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134 available babysitters in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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97 available tonight | Avg hourly rate: $27.66/hr

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Manuela $28 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Manuela, I’m from Colombia and I was an au pair for 2 years. I’m offering childcare. I care 3 beautiful Children in my au pair experience, (1.5 yo, 3 yo, 5 yo) I’m IQ and I’ve been watching infants and toddlers since I was 14 years old. I’m a strong driver, I’ve driven for 4 years, 2 in Colombia and 2 here in Seattle. Also I’m bilingual, Spanish is my native language and English is my second one. I’m 100% pet friendly, I love dogs and cats.

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Kel Lynn
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Hi , Im Kel Lynn. Im a grandmother and mother of 3. Oldest of 6 siblings so you know I did alot of child care growing up. Do well relating to children of all ages. Although i can not lift and carry babies right now . I have a good sense of humor and manage with quiet reservation. I have an Associates in Soc- Psyc and have had a couple full time jobs as Dept head. Also worked in schools as teacher assistant. I can cook , clean and teach. Able to adjust to changes and multi task. Have my own transportation. I have always had a clean background check and Never smoking, drug or alcohol abuse issues. English is my first language. I have security training and believe children should be kept safe with the utmost care.

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Laura 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child

Looking for a family to work with Hello seattle families. I’m Laura from Colombia, I was an aupair but now a I’m a nanny, I have 6 years of experience with babies (from 6 to 10 months) and kids (from 2 to 7 year old) I have my driver license and my own car. I’m happy to provide you references and more information I’m looking for some extra hours happy to provide my resume.

“Laura has been a nanny for our two children (a 5-year old girl and a 22-month old boy) for over a year. Laura has predominantly helped our family with the morning duties related to both of our children (helping them to wake up, feeding them breakfast, getting them cleaned/dressed for the day, preparing snacks/lunch and driving our daughter to pre-school). She is an extremely reliable caretaker for our children, making safety and boundaries a priority while keeping it fun for each of them. The kids each love her and looking forward to their time with her every day. Laura is great at giving each kid age and developmentally-approritate activities to enjoy. And she is extremely supportive of the childrens' emotional needs. Laura does a great job of balancing each child's hectic morning schedule and tasks, is reliable/on-time, communicative with us and adaptable when we have new or adjusted requests/schedules. We would recommend Laura to anyone looking for a reliable, loving, responsible caretaker for their child or children.”

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Emily
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Hi! I’ve been caring for kids, pets, and helping households in different ways for many years. I started babysitting in high school and continued on and off through college, and also worked as a camp counselor in high school with kids going into kindergarten. I’m additionally a proud aunt to two boys (Ian is 3, and Ellis was just born on May 2!) and have spent a lot of time caring for and babysitting them over the years. I’m naturally very creative, patient, attentive, and emotionally aware, and I care a lot about making sure kids feel safe, listened to, respected, and genuinely seen. I’m also reliable, responsible, and organized, so parents can feel comfortable knowing things will actually be handled well and consistently. I enjoy engaging with kids in a real way rather than just supervising them passively, whether that means creative activities, outdoor time, games, helping with routines, or simply being a calm and supportive presence. Animals have also been a huge part of my life. I grew up with dogs, worked at a dog groomer in high school, fostered dogs through the ASPCA and Furever Home Rescue in New Jersey, and adopted my own rescue dog through Big Dog Rescue Project in 2020. I currently work professionally through Rover and have experience with walks, drop-ins, overnight care, routines, medication support, and caring for pets with different personalities, needs, and energy levels. I take pet care very seriously and understand how important trust, communication, safety, and consistency are when someone is caring for a beloved animal. Beyond caregiving, I’m also highly organized and happy to help with general household support such as tidying, organizing, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, pet-related cleanup, receiving deliveries, watering plants, or helping keep things running smoothly overall. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy helping create a more peaceful and supported environment for people. I’m new to Urban Sitter and haven’t collected reviews here yet, but you can find reviews on my Bambino babysitter profile, or check out my LinkedIn page. Happy to provide both to you when we connect.

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Debbie
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mountlake Terrace, WA

I have worked in school districts for 10 years plus. Most of it was with special education, children. For the last five years, I’ve taken care of my very sick husband.. He goes to Dialysis three times a week of which I have already put into the hours I can work and he also has short-term memory loss. I have a great deal of patience and empathy for those that are younger and those that may have minor mental and emotional problems. I take very seriously what it is that I do. I do not consider these individuals as lesser people. I especially love children. I have 10 grandchildren, and I taught all of them how to swim. I was a major part in their lives and as a result of my support as has been told to me by my children, my grandchildren are stable and productive individuals in the society. But I mostly love and enjoy little one’s handicapped or not.

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How much does a babysitter cost in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $27.66
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $32.24
  • Typical job length: 5.5 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 4,013 reviews in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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"Recommendations from friends are a must when it comes to a sitter for my kids. UrbanSitter has expanded our network of babysitters, and it has given us peace of mind."

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"UrbanSitter is my go-to for quality sitters! I can book weeks ahead of time or easily find a same-day sitter when in a bind. I even hired a part-time nanny during a daycare transition. Customer service is helpful and babysitters respond in a timely manner."

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How much do babysitters cost in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Mountlake Terrace, WA is $27.66 per hour for 1 child, and $32.24 per hour for two children. Costs may vary depending on job responsibilities, children's ages, and the babysitter's experience. Try using a babysitting rates calculator as a helpful tool.

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Yes. Every Mountlake Terrace babysitter on UrbanSitter is background checked annually, and each profile is individually reviewed by a trained specialist on our Trust & Safety team. Learn more about what's included in a background check.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Mountlake Terrace?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Mountlake Terrace?

Yes. Families in Mountlake Terrace use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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