seattle

SEATTLE branch founded 2011

ERIN MCDONALD owner

I grew up in Long Beach, Washington. In 2011, while I was a student at the University of Washington, I found an ad for "flexible babysitters" with a service called Spilt Milk Nannies in the UW Daily newspaper. I joined the service as I'd had years of babysitting experience. I loved the experience; I was meeting families and building my own little community in a vibrant big city. I took over the business in 2012. I often say "I don't own a business; I manage a community." Having a small community you can trust is very important to me. If you are a parent I'd love to welcome you into SMN and help solve your childcare needs with access to my network. If you are a sitter please join me and I can help you find fabulous families to work for, all on your schedule.

PRICING

QUARTERLY RATE

$75

quarter

CHILDCARE RATE PAID DIRECTLY TO NANNY

$25

hour

PER BOOKING FEE

booking

Testimonials

A life saver

Kate, parent

January 02, 2025

Spilled Milk Nannies have been a life saver for our family! We have a preschooler who needs a bit of extra care and handling so we can't use the average teenager in the neighborhood. We have found so many wonderful, experienced, and neurodiverse friendly sitters with SMN.

Love Love Love SMN

Riley, nanny

May 16, 2025

I absolutely love SpiltMilk Nannies! As a nanny, it has provided me so much flexibility and opportunity! I have met the most incredible families and have gone on so many fun adventures. It has been so amazing to get to know so many different kids and work with so many different ages. The way the website works is so easy to use and visually pleasing. I will always love and be grateful for SMN!!

total life saver

Alex, parent

January 13, 2024

Spilt Milk has been a life saver in so many ways. It took me a while to sign up because I was nervous about hiring sitters who I hadn't personally vetted. But once I started using them I wished I had started so much earlier! Ever sitter we've had has been sweet, skilled with the kids, and trustworthy. The SMN system is really easy to use, the rates are reasonable, it's been incredibly valuable.

Spilt Milk saved our bacon

Elizabeth, parent

December 20, 2023

Spilt Milk Nannies have been fabulous! We have been in many child-care pinches, and they've been great. Erin was so helpful in getting us set up with the right folks to care for our newborn. We're very grateful!

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