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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Camryn C.
Lynden, WA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Camryn, I'm 24 years old, and have 10 years of childcare experience. I have been a full time nanny for 4 years. I'm currently looking for a new nanny family for a long term, full time position!
I have had two long term full time nanny positions that I loved dearly! I have also held multiple babysitting jobs in Whatcom...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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...
Katherine S.
Lynden, WA
$13/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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace is fantastic! Our toddler absolutely loves it when she comes over. She's very reliable and respectful."
Shelby W.
It's an opportunity to watch children grow and develop into confident, self-sufficient learners. For me, working with infants and children is the realization of a long-held ambition of mine. I've been working with children all my adulthood, and I've treasured every moment educating and nurturing into fine adults.
Riley C.
Bellingham, WA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience in babysitting, although I have a nephew who is 2 years old whom I babysit consistently, and have since he was born. I previously had a motel cleaning job, I would love to help with house cleaning, chores, laundry, or anything! I'm fairly good when it comes to managing school related stuff, like...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"My toddler has been having some separation anxiety with starting preschool and divorcing parents, so I am so glad that she bonded so well with Riley. The greatest review I could give them is when asked about Riley, my daughter said,"Riley friend. Riley, books." It...
Nate J.
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Athena worked with our family for just over a year, during a time of big transitions for our children (entry into kindergarten with a lot of anxiety, etc.). Athena EXCELLED at helping them through these transitions. She is calm, consistent, and incredibly caring,...
Kara A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel is the best. She is an amazing, kind, engaging individual who is great with kids and completely trustworthy. We knew Rachel was a great find the minute we met her and never had a doubt that our boys were in good hands. We've worked with Rachel many times...
Jon S.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I am very comfortable with helping with homework and assisting with any other needs. I love playing and working with kids, so much so that I am going to school to become a teacher. I work very well in chaos and I am very used to sitting multiple children. I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is fabulous, on time and daughter just loves when she comes over to watch her. Very dependable. So happy that I found her."
Jennifer P.
Kaylie E.
Bellingham, WA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver looking for part time or full time work. I love kids of all ages, have been babysitting since I was about 13 (I'm now 20) and I volunteered working in the Special Education classroom at Shuksan Middle School on and off for a few years. I'm happy to help with light cleaning, meal prep, school work...
Kaylie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kat is great! She's watched our two boys a few times. She is punctual and interacts with the kids and has even put them to bed for us. Would definitely hire her again! "
Johnathon F.
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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.
Riley C.
5.0
My toddler has been having some separation anxiety with starting preschool and divorcing parents, so I am so glad that she bonded so well with Riley. The greatest review I could give them is when asked about Riley, my daughter said,"Riley friend. Riley, books." It is a relief finding someone I feel...
- Nate J.
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.
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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 7 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 $18.14 per hour as of January 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.