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Find babysitters in Mercer Island, WA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Mercer Island, WA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA

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Kennedy S.


Seattle, WA

$22-23/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Kennedy, and I am currently looking for babysitting and nannying gigs. I am a dedicated, patient, and creative person with approximately 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of many ages, from infants to teenagers, and I have cared for up to 10 children at a time on my own. I have...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kennedy is loving, friendly and fun! I have 5 years between my kids and she played chess with my eldest son and make believe with my younger daughter and each child would claim to be Kennedy's favorite. She has a positive, willing attitude and enjoys making...

Shreya L.

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Chloe A.


Seattle, WA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former nanny now working as a professional but I haven't lost my love for children. I like to occasionally help out friends and family for a date night or weekend away. I keep busy but like to supplement my income with something I enjoy, like taking care of great kids!
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Chloe is one of the few people I trust to watch my son. I have known Chloe personally for over six years and she is the most considerate, respectful, caring young women I have ever met. She is an excellent student, extremely helpful around her families' home and is...

Margaux B.

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Cassidy L.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

I first began my childcare experience by volunteering at the elementary schools my mother worked at. I have always loved nurturing and helping children grow to be the best versions of themselves. After that I began baby sitting quite often, and recently worked at the Mill Creek YMCA for a year in the child department caring for...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassidy is a loving, warm nanny. She is musically talented and I owe my son’s passion for music to her. "

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Jana M.


Renton, WA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Jana. I am a new grad from the University of Washington! I have worked as a part time nanny throughout all 4 years of college. Additionally, I've had over a year of experience as a center kids caretaker, working with all ages to create a fun and engaging experiences for the kids. Through the community...
Jana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jana is incredible! We feel so lucky that we found her. She has positive attitude and is extremely helpful. Both of my children enjoy her company. "

Jackie C.

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Imani A.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter Available!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Imani, and I am a certified nanny. Currently, I am a grad student at the University of Washington. I am experienced, creative, and energetic. I have taken several babysitting courses, so I am prepared to take care of kids of all ages, and I have an awareness of young children's needs. I have provided care-giving...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Imani is great, she was very easy going and able to be flexible with my schedule for the evening. My daughters enjoyed having her around. I plan to hire her again."

Sandra V.

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Carol F.


Seattle, WA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Assistant Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, First Aid and CPR certified. I also have been trained in Safe Sleep, Blood Borne Pathogens, Basic Child Abuse and have a Food Workers Card. I am up to date on all vaccinations including COVID-19. I have experience working at a day care as an Assistant Teacher with children 2...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica P.


Seattle, WA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jessica, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a professional nanny. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of caring for children ranging from newborns to school-aged kids in various settings. I am skilled in newborn care, sleep training, meal preparation, and creating engaging, educational...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I interviewed Jessica as a potential date night babysitter for my husband and I's trip to Seattle. We opted to stay in with the kids instead of going out but I feel like I still need to recommend Jessica. She spent so much time with me on the phone during the...

Kellie R.

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Kulana H.


Seattle, WA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kulana! I'm currently 22 and I've been working in childcare since I was 11. I started with babysitting then began getting professional experience through working at the YMCA Kids Corner. I'm now at the Boys and Girls Club where I've been for a year and a half. I'm CPR certified and I also have my food handlers...
Kulana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kulana is absolutely amazing! Everything I could have asked for, she is amazing with my little man, always on time and communicates throughout the day. The best part is how excited my son gets when he finds out he'll be spending time with Kulana. Xoxo"

Christine B.

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Jessica D.


Seattle, WA

$33-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available For Evenings & Weekends

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

January 2025 I am looking for a full-time position as of January 27, 2025. My current position is ending after 3 years as my employer family has moved back to Canada. I have excellent references and I love taking care of children. I am fully vaccinated and have had all my booster shots. I'm comfortable caring for children...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica has been babysitting our daughters, currently 7 and 9, for over two years now. She is extremely reliable, always arrives on time, and most importantly, goes out of her way to fill her time with the girls with fun and exciting things each time she is...

Sara G.

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Daniel K.


Renton, WA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am responsible and loving person who is currently babysitting my little nephew and nieces for my sister and her husband and am looking to transition. I've babysat for three separate families with infants and more than two youngsters. I've helped at church by teaching Sunday school to little children. I have assisted...
Daniel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Daniel was great, and followed instructions. He was easy to communicate with and asked great questions that prepared him for the day. My son loved him and had so much fun, he asked if Daniel could be our permanent caregiver. I would definitely call him again next...

Annie L.

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Jeremy W.


Seattle, WA

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for 19 years, camp counseling for 6 summers and working as an after school teacher for 4 years. Roles include Site Director at YMCA, assistant camp director, and lead after school teacher. When I babysit, I like to play with toys and games, play sports outside, and do fun projects. I have scootered with...
Jeremy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jeremy was great with my son and daughter. He had activities planned and was very engaging. My kids had a blast and I would definitely hire him again."

David M.

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Mariye G.


Seattle, WA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mariye, and I have nine years of childcare experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I'm certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, and Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector through the American Red Cross. I've also worked as a student teacher and teaching assistant in preschool,...
Mariye can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mariye/Rose did the great job as a nanny for our family. My 4 years old son loved her. She is on time, very communicative and reliable. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her to other families. "

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Anjani B.


Bellevue, WA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Household Manager/Nanny Looking For Full Time Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a local to the Bellevue/Seattle area with a diverse background who is looking to help the right family. My educational background is in music (opera/vocal performance), but I was most recently managing a recruitment team for a small tech start up. I am looking for a change of pace and wanted to get back into...
Anjani can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Anjani watched my two girls (ages 9 and 5) for the summer. We were nervous about the change because we'd had the same nanny for the past 2.5 years and the girls were super attached to her. We never imagined the summer would go so well! Anjani was dependable,...

Muna H.

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Sara M.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hey families! My name is Sara, I'm 28 years old, and I've spent over 9 years caring for and tutoring children of all ages (Including experience with twins and newborn). Working with kids is my passion, and I bring patience, communication, and organization to everything I do. I love creating fun, engaging experiences for...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I absolutely love Sara ! She is very reliable, responsible and punctual. The kids adore her ! She brings a lot of enthusiasm to work and also a positive attitude."

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Charlotte R.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi - my name is Charlotte and I was born and raised in Seattle, and currently live in Magnolia. I have been babysitting, house sitting, & pet sitting on the side for different families since high school. I work in real estate, but I love kids and animals, so working with them is something I do to supplement my income and because...
Charlotte can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"My 3 year old son had a wonderful time playing with Charlotte"

Brian B.

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Rachel K.


Seattle, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up in a large family, I have always been surrounded by children. I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter, full-time nanny, and tutor. I am comfortable caring for infants as young as 3 months old, and preteens up to 13 years old. I am a creative and some of my favorite activities to do with kids are...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was very responsive in our communications, and was prompt and professional during our interview."

Catherine Z.

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Graciela A.


Renton, WA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

THE CHILDREN ARE WONDERFUL

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than 20 years of experience taking care of wonderful children , I like to do different activities , Crafts, drawing , painting , dancing , online classes, doing sports, always sharing time with children, they are a blessing from God!! I can also teach Spanish!!
Graciela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
""Hire a grandma." That is the level of excellence you will get from Graciela. She is exceptionally patient & kind. She is always on time & greets us with smile. My grandchildren love her and can't wait for us adults to head out, leaving them to a fun day with...

Mary F.

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Elizabeth B.


Renton, WA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi My name is Elizabeth! I have 4 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I'm CPR certified and am currently enrolled at the University of Washington but will be taking some time off to save up. I mainly have worked with infants and younger children but I don't prefer any specific age ranges. I love working with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth baby sat our 1 year old daughter for 2 days. She followed our rules, asked the right questions and cleaned up. More importantly she was patient and kind to our child. She is also great with our dogs. Will definitely hire her again in the future. "

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Zoe H.


Seattle, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, organized, and energetic individual who has over 10 years of childcare/babysitting experience. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Carpooling, Light Housework, and I am open to assisting with any additional tasks you need completed. I recently moved to the Seattle area from Missouri for Graduate...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zoe was amazing! She watched 6 kids all day, and did a great job playing games, putting everyone to bed, and tidying up. I will definitely be requesting her again!"

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Elicia S.


Renton, WA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional: You're Ideal Nanny

I'm a proud southern girl from an Alabama farm, instilled with strong family values and a robust work ethic. As the oldest of 14 siblings, I've developed exceptional caregiving skills and an abundance of patience. I have a genuine passion for hands-on learning and creative activities, making me a great companion for children's...
Elicia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elicia has been an absolute life changer for our family. Juggling our busy schedules, especially with three kids, was quite the challenge, basically impossible, until we made the decision to hire Elicia and it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. She...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Kennedy S.

5.0

Kennedy is loving, friendly and fun! I have 5 years between my kids and she played chess with my eldest son and make believe with my younger daughter and each child would claim to be Kennedy's favorite. She has a positive, willing attitude and enjoys making dinner too! I highly recommend her.

- Shreya L.

Chloe A.

5.0

Chloe is one of the few people I trust to watch my son. I have known Chloe personally for over six years and she is the most considerate, respectful, caring young women I have ever met. She is an excellent student, extremely helpful around her families' home and is a joy to be around. Once I had a...

- Margaux B.

Cassidy L.

5.0

Cassidy is a loving, warm nanny. She is musically talented and I owe my son’s passion for music to her.

- Care member

Jana M.

5.0

Jana was incredible with my 6 and 3 year olds. She went above and beyond to do fun activities and even got them to sleep early! She is kind, smart, and professional!

- Care member

Imani A.

5.0

Amani is so great. She has nannied a few times for us, and she and my 3 year old son bonded immediately. She's reliable, fun, kind, and communicates extremely well. Would be an excellent nanny for anyone. Highly recommend her.

- Kelli W.

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