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Babysitters in University Place, WA
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...
Bonnie B.
Tacoma, WA
$13-20/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clover is very personable and thoughtful. I loved working with her!"
Chandler R.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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)
Hi! I am a college senior with over 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience. I love to play games, play outdoors, and do art projects with kids. I also don't mind helping out with homework or other chores. I'm happy to cook and help with housekeeping if you let me know what needs to be done. I am First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia worked for me since she was 10 years old as a moms helper and she still helps me when she's back home. She's helped with my kids from infancy to age 10. She's wonderful. She even helped run a summer camp in my backyard with 10 kids. She is responsible,...
Emily C.
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.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Eva to watch my 5 year old as well as my newborn while hubby and I had date night, and it was a wonderful experience. My 5 year old really enjoyed spending time with her, and I came home to my kids fast asleep. I have recommended her to my friends, and I...
Katie J.
Allison S.
Tacoma, WA
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would prefer to provide care in your home and I have reliable transportation. I offer an up to date list of references upon interviewing/meeting by request. I do not provide overnight care, but I do provide late night care.
I've been a private professional nanny for 10+ years now. I'm very familiar with Montessori lifestyle,...
5.0
"Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I would recommend her to anyone."
Sarah P.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Nakita to proved assist my mom in the care for our dad who is suffering with dementia. She came in the morning, got my dad up if he wasn’t already. Would get him showered, make him breakfast, make sure he had his meds, take him for walks, help him with...
Care member
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
4.7
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience babysitting and providing childcare including being an au pair in Madrid for 3 young girls, after school nanny, tutor, camp counselor, overnight infant nanny, full time day infant nanny and occasional sitter. I would love to connect with you, send you my resume and answer any questions you may have.
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was simply wonderful. An extremely easy person to get along with, she is kind and caring for both our infant and toddler."
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to be considered for your child's caregiver. I love helping children grow and learn new things. I have experience working with children ages 0-12 years old and everyone in between. I have been a nanny for 4 kids at a time from age ranges of 4-9 and I loved it! I am looking to get established with a family and...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful! She communicates well, is punctual/dependable, and our kids love her! We're thrilled to have her as our babysitter!"
Melissa G.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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
(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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
My name is Ana and I recently moved to the Tacoma area. I have lived in Seattle for over 12 years and have a wide array of experiences/references taking care of infants, children, and young kids for over 9 years! I am bilingual, easygoing and with excellent work references from my previous job that I would gladly...
Ana Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana is an AMAZING nanny/babysitter/caregiver. She is patient, thoughtful, and truly loves children. She has taken time to not only play and interact with my daughter, but educate her as well. She is easy to communicate with and takes care of our home. I highly...
Amy L.
Audree S.
Gig Harbor, WA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Giver Available For Full Time Or Part Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audree. I was born and raised in the area, back after living away for seven years. I have an associates degree in nutrition and have my real estate license. I'm looking for mainly one time jobs, or for families that needs to be able to call someone in the event of needing backup care.
I love to do creative, artistic...
Audree can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Audree is simply wonderful. If your looking for a bright, energetic, helpful sitter she is the perfect choice. My kids actually asked when she could come back (a first). She helped out while I was home and my husband was out of town. She had my kids totally...
Kristi S.
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in University Place, WA
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.
Clover G.
5.0
Clover is very personable and thoughtful. I loved working with her!
- Chandler R.
Abigail L.
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 have a chance to book her!
- John Teddy H.
Olivia P.
5.0
Olivia worked for me since she was 10 years old as a moms helper and she still helps me when she's back home. She's helped with my kids from infancy to age 10. She's wonderful. She even helped run a summer camp in my backyard with 10 kids. She is responsible, trustworthy and great with kids.
- Emily C.
Alexandria R.
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. She is definitely my go to...
- Nonofo B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in University Place, WA:
How can I find a University Place babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in University Place, 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 6 babysitters in University Place, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 University Place, WA?
The average rate for University Place, WA babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 per hour as of February 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 University Place, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in University Place, 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.