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268 child care providers are listed in Kent, WA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Kent, WA
Ranjeet K.
Kent, WA
$26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've had the privilege of nurturing and caring for numerous other kids throughout my journey. These experiences, both as a parent and a caregiver, have enriched my understanding of children's unique needs and personalities.
My commitment to ensuring the safety, happiness, and well-being of kids is unwavering. Over the years,...
Ranjeet can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"best service very kind very caring very loveing smiling all time "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Tylar. Im a full-time student finishing my degree at ASU through their online program and recently completed a communications internship at BECU. I'm looking for a part-time, full-time, or occasional date night gig for anytime during the week.
I'm a down to earth, fun, attentive, and responsible sitter who will...
Tylar can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I am Tylar's neighbor and have known her since she was 4 years old. I have had the pleasure of having her in my life. She is absolutely a joy to know. I am impressed with her in every aspect of her life. She is intelligent, responsible, kindhearted, giving and...
Tracy H.
Ada S.
Kent, WA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated caregiver with years of experience nurturing children since the age of 13. My passion for providing attentive care and creating a safe, nurturing environment drives me to excel in my role. With a deep understanding of children's needs and a compassionate approach, I strive to make a positive impact on their lives...
Ada can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ads is a wonderful person and she is such a hard worker willing to learn new things . Very dependable."
Amanda N.
Kayla F.
Kent, WA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The past summer I worked at an adventure camp with kids from ages 10 to 17. A co-leader and I worked with 12 of them at a time to take them camping, backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, etc. I have always had nieces and nephews with me at home as well that I would help care for or hang out with.
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was very patient and creative with our son!"
Mayshanna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tanner! I am originally from Seattle, Washington and moved to Sisters last Oregon. I moved for a position but recently stepped away.
Because of this I want to start nannying and babysitting again!
I have previous experience nannying kids, leading outdoor trips with kids, and have worked in a classroom. My point is I...
Tanner can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Tanner has become a beloved member of our family. Very laid back, flexible and down to earth. He plays well with our son and dogs and has never been late to pick him up for school or take him to/from an activity."
Sarah H.
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I am Ellessea. If you're interested in a short-term or long-term babysitter/nanny I'm here to help. I have previous experience with young toddlers and infants and also toddler/kids. I'm exciting, outgoing, loving, and very caring of our children. I'm here to help you manage your time, get to work easily, date-nights...
Ellessea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellessea has been my nanny off and on for close to eight years. She is amazing! Very hands on and knowledgeable about my children's needs. Has a bubbly personality and genuinely cares. Love able, I consider her family now. The most dependable, honest young lady....
Wynona J.
Tatyana G.
Kent, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tatyana,
I have worked in babysitting for over 20 years and have watched over three families. First family had just one boy and the second family had three children, one boy and two girls. I have taken them to parks to play and spent time with them . I'm here for the long run and not for a couple months. I know...
5.0
"Tatyana has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and has gone above and beyond every time. She is very reliable, friendly, and always on time. She is the only person that my son has no trouble adapting to and I feel very comfortable leaving my son with...
Olga A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi dear families! I am happy to be considered as your potential nanny. I am currently looking for part time jobs or one time jobs as a nanny.
Experience: I have been a nanny for 4 years: I took care of a wonderful 6-month-old baby until she turned 3 years old, and I also have experience for over a year and a half working with...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fiorella was timely, communicative, responsive, and offered kind and positive guidance to both my kids. She was also really helpful and easy to work with. We'd definitely work with her again! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
My experience with kids start very early, my mom left my 2-year-old brother in care, I was taking care of him, the house, making food, paying bills, going to school! Very nice period in my life! I learned a lot about life! in 2017 I was babysitting a 7 months old baby in Switzerland, 24/7, again I've learned a lot about kids,...
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Look no further! Most trust worthy and honest person my wife and I have ever met!"
Efraim C.
Hermela A.
Kent, WA
$28-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Hermela & my schedule is completely open at the moment! Working with children is something that I enjoy & always have been very passionate about. I am CPR certified & also have my First Aid certification. I'm skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, bringing out the best in children, etc. &...
Hermela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hermela was amazing. We couldn’t have been happier & we look forward to hiring her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children because they make me so happy, also I enjoy working with children because they represent hope and the future to me. It's been 3 years passed working with young children and I can just say it was a such a wonderful time, and not just I taught children, they taught me a lot too! One of the sweet things...
Shahrzad can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shahrzad is very warm and responsible, and our girls love her!"
Michal R.
Abbie R.
Kent, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Abbie. I am looking for my next nanny family, as the family I've worked for over the last 3 years transitions to preschool! I have worked with kids for most of my life, and am passionate about helping them grow into their full potentials.
I love working with infants because each day is a new adventure, and it's...
Abbie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Abbie since she was in 5th grade. Even then she had a caregivers heart and would watch my newborn while my kindergartener was in her mom's class. At a young age Abbie was so patient, loving, gentle and responsible. Abbie has grown into a wonderful...
Erika T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For the past four years, I have been dedicated to providing exceptional care as a nanny, fostering a nurturing and educational environment for children. My extensive experience includes teaching multiple languages such as Samoan, American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Persian, and English, enriching children's linguistic and...
Maoputasi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my two children. Not only did she make sure they had meals and all the necessities but also played with them and made sure they had a good time. They loved her a lot."
Stephanie P.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of children of all ages for a long time, I have been a sitter for many family friends and have 11 siblings and I am the eldest so I did a lot of helping. I cook and love Disney. I read a lot and believe that books are wonderful for imagination and exercising your brain. I have experience with children and...
La Nisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"La Nisa has been of great help with our 7month old daughter who really does not take to everyone ;) I would highly recommend her as she is highly sensible, dependable and responsible, not to mention all the experience she brings with kids of all ages."
Carol H.
Cindy M.
Kent, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a preschool teacher that loves kids. I have been watching children in my house or others homes for 3 years. I nanny weekly for 3 little boys 3years, 2years, and 4 months old. I love to playing games, reading books, painting, singing and dancing. I am comfortable giving baths and putting children down for bed. Making healthy...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
" Cindy was do nice and pleasant comfortable with meal prep and when my mom got my daughter she was clean and fed. While my daughter napped Cindy helped me finishes my dishes and swept! It was such a pleasant surprise. It wasn't something I asked for but was awesome...
Sarena W.
Child care centers in Kent, WA
La Petite Academy of Kent, WA
24037 132nd Ave SE, Kent, WA
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...
Toddler Town USA
24812 36th Ave S, Kent, WA
4.0
(1)
A child care center on the West Hill of Kent open since 1988, serving infants (4 weeks) thru school age 10 years.
Serving North Federal way school dist. transportation to Sunnycrest, Vahalla, and Star Lake Elementary. We are open Monday thru Friday year around 6 a.m.-6:30 we provide breakfast,...
Spring Glen Academy
10016 SE 240th St, Kent, WA
2.0
(4)
The Spring Glen Academy is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Kent WA. It offers a fun learning environment and provides a curriculum that boosts the intellectual, social, and emotional skills of children. The facility promotes balanced learning by providing...
5.0
"I would like to thank you all for leaving reviews on our Academy and Daycare Sites. I am sorry that your experiences weren't as you would have hoped. My name is Heidi Harvey and I am the new Area Manager for both sites. Please feel free to contact me, so we may...
Heidi H
Three Bears Day Care
1106 W Meeker St Ste A, Kent, WA
5.0
(1)
Three Bears Day Care is a child care facility located at 1106 W Meeker St Ste A. Kent, WA. Their facility offers a safe, healthy and happy environment for each child with principles of developing appropriate practice in early childhood. Their staff acknowledges each child's individual needs to...
5.0
"Three Bears Daycare is a warm and welcoming center, the staff support each child and their developmental needs. Staff and families work together to make sure their child's needs are supposed and met. The staff are warm and loving individual and as a parent you feel...
Care member
5.0
(1)
5.0
"I would rate them a 5 All day long! They are absolutely amazing I love them.
My kids previously attended a different center, but we had to pull them out because we did not like how they were being treated. Once we put them in My Montessori School, it was like...
Joshua C.
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Kent, WA
Ranjeet K.
5.0
best service very kind very caring very loveing smiling all time
- Care member
Tylar P.
5.0
Tylar is wonderful. I have twin boys (6) who just adored having her over.
She is reliable, fun, flexible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her and plan to use her in the future.
- Emily W.
Ada S.
5.0
Ada is very good at her job. She's very patient and kind. She goes far beyond the help you ask of her. She is very responsible and hard working and anyone would be lucky to have her.
- Kayla J.
Kayla F.
5.0
Was very patient and creative with our son!
- Mayshanna B.
Tanner C.
5.0
Tanner has become a beloved member of our family. Very laid back, flexible and down to earth. He plays well with our son and dogs and has never been late to pick him up for school or take him to/from an activity.
- Sarah H.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Kent, WA
How much is child care near me in Kent, WA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $24.05 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Kent, WA?
Care.com currently has 226 child care providers near you in Kent, WA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Kent, WA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Kent, WA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Kent, WA child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Kent, WA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Kent, WA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Kent, WA in March, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Kent, WA child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Child Care Providers in Kent, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 192 reviews of the 268 listed child care providers.