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CPR and First Aid and AED Certified
Experience caring for infants and toddlers
Experience caring for children with disabilities
Diamond can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!"
Kelly P.
Natalie S.
Richmond, VA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Located in the Museum District, I'm looking mainly for date night jobs or one time jobs outside of business hours. Former swim camp counselor and ballet teaching assistant, babysitter for ~5 years before college/also in summers. Smart and creative, I love kids and I can connect with even the shyest ones. Worked as an...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Natalie was a perfect fit for our family (and especially our little guy, 4). She was not only punctual and dependable but she kept our son engaged: story-time, board games, art, and bike rides. We'd definitely hire her again. She's the type of sitter that you and...
Theon G.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Elaine C.
Richmond, VA
$38/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with 20 years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and support...
Elaine can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elaine is a keeper! She makes people's life easier and happier. She is an all in one.
She is reliable and amazing in everything she does.
Hope she finds a great family!"
Juliana L.
Julia R.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced, energetic, and responsible nursing student seeking a new family!
Things I've done with previous families include... Drop off/pick up for preschool and camps, taken kiddos to play places in the area, library events, out to eat, playgrounds, even coffee shops. I drive the family car and am quick with car seats! I am...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I interviewed Julia and we were very impressed with her. She seems like the kind of nanny who will keep your kids busy and entertained, while providing quality care for them. We would have hired her, except we had a sudden change of plans and no longer needed to...
Courtney Y.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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
(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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & 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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily helped us for a short term care position for our infant (2 months). Emily was amazing, so sweet with both of our girls, and very kind. Emily was such a big help to care for our infant while I ran errands and I always received picture updates while I was out,...
Claire S.
Leah R.
Richmond, VA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun-loving Part-time/occasional Sitter Looking For Jobs In Richmond!
5.0
(1)
My name is Leah and I'm looking forward to spending time with some kiddos this summer! I'm extremely fun-loving and truly a kid at heart. I don't want to just watch your kids, I want to take them to do fun things, too. I love going to parks, the pool, out to eat, and on fun adventures. I am also extremely reliable and attentive....
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids LOVE Leah! She’s fun, creative, caring and responsible. She took excellent care of my two kids, used the family car to run them to activities, made sure their needs were fully met while still infusing lots of fun for them. Don’t hesitate to book Leah. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a student at VCU majoring in Fashion Merchandising. I just finished my freshman year and am looking for a summer job. I've had experience taking care of children through babysitting my baby sister (3 years old), younger cousin (8 years old), and little brother (10 years old). I'm very passionate about taking care of children...
5.0
"Julia was a perfect nanny. She was communicative and friendly, and great with my son. She went above and beyond by folding laundry for us after he fell asleep. I would definitely hire her again and I highly recommend her."
James L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Matilda B.
Richmond, VA
$23-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I know that working with kids means that you are acting as a lense for them to learn about how the world works, even in small ways. I consider my actions, and what effect they might have, carefully. My priorities are first to keep them safe, second to help them learn the skills they will need going forward, and third to make...
Matilda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Matilda to supervise our boys (ages 6 and 8) during online school during the pandemic. She also babysits for us on date nights. We would hire her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her!
Matilda brought so much energy, creativity and compassion...
Anne S.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting, being a nanny, and working in child care centers. I have experience with a variety of ages! I was previously a nanny in the summer of 2017 where I worked with a 6-month-old and a 4-year-old!
5.0
"Brea is wonderful! She's great with my two girls (9mo and almost 3yo), kind, and always on time. Would definitely recommend her to others!"
Kristy C.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with the kids! Friendly and easy. Will definitely hire again!"
Kevin N.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning
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! "
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Sophia S.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My boyfriend and I just moved to Richmond for him to go to VCU in the fall. I am an aspiring hairstylist but I'm looking for part time work until I find my salon home! My overall experience is 4 years, from infant care to age 7. I was a Montessori teacher for 2 years and then moved on to being a full time Nanny for...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie was really good with our kids (ages 2 and 4). She jumped right in and did a great job engaging them. She handled sibling conflict, tired-kid melt downs, and toddler defiance with kindness, patience, and support. We look forward to hiring Sophie again in the...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm a recent college graduate. I have 6 years of experience caring for children from infant to teenager. Also, I'm a Sunday school teacher. I love teaching and interacting with the youth. I am dependable, organized, patient and fun! I can help with additional tasks such as light housekeeping, grocery shopping, folding light...
Jamera can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamera was such a pleasure! She truly understood and exceeded my expectations. My daughter loved her time with Jamera. Would definitely hire again. Thank you!"
Raven S.
Amy R.
Richmond, VA
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available Certain Times Over The School Year
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children of all ages. When I was 14, I started volunteering at my local YMCA's Child Care Center where I worked with trained professionals and children from infants to preteens. I later applied for a job there, and worked there until I was 21. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a preschool in the West End for 3...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy is an outstanding babysitter and quickly became my children's favorite babysitter! She is always dependable! "
Beth R.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Chester, VA
Halie C.
5.0
Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!
- Kelly P.
Natalie S.
5.0
Natalie was a perfect fit for our family (and especially our little guy, 4). She was not only punctual and dependable but she kept our son engaged: story-time, board games, art, and bike rides. We'd definitely hire her again. She's the type of sitter that you and your little one(s) will be sad to...
- Theon G.
Veronica T.
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, is super fun to be around, and is...
- Ana E.
Elaine C.
5.0
Elaine nannied for me for several years. She was wonderful. She is like family to us. She starred when my 14 year old was just a baby, and worked with us until she relocated recently. Wished she still lived locally. We all miss her! She is responsible, kind, and will do an excellent job for your...
- Jonna A.
Julia R.
5.0
I interviewed Julia and we were very impressed with her. She seems like the kind of nanny who will keep your kids busy and entertained, while providing quality care for them. We would have hired her, except we had a sudden change of plans and no longer needed to hire someone right now. I would...
- Courtney Y.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Chester, VA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Chester, VA?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Chester, 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 Chester, VA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Chester, VA is $16.60. 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 Chester, 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 Chester, VA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Chester, 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 Chester, VA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Chester, VA?
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