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215 babysitters are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tacoma, WA
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian did an absolutely amazing job! The kids love her and can’t wait to see her again! She is so sweet, kind, and respectful! She has fun with the kids and when it’s time for her to leave they beg her to stay!!!"
Care member
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.
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
"My girls love Ashley! Every time we have hired her, I can leave the house feeling at ease. She jumps right in and plays with the kids. Ashley is very flexible and attentive."
Leeanna M.
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Alexis since 2009. She has been babysitting for me since she was in middle school. When she first started babysitting for me, I had a 4 year old, a 2 year old and an infant. Alexis just jumped right in changing diapers,...
Trisha L.
Julienne J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.
5.0
(2)
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...
Ron J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I professionally babysat twin girls for four years until they went to preschool last September and I miss childcare and would love to get back to it.
Saturday -Tuesday I have child care for my own kids so I am open and available to watch yours in your home if you are more comfortable with that but if you are looking for a full...
Aubreyanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"My girls (twins) were with Aubrey 5 days a week from infancy to pre school. They both adore her and were always happy to be with her. She helped with potty training, learning letters, and shapes. She loved my babies as if they were her own. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Savannah. If you're looking at my profile you were in the right place. I have two years of child development under my belt, so I know how important these first few years are. I'm pretty much down to do anything with your kids from hiking to just chilling on a beach, or watching a movie in coloring. My hobbies...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Savannah was a great sitter and very patient with our anxious lab who had an unexpectedly difficult time getting used to a new human in the house. Savannah took the time to get on the dogs level and show her affection and trust. She was great with our son, who...
Jen M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I really enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am nurturing, kind, reliable, and trustworthy. I can take care of kids at your place or at my home. My house is safe and child friendly with a large fancied back yard.
I got my Tdap vaccine in April 2018. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. I have been working as a...
Natalya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Natalya has a very pleasant and sweet personality, and our baby boy warmed up to her immediately. She has always been on-time (even a bit early) and communicates very effectively about any changes. She is a fantastic nanny and a person, loves outdoor and will take...
Natalya S.
Logan M.
Tacoma, WA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Logan! I'm 21, Looking For A Job, Great With Kids Of All Ages, Housesit/babysit/nanny/petsit.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as easy-going, nurturing, and creative. I am also known for being able to easily diffuse situations, especially involving children of all ages.
I like working with kids because I grew up around a huge family so it's second nature for me. My experience as a Lifelong Girl Scout and countless volunteer...
Logan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Logan watched my 8 month old daughter and did a great job with her! Also left detailed notes on how the day went. Would hire again."
Jackie F.
5.0
(18)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer has been amazing with our 1 year old. She’s been punctual, easy to communicate with, very flexible with us, and overall just 10/10. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, happy to have you in my profile!
I'm married to my best friend and together we live a happy life with our pups Bumi and Cass.
I've been working in childcare for 8 years now, including my time as an Au Pair between 2017 and 2019. I prefer to work with younger kids, but I'm experienced with all different ages. I have a good...
Bruna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bruna has worked with our family for two years, caring for our son who is now 4 years old. She has been an important part of our family, and she has loved our son as much as we do. Bruna started with us when our son was 2 years old and assisted us through speech...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I've completed 2 years studying early childhood education. I've worked at Daycare for almost a year for ages 6 weeks up to 5 years old. I have a CPR and First Aid training. I have lots of hours in other childcare training as well.
I have had multiple background checks since I have worked in elementary schools and daycares.
I...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly (goes by Cayla) is by far the best babysitter we have ever had. Our daughter has special needs and meds and Cayla took her on like it was a walk in the park when others made it seem impossible. She sends wonderful updates through the day, does fun...
Abby F.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is an amazing dedicated worker who can accomplish anything she sets her mind on. I've never met someone so amazing at her work."
Alexa Y.
Tyra L.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tyra. I am 26 (I am not sure why my profile says I'm 36) I have been babysitting since I was 15 and am very eager to get to know you and your family. I am currently a full time college student so looking for occasional and part time. Being around children for me is great because I get to help in a child's early...
Tyra can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tyra was on time, engaging, and professional. She was great to talk to and easily conveyed her abilities. She also came prepared with documentation of her CPR, BBP, and first aid training. "
Cassie C.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kianna watched our 5 year old son on short notice and he kept saying how much fun he had with her. We are so appreciative and will definitely be reaching out to her again!"
Nicole H.
Madison D.
Tacoma, WA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maddie.
I am 24 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
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...
Care member
Endia C.
Tacoma, WA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Endia, a little bit about myself I'm passionate about outdoor activities like camping, swimming , kayaking and hiking, which our beautiful area offers. As a childcare provider, I love sharing my enthusiasm for the outdoors and fostering creativity through art with kids. With years of experience including...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Endia was so great! She came through for me last minute and was so flexible. She arrived early. Was perceptive to what our kiddo needed. Was great to work with. Would highly recommend and plan to use her again! "
Allie H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tacoma, WA
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.
Lillian G.
5.0
Great with our dogs and even greater with our boys!
- Theodore B.
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.
Ashley A.
4.0
She makes time to be available and friendly.
- Narcisa J.
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 Tacoma, WA:
How can I find a Tacoma babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Tacoma, 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 215 babysitters in Tacoma, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Tacoma, WA?
The average rate for Tacoma, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.79 per hour as of April 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 Tacoma, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 190 reviews of the 215 listed babysitters.