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60 babysitters are listed in Spanaway, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Spanaway, WA
Maddie W.
Spanaway, WA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Passionate and energetic child caregiver with a flair for creating stimulating and child-friendly environments. I pride myself on my ability to connect with children and foster an atmosphere of learning, I tailor activities to suit individual needs, ensuring each child feels valued and understood. Safety is my priority, backed...
Alexis B.
Spanaway, WA
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Alexis! i'm 19 years old. I graduated from Graham kapowsin highschool in 2023. Growing up I took care of my 2 younger sisters ages 12 and 5 on numerous occasions from overnight to just letting my parents have a date night for an hour or two. I have experience with preparing meals and snacks, rides to and from...
Jessica S.
Spanaway, WA
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Want To Contribute To The World By Helping Children Feel Loved And Worthy.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, patient and kind.
I love working with children because they are so genuine and creative. They embody the best parts of us and help us bring out our inner child.
I started working with kids in 2022 as a certified driver.
In my spare time, I like to watch movies, and go on long walks and road trips.
Adriana can also help with: Travel
Jasmine D.
Spanaway, WA
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as passionate, caring, and curious
I like working with kids because they filled with childlike wonder and energy.
I started working with kids when I was around 16 years old.
In my spare time, I like to read, watch films, and study my passions
My skills include being very cautious, constantly...
Alexandra K.
Spanaway, WA
$24-42/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Getting To Know You And Your Littles!
Hello! I'm a caring, patient and passionate nanny! I have 6+ years of experience caring and taking care of children. I love cooking, crafts, and daily tasks! I believe children should be children while they still learn all the important things along the way! I have two children of my own, a 8-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy....
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Terri L.
Spanaway, WA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a loving and nurturing Christian mother of three and grandmother to six perfect grandchildren! I have had a lot of experience not only with my own family but I have had many years of experience caring for children in various churches that I have attended. I also had an in home daycare many years ago where I loved and cared...
Terri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mary P.
Spanaway, WA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have babysat as well as tutored and been a camp counselor for children ages new born to 14 years old up to 14 kids at a time. I believe strong guidelines, outdoor activities, and group projects in art can build a wonderful and nurturing relationship between your child...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Excellent interview - we look forward to hiring Mary when we need care."
Phoebe F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey I am Shannon. I have 5 kids at home, a 1 yr old baby and an almost 3yr old that in most cases would be ride-alongs. my older 3 are 10, 11, and 12. I make meals, change diapers, clean messes, play, and interact with all children. I transport to and from school or general activities if needed and occasionally do park field...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am an Eastern Washington University graduate that has obtained a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am now 23. I would love to find a family to nanny with for the summer as I am currently a substitute teacher and hoping for a full time teaching job in...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our two year old daughter and four month old son. She played games with our toddler and followed close instructions and kept me updated about my infant while I was gone. We love Amy! I highly recommend her for your nannying and babysitting...
Tehya H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ibia! I am an experienced nanny and home care aid of 4+ years. I am a mom of a 18-month-old boy and am looking for an opportunity to bring him with me or care for your little ones in my home. I've found that as he grows, playing and interacting with other kiddos has been an essential part of their development and...
Ibia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ibia is a wonderful and trustworthy babysitter. She always responds to messages and shows up on short notice. Our daughter loves her, I highly recommend her."
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
10+ years experience with childcare and household work.
I'm in search of a new full time nanny position.
A little about me. I'm 31. I love most outdoor activities including, but not limited to: hiking, camping, paddle boarding, park days, bike rides, picnics. I also enjoy reading on my down time, thrift shopping and playing...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey has watched my now one year old son for 6 months now. She has been very flexible with the days I needed her. She sends me pictures throughout the day of different adventures they did. She is always on time and is just as excited to see my son as he is to see...
Dariane P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Banessa and I am 18 years old, I recently graduated high school and have lots of free time in my hands before I start college.
In the meantime I would be thrilled to help anybody in need of a babysitter, I have 4 years in experience in working with newborns and toddlers (I have babysat my 2 nephews since they...
Banessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Banessa was great! I really appreciated having her working for me. She was very kind, respectful and always did what she was asked. I would hire her again."
Chay K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a child that is 11yrs old. I have non-professional experience watching children for family members. I have experience with children with disabilities.
5.0
"Alex is a great person to work with, always punctual and took good care of my son. My son always asks when he can go see Alex again. I liked that in the crazy weather that we had when i first hired her she was always flexible and willing to help when i needed her....
Nonofo B.
Coral H.
Tacoma, WA
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Coral H from Cornish, ME
I am a positive and patient childcare provider, with 6+ years of experience working with children! I have worked in my local school district as an elementary ed-tech, spent a summer as camp counselor and lifeguard, and have been a nanny/ mother's helper for 5 years. I would love to interview and hear...
Coral can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely love Coral. She has been an exceptional fit for our family. She is impeccably on-time, organized and reliable. She has such a wonderful personality to be calming, yet firm with needed with my rambunctious boys. She has helped our family both with...
Julianne L.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessi! I have 10 years of experience in childcare field, and I love what I do! From working in daycares, nannying, and babysitting. I am currently finishing up my BA in Elementary Education.
I've been a lead teacher in a private daycare as well as a household nanny with many references!
I am CPR and blood-borne...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessie is wonderful!! My husband and I have gone through a few unaccountable providers....then we got Jessie! She's great, has great personality and great with our little sassy soon to be 6 year old! We haven't had her for very long, but we look forward to it! It's...
Mica J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Para professional who has helped my single mother raise my two younger sisters while working as a One on One Paraeducator at Graham Kapowsin High School. I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of families that I still keep in contact with after finishing long term care for occasional dates on going for...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbie is amazing! She has always been punctual and actually shows up when you book her. She's great at caring for my two boys and my boys get excited to see her. She is great at following schedules and request you have for caring kids. I highly recommend her if you...
John Teddy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 29-year-old who is a dedicated professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged 2 months to 18yrs. I have always been passionate about fostering children's development, creating a fun and stimulating environment, and establishing a strong bond with families. I recently...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby watched my 1 year old twins. She was the best sitter we could ask for! From the time she walked in, to the time she left, she was fully engaged with my kids. She played with them, took them to the park, drove them to her own home to see the cows, and...
Karen T.
Kianna J.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, thank you for reading about me! My name is Kianna. I am 26 years old, a valedictorian, mother of two. I started my journey over years ago when I began babysitting for family friends, volunteering/subbing in the school districts, and raising my beautiful babies. I started watching seniors 8 years ago when I became a...
Kianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kianna is great! She's dependable as we needed someone to watch our twins and a toddler as soon as possible. It was also convenient for us because she lives on base, as we are also a military family. I would hire her again and recommend to anyone. She was amazing...
Sherry G.
Rebecca B.
Puyallup, WA
$24-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a patient, calm, creative, and sincere person. These qualities have helped me work with children as a Nanny. I've set and upheld boundaries, created structure in routine, connected with an open heart, and supported conversation to nurture emotional growth. I use my time as a nanny to connect with children and support the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca presented herself very professionally and seems like a very responsible young lady. I have no doubt she would make an excellent addition to someone's family!"
Teri T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Spanaway, WA
Mary P.
5.0
Excellent interview - we look forward to hiring Mary when we need care.
- Phoebe F.
Amy M.
5.0
Amy was wonderful with our two year old daughter and four month old son. She played games with our toddler and followed close instructions and kept me updated about my infant while I was gone. We love Amy! I highly recommend her for your nannying and babysitting needs.
- Tehya H.
Ibia M.
5.0
Ibia was prompt and positive when she arrived. She was a calm presence with the kids and they all took an immediate liking to her. Looking forward to having her sit for us again!
- Gail G.
Kelsey N.
5.0
Kelsey has watched my now one year old son for 6 months now. She has been very flexible with the days I needed her. She sends me pictures throughout the day of different adventures they did. She is always on time and is just as excited to see my son as he is to see her.
- Dariane P.
Banessa D.
5.0
Banessa was great! I really appreciated having her working for me. She was very kind, respectful and always did what she was asked. I would hire her again.
- Chay K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Spanaway, WA:
How can I find a Spanaway babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Spanaway, 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 29 babysitters in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway, WA?
The average rate for Spanaway, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.24 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 Spanaway, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Spanaway, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.