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234 babysitters are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tacoma, WA
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Natalie is Very respectful, reliable, responsible, thoughtful and has always impressed others around her with her hard work and diligence. Natalie is one of the kindest persons I know and is a joy to have around! She is the best!"
Nicole D.
Bonnie B.
Tacoma, WA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Late Afternoons, Date Nights Or Weekend Care For Your Child/Children
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children, played nanny to three of my 10 grandchildren for a year while my daughter and son-in-law were both deployed overseas. While raising my family, I was a foster parent and 30 years later, three of my foster children still call me Mom. At family get togethers, I love to interact with the children...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Bonnie is truly an amazing person! She is very, VERY dependable. I have had the privilege of knowing Bonnie for the past 2 years. She faithfully shows up with a caring heart! The way she loves and cares for the children is one of a kind."
Amber 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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & 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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a former 5th-8th grade girls volleyball coach (assistant). I can help with light housekeeping and homework. I have been frequently told that I am amazing with kids. I can assure you that your children will be very safe and well taken care of.
5.0
"She did great with our 2 year old son! My wife and I had her watch him while we went out for dinner for a few hours. When we came back, he was happy as a clam. Serenity did a wonderful job keeping him occupied without screens! He had so much fun he cried when...
Care member
Leticia N.
Tacoma, WA
$10-25/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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amazing coworker :)) I love her spirit!"
Tasia N.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
4.3
(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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Nikita has been a great addition to our family as a part time nanny. She always leaves the house picked up and my daughter loves her! She would be a great addition to any family. "
Stacey D.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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.
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoie. I am a junior in college and am familiar with Care. com. I have been working with children for about three years now! I love taking care of babies and kids especially 1 year-10 years old. I worked at the YMCA for a year and a half. While there I was a part of the Youth Program working in the Drop-in...
Zoie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoie is a responsible, kind hearted, and caring person. Both as a person and as a worker. She has always showed compassion and kindness towards everyone she meets. Zoie is an exceptional employee who strives for success to make sure not only the kids at work are...
Care member
Gabrielle B.
Tacoma, WA
$38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Gabbie. I am currently a 23-year-old and have been doing child care for many years. I have my bachelors 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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."
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nanny with 10 years of professional experience and I am available for date night and have a few days of random availability during the month. I have my degree in elementary education, and I've taken care of children from newborn to 13. I have great references that are available upon request. I am available almost some...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany has worked for our family for over three years. She has taken care of my daughter from age 5 months to 3.5 years and son from 5 weeks to 2 years. Bethany has been extremely reliable and flexible with our schedules. She loves our kids and treats them so...
Angharad R.
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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor has worked for me at a summer youth camp for two summers, as well as watching my 1 and 3 year old girls. For both of these she is incredibly responsible, relates really well with kids, and does an excellent job of being engaged. I would highly recommend her!"
Andy S.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Hello! My name is Malanda and I am 23 years old. I am currently a recent graduate and I majored in Life Science biology. I have experience with children of all ages and I encourage creativity and compassion!
Malanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tacoma, WA
Natalie C.
5.0
Very patience and always giggly! Smart and caring.
- Heather C.
Bonnie B.
5.0
Bonnie is wonderful. She helped with our sons, age 6 and 8 who can be rambunctious at times :). She took them to/from school, to parks and playgrounds, and cared for them at home. She proctored virtual school for our older son, made lunches and dinners, and went for walks with the boys. They think...
- Robyn C.
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.
Mae S.
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 changes, starting solid foods, etc. We...
- Care member
Serenity L.
5.0
She did great with our 2 year old son! My wife and I had her watch him while we went out for dinner for a few hours. When we came back, he was happy as a clam. Serenity did a wonderful job keeping him occupied without screens! He had so much fun he cried when Serenity had to leave.
- Care member
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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 234 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 $19.65 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 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 141 reviews of the 234 listed babysitters.