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1,072 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is an amazing hard worker and works so well with children she has so much spirit and her smile lights up the room! She is such a delight to work with and not to mention she is very helpful with other areas as well! Laura is also very dependable and is willing...
Alysha R.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Anna, an experienced nanny with over two years of professional childcare experience.
I currently care for four children in the evenings and am certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid (infant, child, and adult). I specialize in creating safe, fun, and educational environments for children of all ages, from infants to...
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anastasia is a great nanny. We love her and how nurturing and fun she is. I would highly recommend her with your children. "
Care member
4.9
(13)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Libia I've been taking care of kids since I was kid! So, I know a lot about them.
I have experience working for over 15 families and now I am looking for a part-time nanny position. 2-4 days/week or 24-30hr weeks.
I've worked at a baby care center close to my house and I've been taking care of my brother since...
Libia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Libia babysat for our 7 and 10 year old kids in Ballard for some date nights. She was very communicative with us and flexible. Our kids enjoyed playing with her, and they are picky, so that is really saying something. She was attentive with them and not on her...
Ali B.
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 25-year-old recent UW graduate with a Master in Library and Information Science specializing in youth services. I also hold a BA in English and a specialty in education from WSU. I have 6+ years of experience in childcare, including babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and coaching, from infants to teenagers. I am...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been such a blessing for our family! She has been a full time nanny for our son for several months. We are so sad that she will be relocating to pursue other opportunities but are so grateful for the help she provided during her time with us! I would...
Bailee B.
Lauren L.
Seattle, WA
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available During The Day And Some Nights
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lauren! I am a graduate student at the University of Michigan. I've been babysitting for about 9 years! I love working with children and I have a lot of experience in working with all age groups. One of my most memorable jobs was when I worked as a camp counselor.
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the young-ins and am eager to have children of my own. Babysitting is a great way to hone these future motherhood skills. I am great with kids and babies love me! I enjoy arts/crafts, and cooking/baking which I find to be useful hobbies when spending time with girls and/or boys.
I frequently babysit a range of...
Roxie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Roxie for a date night -- our first aside from when family has been in town -- and were completely wowed by her thoughtfulness and genuine concern for the well-being, safety, and happiness of our 17-month-old daughter. Armed with a bag of handmade toys,...
Heather 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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is fantastic! She is full of great spirit and truly wonderful with children. We use her as much as possible."
Alicia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I work freelance so am often out of the country and when I'm back in the USA, I am based in the Seattle area. I love traveling, music, photography and exploring the outdoors. I have babysat on and off for about 10 years and I have experience with children between the ages of 2 and 12. I also taught elementary-aged kids in...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
* SEEKING FLEXIBLE / SHORT TERM CONTRACT *
I have worked with this one beautiful family for about my entire life. I grew up alongside the eldest son, but as I got older I got the opportunity to care for his two younger brothers since they were born. I loved watching them grow up and loved being called their favorite babysitter....
Antonieta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Toni is so much fun. Her energy is infectious. My kids look forward to every time they get to see her. She has cared for all three of my kids from ages baby to elementary school. She is loving but good at holding boundaries. She makes child care look way and fun."
Angela A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nadia. I am calm, patient, and detail-oriented. I take pride in being clean, neat, reliable, trustworthy, and honest. Like my mother, I am protective and caring, always attentive to those around me. I'm also dynamic, active, and energetic. I've been a babysitter for over 10 years and had the pleasure of working...
Nadia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very engaged. Brought activities for my child. Helped unpack and organize my child's room(we just moved). Very helpful. Very pleasant. Punctual."
Kristina M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Looking to find a family that needs a couple of extra hands to keep the kids busy. Most of my experience have been with toddlers, but I have experience with infants and kids over the age of six.
If you are looking for an occasional, l babysitter, a part-time nanny/ babysitter or someone to help out the grown ups, then let me...
Sade can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sade is an amazing babysitter and person. It was my son's first time being with a babysitter so we were worried he may be a lot to handle, but Sade had the experience and skills to become his best friend. She would always take him outside for walks or to play in...
Karissa J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, I am 26 years old, and I am originally from the Pacific Northwest, I have lived in a few different places in the last few years but you really just can't beat the PNW! I have a dog who is my best friend, I love being outside, reading, running, hiking !
I have lots of experience with children ranging from...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma has been amazing for our family! She was the first babysitter that we have ever hired for our two year old and it was a bit or a rough start at first. Emma was patient and caring during the transition and now our daughter talks about her frequently and truly...
Amberlynn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a large family, I have always been surrounded by children. I have over 10 years of experience working as a babysitter, full-time nanny, and tutor. I am comfortable caring for infants as young as 3 months old, and preteens up to 13 years old. I am a creative and some of my favorite activities to do with kids are...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was very responsive in our communications, and was prompt and professional during our interview."
Catherine Z.
4.5
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a school teacher who is always looking for summer Opportunities. I especially love driving kids to and from their activities. I'm dependable hard-working, and very artistic.
Melissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She has cat sat for our two cats on many occasions when we have been away. She comes over once every other day and plays with our cats, makes sure they have food, and does a light cleaning of the litter box if needed. We can call her last minute and she usually...
Cor E.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Maria,
I've been the nanny of 3 wonderful kids in the area of Clackamas during one year. I'm planning to saving money for my next year of school, that's why I want to work in my free time. My dream is to become a Spanish teacher and help to others learn about my culture and language. I have been babysitter since...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Sol is dependable and we loved having her take care of our son."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work in pediatrics and am looking to help families with some evening or weekend babysitting opportunities, as needed!
I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children in a variety of settings; both clinically and in my pre-clinical career.
- Medical Speech Language Pathology, MS (2021, University of...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey has a great energy and is a punctual and responsible caregiver! I am so happy that we found her. Her varied background with childcare and grad school has given her tons of experience with different types of challenges that toddlers and kids may bring and...
Mia P.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna and I'm a Gonzaga University graduate. I recently moved to Seattle from San Diego and I'm looking to babysit on the side!
I have 10+ years of babysitting experience- I have babysat babies, toddlers, kids, and preteens. In addition, I've spent a lot of my time at college volunteering as a mentor to kids...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I was delighted to find Jenna as she connected well with my kids and they really liked her when interviewed her last week. She agreed to help us out twice a week for the next few months. Today she came for two hours to get oriented and spend some time with my...
Natalie J.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Imani, and I am a certified nanny. Currently, I am a grad student at the University of Washington. I am experienced, creative, and energetic. I have taken several babysitting courses, so I am prepared to take care of kids of all ages, and I have an awareness of young children's needs. I have provided care-giving...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Imani is great, she was very easy going and able to be flexible with my schedule for the evening. My daughters enjoyed having her around. I plan to hire her again."
Sandra V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Laura C.
5.0
Laura is patient with kids, engages with them appropriately and at the right times, and is really good about asking questions and helping kids be well cared for. She is sweet, thoughtful and observant.
- Robert L.
Anastasia J.
5.0
Anastasia is kind, hardworking, patient and has a way with kids.
- Victor S.
Libia S.
5.0
Libia babysat for our 7 and 10 year old kids in Ballard for some date nights. She was very communicative with us and flexible. Our kids enjoyed playing with her, and they are picky, so that is really saying something. She was attentive with them and not on her phone like some other occasional...
- Ali B.
Anna K.
5.0
Anna has been such a blessing for our family! She has been a full time nanny for our son for several months. We are so sad that she will be relocating to pursue other opportunities but are so grateful for the help she provided during her time with us! I would recommend her for any position. She is...
- Bailee B.
Roxie T.
5.0
We hired Roxie for a date night -- our first aside from when family has been in town -- and were completely wowed by her thoughtfulness and genuine concern for the well-being, safety, and happiness of our 17-month-old daughter. Armed with a bag of handmade toys, books, and ukelele, Roxie completely...
- Heather L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Seattle, WA:
How can I find a Seattle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Seattle, WA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,072 babysitters in Seattle, WA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Seattle, WA?
The average rate for Seattle, WA babysitters on Care.com is $23.80 per hour as of October 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Seattle, WA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Seattle, WA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Seattle, WA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Seattle, WA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 639 reviews of the 1,072 listed babysitters.