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633 child care providers are listed in Tacoma, WA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Tacoma, WA

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Mona D.


Tacoma, WA

$27/hr11 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with more than a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's development led me to pursue my education and become a certified teacher. I also hold certifications in First Aid Training, CPR Training, and Early Childhood Education (ECE). I believe in creating...
Mona can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When Mona came to us to care for my daughters I was instantly struck by her warm, caring personality. She has done an excellent job caring from my youngest daughter, about 1 year old, as well as my 4 year old. She brings activities for the girls to do and knows how...

Katie R.

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Brittney K.


Tacoma, WA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Experience > I Was A Private School Teacher As Well!

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I Homeschool 3 of my 4 kids. Former Private School Kindergarten teacher, I took about 3 years off from teaching and providing childcare services to get my EMT and pursue a career in Firefighting. I have been working with kids for over 20 years including running my In Home licensed childcare for 10 years. I worked as a Director...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brittney has been amazing. We found Brittney when our current nanny gave us 2 days notice. I interviewed Brittney, hired her and have not regretted it for a moment. She is punctual, does lots of activities with the boys to keep them busy and is completely...

Emily B.

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Annika P.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*Currently available for 2023 Part-Time Summer Nanny Positions From a young age, I have thrived in positions of care and connection. I yearned to be able to care for, have fun with, and learn alongside children. I am certified through Red Cross for babysitting since age 12. Other than formal training, I have worked with ages 5...
Annika can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Annika is awesome! A year ago we hired her to "kid sit" our then 9 and 11 year old grandchildren who we had recently taken guardianship over. A year later we still use her for date days and nights. Annika is so much fun and always smiling! She comes prepared with...

Vicki H.

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Maria W.


Tacoma, WA

$14-22/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I worked with children for almost 15 years from babysitting - nanny - daycare worker. My interests are cooking/baking, reading, going to parks and events around. I am vaccinated and I prefer to work only in homes that are vaccinated.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fantastic babysitter will be hiring again."

Kyle G.

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Kenny G.


Tacoma, WA

$11-15/hr8 yrs exp

Always Ready To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 8 years of experience. I can help with watching any age, housekeeping and anything else. I am 24 and have been watching my family's and neighbors kids since I was little. My parents always gave me the responsibility of watching the kids. Because of that I learned really quick how to help around the house and things...
Kenny can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenny was such a dependable person would hire him again when needed."

Dexter W.

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Eva P.


Tacoma, WA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is an amazing dedicated worker who can accomplish anything she sets her mind on. I've never met someone so amazing at her work."

Alexa Y.

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Cami L.


Tacoma, WA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Yogi

My name is Cami and I am a teacher! I have been teaching elementary special education in Seattle Public Schools for 6 years. Before that I worked in early childhood care, was a nanny to 2 infants, and have also worked at various camps for kids, as a swim instructor. Currently I also teach yoga to adults, kids, and families. I'm...
Cami can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cami is so wonderful with my kids. My daughter absolutely loves her and always asks when she is coming back. They are always doing fun activities while when we are out and have a great time. Bonus that the kids are tuckered out when we get home :) I completely...

Lenora S.

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Laurie T.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Mom of 19 Years

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
"Growing up as friends of her family, my sisters and I were often under Laurie's care. I always felt safe, loved, and protected while with her and I know that my parents trusted her completely. Now that I have my own baby girl, I would never hesitate to call on...

Hayley G.

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Margaret M.


Tacoma, WA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

I am a mom to a lively 8-year-old girl. Before leaving my job to be a SAHM, I was working as an elementary and middle school math tutor.
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"I interviewed Margaret and I was totally impressed. She is level headed, respectful, sweet, and so kind. We will be keeping in contact and I hope to use her in the future for back up care, half days, and/or date nights."

Kim C.

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Sierra D.


Tacoma, WA

$18-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am extremely family oriented and don't do much other than spend time with my family. I also have some pets that I really enjoy caring for. I am extremely open minded and relaxed. I have watched children all my life; often multiple at a time. I am super available right now so please let me know if you want anymore info!
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sierra has been a delight in our home and has helped with our infant for several months, our new puppy, and our 8 year old daughter. Our infant during Sierra's full time care went from stationary bottle feeding to crawling and now walking more. She is tentative...

Katie B.

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Sophia E.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I'm Sophia, I am 24 years old. I recently graduated college with my AA. Currently I am getting my postpartum doula certification. Starting at a very young age I cared for my younger brother from when he was ages 3-9. I periodically would help out at an in home day care when I was 15-17. While doing this, I would help care for...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Sophia gets a huge recommendation from our family! Sophia was my babysitter for a few years after the birth of our first child. We no longer live in the area and if she'd been willing we would have brought her with us, but since that wasn't possible I also...

Kristen S.

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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Kylie both on the phone and in person. We found her to be personable and kind. She was wonderful when interacting with our son. We had three fantastic candidates and had to make the challenging decision in choosing one. It was exceedingly difficult...

Ruby B.

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Kianna J.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, thank you for reading about me! My name is Kianna. I am 26 years old, a valedictorian, mother of two. I started my journey over years ago when I began babysitting for family friends, volunteering/subbing in the school districts, and raising my beautiful babies. I started watching seniors 8 years ago when I became a...
Kianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"My son had so much fun with Kianna, she kept me updated throughout the day and was super helpful! Definitely recommend"

Savannah C.

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James R.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Architect: Building Joyful Moments!

Hello! I'm James, dedicated nanny with extensive experience, including special-needs children and twins. Raised in a home daycare, my mother, a devoted teacher, instilled in me a deep love for childcare. This upbringing taught me invaluable skills in nurturing and engaging children. I pursued child development at a community...
James can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"James is a diamond. Our family has been blessed to have James help with our kids for about a year. We have 3 kids. Our twins were 4 and our oldest 6 when James joined our family. All of our kids are extremely energetic and have some emotional regulation issues....

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Madelyn S.


Tacoma, WA

$16-24/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Nanny

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

Child care centers in Tacoma, WA

Diego's Rainbow Childcare & Early Learning

Diego's Rainbow Childcare & Early Learning

3716 S K St, Tacoma, WA

We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes the well-being and development of each child. Our philosophy revolves around the belief that a happy, healthy, and safe atmosphere, coupled with play-based learning, serves as the optimal setting for children to grow physically,...

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

1908 96th Street South, TACOMA, WA

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

All Nations Academy

All Nations Academy

111 112th Street E, Tacoma, WA

All Nations Academy (ANA) is a new early learning and after-school program opening in the heart of Parkland. Our Summer Day Camp program is OPEN NOW for children entering grades K-5! Our goal is to nourish the hearts and minds of children, rooted in best practices, by providing enriching,...

Birth to Five Early Learning Center

Birth to Five Early Learning Center

4616 45th Avenue NE, Tacoma, WA

Birth to Five Early learning Center is designed to support the physical, cognitive, communication and social/emotional development for all children ages four weeks through age five. We work diligently to develop caring, supportive, respectful and responsive relationships with our children and their...

Einstein's Tiny Learners

Einstein's Tiny Learners

Surrounding Areas, Tacoma, WA

Licensed home daycare in Federal Way has 3 full-time spots open. I provide a safe, fun, learning and supportive atmosphere where all children can express themselves freely. I strive to provide a center-like feel and individual attention that comes with a home daycare. At my daycare I provide an...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Tacoma, WA

Mona D.

5.0

When Mona came to us to care for my daughters I was instantly struck by her warm, caring personality. She has done an excellent job caring from my youngest daughter, about 1 year old, as well as my 4 year old. She brings activities for the girls to do and knows how to guide them in engaging and age...

- Katie R.

Brittney K.

5.0

Brittney has been extremely responsive and accommodating to all messages and requests. She really seems focused on making things work for your child as an individual. I was hesitant about a private care situation but am absolutely blown away by the individual attention she provides. For the...

- Kathryn M.

Annika P.

5.0

Annika is awesome! A year ago we hired her to "kid sit" our then 9 and 11 year old grandchildren who we had recently taken guardianship over. A year later we still use her for date days and nights. Annika is so much fun and always smiling! She comes prepared with card games, puzzles etc. Our grand...

- Vicki H.

Maria W.

5.0

Fantastic babysitter will be hiring again.

- Kyle G.

Kenny G.

5.0

Kenny was such a reliable guy we had him watch our two sons and daughter. We appreciate all he has done for us and recommend him to all!

- Alyssa C.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 384 reviews of the 633 listed child care providers.