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1,082 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
3.7
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hola fam! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself &share a bit about my experience with childcare. I've always been passionate about taking care of children & giving back to my community. Began babysitting since 12, & have continued to develop my skills & knowledge in the field. I even took a specific course to become a...
Azucena can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suzie did a great job. She showed up when we planned. She kept my son occupied and happy and got him to bed, which can be a challenge itself. I would definitely hire her again. "
Brian H.
5.0
(2)
I am a Tampa native, who sees adventure everywhere I go. I love having fun, indoors or out. I have two children of my own (boys, 4 and 1) and have been a stay-at-home mom. During the school year, I work as a teacher. I have masters' degrees in Elementary Education and English Lit, as well as a B. S. degree in...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is a colleague of mine in the Masters of Teaching Elementary Education program at USF. We have worked together on projects, presentations, and field experiences. Stephanie is excellent with students, very dependable, and a hard worker who is always...
Julia B.
Maria Carolina S.
Seattle, WA
$28-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
Available For Full Time, Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, My name is Maria, I'm 26 years old and I'm Brazilian.
My priority as a nanny is to ensure a safe and stimulating development, respecting and teaching children to deal with emotions, frustrations and opinions. I am responsible, patient but also kind and passionate for kids.
I have more than 4 years of experience...
Maria Carolina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Maria over winter break to watch my 2 year old daughter so I could care for my 2.5 month old newborn while we were all at home for the week. She is wonderful with toddlers! She got right down in the play area and engaged with my daughter from the moment she...
Amanda R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In Sacramento for the summer.
A social worker with multiple years experience working with children interested in babysitting for you! Available during the days, evenings, or weekends.
I am an alum of the University with a Master of Social Work. I am in town for the summer before beginning law school. In addition to my...
Claire can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Claire a few weeks ago for a Saturday date night. Claire's experience with children and her wonderful personality made it easy for us to leave our toddler in her hands. Our two year old was drawn to Claire immediately and could not wait to play with her...
Miryam H.
Katelyn S.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Highly Experienced With Kids... Looking For One-time Babysitting Jobs - Based In Jackson, WY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience nannying/babysitting kids aged 6 months through middle school. I was previously hired by a Care. com family as a full-time nanny for three kids aged 1. 5, 3, and 5 in the winter/spring of 2023. I have multiple years of experience volunteering with kids, most notably through a program called Girls on the Run....
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for, whose parents likewise appreciate and respect her."
Teresa A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I'm from Brazil
I'm was an au pair for almost 01 year (2021) and I used to take care of 4 children during my exchange, being twins 6y, 13yo and 15yo part of my program and in another family I took care of a 2yo girl 4, 5yo boy. I also have a lot of experience with babies, since their are newborn until they...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Julia is amazing with babies! She took care of my 17 month old for a week when he was sick. They became friends quickly and had a lot of fun. I could hear giggles throughout the day. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working as a babysitter for 6+ years now and I have a lot of experience and confidence working with children of different age groups, from 2 months to 12 years old. I'm currently looking for a full time/part time job where I can start right away, but in the meantime I'm open to do one time/ocasional jobs. I take a lot...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wasn't fortunate enough to work with Patricia due to distance, but she was kind enough to give me a referral! Appreciated her professional manner and prompt communication!"
Mccall J.
5.0
(8)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our family LOVES Jessica! She is very hands on with the kids, playing games, reading, going to the park. Our kids have so much fun with her. We feel very confident having Jessica care for our children and have recommended her to our friends who have also used her...
Brenda R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Ash (they/she): I love and appreciate children! I've been nannying for over 18 years, working with all age groups. I encourage kids to explore their environment: discovering nature and the neighborhood, playing games, building forts, working on art, reading, incorporating music and creativity, going on special outings. I am...
Ash can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ash is a gem! Always on-time, and an open communicator, she embodies professionalism in every way. What truly sets her apart in our opinion though is her dedication to our son's development.
Under Ash's care, our son has flourished in ways we couldn't have...
Joshua H.
Anastasia J.
Seattle, WA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny | Outdoor Play & Cooking Activities | CPR Certified
5.0
(3)
Hello, I go by Anna!
I'm a creative and nurturing nanny with over five years of professional childcare experience, certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Growing up in a multilingual home and traveling often, I love sharing different cultures with children through language learning (Russian, French, Spanish, and Japanese) and...
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anastasia is a great nanny. We love her and how nurturing and fun she is. I would highly recommend her with your children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Hanna, 24, she/her I have a background in Early and Elementary Childhood Education. Over 12 years of providing comprehensive care for families as a full and part time nanny workingwith all ages of children, excelling in managing youth well-being and development. Skilled in adapting to challenges like online schooling...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hanna is reliable, professional and experienced and our kids loved her! We hired her for babysitting and she impressed me by asking all the right questions about bedtime routines, bottle feeds, etc. and texting to check in during the night after the kids went...
Andrew S.
Jasmine N.
Seattle, WA
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Amazing Parents! I'm Jasmine & I'm Looking Forward To Spend Quality Time Taking Care Of Your
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as very caring, extremely loving, and especially big hearted.
I like working with kids because I really enjoy their presence and exploring their creativity and imagination.
I'm looking for a job that gives me good experience with children because I want to incorporate childcare in my future career...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 8, 5 and 2 year old love when Jasmine babysits them! She's wonderful, we highly recommend her."
Sarah D.
Leslie F.
Seattle, WA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love being outdoors with the kids. Taking walks and riding bikes for fun adventures as well as physical activities. I have taught beginning swimming lessons to children and love the water. My favorite indoor activities are reading, puzzles, and any arts and crafts project.
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have known Leslie for a good year and she has been caring on several occasions (full days during daycare closure, evenings and weekends) for our two kids. We feel very lucky to have her in our lives. My son was 7 month old when she first took care of him and she...
Louise F.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am the second oldest of eight children so I have pretty much been babysitting my entire life. I have babysat for other families for 17 years now and have two children of my own (11 and 13 years old). I also used to do daycare at the Renton Area Youth and Family Services Center so I have experience with all ages as well as...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiana was great with our 7mo old daughter. She jumped right in with confidence, starting playing right away and our daughter was happy and cared for. I would recommend!!"
Kathryn T.
Sarah T.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Organized And Professional Nanny - Available Starting 7/9/21
4.6
(20)
Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love working with children & being a part of their learning and growing experience. I'm a responsible, organized, reliable, caring and calm nanny and I'm always willing to help out wherever needed. I have over 10 years of experience in paid supervising and caring for children aged between newborn and 14 years old....
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Sarah was amazing! Reliable, reliable, reliable!!! My husband works super early in the morning and she was always on time (very important!). My kids and fur babies absolutely loved her. She sent us cute pictures throughout the day, which helped my anxiety so much...
Mary A.
Alexandra S.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for 10 years for children from 3months to 14 years old. In high school, I worked at the city pool and taught swim lessons for five years to kids from 3 to 15 years old. After graduating from UCSC in Dec. 2013, I returned to a Community college to earn 12 Early Childhood Education...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra was amazing; she took care of three little ones from two families for our night out. Even before we made it out the door the kids were loving her and she took great care of them. We'd hire Alexandra again in a heartbeat."
Thomas C.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated , detailed , loving nanny in search of work for evenings or weekend work .
I am passionate about children and want to learn more and have new experience with diverse families and cultures.
Some of my strong qualities are communication in detail , enjoy outdoors, CPR , studied early childhood , organized bilingual &...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ana is outstanding! She is so great we have used her twice in the past week and will use her again for sure. Ana is the only person other than Grandma that we have had watch our 20mo old daughter. Ana is very attentive to the way we do things and wanted to make...
Brian E.
Jenny L.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or months. She notified us she had taken another position at...
Ernie F.
Julia C.
Seattle, WA
$28-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I'm originally from Brazil and I've been living in US for over five years!
* I have more than 7 years of paid experience with children, including being a counselor in the biggest camp in Brazil, social projects and of course babysitting.
* I'm very into arts and outdoors.
* I love cooking specially healthy and...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids enjoyed meeting Julia and the time she attended to them. She is dependable, personable, and trustworthy. When we visit the area again we will be reaching out to Julia for our childcare needs."
Kaui C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me: I grew up the oldest of six and I have about 20+ cousins so I was always around children especially in chaotic and dynamic environment (meaning my patience is off the roof!)
*5+ years as a babysitter/nanny
*Experience working with 20-40 kids at once (with schools)
*ALOT of experience with autism
*House...
Sidney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's trustworthy. My kids absolutely love her and want her to be part of the family. She's great at balancing between love and discipline. Helped prepare meals, drove kids to activities as needed, studied with them, and made sure the house was clean. She does...
Christa H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Azucena C.
5.0
Suzie was confident and personable. Our kids took to her right away, and she seems very genuine. We have already hired her for another date night.
- Ali E.
Stephanie C.
5.0
Stephanie is a colleague of mine in the Masters of Teaching Elementary Education program at USF. We have worked together on projects, presentations, and field experiences. Stephanie is excellent with students, very dependable, and a hard worker who is always willing to go the extra mile.
- Julia B.
Maria Carolina S.
5.0
I hired Maria over winter break to watch my 2 year old daughter so I could care for my 2.5 month old newborn while we were all at home for the week. She is wonderful with toddlers! She got right down in the play area and engaged with my daughter from the moment she arrived. She values play and...
- Amanda R.
Claire K.
5.0
Hiring a babysitter you don't know during a pandemic is stressful... but Claire eased our worries and was wonderful! My husband and I needed to leave for a dinner reservation (our first date night in over a year!) before our toddler was in bed. Due to covid, our daughter isn't used to having anyone...
- Danielle S.
Katelyn S.
5.0
Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for, whose parents likewise appreciate and respect her.
- Teresa A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Seattle, WA:
How can I find a Seattle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Seattle, 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 1,082 babysitters in Seattle, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Seattle, WA?
The average rate for Seattle, WA babysitters on Care.com is $23.97 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 Seattle, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 516 reviews of the 1,082 listed babysitters.