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143 babysitters are listed in Olympia, WA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Olympia, WA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female who loves children and is looking to earn extra money babysitting. I have a 3-year-old son and you need to be okay with me brining my son every now and then. Aside from raising my son, I have experience babysitting children of various ages including newborns, toddlers, and children up to 10 years old....
Ewa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ewa is great with my kids. She speaks multiple languages and is active. My kids are fluent in French and very active, so Ewa fit right in. They did rock climbing, biking, swimming, tennis, board games, spoke and read French. Ewa also transported the kids to...
Gordon A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
People who are passionate about their career are best at what they do. Working with children is what I love. I've got six years of experience working full-time in two daycares and as a nanny. I've been doing this since I graduated high school and I've loved it ever since. I work full time as an EMT currently. I have experience...
Ally can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub...
Amanda L.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two, my oldest is 20 years old and my youngest is almost 15. My husband says I'm looking for purpose , I miss feeling needed. It's why I'm looking to help with your little ones.
I'd describe my personality as loving and nurturing. I miss having little ones and the joy they bring. I would like to help you in...
Carina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Carina is absolutely wonderful! She has become such a blessing in our life. We had just relocated to this area from Eastern Washington and as a single mom I had no other options, so with hesitancy I used this site. Carina quickly made me feel assured and...
Laura N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
with a long history of working in childcare. I am available for part-time work as a babysitter or nanny and would love to find the right fit with a family in need of childcare. I love to spend time outside, teach kids about wildlife, and I am an avid reader. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and have...
Talia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had."
Susan L.
Macenzi B.
Olympia, WA
$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting in personal and professional capacities since I was 16. I've worked coaching children in city and school athletic programs. I've worked for the past two years as a long term private nanny for a family. I love getting kids active and engaging with what excites them.
Macenzi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Macenzi was hired at the time to take care of our 15 month old throughout the week and had been with us until he was 3 years old. Macenzi is extremely reliable. We could always count on her to show and and give her all each day. Macenzi would brighten up our...
Ashley B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love to be around and work with children of all ages. I am American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED/FA. It is my goal to provide quality in my work and connect with the children and adults I meet. I have 8+ years of experienced babysitting. I am more than capable of the following: - caring for children ages infant to 12 -...
Mercedes can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was always on time and attentive with my son. He was always happy, well fed and well rested after she took care of him."
Nickie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is MacKynzie but people call me Mac. I attend Washington State University. I am babysitting and CPR certified through the American Red Cross. Some of my recent experiences include nannying from November 2018-May 2019 with babysitting here and there on the weekends back in Alaska before I had moved to Washington. I...
Mackynzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Victoria H.
Olympia, WA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Need a summer date night sitter? Or a reliable occasional nanny? I'm Victoria! I am a registered nurse and have a huge heart for kids of all ages! I would describe myself as energetic, friendly and reliable. I have training and education in childhood development, education and am CPR/ACLS certified. I currently have 8 years of...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My boys loved Victoria! She was sweet, polite, professional, ON TIME (huge deal for me), and just overall a responsible person. I had no doubts that they were in good hands. She played games with them and kept them busy and entertained. We would definitely use her...
Holli R.
Ella P.
Olympia, WA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Ella and I am a sophomore at College and am home for the summer. I am pre-med and planning on working in pediatrics. I have many years of experience with babysitting and last semester I worked at a daycare at a non-profit medical center. I also spent the summer nannying a 2-year-old in my hometown! I love playing...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ella was polite, kind, and friendly. She was patient with my kids and calm under pressure. She did a great job, and we would love to hire her again!"
Cassidy S.
Brooklynne A.
Olympia, WA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time/Full-Time Experienced Child Caregiver Available
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a compassionate, happy 24-year-old college student at Washington State University Online who loves my job playing with and caring for children. I have been a professional babysitter and nanny for the past nine years, caring from newborn up to age 14. I began caring for children at the age of 15 as a paid...
Brooklynne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky enough to find Brooklynne when we first moved to the area. She blew us away from the very beginning and continued to impress for the month+ we got to work with her before she left for Spain. It was a huge help for us to have someone so trustworthy and...
Brad M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 26 years old and have my bachelors degree in sociology. I also have prior experience as a medical assistant. I have years of experience working with children in various settings. I have nannied and babysat children ages 9 months to 9 years old starting in high school. In high school I also...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna watched my four boys with skill. They especially loved doing little science experiments with her. Jenna was mature, dependable, communicative, and reliable."
Zoe G.
Tierney B.
Olympia, WA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Patient, Reliable Nanny With Great References And A Flexible Schedule
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with children from newborns-12 years old. I love working with children because I love seeing things through their eyes and encouraging their growth and development. I enjoy reading, making crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park with the children I work with. I am comfortable with...
Tierney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
4.0
"We enthusiastically recommend the child care services of Tierney B. Tierney cared for our two sons, ages 4.5 and 7, for 2 months in the fall of 2013. Her duties included picking each child up from their respective school, taking them to music lessons,...
Sarah C.
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I am a kind, energetic and compassionate caregiver. I have vast experience and knowledge in child development and play. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and coursework in early childhood education. I have experience in creating fun, educational and skill-building curriculum for as young as 14 months. I believe...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was a pleasure to have in my home. She took excellent care of my kids both 8 years old and 15 months old. She assisted my daughter with her school work everyday after school which was very much appreciated by both my husband and myself. I will definitely be...
Gael S.
Arianna V.
Olympia, WA
$15-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have just graduated with my Bachelors in Elementary Education, and I have 10 years of experience of working with children. Additionally, I have 4 plus years of library experience, so I am very passionate about learning! I love working with kids and doing hands on activities such as arts and crafts and science...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arianna was amazing as always! My boys absolutely adore her and she's always a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much Arianna!!"
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Alexander R.
Olympia, WA
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alex and I am here for you!
First thing I think is important to know is I am openly gay and if that effects my prospects for getting a position then I understand! I am also have attained the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts, which is the highest rank you can attain! I have extensive experience with children, as I...
Alexander can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Alex to house/pet sit for a week with three dogs, and it won't be the last time. I've already scheduled him for a future date. He is punctual, dependable, and best of all, the dogs loved him. Even the neighbors commented on how good he was with the dogs....
Teri H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college grad who misses nannying! I live a very active life, so if your little ones are high energy I'll be sure to keep them engaged and moving! I love the outdoors, but I am certainly no stranger to craft projects, board games, and story time.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school aged...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is very patient, and smart. She's makes sure everyone is included. She is extremely reliable and professional."
Makenna A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with 12+ years of experience. The majority of my experience is caring for newborns, infants, and multiples. I can provide you with exceptionally great references.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Look no further, Andrea is the best nanny under the sun! She is loving, caring, organized, prompt at replying to messages any time of the day and will go above and beyond for your child. Andrea has a great family and very sweet and considerate kids. Our baby girl...
Nataliia G.
Ellen P.
Olympia, WA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Creative, Patient, Kind And Responsible Care Provider Available.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Shiloh, I am 25 years old, and my pronouns are he/they. Unfortunately Care. com displays government names and does not offer a space for a preferred name in a bio, hence why my name shows up differently on my profile. Thank you for using my preferred name when you contact me!
I believe all kids have magic they...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is an absolutely wonderful babysitter. My children (ages 6m, 3 and 5) adore her! She is reliable and punctual. I can't say enough positive things about her!"
Krissy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children since I was 17 as a volunteer at an In-Home Daycare in my adult years, I have continued to build my expertise in child development through working in Early Learning Care centers and working towards earning a degree in Elementary Education. I specialize in 2. 5-5-year-Olds but am comfortable...
Sayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sayla has been a complete blessing for us. We need her very early in the morning and she gets our two young children up and off to school. From day one our kids connected with her and their only complaint is she doesn't get to babysit more often. We highly...
Jen S.
Amanda S.
Olympia, WA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Amanda, and I've lived in Olympia/Shelton area all my life. I have been caring for kids since I was 14, and have always been the go to family/family friend baby sitter. I was also a CISPUS camp counselor all 4 years of high school and it's still one of my most favorite experiences. Two years ago, before I...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was awesome! Would definitely use her again. She was on time, friendly and great with the kids. Thanks Amanda! "
Daniel S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olympia, WA
Ewa K.
5.0
Ewa is great with my kids. She speaks multiple languages and is active. My kids are fluent in French and very active, so Ewa fit right in. They did rock climbing, biking, swimming, tennis, board games, spoke and read French. Ewa also transported the kids to and from swim meets and is a...
- Gordon A.
Ally S.
5.0
Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub off on them! She did a variety of...
- Amanda L.
Carina B.
5.0
Carina is just wonderful. She is great about communicating and reconfirmed our appointment a couple days beforehand. She is very caring and easily handled our three kids with no problems. Our kids liked her a lot and wanted to know when she would be back, which is always a great sign. We'll...
- Cherell Z.
Talia B.
5.0
Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had.
- Susan L.
Macenzi B.
5.0
Macenzi was hired at the time to take care of our 15 month old throughout the week and had been with us until he was 3 years old. Macenzi is extremely reliable. We could always count on her to show and and give her all each day. Macenzi would brighten up our toddler’s day. She is great with children...
- Ashley B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Olympia, WA:
How can I find a Olympia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olympia, 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 143 babysitters in Olympia, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Olympia, WA?
The average rate for Olympia, WA babysitters on Care.com is $18.56 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 Olympia, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Olympia, 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.
Ratings for Olympia, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Olympia, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 68 reviews of the 143 listed babysitters.