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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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is truly an amazing person and nanny. She blended in with our family and aided in setting schedules and making things consistent. She will always be apart of our family."
Jasmine H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
My natural love for children and responsible, positive caring nature are a few of the reasons I would love to have the opportunity to care for your child/children. I am highly skilled in providing a loving, friendly, safe atmosphere for the child/children left in my care. Because of previous babysitting jobs, consequently I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vera simply can't be beat. She watched my two year old daughter and then newborn son for over a year. I was nervous about having someone watch two under two after my son arrived but Vera handled it with ease. She always arrives early and goes above and beyond...
Connie M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my four children for the past 19 years. I plan meals, take the kids to their events and assist with homework. I had my children on daily schedules, so they know what to expect and so did I. This included the infancy years as well. I took ECE courses and worked for two day cares. I have a real...
Laurie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the "Terrible Twos". She was professional, kind, and on time. I would recommend her for sure to anyone else and would...
Leilani F.
Gabrielle B.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Gabbie. I am currently a 27-year-old and have been doing child care for 10+ years. I have my masters of science in psychology and I started off just baby sitting individual children, but during the summers I usually do day care where I tend to 10-20 children with only one assistant. I also have...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabrielle is well spoken, extremely nice and sounded wonderful on the phone. Unfortunately our schedules didn't align, otherwise I would have hired her immediately"
Jae H.
Allison S.
Tacoma, WA
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would prefer to provide care in your home and I have reliable transportation. I offer an up to date list of references upon interviewing/meeting by request. I do not provide overnight care, but I do provide late night care.
I've been a private professional nanny for 10+ years now. I'm very familiar with Montessori lifestyle,...
5.0
"Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I would recommend her to anyone."
Sarah P.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Margaret but most people call me Maggie. I'm 24 years old & have my associate's degree in arts. I currently work at an elementary school as a special education para educator but have lots of availability since I only work when the kids are in school. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Open to...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Really good with my kids and is very helpful with some of the cleaning when she gets a chance. She's always going above and beyond for the kids I would recommend her to anyone !"
Catherine N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am available to sit after this Christmas week. Indefinitely. If you need a full time sitter, I am available to serve your family.
I have more than 4 year experience sitting other children other than my own family members, and I have mode of transportation to come to your house.
*CPR certified
*experienced daycare...
Mercy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mercy is a kind and dependable person. So kind and loving."
Margaret M.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ashley, a 29-year-old with a deep passion for childcare and over nine years of dedicated experience. Safety is my top priority, and I am certified in first aid and CPR, equipped to handle any situation that may arise.
My extensive childcare journey includes a variety of roles, such as working at volunteering at...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was punctual and dependable. My kids all like her and had only positive things to say about her. I will definitely hire her again if I need more child care assistance in the future."
Peter R.
Leticia N.
Tacoma, WA
$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a University student with over 3 years of experience working with infants especially in a non profit daycare center. I work hard, as I am taking rigorous courses in school, and in the midst of learning a second language. I love working one on one with children, and I can be very creative. I also love to read and do art of...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amazing coworker :)) I love her spirit!"
Tasia N.
Stormi L.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hello all! I am Stormi, a 21-year-old mother to two beautiful boys! I am an experienced nanny and caregiver to littles, all the way up to 14 years old! I have experience in certain disabilities aswell! If you need a quick sit or a long weekend away I am your girl! My sons do not come with me usually to babysitting jobs, unless...
Stormi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stormi is one of the most caring people I know. She is attentive, makes sure the kids are fed, changed, and cared for. She is a regular sitter for our 6 year old. He adores her and cannot wait to have her watch him again.
10/10 would recommend her!"
ANNA H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to be considered for your child's caregiver. I love helping children grow and learn new things. I have experience working with children ages 0-12 years old and everyone in between. I have been a nanny for 4 kids at a time from age ranges of 4-9 and I loved it! I am looking to get established with a family and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jen is wonderful! She communicates well, is punctual/dependable, and our kids love her! We're thrilled to have her as our babysitter!"
Melissa G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm interested in occasional babysitting jobs, fill ins, as well as occasional overnight jobs & weekend gigs. I have an extensive background in childhood development & youth recreation. I worked for a cruise line for over 8 years as a Youth program Director (recreation and education program for kids ages 3-17). I also worked at...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jen was an amazing help with our 9 month - 12 month old. She was super engaged, energetic, responsible and played so many fun games with him, he learned a lot from her and we would definitely hire her again in the future! "
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA and have completed EMT, BLS and CPR courses. I worked in memory care for 5 years and did in home care for 3 years. Experienced with catheters, ostomy bags, trachs, oxygen machines, glucose monitors, medications, and more
Nikita can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I feel so incredibly blessed that my family found Nikita for our caregiver to our son. My son was only 6 months old when I went back to work, and I was very nervous to give him to a stranger so I was very picky about who was going to be with my son all day. She has...
Melissa W.
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.
Eva P.
Tacoma, WA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old, I am CPR certified. I've babysat for my family as long as I can remember, yet I do have 3 years of payed experience with children of all ages. If you're in need of someone to be friends with your kid and adult to keep an eye on them, I think you and your family found a great fit. Feel free to reach out and ask...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Eva to watch my 5 year old as well as my newborn while hubby and I had date night, and it was a wonderful experience. My 5 year old really enjoyed spending time with her, and I came home to my kids fast asleep. I have recommended her to my friends, and I...
Katie J.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate excited to teach and care for youngsters. In college, I created and managed an environmental education outreach program. I loved teaching children K-12 about the planet. I have previous childcare experience with children aged 8 months to 10 years. I have held jobs with multiple families with a...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We hired Alexis during the summer of 2015 as our usual babysitter was out of town. My kids were 1.5 and 3.5 years. They loved having Alexis over as she played with them the whole time. Alexis also handled my 3.5 year old very well when she would go bananas when I...
Danielle Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amber and I would love to help out you and your family. I have lots of childcare experience from working with non English speaking kids to working in a busy daycare and being the go-to girl to watch my nieces and nephews! I am more than willing to help out with any household tasks or run...
Mae can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber took care of our baby after I went back to work part time when he was 4 months old. We were so impressed by how engaged she was with our baby, even from the time he was tiny! She was a huge help to us and jumped right into navigating nap routines, sleep...
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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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Galiya. I have been babysitsince 2015. Prior to this I babysat on a regular basis for my friends. I also help with children's ministry at my church. I have babysitting experience with children of various ages (from 8 month to 14 years old).
I speak Russian, English and trying to learn Spanish. I am a...
Galiya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"We had Galiya watch our son from 18 months to 3.5 years of age. She is kind, dependable, organized and fun. Galiya follows direction well and uses common sense and logic when dealing with things like illness or food preparation. She loved to take our son outdoors...
Laura M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA
Shelby P.
5.0
Shelby is truly an amazing person and nanny. She blended in with our family and aided in setting schedules and making things consistent. She will always be apart of our family.
- Jasmine H.
Vera W.
5.0
Vera simply can't be beat. She watched my two year old daughter and then newborn son for over a year. I was nervous about having someone watch two under two after my son arrived but Vera handled it with ease. She always arrives early and goes above and beyond helping us with chores around the house...
- Connie M.
Laurie T.
5.0
Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the "Terrible Twos". She was professional, kind, and on time. I would recommend her for sure to anyone else and would definitely hire her again.
- Leilani F.
Gabrielle B.
5.0
Gabrielle is well spoken, extremely nice and sounded wonderful on the phone. Unfortunately our schedules didn't align, otherwise I would have hired her immediately
- Jae H.
Allison S.
5.0
Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Sarah P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Steilacoom, WA:
How can I find a Steilacoom babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Steilacoom, 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 4 babysitters in Steilacoom, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Steilacoom, WA?
The average rate for Steilacoom, WA babysitters on Care.com is $22.25 per hour as of March 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 Steilacoom, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Steilacoom, 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.