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272 in home child care are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Seattle, WA
Helene D.
Seattle, WA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Qualified Teacher Offering Tutoring And Home Schooling
4.5
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified cross-category, elementary school and special education teacher (K-12) with 6 years of classroom experience, plus additional years as a childcare provider, preschool classroom assistant, and 11 years as an academic tutor. I understand that some students learn differently and may have unique learning styles. As a...
Helene can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Helene was such a needed source of joy and comfort in our lives. She was extremely dependable, communicative, and caring. She was respectful of our concerns regarding COVID-19 and provided an extraordinarily safe environment for our daughter. We loved receiving...
Alyssa C.
Jenny L.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Prospective Family,
It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job with our 3 year old. very attentive, very punctual and thorough for the week she worked for us. We were under the impression that she would be working with us for several weeks or months. She notified us she had taken another position at...
Ernie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate from Boston University - majoring in Business and Marketing. I am home for the summer before moving to Australia for my career so looking for some work opportunities while I am here! I have two younger sisters and two dogs so completely used to a hectic household and fulfilling responsibilities....
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte was amazing! Our kids loved her, she was flexible to our changing schedule, stayed over 2 hours later than she was supposed to. She brought coloring books and crayons and read a bedtime story to them in our hotel. Can't recommend her enough! She's very...
Care member
5.0
(21)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for close to 30 yrs. The fun all started when I was 12 yrs old as a babysitter for my 6th grade teacher. Once I started college I continued working with children as a nanny for 4 years. Over the last 30 years I have had the privileged of partnering with over 31 families. Between babysitting, being a...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Margaret is such an incredible nanny! We were very fortunate to have her as our nanny for our 4 month old daughter and we couldn’t have imagined anyone better caring for her. Margaret is incredibly reliable, caring, playful and trustworthy. She is very professional...
Care member
Desirae V.
Seattle, WA
$30-54/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Desirae and I am 24 years old. I moved to Shoreline, WA a couple years ago and I just graduated from the University of Washington Bothell with my Bachelors in Education. I have lots of experience with children as I was a nanny and worked in the nursery at my local gym back home in Tri-Cities, WA. Employed in...
Desirae can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Desirae was on time, listened well and asked appropriate questions about my kiddos. She was great with my 6 1/2 year old and almost 2 year old! Would definitely recommend and hire her again."
Cole K.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My life has always intertwined with the care and love of children. Over 50 years experience: Operated in-home facility. Assisted childcare and mngmt. of a small childcare center. Licensed foster parent in WA state until 2007. Full-time, live-in nanny, five years (newborn-5 yrs.), incl. travel w/family, stay home w/child when...
Ronda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ronda is simply as good as it gets. Intelligent, gentle, experienced, and incredibly attentive. I was nervous getting a caregiver so I could return to some semblance of normal work and within a couple of hours all of my worries were eased. She's so wonderful with...
Irena T.
Riley R.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I am a patient, kind, and quirky caregiver who has experience with all ages.
- I am currently getting my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
- I studied early childhood development while earning my Bachelor's in Psychology and minor in Diversity Studies.
- I have taught and volunteered in schools.
- CLEAN -...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Riley is simply the BEST. She is amazing with our boys. She engages with them, she navigates their tantrums with grace and patience, she takes them on adventures to the park and the zoo. She makes the day fun!!! oh, and when I return home the house is always...
Allie E.
Briana B.
Seattle, WA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! Im a full time nanny with 10+ years of experience! I'll be looking for a new full time position starting in March. I've been with my current nanny family for almost 9 years! Unfortunately, we have outgrown each other and its time for a new beginning. My current position started out as a nanny share with two...
Briana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana has been amazing with our son for the last 8 months. She has an activity planned for him 3 - 4 times a week (museum, play group, music class, story time, etc). We are sorry to see her go, and it is only because I am moving down to part-time hours. "
Megan L.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
3.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Carly and I'm excited to be your (potential) new babysitter!
I've worked children of all ages and backgrounds since I was 13 years old. I've cared for newborns all the way up to preteens! I was a babysitter for one family for 6 years (middle school and high school) and a nanny for two years (college). In...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Carly was wonderful during our discussions of the job she applied for. We struggled to find a mutually agreeable time to talk over the phone. Carly wasn't comfortable with the salary posted in the job, and despite a little negotiation in her favor, ghosted on us...
Amy K.
5.0
(1)
* message me for my full resume! I have worked with children and families for my whole career, both in the classroom, administration of children's programs, in homes as a coach and with families as a nanny. I have a deep knowledge of development with a special focus on infant development. I follow the RIE philosophy for infant...
Simone can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Simone is amazing! Her level of care and love for my children makes me feel confident that they will be well taken care of. My kids love her. She also has a fun and loving personality. She has experience and it shows on how she cares for kids. "
Care member
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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
Monique F.
Seattle, WA
$34-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Monique And I Moved To Seattle About Three Years Ago From Brazil.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I found my passion watching over children growing up in a big family and babysitting every chance I had.
I have worked as a nanny for 7 years and have gained extensive knowledge and experience in caring for infants and toddlers. My experience includes preparing nutritious meals, engaging children in age-appropriate activities,...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Monique has a great work ethic and is very independent; she observes kids carefully and gets to know them deeply while giving them the right amount of freedom to explore and develop. She's also very loving and joyful! It took her some practice to get used to...
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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.
Kamryn Christine P.
Seattle, WA
$32-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Creative Nanny Searching For A New Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear Seattle Families,
My name is Kamryn and I'm a professional nanny. I am fully vaccinated. I lived in Vienna, Austria for 10 years and have been back in my home city of Seattle the last three years. I have a lot of experience working with children. I started working with children in 2010 in the U. S. in an early learning...
Kamryn Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kamryn was our nanny for a summer. Both kids in our nanny-share started preschool which is why we no longer needed Kamryn's help. She was wonderful with the kids who were 2.5 years at the time. Her creativity comes through in all the activities she does with the...
Lindsay T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus of childhood development, and also studied nursing and food and nutrition. I worked for several years as a home health aide for clients aged 16-106 and am currently a part-time nanny for a 14-month-old little girl. I'm looking for additional nanny work in the Seattle area,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful and reliable. We are so grateful for her dependability and have hired her numerous times."
Care member
Mollie B.
Seattle, WA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mollie, I am fun, professional, reliable and care about people's quality of life.
I have nannied for multiple families over the last 4 years (my husband and I move from Az to Wa every 6 months, which is why I switch families so often). I currently work 4 days/week for a family of 6. I help with their youngest...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Mollie helped take care of our toddler for a few months while I worked from home. She is very friendly and reliable! My son was always happy to see her and I felt comfortable having her watch him. She was always offering to help with other tasks as well. We are...
Noelle P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate former home school mom of a talented 20-year-old son. I have worked as a nanny, a driver for a local families with tweens and teens, a teacher of English, Ecology, and Global Awareness for a home school enrichment program in Seattle, and a caregiver for disabled and elderly folks. I have cooked in a school for...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Holly for 12 years and have seen her care for children and pets incredibly well over this time. She is reliable, ethical, and caring. I have also seen how kind and caring she acts with elderly neighbors, friends and my own father. I highly recommend...
Deb H.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Seattle, WA
Helene D.
3.0
Helene arrives with just a minute to spare getting in my car to get to work. Usually leaving me a minute late clocking in. This lasted for about a week before short noticing me that she no longer wanted to come to our home and that she needed me to bring my son to her. This went from "no we will...
- Bobbie R.
Jenny L.
5.0
Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she cried when she left for the day. I highly recommend her without hesitation and hope to use her again and again.
- Care member
Charlotte M.
5.0
Charlotte was amazing! Our kids loved her, she was flexible to our changing schedule, stayed over 2 hours later than she was supposed to. She brought coloring books and crayons and read a bedtime story to them in our hotel. Can't recommend her enough! She's very sweet and I had peace of mind...
- Care member
Margaret L.
5.0
Margaret was a lifesaver when my husband was away for two months. She took wonderful care of my 16 month old once a week, which gave me a much-needed break. My toddler was struggling with a bit of separation anxiety, but Margaret didn’t bat an eye. She helped him feel safe and comfortable, always...
- Katherine F.
Desirae V.
5.0
My kids really like Desirae. She is punctual and she even tidied up our place! We'd love to hire Desirae for future date nights.
- Murtaza J.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Seattle, WA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Seattle, WA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Seattle, WA. There are 272 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Seattle, WA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of January, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.32 for in-home child care providers near you in Seattle, WA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Seattle, WA?
You can compare 272 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Seattle, WA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
In Home Child Care in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 211 reviews of the 272 listed in home child care.