What is the going rate for babysitters in Puyallup, WA?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Puyallup, WA?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Puyallup, WA?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Puyallup, WA

Silvia L.

12 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(14)

I currently work for a public school district. I have previous experience working in the infant/toddler room and school age children at La Petite Academy Daycare. I am CPR and First Aid certified, which I believe is a plus point, since handling children requires a sitter to be prepared for unforesee...

$ 15–20/hr

Natalie C.

3 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 15–18/hr

(1)

Hello! I’m Natalie, I’m 19 years old. I have a lot of experience with children. I taught swim lessons and ran the day care center at my old job at Tumwater Valley Athletic Center. Ages that I normally worked with were from 3-8 but I am comfortable doing all ages. I’ve been babysitting since I was 15...

$ 15–18/hr

Helen Kay A.

5 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 10–15/hr

(4)

Hi there! I am a 26-year-old stay at home mama living in Spanaway, Washington. My husband and I own our home and just had our first child back in May. I would love to open up our home to another child (or two) during the week in need of care, especially during these crazy times! I love to cook and d...

$ 10–15/hr

Natasha G.

6 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 13–20/hr

(1)

My name is Natasha, I am 27 years old, I currently live in Parkland and I have a 7 month old little boy! A little bit of my history: I have 6 years of professional childcare experience and 2 years experience of being a nanny but interested in getting more experience. I’ve worked with all different a...

$ 13–20/hr

Ashley F.

16 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 18–25/hr

(1)

Hi there! I am a Nanny of 16 yrs who LOVES her career! I am currently living in Kirkland but moving South to Buckley and looking for a new Nanny job with a great family!

$ 18–25/hr

Marley W.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Marley and I am a 24-year-old post-graduate student who has moved back to the Tacoma area. I completed my Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Non-Profit Administration. I have a passion for children and child welfare and will be pursing a masters in eleme...

$ 15–25/hr

Tiffany J.

24 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 15–15/hr

(8)

Hello! My name is Tiffany. I am a thirty-six-year-old military spouse. I live on JBLM. I have three children; a twenty-one year old daughter, a eleven-year-old son, and a five-year-old son. I am a registered nurse. I am certified in Pediatric & Adult CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support. I have b...

$ 15–15/hr

Ashlee S.

12 years paid experience
2 miles

$ 14–30/hr

(1)

From 7th grade I became a Sunday School teacher. I taught anywhere from 2 year old to 12 year old children. I was a teacher there for 3 years. I also have 13 years experience as a babysitter. I watched my neighbor's 2 year old and her young infant. For three years I volunteered as an intern at 4 edu...

$ 14–30/hr

Julathip W.

6 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 16–25/hr

My name is Julia. I’m 34 years old. I’m looking for full-time or part-time job on the weekdays. I'm currently CNA ( certified nursing assistant) student at TCC and most of my class is online on evening time. I'm fully vaccinated against from Covid-19 virus. I had been work as nanny for 6 year wit...

$ 16–25/hr

Michelle F.

6 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(1)

Hello! I’m Michelle, and I have worked in. Childcare setting for 6 years. I am especially excellent with toddlers! I love doing arts and crafts, cleaning, and running errands. I’m always willing to do what needs to be done as long as instructions are clear. I am comfortable with pets (as I am a cat...

$ 20–30/hr

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Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.