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1,033 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
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, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
$27-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
Available For Full Time, Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, My name is Maria, I'm 26 and I'm looking for a new position starting asap. I am located in Central District and I don't have my own car at this moment. I'm used to public transportation and I'm always on time! I am Brazilian and my priority as a nanny is to ensure a safe and stimulating development, respecting and...
Maria Carolina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Maria to babysit our 2 year old daughter one evening. She was punctual, kind, and intentional with our daughter. She engaged well with her, and our daughter appeared comfortable around her within minutes. We look forward to hiring Maria again. "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily. I am 23 years old. I am currently in WA State & am currently going to highline college online.
I am currently not taking anymore recurring jobs due to how many clients I currently have for that, but if you need a one time job for date night or something please let me know!
I love Kids, I am Great with kids. I...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is punctual, detailed, safety focused, fun, reliable, gentle, compassionate, and an extremely hard worker. We hired Emily to watch our 7 & 4 year old for a few days while both my husband and I were out of town and our friend set to watch the kids ended up...
Esther V.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & 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, travel, craft assistance
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 3 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Julia was on time and energetic. Kids loved her immediately!"
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Amy C.
Seattle, WA
$33-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Puppeteer Seeks Meaningful Work Building Friendships With Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an artist, a puppeteer, a Girl Scouts summer camp wellness supervisor, and a friendship enthusiast. I love facilitating artistic/musical activities and encouraging empathy, emotional expansion, and self-awareness. My care style is very playful and warm. I specialize in conflict resolution and I am very intentional and...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ezra is so calm and warm and connected immediately with the kids (1.5 year old girl and 5.5 year old boy). There was such a sweet and fun energy in the house. Filled in for two weeks. Punctual and reliable. Will definitely hire again!"
Annalouise O.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've known Holly for 10 years, and she has always been a go getter who makes great things happen for the kids in our community. She is a friend, but also someone I admire professionally for her drive and imagination. She is gentle in demeanor, but a powerhouse when...
Cynthia H.
Kamryn Christine P.
Seattle, WA
$32-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Creative Nanny Searching For A New Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear Seattle Families,
My name is Kamryn and I'm a professional nanny. I am fully vaccinated. I lived in Vienna, Austria for 10 years and have been back in my home city of Seattle the last three years. I have a lot of experience working with children. I started working with children in 2010 in the U. S. in an early learning...
Kamryn Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kamryn was our nanny for a summer. Both kids in our nanny-share started preschool which is why we no longer needed Kamryn's help. She was wonderful with the kids who were 2.5 years at the time. Her creativity comes through in all the activities she does with the...
Lindsay T.
Michelle L.
Seattle, WA
$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Michelle! Born in, and still in Seattle, Washington and have 6+ years of childcare experience with ages 6 months - 15 years old, but as young as 6 weeks as well. I was a nanny to multiple families that I've met through Care; including one family where I was the primary nanny. I have worked professionally as a childcare...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was reliable and thoughtful when caring for our school-aged child with special needs. Look forward to hiring her again when a need arises."
Susan K.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love and enjoy working with children especially with babies. I worked at a daycare in the baby room for 5 years. I completed all my stars required by the State of Washington, child and infant CPR, which I keep renewing with time. After this, one of the families from the daycare contacted me to nanny their 3 children, at their...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Betty was the full-time nanny for our boys from December 2019 to October 2022. She is incredibly loving, affectionate, and hardworking. Both boys love her. Our younger son starts laughing and clapping his hands when she walks into our kitchen in the morning. And...
Greg M.
5.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Maggie. I've been working as a nanny for 5+ years. My nannying approach is gentle, nurturing, engaging and safe. One reason I enjoy being a nanny is getting to watch a little human grow up and being a part of their milestones. I love to observe how they interact with the world as they grow while helping them...
Magaly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is friendly, lovely, and great with kids. We do some play dates together and Maggie is awesome. She enjoy to play, teach and play pretend with kids."
Paulina R.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm thrilled to give Jasmine a 5-star review! She watches our little one three days a week, and she's been awesome. First off, she's extremely professional - always reliable and prepared. We love how communicative she is; she keeps us in the loop about everything...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!! my name is Danielle but I am commonly mistaken for miss frizzle or Mary Poppins. I have been working with youth ever since I was tiny one myself. My grandma was an infant disabilities teacher, I grew up in her center developing a deep patience and can remain calm in intense situations. At 18 I joined City Year and...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielle has been with us for nearly a year, started with us when my son was 4 months old and I was just getting back to work and is with us until he is off to daycare at 1 year old. She's got great communication skills, and is dependable. She has substantially...
Alexandra D.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
Hired by 29 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 (12 and 10 years old). I also use 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful! We love her and feel very lucky to have found her! She truly goes above and beyond."
Amanda S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
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
We hired Maria to babysit our 2 year old daughter one evening. She was punctual, kind, and intentional with our daughter. She engaged well with her, and our daughter appeared comfortable around her within minutes. We look forward to hiring Maria again.
- Care member
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.
Emily W.
5.0
Emily was amazing with the kids and was very communicative. She left our home in better condition than she found it and was overall a pleasure to interact with.
- Care member
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.
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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 1,033 babysitters in Seattle, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $24.04 per hour as of November 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 Seattle, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Seattle, 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.
Ratings for Seattle, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 551 reviews of the 1,033 listed babysitters.