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60 babysitters are listed in Shelton, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Shelton, WA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicola and I have worked with children all my life as a nanny, a preschool teacher and in after school programs. My favorite ages and area of expertise is working with infants and toddlers. Prior to nannying the last few years I taught toddler's at a preschool for six years and got my Child Development Associate...
Nicola can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicola is very responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. She did wonderful with my little one and my little girl is a handful! Her experience as a pre-school teacher is awesome and she has lots of ideas how to work with kids and entertain them. It was...
Heidi V.
Tate D.
Lacey, WA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tate and I am energetic and enthusiastic 25-year-old part time sitter. My current availability due to my other job is early mornings before 9, after 4:30 and weekends! I have about 10 years of babysitting experience and I work excellently with children of any age. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years and I provided a...
Tate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tate was our daughter's after school nanny/babysitter for 2 years. She was reliable, flexible, and dependable. Tate became like part of our family. Our daughter adored Tate and would often say she missed her when we went on vacations and she didn't see Tate for...
Stacy B.
Ella P.
Olympia, WA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Ella and I am a sophomore at College and am home for the summer. I am pre-med and planning on working in pediatrics. I have many years of experience with babysitting and last semester I worked at a daycare at a non-profit medical center. I also spent the summer nannying a 2-year-old in my hometown! I love playing...
Ella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ella was polite, kind, and friendly. She was patient with my kids and calm under pressure. She did a great job, and we would love to hire her again!"
Cassidy S.
Brooklynne A.
Olympia, WA
$17-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time/Full-Time Experienced Child Caregiver Available
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a compassionate, happy 24-year-old college student at Washington State University Online who loves my job playing with and caring for children. I have been a professional babysitter and nanny for the past nine years, caring from newborn up to age 14. I began caring for children at the age of 15 as a paid...
Brooklynne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing
Quality
If u love your kiddos
You could only wish for someone like her to take care of them.
We need to clone her
Dr. R."
Ryan J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female who loves children and is looking to earn extra money babysitting. I have a 3-year-old son and you need to be okay with me brining my son every now and then. Aside from raising my son, I have experience babysitting children of various ages including newborns, toddlers, and children up to 10 years old....
Ewa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eva is a wonderful person and my 4 year old loves her. I highly recommended her!"
Brian B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love to be around and work with children of all ages. I am American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED/FA. It is my goal to provide quality in my work and connect with the children and adults I meet. I have 8+ years of experienced babysitting. I am more than capable of the following: - caring for children ages infant to 12 -...
Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes has taken care of my children on a few occasions. I met her at church. She is responsible, dependable, smart and ethical. She was raised in a loving family with good values. I highly recommend her."
Danielle N.
Cameron W.
Lacey, WA
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student (currently planning to be home for the summer May 12ish) that has loved working and volunteering with kids for years. In my personal life, I am very organized and diligent while also finding creative ways to get things done. I have loved art since I was young and thoroughly enjoy helping learn to express...
Cameron can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
4.0
"Cameron was communicable and punctual. Work for us for a week on a trial period. Let us know it wasn't a good fit with enough time to find coverage. Would not recommend for work with young toddlers (2-3), as she did not connect well, display empathy, patience, or...
Nicole G.
Tierney B.
Olympia, WA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Patient, Reliable Nanny With Great References And A Flexible Schedule
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with children from newborns-12 years old. I love working with children because I love seeing things through their eyes and encouraging their growth and development. I enjoy reading, making crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park with the children I work with. I am comfortable with...
Tierney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
4.0
"We enthusiastically recommend the child care services of Tierney B. Tierney cared for our two sons, ages 4.5 and 7, for 2 months in the fall of 2013. Her duties included picking each child up from their respective school, taking them to music lessons,...
Sarah C.
Alexander R.
Olympia, WA
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alex and I am here for you!
First thing I think is important to know is I am openly gay and if that effects my prospects for getting a position then I understand! I am also have attained the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts, which is the highest rank you can attain! I have extensive experience with children, as I...
Alexander can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Alex to house/pet sit for a week with three dogs, and it won't be the last time. I've already scheduled him for a future date. He is punctual, dependable, and best of all, the dogs loved him. Even the neighbors commented on how good he was with the dogs....
Teri H.
Shaunna C.
Lacey, WA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Shaunna, I'm currently a Dental lab technician here in Washington and have years of past experience working in childcare settings, nannying, house sitting and pet sitting. I love working with toddlers and feel so fulfilled watching them learn and grow. Im and artist and love theater and music as well. Ive been working...
Shaunna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shaunna is amazing with children and very dependable. Our children learned much under her care and loved having her watch them. I highly recommend her."
Jacob J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
with a long history of working in childcare. I am available for part-time work as a babysitter or nanny and would love to find the right fit with a family in need of childcare. I love to spend time outside, teach kids about wildlife, and I am an avid reader. I am up to date on my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and have...
Talia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Talia was wonderful with my children. I never worried when they were in her care. She was punctual and dependable. We were sad when she moved across the country... she was truly the best sitter we have had."
Susan L.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
People who are passionate about their career are best at what they do. Working with children is what I love. I've got six years of experience working full-time in two daycares and as a nanny. I've been doing this since I graduated high school and I've loved it ever since. I work full time as an EMT currently. I have experience...
Ally can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ally was fantastic with our 4 children. The only reason we had to part ways was because of a family move out of state. I would definitely hire her again. She is very good at keeping a routine with the kids. She has a kind and calm personality that seems to rub...
Amanda L.
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I am a kind, energetic and compassionate caregiver. I have vast experience and knowledge in child development and play. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and coursework in early childhood education. I have experience in creating fun, educational and skill-building curriculum for as young as 14 months. I believe...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa worked well with all four of my daughters from infancy to young adolescents. She was very kind and compassionate, but set clear boundaries and expectations. She did well developing literacy, social skills and play. She was helpful with our dogs too!"
Robert W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children since I was 17 as a volunteer at an In-Home Daycare in my adult years, I have continued to build my expertise in child development through working in Early Learning Care centers and working towards earning a degree in Elementary Education. I specialize in 2. 5-5-year-Olds but am comfortable...
Sayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sayla has been a complete blessing for us. We need her very early in the morning and she gets our two young children up and off to school. From day one our kids connected with her and their only complaint is she doesn't get to babysit more often. We highly...
Jen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 26 years old and have my bachelors degree in sociology. I also have prior experience as a medical assistant. I have years of experience working with children in various settings. I have nannied and babysat children ages 9 months to 9 years old starting in high school. In high school I also...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna watched my four boys with skill. They especially loved doing little science experiments with her. Jenna was mature, dependable, communicative, and reliable."
Zoe G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college grad who misses nannying! I live a very active life, so if your little ones are high energy I'll be sure to keep them engaged and moving! I love the outdoors, but I am certainly no stranger to craft projects, board games, and story time.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school aged...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have used Allie several times and she is amazing!!! From helping my children with homework, driving them to soccer practice, playing game and coloring with them while babysitting she does it all! Definitely recommend her."
Desi R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents, I have a lot of experience and been working with several families for about 11 years. I have worked with share care situation. I like to creative a healthy happy environment for the kids like to set up a routine base on the parents request, such a nap time, preparing meals for the kids, walks, parks, story times,...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Patty became the part-time nanny of our son, and then our daughter, when each was just 4 months old. When we first interviewed Patty, we were immediately put at ease by her friendly, open personality, her obvious affinity for children, and her amazing energy. It...
Michelle W.
Maria C.
Olympia, WA
$21-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am well versed with the demands of this job and am sure of my ability to work well in the role of a Nanny. I used to work as a Special Education para-educator in a local Elementary school. I'm currently working as a behavior technician
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria was amazing!!! Not only was she on time, but she helped take care of 8 kids at my wedding! This included feeding them, playing with them, bathroom breaks, and more. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a babysitter for weddings or parties! "
Megan P.
Kailiah P.
Olympia, WA
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kailiah!
I'm an 18-year-old babysitter with 6 years of experience caring for children from 5 months to 14 years old. I'm patient, kind, and calm, but always ready to have fun and keep kids engaged. I have knowledge of childhood development and am great at solving problems and staying calm under pressure. I can cook,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mother of two children. They are currently 9 and 4. I have had previous babysitting jobs that ended up building lasting relationships. I can also do drop off and pick ups from daycare and school. I am also very comfortable with pets.
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shelton, WA
Nicola C.
5.0
Nicola is very responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. She did wonderful with my little one and my little girl is a handful! Her experience as a pre-school teacher is awesome and she has lots of ideas how to work with kids and entertain them. It was always pleasant having her watch my...
- Heidi V.
Tate D.
5.0
Tate was our daughter's after school nanny/babysitter for 2 years. She was reliable, flexible, and dependable. Tate became like part of our family. Our daughter adored Tate and would often say she missed her when we went on vacations and she didn't see Tate for a few days.
Tate is a great...
- Stacy B.
Ella P.
5.0
Ella was polite, kind, and friendly. She was patient with my kids and calm under pressure. She did a great job, and we would love to hire her again!
- Cassidy S.
Brooklynne A.
5.0
We were lucky enough to find Brooklynne when we first moved to the area. She blew us away from the very beginning and continued to impress for the month+ we got to work with her before she left for Spain. It was a huge help for us to have someone so trustworthy and dependable to watch our kids. On...
- Brad M.
Ewa K.
5.0
Ewa is great with my kids. She speaks multiple languages and is active. My kids are fluent in French and very active, so Ewa fit right in. They did rock climbing, biking, swimming, tennis, board games, spoke and read French. Ewa also transported the kids to and from swim meets and is a...
- Gordon A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shelton, WA:
How can I find a Shelton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shelton, 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 16 babysitters in Shelton, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Shelton, WA?
The average rate for Shelton, WA babysitters on Care.com is $20.38 per hour as of February 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 Shelton, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shelton, 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 Shelton, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Shelton, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.