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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
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is hands down my kid's' favorite sitter. She always comes w/ plenty of activities and things to keep them busy."
Chris T.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm a Seattle-based elementary school educator with experience teaching students in all subjects, grades K-5. I'm also experienced in teaching ELL learners in small group and 1:1 settings and am endorsed in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have spent a majority of my teaching career in kindergarten and am...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meiko is capable, outgoing, very hands-on, takes initiative and has a strong work ethic. She has worked as a volunteer in my elementary classroom, and has always been a star! Children love her gentle, intuitive, nurturing nature. (She's a lot of fun, too!) She has...
Jennifer W.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
(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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tamar was amazing with our daughter. So kind, fun and engaging. We would absolutely use Tamar again and any family would lucky to have her!"
Amy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, First Aid and CPR certified. I also have been trained in Safe Sleep, Blood Borne Pathogens, Basic Child Abuse and have a Food Workers Card.
I am up to date on all vaccinations including COVID-19. I have experience working at a day care as an Assistant Teacher with children 2...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
22-year-old student with lots of experience with baby sitting & children. Willing to help with online learning, carpooling, meals, laundry and light house keeping. Very flexible with times. Can accommodate for most situations!
Annabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Oh She was a dream babysitter! I was in Seattle for work and she came to the hotel, took the girls swimming, fed them, played alllll day! My toddler and older daughter still ask about Her. She was very good with them and made my work trip easy and free from worry...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Thamily, I am Brazilian, I have over 4 years of experience taking care of kids, nanny/sitter, with CPR and first Aid training, bilingual, excellent personal and job references. I have experience with all the ages since 6 month until 15 years old.
I'm looking for a full time/ part time position starting ASAP. Please...
Thamily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thamily was so sweet with my 6 month old. He adored her. He'd always look around to see where she went at the end of day! She was always not only on time but early. I'd definitely hire her again."
Samantha B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus of childhood development, and also studied nursing and food and nutrition. I worked for several years as a home health aide for clients aged 16-106 and am currently a part-time nanny for a 14-month-old little girl. I'm looking for additional nanny work in the Seattle area,...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful and reliable. We are so grateful for her dependability and have hired her numerous times."
Care member
Carina A.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Extensive Breadth Of Child Care Experience Excellent Proficiency In Infant Behavior And Nutritional
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love caring for children! I have a total of 8 years of experience, with ages ranging from newborn to 13 years old. I enjoy playing outside, reading, and creative play. I believe the children should have a memorable experience every day and I will help make that experience unforgettable! I look forward to meeting you...
Carina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carina was great at her work and someone who is always on time and is very reliable/ responsible for any work. She took care of my 6 months of old boy for 1 year. She is excellent with older kids (my 6 year old girl is big fan) as well as pets ( my cocker...
Vikas B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Holly G. Has watched my baby many times. Not only is she competent and punctual, she shows my child immense patience and kindness. She is also very creative with activities and is conscientious of her surroundings and our community. I would recommend Holly G. to...
Kathryn S.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Katherin V.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm A Teacher, And I Likeintegrate My Skills As An Educator Into My Passion As A Childcare Provider
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've worked in childcare for three years now. I have experience with kids from 4 months to teenagers. I'm very loving, caring, patient and kind. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and like to get involved and have a positive impact on their lives. One of the reasons I love caring for children is their curiosity and...
5.0
"We recently hired Katherin to babysit our 14 month old daughter for an evening. She was on-time, professional, and very friendly. I would definitely hire her again. Thank you, Katherin!"
Shawn O.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Leticia S.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Describe Myself As An Easygoing, Patience And Talking Person.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a warm and nurturing caregiver with six years of experience I love helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by making sure their loved ones are cared for with lots of love and patience.
5.0
"Leticia is a trustful person who takes good care of the little ones. We used to be volunteers on the weekends for underprivileged children. I could see on her a humble person who is always trying to help the others. She treat kids with respect, and kindness."
Ana A.
Aden G.
Seattle, WA
$22-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Aden G and I been taking care of my sisters for almost 6 years and I have experienced. I can help with Laundry and make sure they are dong their assignments on-time.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aden did a great job taking care of my 3 year old. She was responsible but fun and Mira really liked her"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ezra was on time and so professional. Their calm confidence and genuine kindness was an instant click for our kiddo -- who was immediately excited and happy to play. Their willingness to meet us and talk ahead of time was super helpful too."
Amy S.
5.0
(5)
I'm a 28-year-old artist-at-heart. I've been working primarily in pet care for the last 6 years, and now, I'd like to pivot into child care because kids can get to know me, recognize me, and eventually have conversations and adventures with me. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help a child reach their full potential, be...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I worked with Caitlin over the summer as a camp counselor at a local girl scout summer camp. She worked well with the children, often meeting them at their level and coming from a place of understanding. Caitlin keeps a cool and level head in times of need. (We had...
Adella G.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm an empathetic and level-headed college student with 2 years of experience caring for children ages 3-10yo. I can help you with housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation to/from activities, bedtime routines, pet care, and more! I'm so excited to meet your family!
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe has watch our three kids on and off for two years. My kids absolutely love and respect her. Zoe is extremely reliable, prompt, and extra helpful. She is genuine, creative with the kids activities , and keeps them happily busy. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional caregiver with over 20 years experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in home, childcare, and preschool settings as a nanny, teacher, and mentor teacher. I work part-time as a Parenting Educator and mentor teacher at South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. I am available for some...
Jena can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jena is the absolute best! If you are able to hire her to watch your kid(s) consider yourself blessed. She is a proven preschool teacher who I have witnessed first hand take on very stressful situations with multiple 2,3,4 year olds and handle it with grace and...
Nate N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Taylor G.
5.0
Loved Taylor! Reliable and responsible.
- Care member
Meiko N.
5.0
Meiko is capable, outgoing, very hands-on, takes initiative and has a strong work ethic. She has worked as a volunteer in my elementary classroom, and has always been a star! Children love her gentle, intuitive, nurturing nature. (She's a lot of fun, too!) She has worked with children of varying...
- Jennifer W.
Ashley J.
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.
Tamar P.
5.0
Tamar was amazing with our daughter. So kind, fun and engaging. We would absolutely use Tamar again and any family would lucky to have her!
- Amy H.
Rayanna F.
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.
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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.