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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
"Galiya worked for us first 6 months. She was reliable and the kids loved her!"
Jennifer G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lillian, and I've worked in childcare for eight years. I mainly look after little ones aged 0 to 5, but I've taken care of kids and teens of all ages.
I love coming up with fun and educational activities to keep kids entertained and learning. I'm great with feeding, sleep schedules, and making sure every child...
Lillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great with our dogs and even greater with our boys! "
Theodore B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience of working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I was also a certified swim instructor and lifeguard at the YMCA for 3 years so I can teach and help kids learn how to swim! I have experience with kids of ages from 2 months old to 14years old. I have been...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and...
Caroline V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sophie. I'm 21 years old and I have two little brothers, ages 7 and 11, who I've babysat since I was 12; as well as a 2-year-old little sister now. I used to babysit in my hometown on Maui and now Washington; as well as Oregon for a short time before I returned to Gig Harbor. I promise your kids will have a great time...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sophie was so great with my kids. She was very reliable and we loved her. She will be a wonderful nanny to any family."
Kelley M.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Clover, and I am a caring, experienced professional nanny. I typically work via word of mouth and with family friends, but I have decided to modernize! I am bilingual, CPR certified, first aid certified, psychological first aid certified, and I have more than six years of experience as a professional nanny. I...
Clover can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clover is very personable and thoughtful. I loved working with her!"
Chandler R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alexis, 22, and currently taking a break from school to focus on my 2-year-old and 1-month-old. I love kids, and I'm empathetic, patient, and full of love. I'm CPR and first aid certified, have a driver's license, a car, and great references.
My 2-year-old is energetic, sweet, and social, and I enjoy taking him on...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our young son adores Alexis. She's so sweet and has such a calm energy even around a wild toddler. She was our nanny when he was younger and continues to babysit for us now."
Kendal C.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Part time Babysitter for children ages 6months -11years old.
Also do date nights.
Able to watch multiple children.
Experienced for about 11years.
I have my own transportation.
I am First Aid, CPR/AED Certified.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley helped us out in a last minute bind to babysit our 9 month old daughter on a weekend night. She was very punctual, polite, and great with our daughter. She was also very communicative with updates throughout the night. We will definitely be asking Ashley to...
Gussie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I recently transitioned from three years at Holden Village in the northern Cascades. Before that, I worked as a summer camp director in South Dakota.
I've moved to Tacoma and am excited to connect with a family in need of childcare. Building meaningful relationships with kids is at the heart of...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has worked for me for several years at a summer youth camp. She is an exceptionally reliable, caring, and enjoyable young woman, with a fun and engaging personality. My kids 2 and 4 gravitated towards her, even among a staff of 50. She is great!"
Andy S.
Miranda C.
Tacoma, WA
$14-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with newborns to kids 8 years old. I have a car and am CPR/BLS trained. I have been a literacy tutor at an elementary school for the past two years. I am looking to make the transition into being a nanny/ babysitter full time. I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors, arts and crafts, reading and baking with...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Miranda for more than 10 years and she has proven to be a great person. She is polite, courteous, kind, full of energy, resourceful and will work hard to get the job done. One of the many things I admire about Miranda is her willingness to always stay...
Kathreen E.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 13 years of experience in K-12 education and 5+ years experience in preschool along with 3+ years of volunteer infant care. I have been working with Care for over 3 years now caring for children 2 months- 13 years old. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and have been trained in many different teaching...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer was a wonderful Summer nanny for our three children (3,5,7). She was very prompt, communicative and easy to trust with our children. She listened to what our hopes and wishes were for our children's summer and truly brought them to life. She didn't just...
April S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Working with kids is a job I enjoy, it makes me happy and I look forward to it.
I started my very first job at 16, I worked in a daycare. Under supervision, I took care of kids ages 1-3 by planning art projects, creating learning games, teaching baby sign language, setting up snacks, patiently getting kids to wash their hands,...
5.0
"My daughter looked forward to playing with Nadya each day. I would definitely recommend her to others."
Dana S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm 22 years old! I am a graduate of Austin State University as of 23'! I just moved to Washington state & I will be enrolling back into college to further my education in psychology. I am in the military, due to that I am willing and free to babysit Friday nights, Saturday time will be discussed and Sunday (after 1 until...
Za'yona can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Yona is an EXCELENT Sitter. She is the second sitter that we've hired from this site and like the first, my daughter absolutely loves her. She plays games, cooks and treats my baby like family instead of a job. Yona has become a part of our family and I plan on...
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Madison D.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maddie.
I am 23 years old and about to graduate from college in early childhood education. I am a responsible nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children during weekdays, weekends, evenings, summer and date nights. I make sure the children have been fed, bathed and in bed prior to parents' return. I can...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison was absolutely amazing during her time with our family. She was always on time and flexible when needed. On more than one occasion she stayed longer than originally scheduled if needed and if we requested her to arrive early she was willing to accommodate...
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Sydney H.
Gig Harbor, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids of all ages for about 10 years now with babysitting, nannying, and swim lessons. I have worked with kids from the age of 8 months old to 11 years old. As a child care worker I have help in all aspects of the kids lives that the parents needed from driving the kids to sports and after school to...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years."
Amelia H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My skills when dealing with children include patience when dealing with them, compassion attention and honesty
5.0
"Miyo was excellent! Attentive, punctual, and playful with my daughter. My kiddo can't wait to see her again."
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Casey F.
Tacoma, WA
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Formerly a Girl Scout counselor and AVID tutor, I took some time off from childcare to be a flight attendant then a server, but joint issues have brought me back to my first love. Up til September, I was caring for two 3-year-old boys and a 6-year-old girl Monday through Friday. One of the boys just finished potty training, so...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"I have used Kasey as my primary sitter for well over a year now. She is flexible, reliable, and sensitive to my employment hours. She has been remarkably able to take care of my toddler with a wide range of early and late hours, at short notice, and even after...
John G.
Natalie C.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello!
My name is Natalie, and I am passionate about caring for children and creating meaningful connections with them. I love teaching kids new things, engaging in crafts, and exploring the outdoors together. My goal is to provide a nurturing and fun environment where children can thrive and make wonderful memories.
I...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Very patience and always giggly! Smart and caring."
Heather C.
Mekayla P.
Lakewood, WA
$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey families! My name is Mekayla and I am a full time nanny! I currently work with one girly who is 25 months old.
I have a very detailed childcare history with experience from ages 4 weeks to 12 years old. That includes overnights, date nights, and 9-5s!
I love parks, zoos, museums, farmers markets and exploring!
Things we...
Zoe S.
Tacoma, WA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Nice to meet you and your family! My name is Zoe I did child care professionally for 5 years prior and during COVID. I had been working in toddler and infant classrooms for three years and nannying for two years. Before that I would babysit kids up to the age of 10.
The last year and a half I took off full time nannying to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Axton J.
Tacoma, WA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always found joy in taking care of children. I have three years of experience as a babysitter, which has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids. I am creative, friendly, silly, and energetic, which allows me to easily connect with children and make their time with me...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA
Galiya M.
5.0
We hired Galiya for a date night and she did a wonderful job with our 4 boys!
- Lynette Y.
Lillian G.
5.0
Great with our dogs and even greater with our boys!
- Theodore B.
Madelyn S.
5.0
Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and always let me know where they were...
- Caroline V.
Sophie B.
5.0
Sophie was so great with my kids. She was very reliable and we loved her. She will be a wonderful nanny to any family.
- Kelley M.
Clover G.
5.0
Clover is very personable and thoughtful. I loved working with her!
- Chandler R.
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How can I find a Steilacoom babysitter near me?
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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.