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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, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Lucy and I've been working with kids for a long time. My first jobs were in middle school with some family friends. From there I realized how much I love working with kids. They're so funny and have such big imaginations. I'll cook, bathe, read, play, and have the house spotless when you return! I'm currently a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Lucy! She’s very friendly. Great with kids. She always goes the extra mile to pick up the house so it’s clean when we get home. Too notch! "
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Malena K.
Bellingham, WA
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Malena:) I'm 21 and am currently enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College (Bellingham). I'm great with children of all ages, and very reliable. I always want to give the best care I can, while also making the kids I'm taking care of comfortable with me. I've been very experienced with children between my past years of...
5.0
"Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!"
Janelle N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an online student going to school for me Bachelors of Science in Elementary education. I grew up babysitting my younger nieces and nephews making sure they were well taken care of and always having fun! I can always help with housework while making sure the kiddos are entertained. I love helping kids grow and explore...
Ally can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was great--she made a connection with my son, which is no easy feat. We'll definitely be hiring her again."
Jill K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank...
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Andreza C.
Bellingham, WA
$21-37/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 8 years of childcare experience. I'm extremely passionate about working with children.
I have worked full- time as a teacher in both kindergarten and elementary schools in my hometown.
My preference is working with infants and toddlers, but I am open other ages).
Here are my qualifications:
- Teacher/Educational...
Andreza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"I observed Andreza nannying for the neighbor children. She is caring and kind."
Carlene S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 years old and I have had experience babysitting children of all ages for about 7 years (2-3 being professional paid jobs through care. com). I love playing mentally stimulating games whether it's an outdoor or an indoor game.
I'm comfortable with pets cats, dogs, bunnies, birds, etc. I have no problem with doing a...
Damilka can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Damilka is such an amazing babysitter, I wish I could have her watch my baby all the time! Damilka is super nice and really dependable, I don't have to worry about anything when she's at home watching my daughter. highly recommend!"
Amanda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Genevieve! I'm 27 years old with 10 years of experience in childcare. Four of those years were spent as a Pre-K teacher. I also spent time as a full-time and live-in nanny. I've always loved caring for kids and they've always loved being cared for by me. Besides being a teacher and a nanny I have also been a camp...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Genevieve is a part of our family now. We miss her everyday, and still regularly invite her to hangout with our girls. She provided great care to our 6 mo. old for 40hr. a week."
Kenny M.
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brianna, and I'm here because I'd like to be able to make some more money to support myself while doing something I enjoy - meeting new people! While it can be tough and aggravating, babysitting can also be rewarding and a humbling learning experience. I'm dependable, honest, and hard-working - I'll do my best to find...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Brianna is smart and was very attentive to my three young children. They loved her singing, positive attitude and using their imaginations. She follows directions and my kids are always excited when she is coming to see them. "
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Sega K.
Bellingham, WA
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a person who loves taking care of kids. I was born in Ethiopia and have been here in America for 15 years now. After graduating from High School I have been to a couple of community colleges figuring out what I want to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher but also focus on Social Justice as well and I found out I can do...
Sega can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sega has been a babysitter for our family for years and we highly recommend her! We appreciate that she is caring and fun while remaining in charge (our kiddo will always test the waters to see how much she might be able to get away with). She has always actively...
Katrinka M.
Emma H.
Bellingham, WA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare business through our home, and from a young age I enjoyed helping out and taking care of the children my mother took care of. She often worked with infants, and as those infants reached school age, I would become their babysitter, watching them after school as needed. Sine then, I have worked...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back. "
Sarah C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I would love to spend time with your kids! I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for over 10 years, and most recently nannied for a family with a 1-year-old. I am comfortable with all ages. Excellent communication with the family is a top priority for me, and having fun while keeping the kiddos safe!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily communicates really well with both kids and adults. Her positive energy and creativity are appreciated! She is a teacher who cares. Our kids are safe and engaged while with Emily, and they love to play with her."
Christina O.
Alyssa H.
Bellingham, WA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting my newborn baby brother when I was 11 years old. Since then, I have been paid to babysit kids of all ages. From newborn babies to 12-year-old kids. In addition, I have worked as a Camp Counselor for the past 4 summers, working with kids ages 5-11. In 2019, I volunteered teaching English in Mexico for 4...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was absolutely amazing with our kids! She has a great personality that our family loved and was always an enjoyment when she was around. We miss her so much and wish we could have taken her with us when we moved."
Sarah S.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and 6+ years career nanny experience with children of all ages, including newborns & children with special needs. Experience in potty training & swimming lessons. I'm CPR & First Aid certified. I do not smoke or have any pets. I have a very reliable and safe car with a clean driving...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sabrina was a huge blessing to our family. Our two kids immediately felt safe and comfortable with her. She is loving, kind, punctual, honest, respectful, and hard working. Sabrina was the first person that took care of my kids as I went back to work and I can...
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Lauren B.
Bellingham, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience in childcare. I like to do arts and crafts with kids and get them outside. I am also a gardener and jeweler. I like to hike, surf , rock climb, knit , sew and felt! I have references as well!
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren watched our 2-year old for 4 days during a recent trip to North Conway, NH. She's terrific - reliable and a hit with our son!"
Chris H.
Kayla H.
Blaine, WA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm Kayla! I Am 20 Years Old And Have Always Had A Passion For Kids! I Am Fun And Energetic!
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Kayla! I have 9 years of experience. With the exception of taking care of my younger brother, I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am comfortable caring from anywhere to one child up to six children at one time. I have always had a passion and heart for working with kids. I was previously employed in the child...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"WOW! Where do I begin! Kayla is the most wonderful nanny a family can look for! Not once has she ever been late or unable to service the needs of a family! Kayla goes above and beyond a typical nanny. Kayla is a true inspiration to every child that she comes...
Isaac H.
Amanda F.
Bellingham, WA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Young Adult Seeking Nannying Position, Mornings, Days, And Nights. Weekday And Weekends.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda and I am 25 years old, originally from Washington State. I have worked full time and part time as a nanny with multiple families over the last 6 years and love working with families and creating educational, engaging and fun days! My experience is primarily with 1. 5 - 5-year-olds. I live a very active...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is incredibly kind, gentle and patient. She is attentive to details and focused on our kid all day. She seems adaptable and accepting of our parenting style and quirks. We would love to keep working with her but our schedules are not merging well at this...
Julia R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lynden, WA
Kat M.
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 did she take such great care of our...
- Brittany S.
Karizma E.
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 patient in the face of my toddler's...
- Misa M.
Sophia G.
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, caring for a 2 year old with PFAPA...
- Care member
Lucy W.
5.0
My kids love Lucy! She’s very friendly. Great with kids. She always goes the extra mile to pick up the house so it’s clean when we get home. Too notch!
- Care member
Malena K.
5.0
Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!
- Janelle N.
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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 8 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 $18.38 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 Lynden, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lynden, 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.