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2,239 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Elzbieta and I would like to work for you. I have more than 10 years of experience in housekeeping and cleaning services. You can find all of my references in my profile. I am a very calm, patient, and friendly person. I treat my job as a passion and I am focusing on the details. Trust me and you will be...
Elzbieta can also help with: Carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Ela and Marian have been cleaning our house for over six years, and I appreciate all that they do to keep my house clean and organized. Communication is key to any long-term dependable help and they have been consistent in all that they do. They come to our house...
Carrie M.
Olga Z.
Seattle, WA
$30-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Keeping children safe, happy and entertained is my number one priority. At all times children are under my supervision and I always make sure that kids avoid dangerous situations. I am also good at helping them follow rules and encourage them to clean up after themselves while I help them do so. I prepare good-tasting meals for...
Olga can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Olga several years ago to take care of two boys (both of them were 1-year-old). Olga stayed with us until both boys went to pre-school. She was always very loving and the kids had a great time with her. She was very organized following nap/food schedules,...
Felipe M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 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 and I grew up in her center developing a deep patience within some intense situations. When I turned 18 I then joined an...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For more than a decade I have been asked to assist several wonderful people all with different care needs. Additionally, I have experience in dealing with dementia, wheelchair transfers, incontinence care, bathing, meal preparation, home care, meds management and more as needed, and I have wonderful references to this claim. My...
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, respite care
5.0
"Pam helps us with our mother. She has limited hours with us (by our request) and we wish we could use her full time. She is loving, caring and trustworthy. She cooks for our mother, takes her out and about, and is a great companion to her. She follows...
Gail D.
Andreina P.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked with kids for a few years now. I supervised a group of 15 children ages 6-8, created weekly lesson plans, facilitate weekly sessions in science/math/Spanish to providing tutoring services for ages 5-15 (elementary to high school). I also worked with 8 children from ages 3-5.
I have worked with three nanny...
Andreina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Andreina is amazing! We hired her to nanny our 1st grader and our neighbor's 5-year-old special needs kid during the virtual schooling year of the pandemic. She was everything our kids needed and more! Endless patience, great at matching their energy levels, super...
Russell A.
Tiana D.
Seattle, WA
$28/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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful! We love her and feel very lucky to have found her! She truly goes above and beyond."
Amanda S.
Desirae V.
Seattle, WA
$30-54/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Desirae and I am 23 years old. I moved to Shoreline, WA a couple years ago and I just graduated from the University of Washington Bothell with my Bachelors in Education. I have lots of experience with children as I was a nanny and worked in the nursery at my local gym back home in Tri-Cities, WA. Employed in...
Desirae can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Desirae was on time, listened well and asked appropriate questions about my kiddos. She was great with my 6 1/2 year old and almost 2 year old! Would definitely recommend and hire her again."
Cole K.
Alexandra S.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 27 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She is great and friendly. My son likes her a lot and still talked about her next day."
Vivian Z.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a Psychology graduate. I am currently working to complete my Marriage and Family Therapy graduate degree here in Seattle and love to babysit/nanny on the side! I have been caring for children ages newborn-11 for over 8 years now. I love getting to be fun and creative with them and being able to...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan was excellent. Great communication throughout and was exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely hire again."
Molly H.
4.3
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I speak English and I have been cleaning people's homes for 13 years. Besides general housekeeping, I have done laundry and prep meal kits. I am hardworking and I do my best for my clients. I would like to have 5 hours of work or more per visit. Please give me a try. Thank you.
Kieu-trinh can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Great housekeeper. House always looked amazing after she was done. Very conscientious and independent. I found her to be very professional and pleasant to be around."
Eriks S.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced, playful caregiver who loves interacting with kids of all ages. I have five younger siblings that I have taken care of most my life along with seven years of experience babysitting and nannying. I love getting creative with kids and incorporating music, art, books, and the outdoors to stimulate their...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Abi is very punctual and dependable. My kids love her, and she is very patient and energetic with them. She's great at showing initiative and coming up with fun activities to do."
Rebekka K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently pursuing a degree in elementary education so I can pursue my dream of teaching elementary school and I would love to help your family out by caring for your kids! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and working as a teacher's assistant in fourth and sixth grade classrooms. I also have experience tutoring...
Meira can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meira is great! She is everything you want in a nanny. My kids are pretty insane and she keeps them entertained. She has excellent communication and is a total sweetheart. She doesn't mind our little dogs being around and she makes sure that the kids pick up after...
Robin H.
3.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Carly and I'm excited to be your (potential) new babysitter!
I've worked children of all ages and backgrounds since I was 13 years old. I've cared for newborns all the way up to preteens! I was a babysitter for one family for 6 years (middle school and high school) and a nanny for two years (college). In...
Carly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Carly was wonderful during our discussions of the job she applied for. We struggled to find a mutually agreeable time to talk over the phone. Carly wasn't comfortable with the salary posted in the job, and despite a little negotiation in her favor, ghosted on us...
Amy K.
Carmen C.
Seattle, WA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Health Professional Available For Full-Time Infant/Child Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a former health professional with a passion for caring for children, especially newborns and those birth to age 5. I am Certified in CPR and First Aid. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with a minor in Child Development. As part of my college experience, I have worked in daycare and preschool...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen knows how to get two little ones down for a nap at the same time. Carmen knows how to engage children in a wide variety of activities. Carmen knows what kids like. Carmen knows babies and Carmen knows kids.
With Carmen as our nanny, we have been part of...
Avra D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experience Summary: Prek Assistant Teacher (1yr @ DLEC), Nanny (1yr for a 6-month-old), Expert Babysitter (all my life)
I'm an outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, learn something new, be their best friend kind of sitter. Nothing beats watching a kid learn something and become confident. My teaching style is fun and loving and...
Celia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Celia multiple times and will continue to hire her as much as we can. Right away I could tell she is super smart, competent, and patient. She is easy to coordinate with, keeps a reliable schedule, and is very punctual. She takes initiative when she's...
Kristen S.
Lainey B.
Seattle, WA
$22-41/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 19 years old and live in Ballard. I've been working professionally as a childcare teacher since August 2022, but I've been an older sibling, cousin and neighborhood babysitter much longer. I primarily work with infants and toddlers at my current center but would love to spend more time with older kids as well. I'm...
Lainey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lainey babysits my 13 year old autistic son all of the time and we love her. "
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Megan J.
Seattle, WA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Megan! Some of my favorite things are singing, music, being outdoors, traveling, family time, building friendships, and reading.
For the last 12 years, I have had the privilege of teaching, babysitting, and nanny. Those experiences created a passion for investing in the lives and development of children. My aim is to...
5.0
"Megan is incredibly responsible and such a natural caretaker with my two boys, who she's cared for numerous times from ages 18 months to 5. My kids feel safe and comfortable with her, as she confidently keeps the boundaries my husband and I have set, while doing so...
Mackenzie B.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
Currently Seeking: a recurring or occasional date night position/babysitting gig. :)
My name is Anna and I have been a babysitter and nanny for many years. I am super silly, love to laugh and read, and encourage as much outdoor play as possible. I am used to traveling with children (even on vacation!) and especially...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna has watched our two little girls for over a year. She is smart, kind, dependable, and above all, our girls love her! She has been a helpful household manager too which has made our lives run smoother. I would highly recommend Anna for any family looking for a...
Amy M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Elzbieta K.
5.0
Elzbieta and her husband are wonderful. She was fast and efficient in cleaning our home. Our children are homeschooling but she was able to work within our schedule. I am very pleased with her services and will continue to hire her again and again.
- Leticia M.
Olga Z.
5.0
Olga has worked with our family since 2018 and consistently demonstrated conscientiousness, a passion for child care and a unique sense of humor. My 2 toddlers quickly warmed to her, love her Russian lullabies and laugh with her often. Olga communicates promptly (if ill or delayed), and understands...
- Colette H.
Danielle S.
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 eased my nerves in passing the care of...
- Alexandra D.
Pamela T.
5.0
Pam is very caring and thoughtful. She goes above and beyond to really understand the client so that she can anticipate needs, and adapt her approach of it brings better outcomes. She communicates very effectively and promptly.
I'll share this anecdote to demonstrate her care and commitment....
- Kurt A.
Andreina P.
5.0
Andreina is amazing! We hired her to nanny our 1st grader and our neighbor's 5-year-old special needs kid during the virtual schooling year of the pandemic. She was everything our kids needed and more! Endless patience, great at matching their energy levels, super smart, and crafty about getting...
- Russell 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 2,239 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 $22.73 per hour as of May 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 1,117 reviews of the 2,239 listed babysitters.