Mercer Island families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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126 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.45/hr
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My name is Milena, and I am excited to find my next full-time position starting soon. I am currently a student in the Montessori teaching program. My schedule is highly flexible, allowing me to adapt to your family’s needs. A bit about my qualifications: • Over 7 years of nannying experience with children ranging from newborns to preteens, including 3+ years working exclusively with infants. • Skilled in childcare and early education, with a focus on nurturing development through engaging, age-appropriate activities inspired by Montessori principles or tailored to your family’s preferences. • Fluent in English and Portuguese, with basic Spanish for effective communication. • Experienced and safe driver with a clean record, 7+ years of driving experience, and a reliable vehicle. • Certified in First Aid and CPR to ensure your children’s safety at all times. • Organized, dependable, and creative when it comes to fostering a positive and enriching environment. • Able to provide strong references upon request. I would love the opportunity to support your family by creating a positive, enriching environment for your children. Thank you for considering—I look forward to the possibility of speaking further!
“she is great and very helpful with kids.”
Hi there! My name is Lani and I am offering child care services. I love working with children and helping them to learn and grow. I am active, creative, and enjoy the outdoors. Over the past 5 years, I have worked as a pediatric speech language pathologist. This has given me the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and backgrounds. Additional experience with children includes working as a child care assistant at a daycare, helping families and children have a fun and safe time on attractions at Walt Disney World while working as a Disney college program intern, and volunteering as a camp counselor at a camp for children battling life threatening or disabling medical conditions. I am First Aid/CPR certified and have completed the American Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training. I also have a master’s degree in speech language pathology and my schooling included coursework in child development.
espectful, active and charismatic person. my native language is Spanish. I have experience with babies, children and adolescents. I have references from previous jobs who would be happy to give references of mine. I like pets, I know more about cats and dogs. I am a math and Spanish tutor. I like that the children I take care of are always active doing activities like painting, coloring, drawing, doing play doh.
“I hired Angie a little over two years ago, when my son was 4 months old and my daughter was 2. She immediately impressed us with her calm, effective communication style and her natural ability to connect with and guide our children. We quickly increased her hours, and she has since supported our family for approximately 16 hours per week over the past two years. Over this time, she has consistently proven herself to be an exceptional caregiver and problem solver—proactive, hardworking, and often one step ahead of what our family needs, frequently resolving challenges before we even notice them. Angie is incredibly capable, deeply reliable, and truly trustworthy. We see her as part of our family and trust her completely.”
Hi!! I’m Jennifer but go by Jenny. I just finished my senior year at Bellevue High. I grew up taking care of my cousins of all ages, so I have acquired a great deal of patience. Recently I have volunteered at our local boys and girls club in their preschool (daycare) and loved every second of it! I enjoy creative activities such as arts and crafts. I’ve been told to have great charisma and to have an admirable presence :) I have been driving for a little over a year now with a clean record! In my free time, I love writing music or playing the piano, as well as spending time outdoors!
Hello Families! My name is Talles, and I’m 28 years old with a college degree. I live and work in Bellevue, WA. My work hours are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, so I’m available for babysitting in the afternoons, evenings, and on weekends! I’m a non-smoker, pet-friendly, and fully vaccinated for your peace of mind. I’m known for being calm, observant, independent, and enthusiastic. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and love engaging them through cooking, arts and crafts, nature walks, and helping them find compatible friends and playdates. My Experience: Infants (0 to 2 years): This is the age group I’ve been working with the most recently! I’ve gained solid experience babysitting infants and have also worked as a nanny before starting my current job. I have excellent references available upon request. Toddlers and Older Children (3+ years): • I was a nanny for a toddler until he turned 6 years old. • I also worked as a camp counselor last summer for 3 months, taking care of kids aged 4 to 13 in different age groups. This included everything from morning routines to bedtime — a truly rewarding experience that taught me a lot! • At camp, I completed CPR/First Aid (Red Cross certified) and lifeguard training. I’m ideally looking for babysitting jobs after work hours and for date nights. I would love the opportunity to support your family — please feel free to reach out!
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
856 sitters background checked in Mercer Island, WA
4.9 average star rating from total of 4,585 reviews in Mercer Island, WA
"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
"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
"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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