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Emily K. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Emily

Tacoma, WA
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Emily, a certified K-8 teacher in Tacoma excited to work with your family! I currently work as a preschool teacher and have 5 years of experience working with children. My availability is weekdays from 3pm-9pm, though I would be happy to adjust this for the right fit family to the best of my ability. It’s important to me that your child is safe, happy, and secure under my care. I believe outdoor play, practicing life skills through play, and having fun together!

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Grace K. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Grace

Tacoma, WA
$22/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Grace and I am an enthusiastic college student who's currently studying elementary education and special education. I attend school remotely, allowing my schedule to be pretty open. I have quite a bit of experience with caring for children, especially neuro-divergent individuals.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Taja M. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Taja

Tacoma, WA
$25/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I have being taking care of children since I could remember! Started off with my first nephew, then as the years went by I ended up taking care of my other nieces and nephews. I am now a daycare teacher!

Typically looking for nights and possibly weekends as well!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jenny J. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Jenny

Tacoma, WA
$17.29/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jenny Stephens . I am 35 years old I have 15 years experience with children.I am cpr certified .I have my own vehicle with a valid license . I would be ideal candidate for position in which I'm applying for I also have two sons of my own .

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maddie M. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Maddie

Tacoma, WA
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am currently a lifeguard and have experience with kids from a childcare setting as well as from teaching swimming lessons. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree so I am looking for a job that allows me to keep up with my classes and homework! I am excited to work with kids as I am looking forward to becoming a nurse in the pediatric department!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sofi W. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Sofi

Tacoma, WA
$16.66/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! im actually a high school student looking for jobs, so i thought to maybe look on here too :))

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Ava B. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Ava

Tacoma, WA
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Ava and im 16 years old from Tacoma Washinton. Im a junior at Curtis High School. Although i'm only 16 i am very responsible and have lots of experience with working with children of all ages. I am patient, fun, caring and attentive with children. In my free time i enjoy hanging out with friends, making pottery, listening to music and playing with my little brother, Owen, who is 5.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alaya H. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Alaya

Tacoma, WA
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel, fun activities, light house cleaning, homework/ school help. I am fully vaccinated!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Alana L. - Seeking Work in Tacoma

Nanny Alana

Tacoma, WA
$16.66/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Alana. I am great with kids, I usually know how to make sure the kids are happy with either a snack, a movie or their favorite game to play. I love spending quality time with kids.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Tacoma, WA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Tacoma, WA is $22 per hour. Most Tacoma families on Nanny Lane pay $19 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Tacoma, WA

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Tacoma, WA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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