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60 babysitters are listed in University Place, WA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in University Place, WA

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Galiya M.


University Place, WA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Personal Assistant

5.0

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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, travel, carpooling
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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Jillian D.


University Place, WA

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic And Responsible Babysitter With 4.5 Years Of Experience!

Hi, I'm Jillian! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic babysitter with 4. 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love engaging kids in fun, creative, and educational activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. Whether it's helping with homework, preparing meals, or planning fun games, I strive to...
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Stephanie M.


University Place, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible Babysitter - Certified Teacher

Hi there! I am a certified art teacher looking to pick up some babysitting hours! I am comfortable with large groups of kids of any age. I can sit for date nights, all-day weekend adventures, and even support online-school/tutoring. I do currently have a full-time teaching job but am free most evenings starting at 5 - depending...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm Kayla. I have been caring for and teaching children since the age of 14. I also have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. My 10+ years of experience have taught me how to identify the needs of children and work with families to meet those needs. My teaching background has made me a homework expert. I...
I'm a natural caregiver with a passion for nurturing young minds and contributing to their development. With three years of experience, I've honed my skills in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity, ensures that every day is filled with enjoyable and...
Lwandiswa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gina D.


University Place, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm The Whole Package

Hello, my name is Gina! I'm a nanny and absolutely it. I've been caring for kiddos for 15 plus years and can't see myself doing anything else. I'm also a mom of a 13-year-old son and an 17-year-old daughter. I live in University Place, and have my own reliable transportation with full-coverage insurance. I've cared for children...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Sophie B.


Gig Harbor, WA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Patient And Compassionate :)

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & 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.

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Joy K.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Grandmother Who Loves Spending Time With Little Ones

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was kind and attentive to my kiddos! I look forward to working with her again!"

Beth H.

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Mary L.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny Available In Gig Harbor/UP/Tacoma/Seattle Area, 9+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a responsible, mature and organized person, and I have been working w/ children over the last 9 years, occasional babysitter, au pair, nanny in-out, I've worked w/ kids from different ages, About myself I'm educated and a psychologist in my home country l'd describe my personality as a patient, caring and responsible...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is awesome! I can't say enough good about her. She cared for my daughter for 2 years. She taught her Spanish, potty trained her, took her on walks, to the park, library, indoor playgrounds, etc. She was always sweet with my daughter. She sent me updates...

Annishia H.

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Ludmela V.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care for your family! I have a lot of experience with childcare, your kiddos will be in good hands. I have worked as a full time nanny for a 1-2-year-old child (happy to provide a reference). I am also one of 10 kids and spent a lot of my childhood/young adulthood taking care...
Ludmela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I was Ludmela's supervisor at a campus position while she was in college. Campus positions tend to be more casual. I know Ludmela quite well both as an employee and as a person. As an employee, Ludmela was reliable, self-sufficient, a problem solver, happy to...

Marlys N.

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Zoie G.


Tacoma, WA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zoie G is a great sitter! She has helped me with all 3 of my kids ages 7, 12 and 15 and she was great with them all. Very reliable, honest, kind and trust worthy. I highly recommend Zoie!! "

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Casey F.


Tacoma, WA

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, 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.

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Miranda C.


Tacoma, WA

$14-22/hr2 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.

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Sydney K.


Tacoma, WA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

A Helping Hand :)

Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the...

Care member

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Bethany M.


Tacoma, WA

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bethany is fantastic! She has worked with us for almost a year and a half as a full time nanny since our little one was about 4 months old. He absolutely adores her. She has been reliable, dependable and everything we hoped for and more!"

Mark L.

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Margaret Z.


Lakewood, WA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Available To Work 10 am-8 pm Mon- Sat

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I communicated with Margaret several times hoping to hire her for childcare. In the end I was unable to, due to some simple logistical hurdles that were beyond anybody's control. What I wanted to comment on is Margaret's consistently prompt and straight forward...

Emma B.

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Mercy A.


Tacoma, WA

$17-23/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Baby Sitter

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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mercy is a kind and dependable person. So kind and loving."

Margaret M.

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Shelby P.


Tacoma, WA

$40-48/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Kind Family

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Leticia N.


Tacoma, WA

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amazing coworker :)) I love her spirit!"

Tasia N.

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Sydney H.


Gig Harbor, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in University Place, WA

Galiya M.

5.0

We hired Galiya for a date night and she did a wonderful job with our 4 boys!

- Lynette Y.

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.

Joy K.

5.0

She was kind and attentive to my kiddos! I look forward to working with her again!

- Beth H.

Mary L.

5.0

Mary's such a lovely nanny, who gained my child respect in a couple of minutes, she is fun and smiley, she is a safe driver and took my child to the park to play with the sprinkles which she loves it, Mary is punctual, responsible, mature and attentive, I would love to keep working with her when me...

- Care member

Ludmela V.

5.0

Ludmela was positive, friendly and appropriately inquisitive. She had to deal with a couple challenges with our 1 and 4-year-old daughters during the night and got through it and got them to sleep (and go back to sleep) through the night. Our 4-year-old enjoyed her company and was disappointed she...

- Joshua M.

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