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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
Bruna R.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a passionate and dedicated childcare provider with six years of experience, I find immense joy in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to make a positive impact on young lives. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my...
Bruna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bruna always arrives early and follows the schedule for our 10 month old. We love Bruna!"
Mariette M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Clea, I'm a happy mother of three girls (grown-ups now). I'm an illustrator and filmmaker/documentarist from Costa Rica, and I'm looking to make a little extra money while I work on my art projects. I have always loved to be around newborns, infants and her moms, which led me to work as a doula for around 5 years and...
Clea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clea is the best nanny a family could ask for. She enriched our daughters first year of life in the most meaningful way. She is caring, compassionate, playful, and responsible. I highly recommend her to any family looking to shower their child with love."
Teri P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current 3rd grade teacher who loves to spend time with kids. I have my Master's in Teaching from Seattle University and lots of experience as a substitute, TEFL instructor, nanny, and babysitter.
Since graduating college, I've spent time living and working in diverse, multicultural communities all over the world....
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ruby is absolutely wonderful with our energetic 5 year old boy. She is playful and engaging. She followed all our instructions and our kiddo had a great time with her. We definitely recommend her and would use her again."
Daniel R.
Derika M.
Seattle, WA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids of all ages and enjoy being in their company. They bring out the fun, silly, and compassionate side of me. I've been a babysitter on care. com for 4 years now & 7 years overall. Last summer I worked with kids with special needs and disabilities. I was in charge of activities, preparing meals for the kids and looking...
5.0
"Derika was very warm and loving with my baby, who seemed so happy and relaxed with Derika. She was very quick to respond to my messages and showed up on time. "
Amelia H.
Lillie D.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Red Cross-certified babysitter who loves kids and hands-on fun! I've been a babysitter for 10 years for some wonderful families. I love kids of all ages, and have had plenty of opportunities juggling more than one child. I am certified in CPR and am well versed in what to do in case of an emergency situation. I love...
Lillie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lillie is awesome with my son. She always helps me out last minute and is very punctual and courteous. I've hired her many times!"
Ashley S.
Andrea P.
Seattle, WA
$21-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a lifelong babysitter with experience with infants to teenagers. I just graduated from SPU with a degree in Business and Psychology, where I had the opportunity to take courses on early childhood development. Want you little one(s) to be bilingual? I lived in Switzerland for 20 years speaking French and some German....
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea was great. She was very trustworthy and I felt safe leaving my 3 month old with her for a few hours. I would definitely hire again and recommend to other families."
Carmen R.
Nantanat T.
Seattle, WA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My passion for fostering children's growth and positive experiences in previous babysitting roles led me to become a caregiver. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child. I believe in open communication and will provide regular updates on...
Nantanat can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nantanat (Kate) took care of our 3.5 months old son for about a month. She's very sweet, dependable, thorough and punctual. She took excellent care of our son helping him do a lot of tummy time and roll. She had a very good connection with our son and helped him...
Fateme S.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! I'm Anna and I live in Seattle, WA. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have nannied since my senior year of high school for several families. I also have experience coaching a kid's running club (ages 7-18), tutoring, and being a mother's helper. Ever since I can remember, kids have always gravitated towards...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna was a life saver for us! She was available to babysit short notice and made sure we came home to clean house even when it wasn't asked of us. The kids also loved her and begged for her to come back! We highly recommend Anna."
Lucy T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you're reading this, let's call it a Sitter-match-made-in-heaven, shall we? I'm Taylor -a New Yorker turned PNW gal, either living life hiking mountains in the beautiful state of Washington, or back home in NYC doing what we New Yorkers do best - drinking coffee and talking a lot. I'm a former Advertising Exec turned full...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 5 year old son loved Taylor! I hired her for two days while I was visiting family in Seattle and I needed to work downtown. After the first day my son was really excited to see Taylor on the second day, even pushing me out the door to work when she arrived!...
Jacob C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I live in the Des Moines area, I have a 2year old son. I'm currently looking for a babysitting/nannying position part time/full time. I can work Monday-Saturday open availability. I have experience with ages 0-12 years old. I've also been a teacher at a daycare for ages 0-5 mainly for infants/toddlers but sometimes I...
Sasha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sasha was sweet and the best review were our kids that wanted her to come back the next day! Kid approved and mom approved! Hire Sasha today!"
April O.
Katherine W.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with 6 years of experience and a passion for fostering children's growth.
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate is absolutely fantastic. She is so loving, patient, and kind with our children. She has great communication and is very accommodating. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced child care provider who loves kids. I've worked in many different childcare settings such as nannying, after school programs, summer camps, and daycare so I have around eight years of experience with kids of all ages, from just three months to 11 years. I have a certification in early childhood education and...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hi! We hired Zoe last year as a part-time nanny when our daycare closed early in the pandemic last year. On the adult side of things, Zoe is communicative, punctual, and responsible. From a kiddo stand point, our son LOVED HER. She was incredibly present with him,...
Erin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Adventurous and caring child care provider. Attentive and responsive. Seeking part time opportunities
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was awesome! Very motivated and very reliable in the early mornings - covered for while our regular nanny was out of commission wirh a broken leg. Would hire her again if she did not move so far away."
Peggy Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Bella! I have 6+ years of nanny experience. Looking for a full or part time nanny gig starting really anytime through summer. I have a 2-year-old mini golden doodle, love to sing and play piano, and getting outside whenever it's not raining. Open to discussion and I'm flexible, just seeing what's out there.
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella is a very reliable sitter. She always shows up on time, which I think is very important. My kids enjoy her a lot. She plays with them and the kids always have a great time. She is willing to cook and clean. My house is always clean when I get back. I...
Deb C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience With Children:
- Volunteered for Destination Imagination for 5 years, coaching 5 teams of elementary and middle school level children weekly.
- Dog sitter through a Pet sitting company.
- Employed at the Art of Problem Solving Academy for 1 year as a Front Desk representative, Community Outreach staff, and Teacher's...
Tamar can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tamar was with our family for three months during lock down when my husband and I were transitioning to work from home. She made balancing the demands from work and the care we needed to provide the kids an absolute breeze. She shows a robust knowledge of...
Stephanie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Charlotte! I spent 4 years working as a program coordinator for elementary students with Southwest Youth & Family Services. In this role, I led an after school program aimed at closing learning gaps for recent immigrant and refugee students. In addition, I served as a home visitor in a national early learning campaign...
Charlotte can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte helped me out with very little notice for daily care for my son while I had to go to work. She came over so I could meet her and take her through the routine the evening prior. She was on time and in great spirit. She was comfortable and played well with...
Kelli M.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as flexible, spontaneous and dedicated.
I like working with kids because they are honest, have a great energy to be around and I always learn from them.
I'm looking for a job that is at afternoon/night time
I started working with kids when I was still in college, so it's been 5-6 years now.
In my...
5.0
"Sué was an awesome addition to our home. She was professional, prompt, and kind. We only needed her to sit for our 2 boys (8hr shift) and she was able manage them flawlessly. She sent pictures of them playing games & having fun whilst we were out, then later gave...
Aidan L.
Rayanna F.
Seattle, WA
$29/hr • 9 yrs exp
FULL-TIME NANNY AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER/JANUARY(OPEN FOR NANNY SHARE)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Babies and infant specialist.
About me:
- I am college graduated in accounting plus worked 2 years with education.
- I studied 2 years in education course.
- Bilingual (Portuguese and English),
- CPR and first aid certified.
- Fully vaccinated,
- I love to cook,
- I can drive and I have my own transportation (clean record),
-...
Rayanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Rayanna is such a sweet friend. Our kiddo always asks when she's coming back and talks about the imaginative play they do together. She's independent, flexible, and knows what she's doing. I'm grateful to have her in our lives. I'd 100% recommend her. :)"
Katie M.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
February 5, 2025
I have a full time nanny position Monday through Friday. I am available as a date night sitter.
I am fully vaccinated and have had all my booster shots. I'm comfortable caring for children that have not been vaccinated.
I have recent experience caring for infants, toddlers, and adolescents, as well as...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Bruna R.
5.0
Bruna always arrives early and follows the schedule for our 10 month old. We love Bruna!
- Mariette M.
Clea E.
5.0
Clea is the best nanny a family could ask for. She enriched our daughters first year of life in the most meaningful way. She is caring, compassionate, playful, and responsible. I highly recommend her to any family looking to shower their child with love.
- Teri P.
Ruby C.
5.0
Ruby was reliable, caring and responsible!
- Roula Z.
Derika M.
5.0
Derika saved our weekend! We were in Seattle for a family vacation. She made an putting for the adults possible after responding to a last minute plea for a babysitter. She was very friendly and punctual. She had activities to do with a 9 and 6 year old. They absolutely adored her. She focused on...
- Leslie B.
Lillie D.
5.0
Lillie is awesome with my son. She always helps me out last minute and is very punctual and courteous. I've hired her many times!
- Ashley 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 1,072 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.