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Kara K.


Palmyra, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available With Flexible Hours

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara, and I am a 27-year-old career professional and graduate of George Mason University. I was born and raised in central Virginia outside of Charlottesville. I currently work a full-time fully remote job in the communications field. I have 15 years of babysitting experience, for children of all ages. I'm open...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Nancy A.


Troy, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Housekeeper

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you are looking for great and affordable services, I am here to help you. I have good references and I have been cleaning for the past 5 years.
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nancy has worked for me and several of my friends with great results."

Marlene J.

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Lori K.


Charlottesville, VA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature Child Care Professional

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

I'm a professional childcare provider with 12+ years of experience and the mature mother of 2 fully grown children. Starting rate is $24/hr. Before marriage, I sat for children 1-4. After retiring from the practice of law, I cared for children 1-17, including volunteering weekly for 3. 5 years at the local women's 140-bed...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lori was fantastic! Very patient with my five year old son. He had a great time. Highly recommend!"

Dana P.

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Jessica S.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I have some experience with school age kids as well. I worked at a Montessori school for three years, and another preschool after that, and have been nannying for infants for the past three years! I have about 9 years experience with babysitting as well. Working with...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"From the very beginning we (and our little boy, E) fell in love with Jess. She was E's nanny for 4 months (E's age for reference: 5-9 months old) and she became family for us. She was always very attentive and caring every time she was with him. E would get so...

Kali K.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for over four years. I graduated from northwestern university. I love taking care of kids. I am an avid reader and volleyball player. I enjoy all types of games and such. I have also taken care of pets and can cook.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Punctual, dependable, energetic"

Yohannes W.

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Ikia P.


Charlottesville, VA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Being Around Children And Being Able To Watch Them Blossom. It Feels Good To Be A Part Of It.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 26 years old and I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I am currently a preschool teacher and have also had toddler/pre-k classroom experiences. I've recently completed my CDA and plan to take my education and career farther in childcare and elementary education. I'm really passionate about my job and I...
5.0
"Ikia has watched our kids multiple times and we've had such great experiences. Always timely, my kids rave about her, and I know that they're in good hands. She's super easy to communicate with and it's always a plus knowing my daughters are looking forward to...

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Hilary D.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Spirited & Reliable Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am seeking a nanny/ child care position for the summer of 2024. I have. M. Ed. in counselor education from UVA, and plan to build a career as a school counselor. My experience with child care is extensive, and includes working with kiddos aging from infancy to adolescence (long term & short term). I lived in Colorado for...
Hilary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hilary was a nanny one day per week for my daughter from January through May. She was prompt in arrival, and took great care of our toddler. She helped in the transition from crawling to walking, and to introduce new foods. They spent a lot of time outside, and had...

Erin N.

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Else D.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Adventurous Babysitter That Gets The Kids To Bed On Time!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Else and I am a first-year MBA student at UVA Darden. I graduated from Dartmouth in 2018 and am currently pursuing a dual degree with Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Originally from Annapolis, MD, I am excited to be living closer to home after living abroad in Italy and Colombia. I have...
Else can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Else is great. She is smart and lovely to have around. She engaged well with my son. I felt totally comfortable leaving my baby with her. I would recommend her!"

Kate S.

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Anita E.


Charlottesville, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nanny and childcare professional with 10+ years experience seeking a new opportunity. Ensuring happiness and safety of children while staying in open communication with parents. I have extensive experience caring for people of all ages. I attended college for nursing and I attained my CNA/Home health aide license. I am...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Excellent. Extremely knowledgeable, very caring and dependable. She went beyond what was expected on numerous occasions. I didn't worry about my parents care because of her "

Care member

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Ivy R.


Charlottesville, VA

$16-34/hr6 yrs exp

College Student Who Loves To Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am a 20-year-old at school at the University of Virginia looking to pickup some babysitting gigs. I have 6 years of experience with childcare and have worked with kids from 6 months to middle schoolers. I am the oldest of four girls and have always assumed a responsibility role watching out for my younger...
Ivy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Ivy! She was flexible and accommodating as we figured out our schedule for a two-week stint of part-time care, and she always arrived full of energy and ideas. She even brought her own craft supplies! Our little girl (4.5 years...

Eliza S.

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Claudia B.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny

I have had 14 years of experience in nannying. I truly enjoy working with babies and toddlers. I have had very positive experiences with all of the families I have worked for and am happy to provide references to back that up..
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Claudia is completely wonderful. First, she is an absolute joy to be around. She's kind, nurturing, and responsible. Second, she is extremely smart and good at whatever she attempts. Claudia wore many hats when she was in our employ- trusted (and much-loved!)...

Holly D.

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Bethany R.


Louisa, VA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a college student studying to be a Middle School English teacher looking for a summer job! I've been working with children for about 5 years now. I started working with children as a date night babysitter caring for kids age 3 months to 8 years old. I am happy to care for children of all ages! When I'm at college I work in...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a recent college graduate (May 2024). I was born and raised in Charlottesville & live in Albemarle County. I have had tons of experience working with children over the years. In high school, I worked at ACAC Albemarle Square in the KidZone, caring for infants and teenagers. I have been...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline S.


Charlottesville, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

UVA Student Sitter

Hi! My name is Caroline I am a fourth year student at UVA studying public policy. I have been babysitting/ working in roles caring for kids since I was 14. I have been a sleep away camp counselor for 3 years where I am in charge of a cabin of 10 girls. I am an active sitter who loves to find new fun ways to engage and entertain...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Rose W.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-28/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny since 2021, and before that, I worked with children in elementary after-school programs.
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Calli M.


Charlottesville, VA

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have always been really good with kids! Thrive to make sure they have a good time and enjoy doing kid stuff! Don't mind chores either!
Calli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Calli was exceptional! She communicates promptly and is very responsible. She took excellent care of our home and pets during our long trip abroad, everyone was happy and healthy when we returned, and all our instructions followed completely. Our house was left...

Tamara B.

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Samantha M.


Charlottesville, VA

$11/hr3 yrs exp

Creative Crafter And Montessori Experienced

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a Montessori after school program for two years. I also have a trained service dog that can tag along as a therapy dog.
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is amazing with children and knows how to truly engage with them and inspire both learning and fun! She's amazing and has had such a positive impact on my daughter's life and all the children at the school where we both worked. She is warm, caring, patient and...

Holly F.

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Sarah R.


Charlottesville, VA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Seeking Part Time Babysitting Opportunities

Hi, my name is Sarah! I'm 27 years old and have years of experience working with children in various settings. I was a full-time nanny for over a year in 2022, where I gained hands-on experience caring for kids and managing daily routines. Before that, I was actively involved in youth-focused organizations throughout college,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather H.


Charlottesville, VA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dunromin Cottage School Owner|Lover Of Children, Gardening, Hiking, Baking And Comedy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Heather has worked with children as a pre-k teacher, nanny, after school care teacher, and homeschool teacher for the past 15 years. She is a mother to a bright 9-year-old and 1-year-old, both boys. She homeschools her oldest using the Waldorf and Charlotte Mason method. Her teaching philosophy is to use nature as a catalyst in...
Heather can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alessandra I.


Charlottesville, VA

$14-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Yet Responsible Sitter!

I'm a student at UVA who loves taking care of animals and kids! I'm fairly available throughout the week and am willing to do some chores (laundry, making simple meals). I also have experience as a tutor so I can help kids with their homework if needed.
Alessandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Palmyra, VA

Nancy A.

5.0

Nancy has worked for me and several of my friends with great results.

- Marlene J.

Lori K.

5.0

Lori took care of my cat and my dog for the time when I had to travel for a conference. She has AMAZING communication skills and she made sure I felt comfortable with being away from my pets. I fully recommend her for any service she offers!

- Aleksander L.

Jessica S.

5.0

From the very beginning we (and our little boy, E) fell in love with Jess. She was E's nanny for 4 months (E's age for reference: 5-9 months old) and she became family for us. She was always very attentive and caring every time she was with him. E would get so excited every time he saw her in the...

- Kali K.

Katherine M.

5.0

Punctual, dependable, energetic

- Yohannes W.

Ikia P.

5.0

Ikia has watched our kids multiple times and we've had such great experiences. Always timely, my kids rave about her, and I know that they're in good hands. She's super easy to communicate with and it's always a plus knowing my daughters are looking forward to spending time with her!

- Care member

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