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2,264 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
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! Currently I'm only looking for occasional babysitting jobs for evening and weekends. I am a 32-year-old mom and nanny! I have been babysitting since age 13 and nannying since 18. I absolutely love kids and have a wonderful 12-year-old of my own. I'm currently caring for twins full time. I am CPR certified and a...
Cassidie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Cassidie. She's been our nanny for 18 months before our daughter moved into preschool. She's super punctual, reliable, a great communicator, kind, and wonderful with kids. We love that she took our daughter on outings every...
Hayley L.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kajsa and I just recently moved to the Seattle area and looking for a job. I have countless years of experience growing up in a neighborhood full of families. I have been babysitting/ nannying for these families since I was 12 years old. I also recently graduated from Utah Valley University with my bachelors...
Kajsa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kajsa is amazing! She is very attentive to our twin sons and adapts quickly to their needs. She knows just how to capture their attention and get them engaged with activities. Our boys took a while to warm up to our previous nanny, but with Kajsa, they seem to have...
Kelli B.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 years of experience. I grew up with 30 cousins and have babysat my cousins for as long as I can remember. I also have an amazing representation babysitting/ nannying our family friends. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have my own reliable car, a Subaru. I have grown up cooking with my mom so have no probably with...
Micaela can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Micaela is so present with my kids and thoughtful. She’s always on time and reliable. She’s also super engaging with whatever the kids are excited about. She truly cares and we love her!"
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Monique F.
Seattle, WA
$15-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Monique And I Moved To Seattle About Three Years Ago From Brazil.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I found my passion watching over children growing up in a big family and babysitting every chance I had.
I have worked as a nanny for 7 years and have gained extensive knowledge and experience in caring for infants and toddlers. My experience includes preparing nutritious meals, engaging children in age-appropriate activities,...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Monique has a great work ethic and is very independent; she observes kids carefully and gets to know them deeply while giving them the right amount of freedom to explore and develop. She's also very loving and joyful! It took her some practice to get used to...
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Luiza P.
Seattle, WA
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I started my childcare journey as a Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher 11 years ago.
After graduating from college, I became an Au Pair for a lovely family with 3 under 3 where I was responsible for all things child related, including running errands and being on top of their busy schedules.
Once my contract was over, in 2020, I...
Luiza can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luiza has been a Godsend for us, and for our baby. We are relatively new to the area, and our families live far away. We needed a babysitter to help out for the occasional date night, and a few times during the week. We contacted her, not sure what to expect, and...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I there! I am 23, I just finished undergrad at the UW also playing on the Husky Soccer Team! I work with the youth in my church and have also been babysitting for over 10 years both professionally and for family. I can help with Light Housekeeping, driving, cooking, school work, sports, overnights, and more!
Mireya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Mireya is excellent! She's bubbly and kind and has a great way with our kids. We've worked with her three times now and are delighted that she's in our rotation of caregivers. She's a good communicator, is on time, and keeps the kids' routine steady. If she is...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current medical student who loves spending time with children. The most important parts of being a babysitter to me are forming trusting relationships with each kid, educating them about the world and how to treat others, and making sure they feel seen, heard, and loved above all. I have been the trusted sitter for many...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is amazing with our 2 year old son. She's active, attentive, kind, and hard working. We highly recommend her!"
Andrew H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alex, and I'm currently a grad student at the UW. I'm hoping to make some spare cash, but I also genuinely love spending time with kids. I spent most of my life caring for my two younger brothers, and have extensive experience babysitting and caregiving for neighbors or family friends. I'm a highly-energetic...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Emily H.
Seattle, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a master's in Elementary Education from the University of Washington. I taught for a year in the Renton school district, and substitute taught in the Highline school district. While I am no longer teaching at this time, I still love working with kids! For the past three...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Emily nannied for our 1 year old daughter from November 2020- April 2021, and it was a wonderful experience. Emily was so engaged and patient with our child, who absolutely adored her. Additionally, she is responsible, punctual, and an overall joy to be around. We...
Lauren H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Previous experience
Part-time Nanny: 2-year-old female and 5-year-old male; drop-offs, meal prep, activity planning
Babysitter: 8-year-old female, 13-year-old female; pickups, drop-offs, homework help, meals
Interests: Health and Nutrition, Exercise, Studio Arts, Travel, Nature, Animals
Requested an up-to-date MVR and...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine cared for my two young children (2 and 5) over the summer for 4-5 hours a day, 4 days a week. She has been excellent in terms of entertaining, teaching, enforcing manners, and overall care for our kids. She has been patient yet firm, and has...
Kathrine W.
Megan R.
Seattle, WA
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan. I have grown up in a family with about 20 little cousins. Their ages range anywhere from new born to 14 years old. I love to host dance parties, make arts and crafts and play games with them when I get the chance to babysit! I'm available to work full time as I have just moved back to Washington State. I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely amazing! We've only had Megan for a few days and my kids LOVE her! She knows exactly how to keep them happy and learning with going outside to discover nature or being inside doing crafts and playing with them on the floor with their toys. Megan is...
Tricia G.
Marisa J.
Seattle, WA
$27-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I appreciate you taking the time to read my bio!
~ Due to school, I mainly only have weekend availability. Can be flexible during the week depending on the help you need, and if it works with my class schedule. ~
I have been caring for children for 4 years, including childcare, as well as babysitting for numerous families...
Marisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa is amazing! Reliable, flexible, and great with the kids! My daughter says she's the best babysitter ever and I will not hesitate to hire Marisa again."
Julie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! I currently work for Tesla as an internal operations specialists three years and counting.
My experience with children is very broad. I started babysitting in the 8th grade for my neighbors and was with the same family until I graduated high school. When I started their children were newborn and four.
In high...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was very responsive and a wonderful sitter for our 2 year old. They had so much fun playing!!"
Sara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna B. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10+ years for ages 0-10. I graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelors degree in Communication, Sciences and Disorders. I am currently a Preschool Teacher in an inclusion classroom and I am working towards my goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist....
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna was fantastic! Always on time, in a great mood, and kept us up to date on how our daughter was during the day. I would definitely recommend her."
Nic L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 28-year-old Registered Nurse and childcare provider living in South Seattle. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Washington as well as a BS from Oregon State University in Human Development and Family Sciences. I have over 10 years of experience as a child care provider...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly came to help me out taking care of my toddler and baby when I needed freeing up for some work/admin. She was punctual, friendly, capable, and played really well with my toddler, and managed both kids for a time when I was out (at the witching hour) by herself...
Lizzie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marcela.
I'm a friendly and reliable nanny.
I consider myself an attentive and loving care taker. I'm responsible, organized, enthusiastic, energetic, communicative and very patient. I have no problems with pets.
Experiences: babies, toddlers, children and twins
2 years and a half as an Au Pair
3 years as full...
Marcela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marcela brings a positive spirit into your home and with your children! She is engaged and truly takes care of our two girls who are 18 months and 3 years old. Whether it's making them special, fun meals to include vegetables or taking them out on excursions,...
Helen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*** I'm looking for extra hour for date night or Fri, Sat, Sun in Madrona, Leschi, Mt. Baker, Madison Park, U Village neighbors. 4 hours is minimum.
Hi, I'm Mariam. I have decided to be a nanny. I think a nanny job is the ideal job for me because I really love kids and I like to take care of them.
I have 6 years of experience...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miriam has worked for us for the past four years and we have been so lucky to have her in our family. She is very caring and truly loves our kids. She is responsible, trustworthy, hard worker, and a wonderful person. She often goes above and beyond what is...
Hyon K.
Julia R.
Seattle, WA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 21-year-old college student who is looking to babysit occasionally. I love arts & crafts, walks outside, cooking, and just having a fun time. I can help with a number of activities from homework and transportation to housekeeping and cooking. I have experience nannying children from ages 1-10, and welcome infants...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There's not enough praise that we can give Julia. She was amazing with our 2 yr old. She, is kind, patient, attentive and was always willing to go above and beyond. Her position with our family, unfortunately came to an end when she returned to school out of state;...
Ariel G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Authorized to work in the USA
*Can provide reference
*Bilingual
My babysitting style has two fronts: working with the kids and working with the parents. I understand that, in order to succeed as a caregiver I can't be sweet with the kids but not understand or be willing to act in partnership with the parents. This is the kind...
Roberta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I've know Roberta for almost 10 years. She is an incredible responsible person. Loving and caring towards other and especially kids.
Roberta has worked before with little ones and she is really good at it.
I would recommend her any time for any family. She has a...
Victoria B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Cassidie K.
5.0
Let me start by saying that I'm a type An, overly cautious and protective lawyer and spent over five months interviewing nannies before finding Cassidie. She was highly recommended to us by another family and become our family's nanny for 1.5 years. In that relatively short time, she became a...
- Diana M.
Meira N.
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 themselves. I can't say enough nice...
- Robin H.
Kajsa C.
5.0
Kajsa is amazing! She is very attentive to our twin sons and adapts quickly to their needs. She knows just how to capture their attention and get them engaged with activities. Our boys took a while to warm up to our previous nanny, but with Kajsa, they seem to have an instant friendly connection and...
- Kelli B.
Micaela P.
5.0
Micaela is so present with my kids and thoughtful. She’s always on time and reliable. She’s also super engaging with whatever the kids are excited about. She truly cares and we love her!
- Care member
Monique F.
4.0
Monique has a great work ethic and is very independent; she observes kids carefully and gets to know them deeply while giving them the right amount of freedom to explore and develop. She's also very loving and joyful! It took her some practice to get used to detailed reports at the end of the day (I...
- 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 2,264 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 1,097 reviews of the 2,264 listed babysitters.