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224 babysitters are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Tacoma, WA
Alicia M.
Tacoma, WA
$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mom for 12 of the last 23 years. While I was available for my children, I babysat nieces and nephews .
In September 2022, I started subbing at area daycare centers through The Imagine Institute. I was hired in February 2023 for my most recent role as a lead teacher in a toddler room. I left that job after...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alicia is amazing with kids of all ages. She'll go out of her way to help in any way! She just loves kids! She is also great with dogs! The biggest dog person I know!"
Crystal A.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very patience and always giggly! Smart and caring."
Heather C.
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, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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
Joy K.
Tacoma, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Grandmother Who Loves Spending Time With Little Ones
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there my name is Joy and I am a 56 yr old mom of 3 grown sons and a 6 yr old grandson who all live in the Seattle/Tacoma area. I have just secured my own apartment here in Tacoma. I have a background check I would be willing to share with you and referrals from other families I have worked for if you would like. I do have...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was kind and attentive to my kiddos! I look forward to working with her again!"
Beth H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis. I am 21 years old and I have an associates degree in biology and I am almost finished with my bachelors in psychology as well (taking a break to spend as much time with my 1. 5-year-old as possible). I absolutely love kids and feel I am able to connect with them easily. I think of myself as being very...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Looking for a fun, familiar place for your child to go while you're away? How about a quiet space to do your work at home? Need somebody who can nurture your child's physical and emotional health? You've come to the right place! My home is full of educational, fun packed days! Rest assured knowing that your child will be off of...
Drew can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Drew is very mindful about everything she does - especially when it comes to her children. She is conscious about everything her children consume, whether that be the food they eat, the words they hear, etc... She is extremely caring and calm."
Emily O.
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Katie. I'm a mom of the sweetest boy turning three in June 2024. I've watched him alongside kids similar to his age, infants and/or older kids. It's always really exciting to see their relationship build and become friends. I'm looking for a job that would be open to bringing him along with me.
My son is super...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so happy that Katie chose us! Katie was able to bring her darling son to play with my kids and the three of them had so much fun. Katie is such an incredible mom that is gentle, yet firm. She appropriately sets boundaries and is respectful of our parenting...
Care member
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.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough about Coral. She is an incredible caregiver and human being. She has been a virtual school facilitator and nanny to my now seven year old son for the past school year. She helped him manage his virtual school schedule, work through challenging...
Jennifer C.
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for your interest in my services. At this time, I am fully booked and unable to accept new clients. I truly appreciate your understanding and patience, as my priority is to provide the best care and attention to my current clients. Should anything change and I become available to receive new clients, I will update...
Celine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very kind, communicative, and caring with my 2-year-old son. I would absolutely recommend Celine to anyone considering hiring her."
Ethan B.
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
"Miyoba did a FANTASTIC job in my home. Her attention to detail was impeccable and I could not have done it better myself. She cleaned my windows, cupboards, bathrooms, kitchen, floors, stairs, and vacuumed my carpets. Everything was so sparkling clean afterwards...
Care member
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tacoma, WA
Alicia M.
5.0
She's always so sweet with the kiddos and always fair!
- Cindy M.
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.
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 224 babysitters in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA?
The average rate for Tacoma, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.51 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 148 reviews of the 224 listed babysitters.