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560 child care providers are listed in Bellingham, WA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Bellingham, WA

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Natalie M.


Bellingham, WA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caretaker

5.0

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Experienced and compassionate caretaker dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. As a professional artist and Improv Instructor, I love to make art with children. I excel in creating and instructing art projects, and using creative imagination in play. I was a lifeguard for 5 years so I have been CPR...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie is a dependable and kind person. When it comes to cleaning and housework, her attention to detail is unmatched. When it comes to childcare, she is always brings sunshine, heart, and fun! She is very creative when it comes to activities and has a wonderful...

Stacy M.

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Kristen P.


Bellingham, WA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Goofy Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I work really well with toddlers as well as youth, but definitely cam helpe with housecleaning also do date nights
Kristen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My son really wanted to have a water balloon fight and she was totally a good sport about it. Other sitters have avoided playing with him outside at all so I really appreciated this."

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Emma H.


Bellingham, WA

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up, my mom ran a daycare business through our home, and from a young age I enjoyed helping out and taking care of the children my mother took care of. She often worked with infants, and as those infants reached school age, I would become their babysitter, watching them after school as needed. Sine then, I have worked...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back. "

Sarah C.

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Olivia W.


Bellingham, WA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Olivia and I have been working with kids for a majority of my life. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, watching some of the kids in my neighborhood. When I was 18, I got my first official job as a nanny to a 5-month-old boy, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. I currently work at the...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma L.


Bellingham, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! Thanks for checking out my profile :) I am currently working as a seasonal employee for the National Park Service in WA! I work full time in the summer but am still available for occasional weekend and date night childcare. I am an experienced nanny and have spent most of my summers during college working with kids...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Emma was always on time and played so sweetly with our 1 year old! She took him to the park, fed him lunches and snacks and he enjoyed hanging out with her. We hired her for the summer of 2020, 1-2 times a week. We're hoping to see her next summer, too!"

Libby P.

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Malena K.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Malena:) I'm 21 and am currently enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College (Bellingham). I'm great with children of all ages, and very reliable. I always want to give the best care I can, while also making the kids I'm taking care of comfortable with me. I've been very experienced with children between my past years of...
5.0
"Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!"

Janelle N.

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Hanna G.


Bellingham, WA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love interacting and caring for kids, especially infants. I have 8 years of experience working with kids and I loved every minute of it! I started out babysitting kids in my neighborhood and then worked as an infant teacher at a daycare close by. I have also nannied for a few families and worked in a home daycare. I'm...
Hanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hanna has looked after our two boys, 3 and 7, a few dozen times for several hours. She quickly made a good connection with the boys, and at this point they absolutely love her and they ask for her all the time. We trust her to drive them around, and she takes...

Fletcher R.

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Alyssa H.


Bellingham, WA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting my newborn baby brother when I was 11 years old. Since then, I have been paid to babysit kids of all ages. From newborn babies to 12-year-old kids. In addition, I have worked as a Camp Counselor for the past 4 summers, working with kids ages 5-11. In 2019, I volunteered teaching English in Mexico for 4...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" As a new mom I interviewed multiple people and Alyssa was the only person I was comfortable trusting with my six month old child the first time we took a date night. She always does such an amazing job, and is so innovative in distracting our now 3 year old from...

Sarah M.

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Jackie B.


Bellingham, WA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and dedicated nanny with a passion for providing exceptional care and support to families. I've worked professionally as a Nanny for over 15 years. I'm 37 years old and a mother of two thriving kiddos ages 11 & 13. My background includes working professionally as a nanny in Maine, Florida, California, and now...
5.0
"Jackie was such a gift to our family! She knows how to connect with kids, engages them in learning activities and takes them on adventures. As a mom herself, she knows how to tend the details and hold the big picture to keep things moving, clean, and safe. We love...

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Madison R.


Bellingham, WA

$40/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I recently graduated from western Washington university with a degree in marine biology but plan to go back to school to get my masters in teaching! I have lots of experience and love working with kids! I have been babysitting kids for over 9 years and have experience with kids as young as 6 weeks. I have experience and am...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madison has a heart of gold. She cared for my child like her own. Completely reliable when I needed it most and someone I could put my complete trust in. Not only was she great with my budding toddler but i can see how she would be excellent with all ages. She...

Kellie A.

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Ami C.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a native of Washington, I enjoy time outdoors. I am a graduate of Western Washington University where I earned a BA in English . I absolutely love children and the joy they have with everyday experiences. Being raised without a television, I appreciate the value in spending time reading, pursuing artistic interests and...
Ami can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ami is worth her weight in gold. My shy toddler has wonderful days with her and her son, and comes home full of smiles, with stories about what fun he has had. Ami is so creative, and sends home pictures and keepsakes that they made together. She has a warm and...

Beth H.

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Kelsey W.


Bellingham, WA

$35/hr20 yrs exp

Encouraging A Love For Nature, Adventure And The Arts

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a "Jack of all Trades". I owned a very successful Reggio Preschool for 20 years in Montana and have my degree in Early Childhood Education. When my own 2 grown boys (21 &22) graduated and began their own adult lives, I sold my preschool and became a traveling Au Pair/House/Property Manager. My past few years have been spent...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelsey is ONE OF A KIND. You won't find a better caregiver for your children. She Nannied for us full time during COVID and our kids learned so much from her. She became a part of our family and we love her dearly. She brought them on adventures outside every day,...

Ashleigh B.

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Mila L.


Bellingham, WA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Adventurous And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a thoughtful and adventurous gal who loves working with kids and meeting new folks! I have been on and off sitting since age 15, and I am always down to play sports, go to the park, and help your kiddos with school. I have plenty of experience in housekeeping and learn quickly! This year I have been a resident assistant at...
Mila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Mila has been a great help to our daughter. We absolutely love how much they enjoyed going outside to play together."

Danielle L.

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Kendra W.


Bellingham, WA

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kendra! I have a lot of experience with all ages of kids being that I'm the second oldest of a family of 9 kids! I have also done a lot of babysitting over the years. I'm 18 years old and a fun, loving and outgoing person! I also have my own transportation and a flexible schedule. I am CPR and first aid...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"GREAT HELP and SUPER RESPONSIBLE. I loved how she just went straight to work :-)"

Tony G.

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Sega K.


Bellingham, WA

$30/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a person who loves taking care of kids. I was born in Ethiopia and have been here in America for 15 years now. After graduating from High School I have been to a couple of community colleges figuring out what I want to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher but also focus on Social Justice as well and I found out I can do...
Sega can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sega is lovely, completely trustworthy, punctual, caring and kind. We very highly recommend her and have known her for 7 years. She adores children and they are always happy to have her come over. My kids especially like to cook and do art projects with her. She is...

Kyna R.

Child care centers in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center

2600 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center is a child care facility located at 2600 Squalicum Pkwy. Bellingham, WA. Their facility believes that all children deserve a quality early learning which can be achieved through a good relationship between the child and their teachers. They provide a safe,...

Blossom Child Care

2900 Taylor Ave, Bellingham, WA

Blossom Child Care provides a variety of age appropriate experiences and activities focusing on seasons and universal concepts. The center's curriculum empowers children to engage in creative, meaningful play.

Stepping Stones

2820 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA

Stepping Stones offers childcare services to the community of Bellingham, Washington. The center creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create...

Alderwood Early Childhood Ctr

3408 Redwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

Alderwood Early Childhood Center is a child care facility located at 3408 Redwood Ave. Bellingham, WA. Their facility focus is on the child's social and emotional development, communication, problem solving, pre-academic concepts and physical enhancement. They also offer education for children with...

Childlife Montessori School

1733 Old Samish Rd, Bellingham, WA

Childlife Montessori School is a child care center in Bellingham, WA that offers social experiences while promoting care and mutual respect. They feature a wide range of multi-sensory and hands-on materials to engage students at every level. They also provide a joyful and calm environment of...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Bellingham, WA

Natalie M.

5.0

Natalie is a dependable and kind person. When it comes to cleaning and housework, her attention to detail is unmatched. When it comes to childcare, she is always brings sunshine, heart, and fun! She is very creative when it comes to activities and has a wonderful collegiate and professional art...

- Stacy M.

Kristen P.

5.0

My son really wanted to have a water balloon fight and she was totally a good sport about it. Other sitters have avoided playing with him outside at all so I really appreciated this.

- Care member

Emma H.

5.0

Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back.

- Sarah C.

Emma L.

5.0

We asked Emma for an urgent help while our original nanny was not available. She responded very quickly and was able to help us out for few weeks. She was wonderful with our 20-month-old daughter. She played indoor and outdoor so our kid was able to sleep well even when she did not want to take a...

- Judy R.

Malena K.

5.0

Malena was friendly, punctual, and lots of fun for the kids! Our 10 year old and 2.5 year old had a great time! We will definitely be using her again!

- Janelle N.

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Ratings for Bellingham, WA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 196 reviews of the 560 listed child care providers.