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Babysitters in University Place, WA

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Vera W.


Tacoma, WA

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Taylor W.


Tacoma, WA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kid-focused, Creative Childcare

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor has worked for me for several years at a summer youth camp. She is an exceptionally reliable, caring, and enjoyable young woman, with a fun and engaging personality. My kids 2 and 4 gravitated towards her, even among a staff of 50. She is great!"

Andy S.

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Rebecca H.


Lakewood, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love Watching The Kiddos

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca. I WORK FULL TIME as an Occupational Therapist in Tacoma. Currently I am available on an as needed basis only. I am looking for intermittent work outside of my regular work hours of 8-5 M-F. I have experience in pediatrics and child development and am very good with infants, small children, and watching...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her. She took care of my mother for a few months, before my mom transitioned into an assisted living apartment. Even after my mom moved, Rebecca came to visit and cared for her. I trust Rebecca, she is very...

Cindy L.

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Alicia M.


Tacoma, WA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's always so sweet with the kiddos and always fair!"

Cindy M.

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Mae S.


Tacoma, WA

$23-27/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Kind, And Patient Sitter/nanny

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

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Madrigal L.


Lakewood, WA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with over three years of experience caring for children of various ages. My passion for working with children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a meaningful impact on their lives. With my college degree, I'm well-equipped to provide a...
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Hailey W.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am 26 years old and I am an esthetician looking for part time nanny work. I have many years of babysitting experience. Most recently would be my neighbors of three girls that I babysat for 3 years. I am energetic, easy-going, and love playing outdoors. Along with babysitting I have also coached a boys micro soccer team and...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous and happy I like working with children because I love to see the way they grow and get to become independent, I love to see how they overcome challenges and most importantly I love teaching them new things and learning from them as well. I'm looking for a job that makes me feel...
Joseline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Olivia W.


Tacoma, WA

$22-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Olivia. Currently Looking For Families Would Love To Chat.

Hi! My name is Olivia and I currently looking for families. I've nannied for the past couple years and absolutely love it! Right now just looking part time but I am very flexible. I enjoy everything from swimming to painting. I'd describe my personality as empathetic, passionate and driven. I like working with kids because I...
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Vitoria G.


Tacoma, WA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver driven by my passion for nurturing children's growth. My previous babysitting experiences and desire to impact children's lives positively led me to this fulfilling career. ote learning.
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Astrid V.


Puyallup, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter.

experienced babysitter who is looking to meet/take care of some new little ones! I'm new to this app but I love working with children of all ages. I have experience with caring for children and adults of all ages. I can accomplish any requirements such as feeding, cooking, pick up/drop off, bath, bedtime routines, etc. I also...
Astrid can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Serenity S.


Tacoma, WA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Wanting To Help Families Become Less Stressed And Make Kids Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 4 years of experience working for a nanny site, plus years of experience babysitting within family. I've worked with mainly ages 6m-3 years old but pretty comfortable with any age. I am a college student but always willing to move my schedule around to make it work for both of us. I'm a fun and outgoing nanny, I...
Serenity can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Serenity was a pleasure to work with. She was on time and very professional. My three boys warmed up to her right away. She was great with my boys taking them outside on walks, playing pretend and running around with them. I felt very comfortable leaving them with...

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Haley L.


Tacoma, WA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hello! I'm based in Tacoma and work as a Life Insurance Broker, but I'm looking for a part-time role to bring joy and balance into my life. In 2021, I nannied for a family with two kids (2 & 4 years old) for about a year and loved it. I'm pretty flexible with my current job and want a consistent schedule with a family where I...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a babysitter passionate about working with children. I've had positive experiences in the past and babysitting motivated me to help provide child care for families. I happen to make a positive impact on your child's life and support your family by providing a reliable care option. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly....
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Jhania S.


Tacoma, WA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting for years and really enjoy caring for children. I'm also interested in going back to school and pursuing other things I have a passion for such as interior decorating/design and musical therapy. I love finding new activities to get into that involve creativity and fun.
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Briellen L.


Gig Harbor, WA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Or Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a part time piano teacher and am looking for opportunities babysit, nanny or dog walk on the days I'm not teaching. I would love to hear from you and help you out! Whether that be an occasional date night, or a couple days a week. I also love dogs, and really hope to get my own dog one day, but I can't at the...
Briellen can also help with: Craft assistance
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Makena M.


Gig Harbor, WA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Ready To Have Fun With Your Little One :)

Hello! My name is Makena! I have 6 years of experience ranging from in-home babysitting, working with kids in education, and assisting with medical care at a Children's Hospital. I come from a family of 6 kids, so by being the 2nd oldest it wasn't hard for me to care for my younger siblings while my parents worked (my two...
Makena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Gina D.


Lakewood, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Gina. I absolutely love caring for kids. I have raised 3 daughters and babysit my grandchildren part time. I have 30+ years of experience taking care of children and I hope to continue for many more years to come. I am CPR certified. I hope that you will consider me to care for your little ones
Skills:

CPR

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Mia B.


Lakewood, WA

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for supporting the development and growth of children, which led me to pursue a career as a caregiver. I have almost 3 years of experience providing reliable childcare for families, as I work at an elementary school in our kindergarten special education class as a para educator where I ensure a safe and...
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Emma G.


Tacoma, WA

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Reliable Sitter With 6 Years Of Experience!

I have 6 years of experience working in an in-home daycare. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, maintaining the environment in cleaning and organization, prepare and organize mealtimes and snack times, organize and cleaning of all toys, art materials, and children belongings. Enthusiastic about working with children and...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in University Place, WA

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.

Taylor W.

5.0

Taylor is absolutely phenomenal. She has been a nanny for my three children and they completely adore her. She is creative, caring and responsible. She brings a wonderful positive energy into the home. We have loved having her care for our children - any family would be lucky to have her in their...

- Jennifer H.

Rebecca H.

5.0

Rebecca is a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her. She took care of my mother for a few months, before my mom transitioned into an assisted living apartment. Even after my mom moved, Rebecca came to visit and cared for her. I trust Rebecca, she is very knowledgeable with a flexible work...

- Cindy L.

Alicia M.

5.0

We had been through a couple of babysitters before finding Alicia and she will always be the first one I call from here on out. She was so engaging with my 18 month old, she taught him 2 new words and they had so much fun playing! She has extensive experience being a parent herself but also...

- Care member

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

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