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How much does a child care provider cost in Moses Lake, WA in 2026?

In Moses Lake, WA, the average child care provider earns about $17.78 per hour. For a typical 40-hour week, that works out to roughly $711/week or $3,082/month. Most Moses Lake families pay somewhere in the $17–$21/hour range, depending on experience, the number of kids, and what's expected on the job.

Average hourly rate$17.78/hr · Moses Lake average

These numbers come from 48 live child care provider listings in Moses Lake on Nanny Lane. We update this page whenever the data moves.

$711
$3,082
$36,982

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What drives the price

Most Moses Lake families pay somewhere in the $17–$21/hour range. Where a given family lands depends on a handful of factors. Three of them drive most of the spread.


01

Experience

Experience is one of the biggest levers on a child care provider's rate.
Nannies with 10+ years, or specialty skills like newborn care or multiple languages, typically command the highest hourly rates.

02

Number of kids

One child is the baseline. Each additional child usually adds $1–$2/hour. Twins and infants tend toward the high end.
+$1 to $2/hour per additional child
Hourly rate by number of kids
1 kid (baseline)$17.78
2 kids~$18.78
3+ kids~$19.78+

03

Hours & schedule

Standard weekday daytime hours are easiest to staff. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and last-minute coverage all push rates up.
10–20%premium for off-hours coverage
Hourly rate adjustment by schedule
Weekday 9–5 (standard)
Evening/weekend+$2–4/hr
Last-minute+$3–5/hr

Also factor in: live-in vs. live-out · household duties beyond childcare · driving · cooking · travel.

How do Moses Lake child care provider rates compare to state and national averages?

Moses Lake runs above the U.S. average for child care provider rates, in line with most major metros.

Hiring child care in Moses Lake, WA typically costs about 10% less than the Washington average of $20/hour and 6% more than the United States average of $17/hour.

Average hourly child care rates compared across Moses Lake, WA and reference areas.
AreaAverage hourly ratevs. Moses Lake, WA
Moses Lake, WA$18/hr
Washington$20/hr+12%
United States$17/hr-6%

Where Moses Lake, WA fits among nearby cities

The most expensive city for child care near Moses Lake, WA is Seattle at $22.47/hour; the least expensive is Yakima at $17.62/hour.

Below are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities near Moses Lake, WA and how each compares to Moses Lake, WA's average of $17.78/hour.

Most expensive cities near Moses Lake, WA

Top 10 most expensive cities near Moses Lake, WA for hiring a child care provider, ranked by average hourly rate.
#City$/hrvs. Moses Lake, WA
1Seattle$22.47+26%
2Redmond$22.20+25%
3Bothell$22.04+24%
4Edmonds$21.95+23%
5Kirkland$21.93+23%
6Bellevue$21.92+23%
7Issaquah$21.70+22%
8Snohomish$21.35+20%
9Lynnwood$20.96+18%
10Gig Harbor$20.30+14%

Least expensive cities near Moses Lake, WA

Top 10 least expensive cities near Moses Lake, WA for hiring a child care provider, ranked by average hourly rate.
#City$/hrvs. Moses Lake, WA
1Yakima$17.62-1%
2Spokane Valley$17.97+1%
3Spokane$18.07+2%
4Lacey$18.20+2%
5Richland$18.23+3%
6Vancouver$18.45+4%
7Bremerton$18.45+4%
8Lakewood$18.55+4%
9Port Orchard$18.77+6%
10Tacoma$18.87+6%

Tips to find a great child care provider without overpaying

  • Be flexible on experience. Some of the best child care on the platform have 3–5 years on the job and charge meaningfully less than experienced child care with 10+ years. References matter more than years.
  • Consider a share. If your kids are similar ages and you live near another family, a share is the single biggest cost reduction available without compromising on care.
  • Be specific about hours upfront. Most child care will take a slightly lower rate for a guaranteed steady schedule than for a higher-rate, unpredictable one.
  • Bundle benefits thoughtfully. Two weeks PTO, a health stipend, transit passes, education assistance, or an annual raise commitment can help close the gap with families offering a higher hourly rate.
  • Match rate to responsibilities. A higher rate often makes sense once you add cooking, errands, or driving. Don't compare apples to oranges across listings.

How to reduce nanny costs?

Split the cost of a nanny with another family
and enjoy flexible child care.
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How families use Nanny Lane to find a child care provider in Moses Lake, WA

Nanny Lane is a marketplace built specifically for connecting families with child care — no recruiters in the middle. Most families work through it like this:

  1. 01

    Browse child care provider profiles in Moses Lake, WA

    Filter by hourly rate, experience, languages, and availability.

  2. 02

    Message the ones who look like a fit

    Reach out to the child care whose experience and rate match what you're looking for.

  3. 03

    Schedule a phone call, then a paid trial day

    Trial days feel awkward at first — that's normal. They're the best way to see how a child care provider fits with your family in real time.

  4. 04

    Hire your child care provider

    If you'd rather not handle taxes and payroll yourself, our payroll team can take care of it.

Available child care in Moses Lake, WA

48 active listings in Moses Lake

Ariana D. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Ariana

Moses Lake, WA
$17/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 21 years old from a big family. I have 2 nieces who are 2 and 4 and one nephew how is 5 months old. I have lots of babysitting expenses and working on getting my CPR training. I am very active and love to play outside and go on walks with kids. I also do animal sitting.
I would love to help out your family.

Have experience working with

Infants
Sheri W. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Sheri

Moses Lake, WA
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Enjoy taking care of all ages of kids. Will cook and clean. Any thing you would like. Very easy to get along with.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Annika B. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Annika

Moses Lake, WA
$17.31/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, name is Annika but l often go by Anny, I've been working in childcare for a little over a year now with the Boys & Girls club working as a Youth
Development Professional, along with working weekends at my gym, however I've been looking for some more work during the day on weekdays since I'm saving up to go to university. I consider myself to be a very bubbly person and absolutely love working with kiddos of all ages, Some of my other hobbies include lifting, painting, hiking and taking my dog down to the dunes to play!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Zuleica I. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Zuleica

Moses Lake, WA
$17.25/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi , my name is Zuleica Ibarra a little bit about me is that i love working with little kids and get to know them better. I grew up with older siblings so its always nice for me to be around little ones sense I don’t have younger siblings. I am very outgoing and love to be playful and will be able to do whatever you guys need me to do either clean or get things done around the house I’m here for it. Another thing I live near by Moses and ephrata and Quincy wa :)

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hope W. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Hope

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

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Hope, I have taken care of children from newborns to preteens, I have always been around kids, I feel me and children seem to have a special connection. I have no issues with dirty diapers, throw up/spit up, tantrums or messes. I’m 18 years old and graduated in May.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Jayden O. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Jayden

Moses Lake, WA
$17 - $20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am currently a stay at home mom with a 18m old. I have experience with all ages. I have volunteer work at daycare as well as worked as a nurse assistant for 7 years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sydney S. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Sydney

Moses Lake, WA
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Sydney and I am a 20 year old college student who has recently obtained my Associate of Arts degree from my community college. I have 3 years of nanny experience as well as experience working in my church nursery. I have experience with children under one year old all the way up to elementary school age. I am willing and able to change diapers, do nap time, help with family pets, help with meal prep, or any other clean up. I also love taking the kids out to the park or running errands. Additionally, I am CPR and first aid certified for infants, children, and adults!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Josie H. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Josie

Moses Lake, WA
$18/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m Josie, a stay at home mommy, hoping to watch some kiddos to help pay some bills! I’d love to watch kiddos at my own place, or if you’re comfortable, bring my kiddo with me! I have plenty of experience, 3 younger siblings with a 7 year+ age gap really gave me a grip on taking care of kids! That and my 8 month old!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marina T. - Seeking Work in Moses Lake

Nanny Marina

Moses Lake, WA
$16.70/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Marina. I am 15 years old and love spending time with kids. I am CPR certified and help watch kids at my church. I wouldn't mind doing some light housekeeping if needed. Thank you!!!

Certification

CPR
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