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Alivia B.
Port Townsend, WA
$24-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I have my BA in psychology and a minor in family science with a lot of course work in early childhood Ed. I have worked at Pre-schools such as head start and at daycares. I have experience with disabled children. I love doing arts and crafts with kids. I have been babysitting and nannying for 8+ years now. I welcome...
Alivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, understanding, and caring.
I started working with kids when I was 15 doing babysitting jobs. I have worked as a Lead Teacher in professional daycare settings on and off since 2021. I am currently looking to get back into childcare again. I love working with children and helping shape the...
Darian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I'm a stay at home mama with two little ones, a baby boy (almost a year) and a 3-year-old girl.
We *love* to play with other kiddos and since there's a desperate need for more childcare options in/around Port Townsend, I've decided to open up our home to your little ones.
Your children will have buddies to play with...
Mamie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Darian D.
Port Townsend, WA
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience working with Senior Citizens. I have worked in both facilities and in-home setting. Most of my time has been spent in the memory care field. I have some experiences with development disability as well.
I can assist with medication management, light housekeeping, food preparation, and errands. I am...
Darian can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi there! My name is Ceara, and I'm excited to share a little bit about myself with you. I'm a 27-year-old mom of a 2 1/2-year-old daughter, and I'm lucky enough to have two wonderful stepdaughters aged 12 and 15. I used to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, taking care of the elderly. I loved spending time with my patients,...
Ceara can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexandra F.
Langley, WA
$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Would Love to Baby-Sit Autistic and Special Needs Children and Adults
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Momma to 7 children and grandmother to 8! I just recently moved to Whidbey Island in September 2023. I would love to work with Newborns!
5.0
"Poe was an absolute life saver for us! She was a great support for my special needs son and my elderly mother. She took a deep personal interest and many times went above and beyond expectations. She would go by and change mom’s bandages, or bring her food or...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello families! I am experienced in child care and early childhood education for ages 3 to 12. I have over 10 years worth of babysitting and early childhood education experience. I have been a daycare worker, camp counselor, teacher's assistant and long term nanny. I have been around kids my whole life, growing up in a small...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is so kind and caring and was wonderful to have. I 100% stand behind her endeavors."
Tanya G.
5.0
(1)
I am the oldest of four other siblings! Because of this I have a lot of experience with children from young babies to older. I enjoy children a lot and hope to one day have my own in the future. Right now I work full time but would love to work part time as a nanny. I have three niece myself that live with us snd they truly...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristina is an outstanding caregiver. She took the time to get to know my son and he looks forward to spending time with her."
Dorothy B.
Breanne D.
Camano Island, WA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter And Early Learning Teacher Available For Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since I was very small. I have been at my current job in a childcare center in Stanwood for 10 years as a toddler teacher, family support and now staff development. Previously I worked at a Mount Vernon Child Care center as the toddler lead, infant lead, and pre-toddler lead. I have my degree...
Breanne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Breanne watch our daughter for the last year and half. Breanne is very skilled when it comes to dealing with kids, she is very professional, has very reliable transportation and was very timely for scheduled times. Breanne has a beautiful daughter of her own and...
Jason M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2018, I went abroad to Taiwan and taught English at an elementary school (grades K-6th). When I returned from my year abroad, I taught at my local preschool. Following that, I was a tutor for four children from the Eugene Waldorf School (private tutoring, mainly English and some...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Natasha is an excellent cleaner. She arrives on time. We discuss what special needs I have for the cleaning and she gets started. If she sees something that I didn't notice she lets me know and we get it cleaned too. She is friendly and pleasant to have in my...
Care member
Kalin G.
Camano Island, WA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have experience with working at the Washington State University's Children Center for 2 years as well as nannying for 3 families in the past. I absolutely love working with children and would love to continue as I find my office manager position I've had for the last few years is just not the right job for me as...
Kalin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Throughout her time with us, she displayed a strong commitment to care for our daughter and showed genuine affection for her. Her dedication to our daughter’s well being never wavered, and we are grateful for the time she spent with us."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Taking care of people and spreading kindness is something I've always loved to do, and I love making people smile. I've done caregiving for many wonderful individuals, including tasks such as meal prep, housekeeping, companionship, errands, organizing and cleaning, pet care, arts/craft activities and medication...
Natasha can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Natasha has worked for me for approximately 3 months and has made my life a lot easier. She is very positive and upbeat and willing to take on any chore that I've asked her to do. I trust Natasha implicitly and she has a key to my house and knows the pins to my...
Gary M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a very understanding and patient person who has been around and helping with children as young as newborns. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm willing to do additional tasks if needed. I also have a driver's license and a safe car...
Samanta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Reliable, hard working and excellent nanny! And my animals love her too!"
Nicole M.
Jessica B.
Sequim, WA
$20-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny, fun, energetic, wife, mother to 3 grown children. My husband and I just welcomed a new addition to our family 1/1/22 via a surrogate. I have worked 8+years in Law Enforcement and am looking for work that allows me to stay at home with my baby or possibly bring him with but my preference would be to watch in my...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Stacey C.
Sequim, WA
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I helped raise my niece from birth till she was 5 years old. I was also a nanny for three boys ages 2, 4, 6. As well as working for the YMCA in there before and after school child care program as well as the summer camp. Children ages ranging from 5-11 years old. Recently I was helping my brother and watching his 1yr old son on...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacey did a great job keeping the children engaged and having fun :) She was present and ready to keep them busy. Thanks, Stacey!"
Jaq D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a happy stay home mom of 12-year-old twin boys. We have home schooled, and are natural living minded. During my twin mom career I have also cared for children ranging in age from new born to 13 years old while caring for my own 2. Loving other peoples children as my own is part of who I am. In my former pre-kiddo...
Lindalee can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Lindalee has cared for all 3 of my children. She’s been an absolute delight to work with and the kids love her! She’s a great teacher, engages them in lots of activities, encourages outdoor play and mindful games. She’s patient, a good communicator and very...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love being around people and helping others. I am also very energetic and enjoy cleaning/organizing!
I mop, sweep, vacuum, clean toilets and showers/tubs, clean windows, take care of pets, help with meals, water plants, organize, and so much more!
When I am not cleaning, I do caregiving for a woman with Alzheimer's, which...
Natasha can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
4.0
"Pleasant and cheerful
Works well, self motivated
Really appreciate her"
Barbara K.
5.0
(2)
After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2018 (BA in Chinese and a certification in teaching), I went abroad to Taiwan and taught English at an elementary school (grades K-6th). When I returned from my year abroad, I taught at the local preschool for a year. Following that, I tutored four children in a Waldorf School...
5.0
"Natasha has supported our family for nearly two years as a tutor and childcare provider for our now 12 and 17 year old daughters. Over those years, both of the girls began the post COVID years with failing grades. Natasha has worked diligently with both of them...
Care member
Jasmine F.
Coupeville, WA
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience comes from being the "best big sister" of two siblings. My responsibilities included infant care (I. e. diaper changes, hygiene, making bottles, putting children to sleep, etc.), and young child care (I. e. food prep, hygiene, school coursework, etc.). I have additionally been involved in Pre K-6th grade...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmine was our summer sitter for part of the summer 2021. Our daughter loved her! She was punctual, dependable and helped us a lot! She was also very professional in working with us including telling us early when she wasn't able to continue. We would totally hire...
Chaitali N.
I'd describe my personality as caring, bubbly and extroverted.
I like working with kids because I have as much to learn from them as they do from me.
I started working with kids as a babysitter for the PTO meetings at Five Acre School when I was 12, since then I have taken up babysitting jobs here and there.
In my spare...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Port Townsend, WA
Alexandra F.
5.0
Poe was an absolute life saver for us! She was a great support for my special needs son and my elderly mother. She took a deep personal interest and many times went above and beyond expectations. She would go by and change mom’s bandages, or bring her food or supplies with out even being asked....
- Care member
Shannon P.
5.0
Shannon is so kind and caring and was wonderful to have. I 100% stand behind her endeavors.
- Tanya G.
Kristina K.
5.0
Kristina is an outstanding caregiver. She took the time to get to know my son and he looks forward to spending time with her.
- Dorothy B.
Breanne D.
5.0
Breanne watch our daughter for the last year and half. Breanne is very skilled when it comes to dealing with kids, she is very professional, has very reliable transportation and was very timely for scheduled times. Breanne has a beautiful daughter of her own and was gracious enough to bring her...
- Jason M.
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha has supported our family for nearly two years as a tutor and childcare provider for our now 12 and 17 year old daughters. Over those years, both of the girls began the post COVID years with failing grades. Natasha has worked diligently with both of them to bring their grades up to A and B...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Port Townsend, WA:
How can I find a Port Townsend babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Port Townsend, WA?
The average rate for Port Townsend, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 per hour as of July 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 Port Townsend, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Port Townsend, 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.