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Find in-home babysitters in Seattle, WA that you’ll love
60 in-home babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 7 years
In-home babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me: I grew up the oldest of six and I have about 20+ cousins so I was always around children especially in chaotic and dynamic environment (meaning my patience is off the roof!)
*5+ years as a babysitter/nanny
*Experience working with 20-40 kids at once (with schools)
*ALOT of experience with autism
*House...
Sidney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's trustworthy. My kids absolutely love her and want her to be part of the family. She's great at balancing between love and discipline. Helped prepare meals, drove kids to activities as needed, studied with them, and made sure the house was clean. She does...
Christa H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 14-years-old, with over 15 years experience as a babysitter, 5 years experience as a nanny, and 2 years experience as an assistant/substitute teacher.
I have a full-time Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. job, so I am only available for date nights and weekend care. I miss working with...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"We interviewed Joanna for a caregiver position for our 8 year old twins. She would have been a wonderful fit for us- kind, mature, experienced and just a wonderful person to talk with. Our needs changed and so were not able to hire her. But she is an outstanding...
Whitney H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother to two beautiful girls, a 14-year-old and an 8-year-old and I currently homeschool our youngest. I can help with potty training, homework, teaching what needs to be learned at the age they are. Care would have to be in my home due to only have 1 vehicle at the moment, however we share a fence with an elementary...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance
Karen F.
Seattle, WA
$27-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with all ages, but mainly with babies and toddlers. I worked in a daycare in my home country (Brazil) as a volunteer and also baby-sitting kids from neighbors, friends and family. My experience working in the US is over +4 years and I worked mostly with babies and toddlers from age 0-5. I worked as well with...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen looked after our 2 boys on a date night, we highly recommend her! Very lovely and on time!"
Kelly M.
5.0
(2)
I am a Tampa native, who sees adventure everywhere I go. I love having fun, indoors or out. I have two children of my own (boys, 4 and 1) and have been a stay-at-home mom. During the school year, I work as a teacher. I have masters' degrees in Elementary Education and English Lit, as well as a B. S. degree in...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is a colleague of mine in the Masters of Teaching Elementary Education program at USF. We have worked together on projects, presentations, and field experiences. Stephanie is excellent with students, very dependable, and a hard worker who is always...
Julia B.
Kennedy S.
Seattle, WA
$22-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kennedy, and I am currently looking for babysitting and nannying gigs. I am a dedicated, patient, and creative person with approximately 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of many ages, from infants to teenagers, and I have cared for up to 10 children at a time on my own. I have...
Kennedy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kennedy is loving, friendly and fun! I have 5 years between my kids and she played chess with my eldest son and make believe with my younger daughter and each child would claim to be Kennedy's favorite. She has a positive, willing attitude and enjoys making...
Shreya L.
5.0
(3)
Hello, My name is Sophia and I am looking to care for some awesome kids. I started as a babysitter at age 13, and at 20 started my part time Nanny career. I'm working towards my graduate degree at the University of Washington.
I have experience with kids as young as 4 months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia took care of my infant son and toddler every day for the full summer. She was the first person I left my son with and it was so wonderful to know I had someone I could trust. She maintained their schedules, bottle fed my breastfed infant with no issues, and...
Madelyn T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current college student and have about 6 years of experience with children of all ages. I am looking to make a little money for college and what better way to do so than spending time with children? Not only do I have babysitting experience, I have also coached summer camps and volunteered my time for a variety of...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Genevieve is amazing with children. Unlike most babysitters, she always has activities ready and actually engages with the kids. She is also a great driver, and even cooks! Every child that encounters her becomes completely enamored. I would highly recommend her...
Nicole P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children and I get along very well with all ages. I recently moved back home from college and I am looking for part-time employment. I am currently nannying for a family Tuesday through Thursday during the week, and occasional Monday's. 8am-5 p.m. are the hours I will be working those days. So, I will be...
Ellesse can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellesse is a great! She is reliable responsible and the kids love her. She always engages the kids in fun activities as well as making sure things are cleaned up when we get back. The other thing we really appreciate is the great communication. When we get back she...
Eli W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In Sacramento for the summer.
A social worker with multiple years experience working with children interested in babysitting for you! Available during the days, evenings, or weekends.
I am an alum of the University with a Master of Social Work. I am in town for the summer before beginning law school. In addition to my...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Claire a few weeks ago for a Saturday date night. Claire's experience with children and her wonderful personality made it easy for us to leave our toddler in her hands. Our two year old was drawn to Claire immediately and could not wait to play with her...
Miryam H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
Ileana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Clea, I'm a happy mother of three girls (grown-ups now). I'm an illustrator and filmmaker/documentarist from Costa Rica, and I'm looking to make a little extra money while I work on my art projects. I have always loved to be around newborns, infants and her moms, which led me to work as a doula for around 5 years and...
Clea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were VERY fortunate to have Clea as our nanny, beginning when our daughter was five months old to now a year old. It was clear that Clea has considerable experience with children as she is creative with activities, observant, and encouraged all growth stages -...
Michelle M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you're reading this, let's call it a Sitter-match-made-in-heaven, shall we? I'm Taylor -a New Yorker turned PNW gal, either living life hiking mountains in the beautiful state of Washington, or back home in NYC doing what we New Yorkers do best - drinking coffee and talking a lot. I'm a former Advertising Exec turned full...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 5 year old son loved Taylor! I hired her for two days while I was visiting family in Seattle and I needed to work downtown. After the first day my son was really excited to see Taylor on the second day, even pushing me out the door to work when she arrived!...
Jacob C.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat children in my neighborhood since I was 12. I have done practically all of my community service work in childcare centers since I was in high school, and when I was 17, I worked at my church/school in the daycare for a year until I graduated. Then when I was 19, I worked at a Montessori as an assistant daycare...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Beck R.
Seattle, WA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Beck! I have 3 years of experience working as a babysitter and camp counselor. I love keeping kids' minds active and curious- whether it's exploring in nature, making arts and crafts, or simply reading a great book. I currently run a small business from home with a flexible schedule and I'm looking for a consistent...
Beck can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Stella S.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
Hi! My name is Stella, and I am a sophomore at Chapman University. I would like to care and babysit for children within the Seattle area while I am home for the summer! I have experience working with young children in a classroom environment and am...
Stella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm so happy you are here! I have been a registered nurse for several years, and have decided to exit hospital nursing this year and am working on growing a private practice.
I have several years of experience with children, via nursing, nannying, and having many nephews! I am looking for a part time nanny position, home care...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Brielle C.
Seattle, WA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! My names Brielle, I have a passion and love for helping other people and making little impacts on anybody I can, and am currently studying and pursuing education in developmental psychology.
I have 11 siblings and I am an Aunt to 15+ little ones and have a growing experience when it comes to babysitting, house...
Brielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for part time employment as a nanny or babysitter in the greater Seattle area. I have much experience with children, as my mother ran a home childcare center all throughout my high school years. I also worked as a teacher at a day care center (mainly with toddler) for about 2 years, so I have much experience with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Sidney F.
5.0
She's trustworthy. My kids absolutely love her and want her to be part of the family. She's great at balancing between love and discipline. Helped prepare meals, drove kids to activities as needed, studied with them, and made sure the house was clean. She does everything! I highly recommend her. I...
- Christa H.
Joanna V.
5.0
We interviewed Joanna for a caregiver position for our 8 year old twins. She would have been a wonderful fit for us- kind, mature, experienced and just a wonderful person to talk with. Our needs changed and so were not able to hire her. But she is an outstanding candidate and I would highly...
- Whitney H.
Karen F.
5.0
Karen is a wonderful young woman who took care of my children with excellence! Can't wait to hire her again!
- Lana V.
Stephanie C.
5.0
Stephanie is a colleague of mine in the Masters of Teaching Elementary Education program at USF. We have worked together on projects, presentations, and field experiences. Stephanie is excellent with students, very dependable, and a hard worker who is always willing to go the extra mile.
- Julia B.
Kennedy S.
5.0
Kennedy is loving, friendly and fun! I have 5 years between my kids and she played chess with my eldest son and make believe with my younger daughter and each child would claim to be Kennedy's favorite. She has a positive, willing attitude and enjoys making dinner too! I highly recommend her.
- Shreya L.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Seattle, WA in November, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $22.63. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Seattle, WA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 52 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Seattle, WA?
You can now find babysitters online in Seattle, WA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 52 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Seattle, WA in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.