Mimi has been a wonderful babysitter. Our kid has special needs and she is very patient and flexible, working with us to help our kid. We couldn't ask for better. - Chris McMurray

Christina K.

Christina continues to watch our children when needed. Christina is reliable, shows up early to every shift and leaves the house clean when leaving. Christina engages our children in lots of play. Christina keeps our children safe and teaches them through out the day. Christina has a strong work ethic and sees it as an honor to be entrusted with our children. - Jessica

Christina K.

Christina has been a wonderful nanny. She is reliable and punctual. She's always gone out of the way to be there for us and our children whenever we have needed her. She is great with the kids and cares for them, takes them on walks and adventures. I trust her and we have truly been blessed having her be a part of our lives. - Sarah Lynn

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Washington?

The average cost of a child care provider in Washington is $17.86 per hour. The cost of a child care provider is dependent on the child care provider’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Washington

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Washington. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Washington

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other in Washington. 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 in Washington

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)(/guide/family/identifying-your-needs/how-to-split-nanny-share-costs). 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.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.