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66 in home child care are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Tacoma, WA
Mary L.
Tacoma, WA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny Available In Gig Harbor/UP/Tacoma/Seattle Area, 9+ Years Of Childcare Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a responsible, mature and organized person, and I have been working w/ children over the last 9 years, occasional babysitter, au pair, nanny in-out, I've worked w/ kids from different ages,
About myself I'm educated and a psychologist in my home country
l'd describe my personality as a patient, caring and responsible...
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is awesome! I can't say enough good about her. She cared for my daughter for 2 years. She taught her Spanish, potty trained her, took her on walks, to the park, library, indoor playgrounds, etc. She was always sweet with my daughter. She sent me updates...
Annishia H.
4.9
(15)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It took me a few days to write this review because I am still trying to find the right words to express my gratitude. Maria is an angel, truly godsend. I hired Maria to help hotel-sit my 4 year old and she was phenomenal with him. She arrived earlier than the...
Sylvia C.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Laurie babysat our toddler for a date night. She was on time, professional, and kind. Our daughter instantly took to her, and by the time we left, I had no trepidation as to her ability to care for our daughter. She kept us in the loop about bedtime/behavior and...
Kristen F.
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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....
Care member
Alicia M.
Tacoma, WA
$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mom for 12 of the last 23 years. While I was available for my children, I babysat nieces and nephews .
In September 2022, I started subbing at area daycare centers through The Imagine Institute. I was hired in February 2023 for my most recent role as a lead teacher in a toddler room. I left that job after...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's always so sweet with the kiddos and always fair!"
Cindy M.
Renata S.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Nanny Available For Babysitting - CPR Certified, Healthy Meals, Pet Lover
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Renata, an experienced and trustworthy caregiver. Currently, I'm a full-time nanny for two boys, ages 3 and 6, and I'm looking for extra babysitting opportunities to extend my childcare services.
I'm very warm-hearted, reliable, organized, and have strong time management skills. I love kids and do my best to make...
Renata can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Renata has been working with us as a nanny for almost 2 years, since our daughter was 7 months old and I can't say enough about how much she means to our family. She has always demonstrated amazing capabilities as a guardian to our kids. She is patient and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had a love for kids from the time I was a child myself. With 2 younger siblings and many family friends with small children I have been babysitting since I was old enough in 5th grade. My family also does foster care which has allowed me to gain even more experience with infants and toddlers coming in and out of my home....
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is communicative and polite. She cleans up after herself and, most importantly, is awesome with my infant daughter. She seems really comfortable with babies. Would hire again!"
Courtney P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Years of Experience: 10+
Type of Experience:
Nanny
Daycare
Sunday School
Summer Camp.
Skills:
- Provides for a variety of unique needs that may apply like extreme behavior personality types or basic special needs.
Qualities:
- Nurture, attentiveness, & multi-tasking
- Anticipating needs by listening to the events...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is a amazing! She not only took excellent care of my daughters but she also tidied up the house. She is very dependable and I had 100% confidence in her with my girls."
Tracey B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is shambria but I prefer sham . I moved to El Paso 3 months ago from Alabama. I'm a wife with a 5-month-old baby boy named J! I'm currently jobless and this would be a great fit for me since I love kids! I love to cook , clean , help with arts and crafts and homework! Back home , I always use to care for my little...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shambria is energetic, responsible, and caring. She is a pleasure to work with and she will not disappoint."
Rickia D.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA and have completed EMT, BLS and CPR courses. I worked in memory care for 5 years and did in home care for 3 years. Experienced with catheters, ostomy bags, trachs, oxygen machines, glucose monitors, medications, and more
Nikita can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nikita has been a great addition to our family as a part time nanny. She always leaves the house picked up and my daughter loves her! She would be a great addition to any family. "
Stacey D.
Allison S.
Tacoma, WA
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would prefer to provide care in your home and I have reliable transportation. I offer an up to date list of references upon interviewing/meeting by request. I do not provide overnight care, but I do provide late night care.
I've been a private professional nanny for 10+ years now. I'm very familiar with Montessori lifestyle,...
5.0
"Allison was great with my kids and they adore her. She is friendly, respectful and flexible. She also excelled in de-escalating my 5 year's mood swings. I would recommend her to anyone."
Sarah P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Shelby and I'm 37 years old. I have been a nanny for over 10+ years. In those years I've worked for 3 amazing families that I stay in touch with regularly. I see my care kids as family and love them all so very much.
My experience working with children, aside from nannying, has been volunteering in...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shelby has provided care for our family for just under a year. I cannot express how pleased we are with Ms. Shelby. Our daughter was always happy at drop off, well cared for and sometimes did not want to leave at pick up!
Her home is very welcoming and provides...
Carissa S.
Roxann M.
Tacoma, WA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Tacoma Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare And Pet Care Experience
4.5
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of caregiving experience with children between the ages of 7 months and 12 years. I currently work with a 2 and 5-year-old.
In the past, I was responsible for picking children up from school, making dinner, helping with schoolwork, and play time until the parents came home.
I have reliable transportation...
Roxann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Roxann is thoughtful, dependable and patient. We are lucky to have her support with our toddler and strong willed preschooler! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I really enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am nurturing, kind, reliable, and trustworthy. I can take care of kids at your place or at my home. My house is safe and child friendly with a large fancied back yard.
I got my Tdap vaccine in April 2018. I am COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. I have been working as a...
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Natalya has a very pleasant and sweet personality, and our baby boy warmed up to her immediately. She has always been on-time (even a bit early) and communicates very effectively about any changes. She is a fantastic nanny and a person, loves outdoor and will take...
Natalya S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have an MFA in English. I've taught at U Mass Amherst, local colleges, Cambridge and Canterbury, England. I tutor all subjects, including math and science. I have a library of children's books and teaching materials. I use Waldorf and Montessori materials. I have been a La Leche League Leader helping mothers and babies...
Shane can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Shane has been a godsend with my toddler! First she helped us both through the separation anxiety phase - my son is normally shy, but before long, he would start trying to leave with her. She's helped him build emotional intelligence and communication skills by...
Risa H.
I have been involved with children for 30 plus years. I am available for a home care provider positions.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth M.
Tacoma, WA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
16 Years' Experience With Children, ECE Credits, BA In Social Work, M.A. Counseling
I love children and I love people (dogs are people too)! I ran a licensed daycare/ECEAP out of my home for 16 years, took care of 6 to 10 children at a time 0-12 yrs old. I have 10 years of ECE credits, a BA in social work and a Master's in counseling. I worked for a private agency as a case manager for 4 years, working with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a physical therapist by trade taking a bit of a break from full time work to home school I am also a mom of a 15-year-old babysitter/mother's helper in training. Comfortable with pets and we have a dog ourselves I'm not looking for regular nanny work but just available for occasional date night type care I know date...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Tacoma, WA
Mary L.
5.0
Mary's such a lovely nanny, who gained my child respect in a couple of minutes, she is fun and smiley, she is a safe driver and took my child to the park to play with the sprinkles which she loves it, Mary is punctual, responsible, mature and attentive, I would love to keep working with her when me...
- Care member
Maria W.
5.0
Fantastic babysitter will be hiring again.
- Kyle G.
Sophia E.
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 wanted to make sure that others could...
- Kristen S.
Laurie T.
5.0
Laurie was understanding of our last minute need of a sitter. She was incredibly patient with our children, especially our son who is entering the "Terrible Twos". She was professional, kind, and on time. I would recommend her for sure to anyone else and would definitely hire her again.
- Leilani F.
James R.
5.0
James is reliable and super attentive to children of various ages. Even in settings where is he caring for multiple children at once, he makes sure each individual child receives special attention and care to be seen, and heard. I am so grateful to have him as a friend I can depend on for my child...
- Nandita K.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Tacoma, WA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Tacoma, WA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Tacoma, WA. There are 66 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 Tacoma, 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 February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.17 for in-home child care providers near you in Tacoma, WA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Tacoma, WA?
You can compare 66 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 Tacoma, WA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
In Home Child Care in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 66 listed in home child care.