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Mara B.
Mechanicsville, VA
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have 1 year of experience and am very comfortable around pets. I love doing crafts and activities with kids! I'm a good planer and multitasker! I will be in school this summer and am super flexible with scheduling.
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had been a babysitter for a long time typically taking jobs for family friends, friends. After college I started working as an employment consultant for adults with disabilities for 4 years. I then took a job as a paraeducator in an elementary school this past year. I love spending time with kids and playing games or going...
Halie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!"
Kelly P.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with children as a nanny/babysitter ever since I was 11 years old. I taught evening children's programs at my church. I was a paid childcare provider with my home church, also a previous lead teacher of a 2-year-olds Sunday school class. After college, I was a nanny for over a year and a half, until they could no...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is very clear that Christine's primary passion is caring for children. We are very fortunate to have her not only as our son's aunt but also as his primary sitter when we need one. Christine is very reliable and flexible on the spot when need be. I would hands...
Tiffanie L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive background in retail sales, but after my daughter was born in 2004, I stayed home with her. When she turned two, I started working at a child care in a fitness center in order to have some income and still be with her. After that, I became the lead infant teacher at a private school. After being there for...
Joanne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanne immediately became a member of our family. She was great with all children's ages (from 6 to newborn), and my kids loved her so much they were very excited when they knew she was coming! She was with us for over 1.5 years. She picked up on the way our...
Jenny O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taylor! I'm 29 years old and am an energetic, loving, and down-to-earth nanny. I've been with my current nanny family for almost 5 years, and have been a professional nanny for 6 years. However, my nanny child is in school and I'm looking to help another family in my free time.
A little bit about me: I've got my...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was our full-time nanny for over a year, and I can't recommend her highly enough! She is conscientious, thoughtful, attentive, detail-oriented, organized, intelligent, professional, polite, compassionate, trustworthy, loyal, protective, patient, and the very...
Johnna G.
3.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Alexis! I am 23 years old and currently a CNA which allows me to be first aid certified, CPR certified, and AED certified. I plan to go back to school to get my RN degree in the future as well. I have watched kids from infancy all the way up to 10 years of age. I got the amazing opportunity to watch 5-year-old...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"We hired Lexi in January at first with flexible hours as we were both working virtually from home and my husbands hours were less consistent. In March the hours shifted to more full time hours which we were clear we'd need at the time of hiring.
She took decent...
Katie T.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Calvary but I go by Callie. I started babysitting over 10 years ago and have become a professional nanny over the past 5 years! I have experience with infants up to 10 years old. Several years ago I was a nanny for a family with four children that involved homeschooling three of them. After that I was full time...
Calvary can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Callie! She is responsible, trustworthy, flexible, extremely knowledgeable and caring. She has been helping with G since he was three days old. Would highly recommend for night nurse, sleep training, nanny, etc. She has helped me navigate sickness and new...
Margo T.
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience with babysitting but years of experience with children in families through volunteering, internships, and jobs. I can help with various amounts of tasks depending on what is needed. I am currently in Graduate School at Virginia Commonwealth University in the School of Social Work.
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Destiny was so sweet! She was very flexible and able to help out last minute. My daughter had a great time with her and she was great with communication. Definitely recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for literally 20 years! In addition, I am a high school math teacher and athletic coach and love kids! I would love to help with any nannying or overnight needs! Feel free to reach out!
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is the absolute sweetest! My son absolutely adores her and connected with her the first time they met. She is caring, sweet, dependable, and has excellent natural instincts with kids. I can't say enough positive things about her. We love her!"
Jennifer F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Iso and I graduated from UVA in 2021 and I graduated from Tufts with my masters this past May. I have had years of childcare experience. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old and have done extensive work at summer camps. I worked at a day camp for bilingual children ages 5-8. In the summer of...
Isobel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isobel was great! Used her with our 2 year old son and she showed up early and was flexible with our schedule."
Chris P.
5.0
(1)
I am a VCUarts alumni living, creating, and nannying in Richmond, VA. I have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. My father owned a TaeKwonDo school and I grew up teaching and looking after the students and their siblings. In addition to this, I've had multiple nanny and babysitting jobs where I've looked after multiple...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Veronica is my younger sister and one thing I can say with absolute certainty is that she is wonderful with kids. She's had a lot of experience with all different ages and types of children and I am always impressed with her. She's responsible, has lots of energy,...
Ana E.
Jennifer O.
Mechanicsville, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jennifer and I would love to take care of your kids! I am CPR certified and have plenty of childcare experience. I worked at the Y and also at 2 daycare centers along the road. As well as babysitting when I was younger at my church. I have been a lead teacher at my centers as well and would not mind helping out...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We asked her to come by a little early to get to know my daughter first and they hit it off right away! She was very kind and sweet to my little girl. Her communication was great, she went above and beyond getting my 11 month old to calm down before bed. She...
Brittany K.
5.0
(1)
I've been a child minder for over 5 years and I love it! I'm experienced with small children all the way through tweens and younger teens. Being an art student, I'm always ready to do fun activities with the kids - whether that be coloring, making crafts, dressing up, doing makeup, and more. I love to bring kids outdoors to...
Haleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Haleigh has cared for my children for 3 years. We are so happy when she returns to our area so that we can have her care for our 4 children. She is always dependable and the children adore her. She is really someone I can trust in the home whether it is a few...
Dawn B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting babies and children since my teen years. I am a young stay at home mom with a 4yo son and a 10yo daughter . I love watching children and feel I have a natural talent for it. I am very interested in early childhood development and education and actively read up on these subjects. I am very familiar with...
Kayleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kayleigh watched my two daughters while they were out of school for the Summer. She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, learned, and had activities to do! My daughters loved spending time with her."
Aaron E.
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is April, I'm 32 years old but I have a ton of childcare experience! I am new to the Warrenton area and looking to meet new families to assist in childcare!
A little about me...
Growing up my mother worked as a home daycare provider, so I learned how to take care of children at a very young age. Children and babies...
April can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"April has watched my four children, one of which has autism. She has been extremely dependable and works really well with my special needs child. She's also watched our pets, one of which is an extremely high maintenance tropical bird with a strict feeding and...
Florcita Q.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Virginia after completing my Masters degree at The University of Miami. Prior to moving I nannied for families alongside my professional career. Ages 3months-18 years. In addition to personal family sitting, I have worked with elementary school children in an after school program. I have also volunteered myself in...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When I interviewed Annie, I knew she was the one not only because she showed immediate interest in my 4-month-old daughter but also because of her friendly and outgoing personality. As soon as she began work, she knew exactly what to do and truly truly made our...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Helen and I am a responsible, caring, and creative college student. I'm studying Biology on the Pre-Med track, in hopes of being a physician in the future! I have a 4 years of child care experience including babysitting and tutoring. I have my own vehicle with perfect driving record and I do not smoke. Don't sweat...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Helen was great with my son. Very nice and caring, and she kept up with his energetic little self. Would certainly rehire."
Imani D.
Carly N.
Richmond, VA
$25-37/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Carly! I am currently a first year masters student at William and Mary studying Marriage and Family Counseling. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. Additionally, I worked as a Behavior Technician for children on the spectrum last summer. I Have experience...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Carly was great with my daughter! She took her time to learn her favorite things to do and even found fun stuff for us to do together. She worked with my daughter with such care and attention, she understood she had special needs due to her being autistic and...
Care member
Connie L.
Richmond, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time (That Might Work Into Full-Time) Baby Sitter, Errand Runner, Homework Helper
4.0
(1)
I substitute to teach preschool children, ages infant to 4 years and taught two sessions of summer camp for 4-year-olds. I drive a 5-year-old child weekly for 9 weeks to ballet and gymnastics. I babysit frequently for 15 great nieces and nephews ranging from 4 months to 14 years.
Most recently, I have been a nanny for an infant...
Connie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
4.0
"Connie has been a wonderful reliable sub for the Preschool for several years. She has always been available at a moment's notice. She comes to school prepared to help out in any classroom. Our ages range from 8 months to 5 years. She is willing to jump in and is...
Becky M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elio:) (he/him)
I graduated from JMU in May 2022 and I currently attend VCU master's program at Brandcenter. Besides childcare, I am also a freelance photographer and graphic designer, though I enjoy many art mediums. I also spent my gap year substitute teaching and absolutely loved it!
I've known I enjoy...
Elio can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is amazing! She's so energetic with baby! She communicates extremely well with us and we absolutely love her!"
Jamie D.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ashland, VA
Halie C.
5.0
Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!
- Kelly P.
Christine R.
5.0
It is very clear that Christine's primary passion is caring for children. We are very fortunate to have her not only as our son's aunt but also as his primary sitter when we need one. Christine is very reliable and flexible on the spot when need be. I would hands down recommend her to anyone else...
- Tiffanie L.
Joanne L.
5.0
Joanne immediately became a member of our family. She was great with all children's ages (from 6 to newborn), and my kids loved her so much they were very excited when they knew she was coming! She was with us for over 1.5 years. She picked up on the way our family worked easily, she played with...
- Jenny O.
Taylor C.
5.0
Taylor was our full-time nanny for over a year, and I can't recommend her highly enough! She is conscientious, thoughtful, attentive, detail-oriented, organized, intelligent, professional, polite, compassionate, trustworthy, loyal, protective, patient, and the very definition of dependable. She is...
- Johnna G.
Alexis G.
3.0
We hired Lexi in January at first with flexible hours as we were both working virtually from home and my husbands hours were less consistent. In March the hours shifted to more full time hours which we were clear we'd need at the time of hiring.
She took decent care of our kids. Their basic needs...
- Katie T.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ashland, VA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ashland, VA?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ashland, VA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Ashland, VA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ashland, VA is $15.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Ashland, VA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Ashland, VA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ashland, VA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Ashland, VA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ashland, VA?
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