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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Families in Mercer Island turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
112 available today | Avg hourly rate: $27.46/hr
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Hiiiii! My name is Bruna, and I am a dedicated, responsible, and compassionate childcare provider with extensive experience caring for children of different ages, abilities, and needs. I am truly passionate about supporting children’s development and creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where they can thrive. I worked for two years at a school with children ages 6 to 14, supporting them primarily with reading, literature, and educational activities. In addition, I have hands-on experience with younger children, including caring for one-year-old twin babies for five months, where I was responsible for feeding, diaper changes, nap routines, and daily care. I also have strong experience working with children with special needs. I cared for a girl with cerebral palsy for one year, providing attentive, individualized, and compassionate support. I have also cared for a 6-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, including overnight care, ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. Currently, I work with a non-verbal child with level 3 autism, which has strengthened my skills in patience, routine-based care, alternative communication, and emotional regulation. I am highly adaptable and comfortable tailoring my care to each child’s unique needs while maintaining clear communication and trust with families. I take my role very seriously and always strive to provide high-quality care in a loving, calm, and supportive environment. Building strong relationships with both children and parents is a priority for me, and I am fully committed to being a reliable and positive presence in each child’s life. plussss: I love animals 🐶🐱🐹🐷
Boys and Girls Club, Florence OR Youth Development Professional- Served all elementary aged participants Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all ages and staff members Being a Mentor and advocate while serving compassion and leadership. Boys and Girls Club , Corvallis OR Youth Development Professional- Served ages 9- 13 Planning and facilitating engaging curriculum activities that are focused in areas such as sports, art, STEM, and age development. Fostering positive relationships in helping the youth with challenges while identifying each person’s interests and values. Kindercare- Beavers Beginnings, Corvallis OR Early Childhood Educator- Served ages Two- Two and a half Planning and implementing activities that focus on their social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Creating a supportive and nurturing environment for families and children while establishing routine and expectations. Food handlers card CPR/ first aid infant and adult training. Hello everyone! I just moved to Seattle, WA from Oregon to be going to graduate school for social work this upcoming summer! I haved lived in Oregon all my life, and went to Oregon State University in Corvallis for about three years and graduated with a degree in Sociology with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences in 2024.I love working with children in all age groups, my former job was being an early childcare educator with the specialty in two year olds. My favorite part about working with children is being around lots of fun energy and smiles as well as seeing them grow as tiny humans! I have also done about 9 years on and off of babysitting and nannying on the side.
Hi - I’m Joey - I'm 61 and full of energy! I am offering child care and household services. Also- special event services/catering, party help. I'm semi-retired, after some amazing careers (from clothing design, baby boutique owner, event planning to catering)- and now I'm focusing on my art and working part time at a few of my interests. I spend a lot of time in nature walking and hiking with my dog Blue- rain or shine. (Also, spend a lot of time at Pickleball!) I love babies and kids- I'm a very patient, helpful, friendly person and love meeting new people. My adult daughters always tell me that I should be a caregiver/babysitter/nanny. I'm happy to help with homework, reading, doing crafts, going for walks etc. My baby/child care started very early- When I was 10 my mom had #5 and basically handed her over. We are very close now still. I can cook, clean, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. I have helped my 81 year mother quite a bit and am comfortable with senior care. I have always had dogs and cats and am happy to take care of those as well! I have current CPR and First Aid certificates. Love to meet in person! Joey
“Joey helped us out on very short notice. I really appreciated her flexibly, since I hadn't had time to really make plans. She got along great with our toddler and was warm, attentive, and professional.”
Child care professional with over 6 years of experience providing extraordinary care to children from 1-month-old to 12 years old. Capable of communicating with children at different development stages and simulating them to improve and explore.
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old with ages 1 yr up to 12 years old. Additionally, I grew up in a big family taking care of my nieces and nephews since they were babies. I have a full time job as a behavior technician providing ABA therapy for kids with Autism and have worked in this field for the past 5 years with ages ranging from 2 years old to adulthood. I love babysitting and would love more opportunities to do so! Love engaging kiddos in crafts, homework, games, and fun activities.
“Mabel is such a caring and wonderful babysitter! She is so sweet and my 2 kids adore her. She is reliable and always on time and is flexible with her hours. She has great professional experience with kids and our children always look forward to spending time with her. I would highly recommend her if you’re looking for a dependable and experienced babysitter.”
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
853 sitters background checked in Mercer Island, WA
4.9 average star rating from total of 4,605 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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