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1,035 babysitters are listed in Seattle, WA
The average rate is $23/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Seattle, WA
5.0
(11)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ella,
I have been babysitting for over seven years, starting with my own younger siblings and then expanding to help out my neighbors and family friends. Through these experiences, I have developed strong skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of various age groups.
I...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella was great! Punctual, responsible, responsive and my three kids said they had fun with her. She watched them in a hotel room while we were in town fir a show. All went very smoothly!"
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
4.6
(12)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun mature caregiver, I love reading and crafting and going on field trips. I am experienced and have worked with youth from birth to 12 y/o. I have worked for a well known non-profit company in their child care center and have held special events for children.
I also have experience with being an on call sitter.
Fully...
Kenya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Very engaging with our 5-year-old! Fun, calm, down to earth. Our kid has already requested that she come back soon!"
Heather J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Student at University of Washington
Hello! I enjoy providing help to busy families in need of childcare. I love children and being the eldest of four, I've always been around them. An incredibly fun with safety as the number one priority is the type of environment I like to create when I enter other's homes. I am active,...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hi there! I am Haley and I am 22 years old. I am currently going to Seattle University double-majoring in Communications and Media and Photography. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old outside of the house and since I was 10 for my two younger siblings. I have experience with newborns all the way to 12 years old. I...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is a delightful babysitter, my kids really enjoyed her when she looked after them."
Monique H.
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 have experience with kids as young as four months and as old as 15 years. I'm comfortable with and have experience with wake ups, getting ready, meals, drop offs, pick...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia is a very positive and trust worthy person. She is my cousins daughter and has cared for my young daughters for years. Sophia is the first call I would make if I needed a sitter for my girls, ride to somewhere, pet/house sitter. I have always felt...
Pam H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Luisa. I'm a 24 y/o colombian, with a degree in International Business and I'm offering my childcare services.
I worked as an au pair for 10 months where I was responsible for the physical and emotional care of two young children, initially aged 5 y/o and 8 m/o for +45 hours/week. My responsibilities also...
Luisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Luisa was truly lovely. Both my boys (1 and 2.5) seemed to really like her. She was punctual, accommodating, and she even sent pictures. We will definitely hire her again!"
Graham M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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. I don't necessarily see them as my job...
Antonieta can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Antonieta is fantastic. She is professional, compassionate, and fun. My toddler immediately warmed to her and had so much fun with the mix of activities she came up with each day. She was constantly encouraging him to learn and challenge himself, while being so...
Elspeth K.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Warda; I'm a certified childcare professional with 5 years of experience. I worked at Daycare as a teaching assistant, working hands-on with infants to preschoolers. I currently nanny for two kids, ages 1 and 3. I'm CPR certified and have experience handling allergies and food sensitivities. I love my job, and...
Warda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Warda was an extreme professional when watching my two children (ages 5 and 1). I've had her care for them several times and every time she was always early. She ensured she understood the plan or current routine for time with them. My older child always spoke...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am in my last year as a graduate student in the University of Washington's Medical Speech-Language Pathology MS program in Seattle, WA and enjoy working with infants-young adults. I am originally from the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Area and have recently earned a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences with Minors in Psychology...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sol is dependable and we loved having her take care of our son."
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sade has been an amazing caregiver to our two young children (5 and 4 year olds). We had a nanny prior for 4 years and Sade was able to quickly learn all of our family routines in a short order, was flexible and safe during COVID with handling school drop off and...
Tracy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience teaching preschool children ages 2-4 as well as infant care. I strive to incorporate activities that encourage active, creative play, and positive reinforcement that encourages self confidence. I started babysitting when I was young and later received a degree in Early Childhood Education. Following my...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alia works part-time regular hours for us. She is AMAZING and our almost 2-year old son loves her as do we. She is punctual, reliable and creative in playing with our son. Everyday she brings activities to our house to add variety to our son's day. She is also...
Mina Y.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, 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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Cynthia! I recently moved to WA from CO. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021. I have over 5 years of experience in both babysitting and pet sitting. I attempt to engage them in activities that will meet their educational and physical needs. I'm vigilant about their health and safety. I am...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"HIRE HER! Cece (Cynthia) nannied for my 3-year-old son from July-September 2023. It was a short-term placement because we only needed care for a few months and Cece was planning on moving in September. My son loved her and missed her after she left and we wished...
Kimberly L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting for over 15 years and have lived in Seattle the past 5+ years. In addition to babysitting, I have 1 yr professional experience working in a child care center in infant/toddler care and 2 1/2 yrs experience providing in-home therapy to children with autism and behavior management concerns. I have...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia takes her tasks personally. She treated my children with love and respect. She even has taken time out of her schedule to see our girls sports or to take them for ice cream. She is trustworthy, personable, and very caring"
Kristen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years, I have had experience providing childcare services to families. From infants to young teenagers, I have assisted in entertaining, feeding, and caring for children for varying lengths of time.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My past experience caring for children started when I was 15 years old. I babysat my family friends children and watched them about 4-6 times a month. I continued to babysit throughout those years. However, when I was 17 I started working at the Edmonds Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple...
Ileana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Ella K.
5.0
Ella was great! Punctual, responsible, responsive and my three kids said they had fun with her. She watched them in a hotel room while we were in town fir a show. All went very smoothly!
- Care member
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.
Kenya J.
5.0
Kenya helps drive our teen daughter to and from school a few times a month. We've been using her for months and she has been extremely punctual, careful, and friendly with our daughter. Would highly recommend hiring her as she has been our lifesaver when work schedules conflict with school...
- Ashlee H.
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.
Haley D.
5.0
Haley is a delightful babysitter, my kids really enjoyed her when she looked after them.
- Monique H.
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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 1,035 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 $23.58 per hour as of July 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 638 reviews of the 1,035 listed babysitters.
