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42 available babysitters in Federal Way, WA

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Katie $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Federal Way, WA

Hello! My name is Katie. I am a dedicated Special Education teacher with a passion for child development and animals. Having transitioned from classroom teaching to in-home family support for toddlers with developmental delays, I excel at creating engaging, customized activities. With over four years of experience at a large Child Development Center and a lifetime of nurturing my own (now grown) child and fur babies, Jared and Marc, I bring patience, empathy, and reliability to every family I work with. My CPR Certification and BBP certifications are always kept completely current. I would love to use my free time to connect with your family—please reach out with any questions!

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Elizabeth 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child

I have been caring for children since I was 12. I genuinely enjoy being a caregiver—one child I sat for told his mom, "She actually PLAYED with me!" I'm excited to connect with new families to provide engaging and reliable care for babies, children, and seniors. One of my greatest assets is nearly 20 years of professional experience in medicine. This background ensures I bring an exceptional level of safety, patience, and medical awareness to every family I work with. Additionally, I have extensive experience with house and pet sitting, caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, leopard geckos, hissing cockroaches, and a variety of other exotic and regular family pets. I am passionate about pets of all kinds and am happy to assist with house and/or pet sitting as well. I am dedicated to accommodating your family’s specific needs, ensuring a seamless experience—from school pickups to running errands.

Elizabeth was extremely reliable and professional. She showed up in a timely manner and helped with meals and light clean up. My child had fun with her and liked her as a sitter. I felt she safely looked after my child and was interested in and happy to help with every day extras that may come along. She is a terrific sitter with experience with babies and todlers too.

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Alyssa-Marie $17 per hour for 1 child

Hello everyone, I'm Alyssa and currently a student studying at UW. I mostly will be available T/Thursday mornings and M/W/F afternoons to evenings due to my school schedule. I do work another part time job at a hospital so my weekends have to be scheduled a month in advance, though sometimes I will have openings! I work best with shy and artistic kids as I used to be one myself. I am great at keeping an eye on kids, but not great with super high energy kids. I don't drive so I will typically show up 30 minutes in advance, and can't really transport the kids anywhere unless you're wanting me to Uber them. I'm great at winding down kids and getting them to bed, and would be willing to clean up your place afterwards if it's an overnight shift and you mention it. Will always make sure the messes the kids make get cleaned up! I have CPR and First Aid Training for adults. Thanks everyone! 😊

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Grace $25 per hour for 1 child

firstly I am a mother of three children, and my personality has always been the best but I would prefer that you yourself can see it, concerning the experience I really have a lot of experience concerning this work.

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Jessica $27 per hour for 1 child

Hello I’m Jessica can go by Jess . I was born in California . I have about 10 years living in Seattle . I Speak Spanish as well . I don’t have kids yet but I work at a daycare and also have 10 nieces and nephews. Im a Lead Teacher, I have CPR certificate , Safe Sleep Certificate, First Aid , as well as many other certificates. I Have experience with children over 8 years babysitting Family,friends, Families from daycare. I been working at a daycare over 5 years. Currently in school for Early Childhood Education. I’m super excited to be able to watch your children and meet new families 🤗can also contact mi via email/Txt [removed] [removed]

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"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"

Hillary S., parent

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"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."

Theresa M., parent

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"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"

Lauren D., parent

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How do I find an emergency babysitter in Federal Way?

Sign up for an UrbanSitter account, then share the date, time, and number of children who need care. Available sitters in Federal Way can respond, and you can review full profiles before booking.

How much does an emergency babysitter cost in Federal Way?

Babysitting rates in Federal Way vary by experience, number of children, and job length. For same-day care, offering a higher rate can help attract interest and a faster response. See average babysitting rates in your area.

Are babysitters in Federal Way on UrbanSitter background checked?

Yes. Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, including those in Federal Way, and each profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. See what's included in the background check.

Can I find a babysitter in Federal Way for today or tonight?

Yes. Same-day and tonight requests are common on UrbanSitter. Share your care needs and available sitters can respond. You can read reviews, watch profile videos, and choose the right fit.

What's the best way to find a babysitter in Federal Way on short notice?

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