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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
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current 3rd grade teacher who loves to spend time with kids. I have my Master's in Teaching from Seattle University and lots of experience as a substitute, TEFL instructor, nanny, and babysitter.
Since graduating college, I've spent time living and working in diverse, multicultural communities all over the world....
Ruby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruby was reliable, caring and responsible!"
Roula Z.
Zoe H.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, organized, and energetic individual who has over 10 years of childcare/babysitting experience. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Carpooling, Light Housework, and I am open to assisting with any additional tasks you need completed. I recently moved to the Seattle area from Missouri for Graduate...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe was amazing! She watched 6 kids all day, and did a great job playing games, putting everyone to bed, and tidying up. I will definitely be requesting her again!"
Care member
Shelley S.
Seattle, WA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced And Respectful Sitter Who Encourages Curiosity And Laughter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Shelley, and I currently work as a biologist at the University of Minnesota. I study the ecology and evolution of plants, and really love to share a sense of curiosity with the kids that I work with.
Before starting my the last phase of my journey as a biologist, I worked as a nanny for two families over two...
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Shelley was great with our toddler, we loved the way she listened to him and respected his needs! Thank you Shelley!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sharnita. My childcare experience started in my earliest days caring for my younger niece and nephew, my professional childcare career started in 2019. I've previously worked at a community center in Magnolia, a preschool in Seattle, and have had many babysitting jobs. I understand how important schedules and...
Sharnita can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharnita was lovely to work with. My son had a great time with her and she gave me a great run down of how the day went with my son. "
Katy C.
Darlavanh L.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Darla, I've been babysitting since I was 16, have taken babysitting certification courses, have current CPR/first aid certs, and lifeguard certified. I have tons of experience with kids. I've been a swim coach the since 2016 for kids 4-18. A kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade teachers aide. I am currently a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darla is so amazing and my kids loved her immediately! She is warm and personable and sooo good with them! Will definitely be hiring her again and again!"
Miri B.
Derika M.
Seattle, WA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids of all ages and enjoy being in their company. They bring out the fun, silly, and compassionate side of me. I've been a babysitter on care. com for 4 years now & 7 years overall. Last summer I worked with kids with special needs and disabilities. I was in charge of activities, preparing meals for the kids and looking...
5.0
"Derika saved our weekend! We were in Seattle for a family vacation. She made an putting for the adults possible after responding to a last minute plea for a babysitter. She was very friendly and punctual. She had activities to do with a 9 and 6 year old. They...
Leslie B.
Nicole R.
Seattle, WA
$40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole and I currently attend Mercyhurst University, where I am working towards receiving my B. A. in Early Childhood/Special Education, with a Minor in Pre-Law. Outside of my many babysitting experiences, I have experience working in the child care department of YMCA, where I cared for children from 6 weeks to 12...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was WONDERFUL! She was great with our son and daughter. We loved her musical abilities, sense of humor with the kids (silliness is a must in this house), and creativity. We wish she was still in Erie, PA but would not hesitate to recommend her for you and...
Sarah D.
Keisha W.
Seattle, WA
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Keisha, an HR student with almost a decade of babysitting experience, including unofficial care, since a little under 14. I have a valid drivers license and a well insured car, and I maintain up-to-date first aid and CPR certificate is for your child safety.
While I have most experience with children age 6 to 10, I'm...
Keisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keisha was pleasant and great with taking care of our 16 month old and 8 year old. Our 8 year old had a fun time with her."
Tapoja C.
Molli G.
Seattle, WA
$32-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is molli and I'm looking for a family to help out part time. I have grown up with lots of younger brothers and sisters and have a great deal of babysitting experience. I am patient, hardworking, and enjoy working with all ages. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Molli can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molli is wonderful with children! I've had the pleasure of knowing Molli for the past four years and she has been great with my kids. She is responsible, reliable and trustworthy. We love Molli and highly recommend her to anyone looking for great babysitter!!! "
Alexis I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tatyana! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and I used to be a kindergarten teacher. I am the 3rd oldest of 8 children which is how I got my passion for working with children. I have been a babysitter for over 12 years now, working with all ages and even doing overnight care for a whole week or...
Tatyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tatyana is awesome! She has such a kind, happy, and caring energy about her and was so good with my one-year old. They played, read tons of books, and went on walks in the sunshine. She sent me photos throughout the day and my daughter had giant smiles in every...
Care member
Andrea P.
Seattle, WA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a lifelong babysitter with experience with infants to teenagers. I just graduated from SPU with a degree in Business and Psychology, where I had the opportunity to take courses on early childhood development. Want you little one(s) to be bilingual? I lived in Switzerland for 20 years speaking French and some German....
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea was great. She was very trustworthy and I felt safe leaving my 3 month old with her for a few hours. I would definitely hire again and recommend to other families."
Carmen R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your next caregiver. I began babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to grow in my knowledge ever since. With 2 years of hands-on experience at Seattle Children's Hospital as a Nursing Assistant, I have developed a wide skillset working with various medical complexities and...
Drew can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Drew was great with my daughter for a date night. She was communicative and punctual and shared nice updates while we were out. She showed that she has experience helping kids with their emotional communication and regulation skills, which is great!"
Heather M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sasha,
I live in the spanaway area, I have a 9-month-old son. I'm currently looking for a babysitting job part time- full time. That also will allow me to bring my son. I'm flexible! I also have a car and can pick up or drop off.
Sasha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sasha was sweet and the best review were our kids that wanted her to come back the next day! Kid approved and mom approved! Hire Sasha today!"
April O.
Mariana L.
Seattle, WA
$28-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mari! I am 21 years old and a STEM major in college. I have about 6 years of experience and a babysitting certification from Primary Children's Hospital.
I love engaging with kids and doing activities with them. Additionally, I can help them with homework, picking them up from school or daycare, and taking them to and...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mari is nothing short of a dream nanny. She is always punctual, dependable, caring, loving, and kind. One of the biggest pluses to Mari is that she never has her phone out, which is HUGE nowadays!!! She will make your kid(s) her #1 priority. Mari never raises her...
Gary A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting is one of my favorite ways to get outside the academia bubble! I have many years of child care experience from babysitting and I have worked with all age ranges - I especially enjoy the little ones. I also have experience with tutoring as well as children's day camps and I lived in Spain for a year as an Au Pair. I...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you're reading this, let's call it a Sitter-match-made-in-heaven, shall we? I'm Taylor -a New Yorker turned PNW gal, either living life hiking mountains in the beautiful state of Washington, or back home in NYC doing what we New Yorkers do best - drinking coffee and talking a lot. I'm a former Advertising Exec turned full...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is hands down my kid's' favorite sitter. She always comes w/ plenty of activities and things to keep them busy."
Chris T.
Aden G.
Seattle, WA
$22-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Aden G and I been taking care of my sisters for almost 6 years and I have experienced. I can help with Laundry and make sure they are dong their assignments on-time.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aden did a great job taking care of my 3 year old. She was responsible but fun and Mira really liked her"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Bella! I have 6+ years of nanny experience. Looking for a full or part time nanny gig starting really anytime through summer. I have a 2-year-old mini golden doodle, love to sing and play piano, and getting outside whenever it's not raining. Open to discussion and I'm flexible, just seeing what's out there.
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella is a very reliable sitter. She always shows up on time, which I think is very important. My kids enjoy her a lot. She plays with them and the kids always have a great time. She is willing to cook and clean. My house is always clean when I get back. I...
Deb C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Adventurous and caring child care provider. Attentive and responsive. Seeking part time opportunities
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was awesome! Very motivated and very reliable in the early mornings - covered for while our regular nanny was out of commission wirh a broken leg. Would hire her again if she did not move so far away."
Peggy Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Thamily, I am Brazilian, I have over 4 years of experience taking care of kids, nanny/sitter, with CPR and first Aid training, bilingual, excellent personal and job references. I have experience with all the ages since 6 month until 15 years old.
I'm looking for a full time/ part time position starting ASAP. Please...
Thamily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thamily was so sweet with my 6 month old. He adored her. He'd always look around to see where she went at the end of day! She was always not only on time but early. I'd definitely hire her again."
Samantha B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Seattle, WA
Ruby C.
5.0
Ruby was reliable, caring and responsible!
- Roula Z.
Zoe H.
5.0
Awesome, energetic, and responsible! Kids loved her.
- Care member
Shelley S.
5.0
Shelley was great with our toddler, we loved the way she listened to him and respected his needs! Thank you Shelley!
- Care member
Sharnita C.
5.0
Sharnita was lovely to work with. My son had a great time with her and she gave me a great run down of how the day went with my son.
- Katy C.
Darlavanh L.
5.0
Darla is so amazing and my kids loved her immediately! She is warm and personable and sooo good with them! Will definitely be hiring her again and again!
- Miri B.
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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.