"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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Need a sitter on short notice? Kirkland families find trusted, background checked babysitters on UrbanSitter.
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199 available last-minute babysitters in Kirkland, WA
Families in Kirkland use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.
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Valerie
Seattle
$45 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 repeat families
28 reviewsSeattle
$45 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Kirkland, WA
I am energetic, friendly, easy-going yet reliable and responsible. Love kids of all ages & they tend to love me. I have current extensive experience caring for children 0-12Y. I add value by being medically trained in pediatrics, being bilingual (English/Russian), engaging kids in fun learning via play and helping around the house (time permitting).
“Valerie was super flexible, helpful, and intuitive! I had a lot of people and kids to deal with, and she made it all easy.”
Sydney
Redmond
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 29 repeat families
42 reviewsRedmond
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 59 families in Kirkland, WA
Hello! I’m a recent law graduate currently studying for the bar. **I am only scheduling jobs after July 30th!** I have 8 years of consistent childcare experience, including 3 years as a healthcare assistant at a children’s hospital and a part time nanny for a family of six kids (ages 0-16). I’m responsible, reliable, and promise to keep your kiddos safe and engaged. I’m passionate about getting outdoors and introducing kids to fun, healthy activities. I respect family routines and am ready to adapt to your needs. Looking forward to meeting your family and making life a little easier for you!
Tássia
Seattle
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 repeat families
18 reviewsSeattle
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 31 families in Kirkland, WA
My name is Tassia. I'm a Portuguese/ English/ Spanish speaker nanny, 36 years old. I'm looking for one-time job, date night jobs. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. My specialty is infants and toddlers but I'm also good with teenagers. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I'm fully vaccinated Covid. Thank you for taking time to read my profile, fell free to send me message. Talk to you soon!
Eliete
Kirkland
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
8 reviewsKirkland
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Kirkland, WA
Dear families. I am Eliete, a warm and nurturing nanny with more than 15 years of paid experience taking care of kids of all age from newborn age to 11 years old. I have a genuine love for children and I a passion to help others. I am a CPR and first Aid certified with experience with food planning and preparation, bed time routine, potty training, diaper changes… Besides the years of experience I also have few certificates dedicated to Early Childhood Development. I completed an Infant & Toddler Specialist training program, a Baby Sleep Foundations dedicated to well Infant Sleep and a Newborn Care Specialist Master Class dedicated to Well-Baby Care by ICT Academy and some other certificates. I am more than happy to provide references by your request. I am available for weekends and evening shifts and I am looking forward to connecting with your family.
Jemma
Kirkland
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 repeat families
16 reviewsKirkland
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Kirkland, WA
Hi! My name is Jemma. I work full time in event management but babysat all throughout college as you’ll see on my profile reviews! I’m looking for evening, weekend, and holiday babysitting opportunities. I am fully vaccinated from COVID and will happily follow your family’s lead on safety preferences. I enjoy entertaining children via storytelling, outdoor games, and engaging with their current interest! Please reach out if you have any questions
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Kirkland?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Kirkland?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Kirkland?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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