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65 in home child care are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 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: Craft assistance, travel, 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.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I've completed 2 years studying early childhood education. I've worked at Daycare for almost a year for ages 6 weeks up to 5 years old. I have a CPR and First Aid training. I have lots of hours in other childcare training as well.
I have had multiple background checks since I have worked in elementary schools and daycares.
I...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Cayla (she goes by Cayla rather than Kimberly)! Her daughter and mine got along so well, she can’t wait to go back! Very thankful for Cayla’s updates by text throughout the morning. She is a great communicator and very patient with...
Monica 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, 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
(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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
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...
Nandita K.
Marisa J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Working with children and duties that pertain to in the home has been a source of joy and happiness in my life since I was very young. Being a caregiver is where I feel most at home and so it's where I've stayed the last 12 years. A little bit about myself; I married my high school sweetheart, we have 2 amazing kids together....
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Marisa was on time for her interview, very friendly and definitely demonstrated her experience caring for children. Although we ultimately decided to go with a different lady, I would recommend giving Marisa an opportunity to interview for a nanny position."
Nicole C.
Renata S.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Nanny Available For Babysitting - CPR Certified, Healthy Meals, Pet Lover
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 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 4 and 7, 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Renata worked for us for a year and a half, she was always punctual, tidy, and professional. She was amazing with my kids and they love her. She did crafts, puzzles, dance parties, painting, swimming, and park dates to name a few. She took them to school, helped...
Hillary S.
5.0
(7)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional, kids really enjoyed her company!"
Morgan M.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there my name is Joy and I am a 56 yr old mom of 3 grown sons and a 6 yr old grandson and 10 yr old granddaughter who all live in the Seattle/Tacoma area. I have just secured my own apartment here in Tacoma. I have referrals from other families I have worked for that I'd love to share with you. I do have my own car and can...
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was kind and attentive to my kiddos! I look forward to working with her again!"
Beth H.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I feel so incredibly blessed that my family found Nikita for our caregiver to our son. My son was only 6 months old when I went back to work, and I was very nervous to give him to a stranger so I was very picky about who was going to be with my son all day. She has...
Melissa W.
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in this world for 35+ years and have raised 2 sons. 3 years ago, I was matched up with the most wonderful families, My mamas heart was full again. But in July my moms health took a turn for the worst and I had to stay home to care for her. I am now able to go back to work and I would love to continue to live my...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"We were SO lucky to have Mary care for our daughter in a nanny share for nearly 2 years, starting when she was 15 months old. She’s reliable, nurturing, and handled two active toddlers with ease - taking them on weekly outings to the library, museum, playgrounds,...
Care member
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & 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...
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Gabrielle B.
Tacoma, WA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Gabbie. I am currently a 27-year-old and have been doing child care for 10+ years. I have my masters of science in psychology and I started off just baby sitting individual children, but during the summers I usually do day care where I tend to 10-20 children with only one assistant. I also have...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabrielle is well spoken, extremely nice and sounded wonderful on the phone. Unfortunately our schedules didn't align, otherwise I would have hired her immediately"
Jae H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I professionally babysat twin girls for four years until they went to preschool last September and I miss childcare and would love to get back to it.
Saturday -Tuesday I have child care for my own kids so I am open and available to watch yours in your home if you are more comfortable with that but if you are looking for a full...
Aubreyanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"This was my first time using CARE
( babysitting company ) and I must admit I was nervous. My family and I were able to meet Aubrey one week before and she is fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease....
Care member
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We are absolutely thrilled with the care our child receives from Shelby. As a mother herself, Shelby brings a unique blend of empathy and experience that is truly comforting. She understands the needs of both children and parents with an intuitive grace, which has...
Care member
Julienne J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.
5.0
(2)
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her responsibilities done with excellence. She is trustworthy, energetic and a joy to be around. She is a really great...
Ron J.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
3.0
"Interviewed Shane for a nanny position and provided full details ahead of time, including start date and pay. Afterwards, she shared she could not accommodate the start date, though her previous answer was yes, she wanted to be paid under the table, and did not...
Alex J.
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
"Roxy is a dedicated and trustworthy caregiver. She took care of my 3 children while I was at work. She helped with homework, read to them, played outside with them, prepared meals for them, and took care of the pets."
Charlotte J.
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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
Kimberly G.
5.0
We occasionally have Kimberley watch our daughter. Our daughter was about 6 months when Kimberley started watching her. She loves going over to her house to play with her girls!
Kimberley is fantastic with communication throughout the day. Our daughter always seems to be in good spirits and well...
- Care member
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.
Sophia E.
5.0
Sophia has so many wonderful qualities I don’t know where to start! Whoever gets Sophia next will be a lucky family!She has been with our family since my twins were about four or five months and now the twins are almost 3 years! I also have a almost 4 year old! From the very start she was...
- Care member
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 65 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 April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.86 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 65 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 Rating4.6 / 5
In Home Child Care in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 65 listed in home child care.