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1,072 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
Eliza H.
Seattle, WA
$21-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Music And Nature Loving Babysitter/Nanny Located In Kenmore Area :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I make it my mission to find joy and fun in all things, and I absolutely love to share that mindset with kids! In my free time you can find me spending time in nature, getting crafty, enjoying healthy snacks, and making music. You can expect me to share all of these things with your children. I am also more than happy...
5.0
"Eliza was a great sitter for our two girls (1.5yo and 5 month old)! She made time for a phone call before sitting so we could meet each other. She arrived on time and with a great attitude. She was respectful and energetic. She sent us photo updates and asked if...
Michael W.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna and I'm a Gonzaga University graduate. I recently moved to Seattle from San Diego and I'm looking to babysit on the side!
I have 10+ years of babysitting experience- I have babysat babies, toddlers, kids, and preteens. In addition, I've spent a lot of my time at college volunteering as a mentor to kids...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is a reliable, responsible, caring and fun babysitter! My kids love her!"
Jen J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience caring for kids and currently work as an after-school teacher for preschoolers (ages 3-5). I am also a wedding planner so I can juggle many tasks at once. I'm typically available for babysitting on school breaks, days off, and occasional date nights.
I love doing crafts, games, and fun activities...
Alassandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It was great to have Alessandra look after our 2 year old son. She was able to keep him engaged while both of us worked and had a lot of fun stories to tell him. Would definitely recommend!"
Jay M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Fun, Trustworthy, and Caring.
I love working with kids because it's very rewarding to be an asset in a child's growth, I love building meaningful connections both with the child and family!
I started working with kids when I was 13, I am now 24!
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, go...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was kind enough to help us out in a really last minute situation and was great with my little girl during the time she had her. She was also Covid considerate with her mask on at all times, and also cleaned up after my daughter likely caused a tornado in the...
Dominic G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christine was our primary nanny for nearly 3 years, from newborn to preschool. During that full time position (hundreds of days) she was never once late. Beyond punctuality, she is reliable, kind, and a tremendous childcare asset to any home. She's helpful, and...
Care member
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Danielle S.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, ready to make your home life a little smoother. I'm 27 and have been working with kids since I was 16. I've cared for babies, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I'm a college student with a background in healthcare and years of experience helping families stay organized and supported. I've worked in a women's hospital,...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was a great sitter for our 8m LO. Very friendly and positive. Would really recommend any day!"
Geraldine G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi all! My name is Elena. I am a creative, nurturing and patient individual with 10+ years experience caring for children of all ages. I spent four years working and teaching in a private, bilingual nursery/preschool in Germany where I cared for little ones ages 5 months - 3 years old. I currently work part time for a family...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elena was our daughter's daycare teacher in Germany and we frequently hired her for babysitting outside of the daycare hours when we had a need. She loves children and is fully engaged with them bringing more than enough ideas on how to keep them entertained and...
Vera K.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiana was an amazing first time babysitter, we loved having her! She is punctual, kind and really hit it off with our 2 year old. She will definitely be our go to for any babysitting needs."
Andria C.
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:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sarah to stay overnight twice with our 15yr old son while we went out of town. Sarah is dependable, communicates and is just an overall great person! We will continue to use Sarah in the future when the need arises. She goes the extra mile offering to give...
Charlotte M.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra was so great to have - we felt very at ease having her care for our little ones. Very professional and friendly!"
Livia D.
Stephany S.
Seattle, WA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Everyone! I'm The Super Nanny, And I'm Looking For My Next Full Time Job
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Stephany, I'm 32-year-old, married.
I'm nanny in Seattle. And I'm looking for occasional and part-time job.
Kids have always been a huge part of my life. I have a 11-year-old brother, and two cousins that I helped raise.
I have over 13 years of experience in childcare. Children from 06 months to 12 years old.
Adult...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephany was my daughter's nanny for 1.5 years and was an amazing caretaker. During that time, Stephany truly became part of our family. She watched my daughter and our friend's daughter starting when they were 9 and 13 months old as part of a nanny share at our...
Care member
5.0
(16)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated , detailed , loving nanny in search of work but most importantly afamily to feel a part of .
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 , drive , studied early childhood ,...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Thanks for visiting my page!
I am a 26-year-old provider of childcare, as well as pet care living in Las Vegas, NV. I have been doing childcare for 10 years, and dog sitting for more than 10 years. I am seeking a part time schedule for toddler age (age 2+) children and above for morning care (get ready/drop off),...
Maya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya provided before school care for my daughter for two years. Very reliable and recommended!"
Emily M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a dedicated Childcare Professional ready to confidently guide new parents through the first several years of their child's life.
I am based in Seattle and looking for a travel nanny position for an adventurous family. I have an experienced background as a teacher's assistant in a head start daycare, specializing in...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her to care for your children! Rachel is incredibly patient, responsible, caring, knowledgeable, proactive, sweet, and always on-time. We were lucky enough to find Rachel when our newborn was only 2 months...
Autumn F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind and responsible
I like working with kids because they have very nice way's of exploring new things and making new things or creating new ideas.
I'm looking for a job that is nice and that it make's me move and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was 7 due to a family...
5.0
"Andrea is amazing. She took care of our son when he was not feeling well and we needed help the most. She quickly earned trust with him and made him laugh as they played together. She is punctual and organized. Spanish speaking was a plus. I will hire Andrea again...
Ignacio V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Eliza H.
5.0
Eliza was a great sitter for our two girls (1.5yo and 5 month old)! She made time for a phone call before sitting so we could meet each other. She arrived on time and with a great attitude. She was respectful and energetic. She sent us photo updates and asked if there was anything else she could do...
- Michael W.
Jenna D.
3.0
I was delighted to find Jenna as she connected well with my kids and they really liked her when interviewed her last week. She agreed to help us out twice a week for the next few months. Today she came for two hours to get oriented and spend some time with my daughter. I thought everything went...
- Natalie J.
Alassandra G.
5.0
It was great to have Alessandra look after our 2 year old son. She was able to keep him engaged while both of us worked and had a lot of fun stories to tell him. Would definitely recommend!
- Jay M.
Kaylee I.
5.0
Thank you Kaylee was helping me out with my daughter last minute. I was nervous due to the fact that I hadn't previously met her but my daughter had so much fun and continued to ask if she'll see Kaylee again! She also helped with my dog and with tidying up! Thank again :)
- Whitney T.
Christine S.
5.0
Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond punctual and extremely reliable, she is helpful, knowledgeable, flexible, and easy to employ. As a point of reference, my husband and I have...
- Care member
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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 1,072 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 $25.25 per hour as of March 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 576 reviews of the 1,072 listed babysitters.