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60 nannies are listed in University Place, WA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years

Nannies in University Place, WA

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Larissa H.


University Place, WA

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Job

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I have 5 years of childcare experience with children from 1 month to 13 years old. Very attentive, professional and receptive. I love having creative interactions with children, and to create a stimulating environment.
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Taylor F.


University Place, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Nanny/Caregiver

I have been caring for families in a variety of needs for about 10 years. I graduated from Western Washington University where I also played volleyball for the Vikings. I love kids and helping keep a family home tidy and organized. I know how nice it is to come home from a hard days work to happy kids, a home cooked meal and a...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Gina D.


University Place, WA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm The Whole Package

Hello, my name is Gina! I'm a nanny and absolutely it. I've been caring for kiddos for 15 plus years and can't see myself doing anything else. I'm also a mom of a 13-year-old son and an 17-year-old daughter. I live in University Place, and have my own reliable transportation with full-coverage insurance. I've cared for children...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

I worked as a nanny for my neighbors'7-year-old son and 18-year-old autistic daughter for 2 years as well as a childcare attendant for the Family YMCA for one year. I worked at the YMCA with children ages 3 months-7 years. I also worked as an assistant coach throughout high school for 3 sets of boys and girls soccer teams during...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie M.


University Place, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible Babysitter - Certified Teacher

Hi there! I am a certified art teacher looking to pick up some babysitting hours! I am comfortable with large groups of kids of any age. I can sit for date nights, all-day weekend adventures, and even support online-school/tutoring. I do currently have a full-time teaching job but am free most evenings starting at 5 - depending...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Mikayla L.


University Place, WA

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Built-in Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the eldest daughter of a single mom I was considered the built-in nanny. I started bottle feeding and changing diapers when I was 7 and helped raised my three younger brothers as well as my four step siblings on my dads side. I also have experience caring for neurodivergent children, people with extra needs and...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hiring Mikayla as a babysitter for our two-year-old son, who has autism, was a decision that brought an incredible sense of peace and positivity into our household. From the first day, her calm and positive energy made a noticeable difference, connecting with our...

Darlene S.

I have my own daycare for 15 years In the WA area I have worked as a nanny for several families. I love to read for my kid's and go on field trips to library.
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Jackie H.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children of all ages for 13 years. I worked at a childcare facility and was a nanny for 4 families in those 13 years, one of them for the whole 13 years. I stopped nannying to work security in 2019 but miss being around kids so looking for some gigs on here, one timers or reoccurring/less than 20 hours a week.
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"What a great person to have take care of your kiddos. She takes care of several teachers children and they love Jackie also. We have Jackie as a sitter for our 7 year old son while on winter break during the day. We plan on asking her to sit for us on date nights...

Jenny S.

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Mailani C.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Mailani, I go by Mai (pronounced May). I am a very experienced nanny as well as an art teacher. I focus on sensory play and building confidence through play and art. I have experience nannying infants as well as ages 6-12 years. I have nannied for a professional athlete as well as overseas. Prior to Covid, I...
Mailani can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We’ve had the pleasure of using Mailani as our nanny on an as-needed basis, and she has been wonderful. She is always punctual and extremely trustworthy, which gives us peace of mind every time we leave our children in her care. She’s very responsive to our needs...

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Alyssa B.


Tacoma, WA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a graduate student at University of Puget Sound studying Occupational Therapy with an interest in pediatrics. I am looking for part time work in the evenings after class or on the weekends. I love being able to take kids out of the house for adventures in nature. Chill personality and very accommodating to...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is fantastic! We hired her to watch our three boys and she was very attentive to their needs with ages ranging from infant to almost 4 years old. She was very open to working with our special needs child and did a wonderful job with facilitating engaging...

Athena 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, meal prep, 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.

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Tereza B.


Lakewood, WA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional Nanny/Family Assistant with 8 years of experience. I live in Lakewood, WA so I would prefer to find a family in the Tacoma area, but I am willing to travel further for the right match! Having worked with children of all ages since my studies in Early Childhood Education & Psychology in Europe, I am happy to...
Tereza can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Tereza is wonderful! She is professional, flexible, friendly, and communicative. She had instant rapport with our two kids (ages 2 and 5, the youngest quite shy) and kept us updated with lovely pictures of their adventures throughout the day together. She asked...

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Tamyra L.


Dupont, WA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tamyra and I have been a nanny for 12 years. Nothing brings me more joy than building a strong relationship with a child and their family. I'm a firm believer in fostering imagination and curiosity. I provide this through educational experiences using music, age-appropriate crafts, and interactive community activities...
5.0
"My child had the most magical time with Tamyra when he was younger. I had to go back to work when E. was 1-year-old and I had no idea what to do. I did not trust daycare, or very many people with his care. Tamyra went above and beyond, loving E like family, playing...

Hannah T.

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Bethany M.


Tacoma, WA

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a nanny with 10 years of professional experience and I am available for date night and have a few days of random availability during the month. I have my degree in elementary education, and I've taken care of children from newborn to 13. I have great references that are available upon request. I am available almost some...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bethany has worked for our family for over three years. She has taken care of my daughter from age 5 months to 3.5 years and son from 5 weeks to 2 years. Bethany has been extremely reliable and flexible with our schedules. She loves our kids and treats them so...

Angharad R.

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Kenya A.


Puyallup, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kenya. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I've worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori preschool, have babysat since I was 12, and have four years of nannying experience with ages 0-8, as well as daycare experience. I have had First Aid and CPR training including infant CPR. I...
Kenya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kenya is amazing! We hired her to babysit our twins and she was punctual and organized. She works with the family and helps them achieve their goals for the little ones. Couldn't recommend her more."

Anthony C.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & 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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Shane J.


Tacoma, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Tutor

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, travel, swimming supervision, 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.

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Zoie G.


Tacoma, WA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Zoie. I am a junior in college and am familiar with Care. com. I have been working with children for about three years now! I love taking care of babies and kids especially 1 year-10 years old. I worked at the YMCA for a year and a half. While there I was a part of the Youth Program working in the Drop-in...
Zoie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Zoie is a responsible, kind hearted, and caring person. Both as a person and as a worker. She has always showed compassion and kindness towards everyone she meets. Zoie is an exceptional employee who strives for success to make sure not only the kids at work are...

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Ludmela V.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care for your family! I have a lot of experience with childcare, your kiddos will be in good hands. I have worked as a full time nanny for a 1-2-year-old child (happy to provide a reference). I am also one of 10 kids and spent a lot of my childhood/young adulthood taking care...
Ludmela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Luda is wonderful with children. She understands different developmental ages well. Her intelligence and energy level make her an engaging childcare provider. My kids love her!"

Julie S.

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Shelby P.


Tacoma, WA

$40-48/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Kind Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 29-year-old who is a dedicated professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged 2 months to 18yrs. I have always been passionate about fostering children's development, creating a fun and stimulating environment, and establishing a strong bond with families. I recently...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Shelby watched my 1 year old twins. She was the best sitter we could ask for! From the time she walked in, to the time she left, she was fully engaged with my kids. She played with them, took them to the park, drove them to her own home to see the cows, and...

Karen T.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in University Place, WA

Mikayla L.

5.0

Hiring Mikayla as a babysitter for our two-year-old son, who has autism, was a decision that brought an incredible sense of peace and positivity into our household. From the first day, her calm and positive energy made a noticeable difference, connecting with our son in a way that significantly...

- Darlene S.

Jackie H.

5.0

What a great person to have take care of your kiddos. She takes care of several teachers children and they love Jackie also. We have Jackie as a sitter for our 7 year old son while on winter break during the day. We plan on asking her to sit for us on date nights as well. She does a wonderful job of...

- Jenny S.

Mailani C.

5.0

We’ve had the pleasure of using Mailani as our nanny on an as-needed basis, and she has been wonderful. She is always punctual and extremely trustworthy, which gives us peace of mind every time we leave our children in her care. She’s very responsive to our needs and flexible with scheduling, which...

- Care member

Alyssa B.

5.0

Alyssa watched our baby boy when he was about 9 months old to 14 months old. Would highly recommend- she was on time, followed our schedule, good communication, and our boy was always happy when we left and came home!

- Haley P.

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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