids and love to help them learn and grow as much as possible. I am very responsible, reliable, and caring. I am also willing to prepare meals and do some light housekeeping.
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there!
I have a long history of caring for children, I took care of my brothers growing up, also which cousins. I now have a 2-year-old daughter.
I have experience with pets and farm animals. I grew up on a farm and I work in the dog industry for 4 years.
I also have experience with housekeeping, I'm very comfortable with...
Katherine S.
Lynden, WA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for babysitting jobs around whatcom county area. I have complete availability on weekends and I'm willing to work late for date nights!
I started working with kids when I was 14, babysitting my nephew who is a ball of energy and occasionally other kids 2-6 years old.
I also have some experience with infants 4...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hanna Z.
Lynden, WA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children. Through previous babysitting roles and my own positive experiences, I realized I could make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient and calm, always finding creative ways to engage! I believe open communication with parents is key, so I provide regular updates and follow...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Christian 21-year-old black woman. I attend Spring Creek Bible Church in Bellingham
I live in Nooksack, WA.
At 15 months I was adopted from Haiti by Christian parents and every since I can remember I've had a love kids and watching them grow and develop!
I was home schooled K-12th grade by my mom and I was enrolled...
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace is fantastic! Our toddler absolutely loves it when she comes over. She's very reliable and respectful."
Shelby W.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Athena helped us out with our 7-month old. She is very patient and caring. We would happily hire her again."
Chantelle B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel been awesome. Would definitely trust her again."
Chad R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Dove and I am a caring, patient, and experienced nanny/babysitter. I am currently studying law at Western Washington University in the Honors Program. I am comfortable with pets and I love to learn new skills. I am fully vaccinated and safe. I have transportation, and I am happy to meal prep! If you are...
Dove can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing around the house. I would hire her again!"
Sai J.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kiah and I am currently seeking a summer childcare position. Ideally I would work for a family who needs full time sitting (around 40 hours/wk).
I am a recent graduate student from Western Washington University. I studied Psychology Human Development while obtaining my elementary education certificate. Now, a...
Kiah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old and I am a responsible and caring person. I always have a positive attitude. I baby sat anywhere from 2 to 8 kids between the ages of 0-12 for my local church throughout my teenage years, as well as help my parents with my 2 younger siblings. I love kids and and enjoy the opportunity to help families in need of...
5.0
"Karizma was a delight with my two kids (10 months and 3 years). She read books, did art with the toddler, communicated with baby signs to the baby, put them both in naps, and was super playful! She was punctual every day and stuck to the schedule I set. She was...
Misa M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Brittany S.
Allison S.
Bellingham, WA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Of Experience In Early Childhood Education And Special Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Allie and I hope I can help your family! I have a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and am currently have a full time nanny job in Bellingham. I am looking to help families on the weekends for date nights or time for you to get stuff done.
My work experiences teaching at multiple cooperation child care centers,...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Allie was wonderful! We had an event that went from dinner time to bedtime that we needed childcare for. We have never had someone else put our kiddo to bed, but Allie was able to do it with no issue! Allie was kind, interactive, and made our child feel at ease. He...
Ellie S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a 23-year-old nanny with 6+years of experience with kiddos ages 4 months to 12 years old and currently attending Western Washington University. I'm also first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens certified. I have experience in speech therapy, physical therapy (ages 4 months to 24 months), and children with sensory...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia worked for my family for about 2 years. She took excellent care of my children from the time my youngest was just 8 weeks old until after his 2nd birthday. When she left us, my kids were 7, 4, and 2. She somehow managed e-learning with a kindergartener,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lynden, WA
Grace V.
5.0
Grace is fantastic! Our toddler absolutely loves it when she comes over. She's very reliable and respectful.
- Shelby W.
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.
Rachel W.
5.0
Rachel been awesome. Would definitely trust her again.
- Chad R.
Dove N.
5.0
Dove cared for my toddler and baby in summer and was wonderful with both of them. She also helped with light housekeeping and organizing around the house. I would hire her again!
- Sai J.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lynden, WA:
How can I find a Lynden babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lynden, 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 9 babysitters in Lynden, 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 Lynden, WA?
The average rate for Lynden, WA babysitters on Care.com is $17.89 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 Lynden, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lynden, 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.