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265 babysitters are listed in Spokane, WA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Spokane, WA
5.0
(1)
I was raised by a single mother so I often times helped care for my two younger siblings who are 4-5 years younger than I am. I started babysitting in 4th grade and have continued to do so off and on for years. I have 3 nephews; 8, 3, and 2. I have helped care for/babysit them since they were newborns. I have cousins as well...
Karysa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Karysa was fantastic with my daughters! They loved having her watch them & they loved her dog, Berkeley (Karysa first made sure it was ok to bring Berk). She did a great job handling my little one that is extra sassy. I felt my girls were in great hands being left...
Kasey R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I feel very comfortable with children, I enjoy their company, being able to care, help them in their daily tasks, play with them, and I also have a good connection with them.
Edna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Edna was really great with my 6-year old son. They had some fun adventures in the neighborhood and he had a blast! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare professional who has worked in the industry for 11 years. I began working as a babysitter and nanny, and have more recently worked as an assistant teacher in a preschool. I am comfortable with all ages and excel at social skill development. I am enthusiastic, responsible, and love to spend time...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna seems to genuinely enjoy playing with my children. "
Brooke W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old college graduate who loves children and animals dearly. I am always very energetic, loving, and aware. I also tutor at elementary, middle, and high school level. I aspire to be a teacher and currently have a degree in Liberal Arts for Education where I worked over 600 hours in different schools over the course...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is an extremely responsible and mature caregiver. She is always there for me in a pinch and she also needs minimal direction on what to do. She has been a lifesaver for me and my family dealing with a military deployment and a hectic schedule. I am so...
Lyndsay P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tiffany. I'm a positive, fun loving/nurturing adventurous person who's responsible and kind as well as extremely empathetic. I have 25 years of experience in childcare and 11+ years of experience in caregiving. I have worked with many individuals from newborns to senior citizens. I have also had the pleasure of...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is extremely patient and kind. She loves children and is the type of person who makes you feel comfortable right away. As a full time working mother I feel blessed to have found someone like Tiffany to care for my little ones when I couldn't be there."
Bridgette P.
Jaena C.
Spokane, WA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jaena! I am heading into my junior year of college. I was attending full time in California, but I am currently deferred from school until I find a new one as I just moved to Spokane.
I have been babysitting little ones for as long as I can remember! Starting young with sitting for my family and in my church...
Jaena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jaena is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, caring and responsible caregiver. She handled all three of our children and our dog with ease. She has a very calming and gentle demeanor. She was always on time, responsive and organized. We love Jaena and highly recommend...
Care member
5.0
(11)
I have my associates degree in child development from Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan. I was previously an early childhood teacher, then a nanny and am currently an administrative assistant/business owner. I've worked with children for 15+ years and I've been babysitting for even longer. My specialty is children 6 and...
Franchesca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She is wonderful with kids(lots of different ages), always able to find something fun to check out, always seeking to learn and grown more and doing whatever possible to enhance their time with her! Plus, she's a huge outdoorsy learner, never worry that your child...
Kristen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a teacher in Spokane and am available to offer before/after school and date night child care. My position has a flexible schedule, which allows me to fit your needs! I absolutely love children, and find childcare so much fun because I get to interact with kids on a more personal level. It's fun to not always be in...
Karlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Competent and caring babysitter/nanny with 8 years experience caring for toddler- elementary aged children. Last employment was with Little Hive as an Assistant teacher to 3-5-year-olds. I also have served in my church's childcare ministry, and additionally utilized as a special needs buddy for a family as needed. I love kids...
Bedo can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bedo is kind, encouraging, neat, trustworthy and a good example for young children. Bedo has babysat our 2 boys (4yr and 2.5yr old) several times. I would definitely recommend Bedo to others."
Care member
Olivia L.
Spokane, WA
$17-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
A Committed Law Student Hoping To Assist Local Families With Child Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because it allows me to work on my professional skills and personal skills by bringing out my patience, creativity, and persistence. I also love forming bonds with younger children who remember you and get excited for you to visit again!
I started working with kids when I was in high school! Although I...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"It was our first time hiring on Care and we are so glad that we found Olivia! She was a pleasure to work with! She babysat our 4 year old son who loved spending time with her and she did creative fun activities with him who still misses her! She was always before...
Baljit K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I moved to Spokane for college in 2020 and have been working as a behavior technician for 2 years. Before working as a behavior technician I worked in a daycare here in Spokane and, before moving I worked in a daycare for two years. I have experience with special needs kids, twins, siblings, and more. I've worked with...
Diamond can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have only been working with Diamond for a couple weeks, but so far she has been a great help to my husband and very dependable and enjoyable to our daughter who even asks for Diamond when she is not around! I will make an updated review when we have been working...
Naomi G.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a babysitter and a nanny. I love caring for kids of all ages. I have experience caring for infants as well as the energy to keep up with active toddlers. I am very outdoorsy and love to run, hike, fish and camp. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and can help with homework for all age...
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Whitney was an incredible caregiver to our two children (8, 5) and our niece (5). We were in Spokane for a no-children wedding, and Whitney babysat the children at our hotel. She took them to a local park, out to dinner, bathed them, and got them to bed in...
Hope N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched children of all ages and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I love kids more than anything in the world. I believe we can all learn something from each child. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, I am an open book!
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sadie is a loving and reliable caregiver. I hired her 4 years ago to watch my 7 and 8 year olds and she became part of the family. When my wife and I started having more kids she took care of the baby to 17 month old as well. We plan on rehiring her if she is...
Joe N.
Taylor D.
Spokane, WA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Western Washington University I began babysitting around the age of 11 for a handful of families in my neighborhood. As the years have passed I have nannied an infant, babysat consistently for another family and their 4 children, and picked up many other jobs for several families in my college town. I make sure to keep the house...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Taylor is amazing. Our daughter just loves her. She makes things fun and is able to get her to willingly brush her teeth, take a bath, go to bed. Some of the typical things kids can fight us parents on, she can help! She took our daughter on field trips to pizza or...
Amanda G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a graduate student, studying mental health counseling, and my undergrad degree is in developmental psychology. I am from a family of 7 children, and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have worked as a nanny for several families, and I love spending time with children of all ages and personalities! I have worked...
Marilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marilyn is helping us out with our 8-month-old, who we had to (hopefully) temporarily take out of day care due to illness. She has been a godsend. I don't know what we would do without her!"
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Amy, and I am 24 years old. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember - quite literally! Being the second oldest, I have taken on a kind of "second mommy" role, helping with my younger siblings and babysitting for friends and others. At 18, I had the opportunity to work in a preschool,...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amy has watched my children before at a work event I was attending for 3 days and my kids love Amy so much. She had planned activities. Did naptime successfully with a group of toddlers and older kids in an office setting. My kids love Amy!!!"
Lamont H.
Maggie R.
Spokane, WA
$20-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maggie and I am in my Senior year studying business and psychology at Gonzaga University. I am looking for a part-time job as a babysitter/nanny in the Spokane area. I enjoy caring for and playing with kids of all ages! Specifically, I enjoy indoor and outdoor activities like sports, reading books, arts and...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie did a fantastic job caring for our daughter and nephew. The kids loved her and had an amazing time."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I would love to help out your family! I have a lot of experience with child care through babysitting, working at a daycare, helping in my churches children rooms, teaching after school classes, and camp counseling. At the daycare I was a lead teacher for a year in the toddler classroom and an assistant in the pre school...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is responsive, prompt, and dependable. My kids love her. They can be pretty shy at times and they took to her immediately. She is laid back yet highly engaged with the children which I think helped build trust with them. She goes above and beyond. I...
Michelle B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a military veteran currently pursuing a degree in nursing and have extensive experience in childcare, having raised two boys from newborn to teenage years and provided babysitting services throughout my life. I am CPR/BLS certified and hold a food handler's certification. Recently, I have been working as an in-home...
Jaylynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaylynn was great with our 4-year-old son. Even when she showed up to meet us the day before, my son immediately gravitated to her. She is very sweet, but also safety conscious and respectful of our house rules and our son's routine. I highly recommend her to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My Name Is Rebecca
I am a 30 y. o female whom has been working in the medical field as a CNA since 2012 I'm looking to provide care from infant to geriatrics and have experience ranging in mental health, Dementia, long term care and rehabilitation I am available for Care or companions or transportation. Message me to...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable, honest and always on time, Rebecca does great with my 4 boys when she watches them. She is our go to sitter and she always works with us on payments. She is a great person and our family loves her."
Nichole S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Spokane, WA
Karysa B.
5.0
Karysa was fantastic with my daughters! They loved having her watch them & they loved her dog, Berkeley (Karysa first made sure it was ok to bring Berk). She did a great job handling my little one that is extra sassy. I felt my girls were in great hands being left with her since she is going to...
- Kasey R.
Edna B.
5.0
I could not recommend Edna more. As a nervous first parent, she won my confidence from the first interaction with our infant son. She is warm, responsible, and so thoughtful. She thinks about both care and development for infants, for example by playing songs, talking, and reading. She is very tidy...
- Care member
Jenna V.
5.0
Very nice, excellent references.
- Darcy F.
Jennifer G.
5.0
She is fantastic! I trust her with my kids, my home and anything I need help with. She is incredible. She takes her job seriously and always is reliable. Would highly recommend her.
- Virginia O.
Tiffany M.
5.0
Tiffany is amazing and my kiddo blended right in with her family. She is always responsive to messages, quick to call and amazing to work with. She truly feels like an extension of our family and I cannot express how much I trust and appreciate her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Spokane, WA:
How can I find a Spokane babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Spokane, 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 265 babysitters in Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA?
The average rate for Spokane, WA babysitters on Care.com is $18.43 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 Spokane, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Spokane, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews of the 265 listed babysitters.