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Babysitters in Boston, VA
Emely K.
Boston, VA
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of all ages. What started as babysitting jobs in high school turned into a passion for helping young minds grow and develop. I'm patient, calm, and always looking for creative and imaginative ways to engage children in fun and educational activities.
I...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
4.4
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
If you count the many years providing child care, it would be a total of 25 years of looking after the well being of children. I spent over 6 years caring for a family's three children, the youngest as an infant and two boys age 7 and 11. Please contact to discuss if interested. Thank you. available Full or Part time M- F. Or...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I completed an in person interview with Sarah today, she is a sweet, kindhearted person. I had three qualified people waiting for this job. I knew when I met Sarah and she met my son/ family that I would be hiring her. punctual/trustworthy"
Donna A.
I'm a mom of 8 kids ranging in age from 17 to 27 years. Also have 2 amazing grandbabies ages 2 & 3. They are all happy, healthy kids. I have been in the accounting field since graduating from business school in 1987. My current employer is going out of business in January 2024 and I'm looking forward to spending the next chapter...
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 38 years old, married with 3 daughters. I have 12 years of paid childcare experience. I was a live-in nanny before getting married and then worked as a nanny until starting a family. During my years as a nanny, I had all the CPR/first aid training.
I am a blackbelt in TaeKwonDo, and I love the outdoors.
I've always...
Helene can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Looking for a family that needs a part-time sitter/drop in care. Stay at home mom to an almost 3-year-old daughter. I have been babysitting/nannying consistently for almost 2 years. Been a RN for almost 10 years. Let me know if I can help you!
Brandy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Very experienced with children from newborn-12 years of age. I've nannied for multiple families for several months-several years. I will always treat your kids as my own. I have a full time job so I'm mainly looking for occasional date nights.
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My name is Emily and I am a certified daycare teacher of 4 years! I have a passion for teaching and learning with the little ones, as they have so much to teach us as well! I am switching to nannying recently since I just had my son in February 2024!
Laura C.
Castleton, VA
$16-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of care giving experience and over 1 year of professional care giving experience. I will be more than happy with providing Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.8
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannying for over 6 years. I am also CPR and AED certified through the National CPR Foundation. I have always enjoyed taking care of children, and always bring special activities or games for us to play. I have experience with all ages, and truly care about the kids I watch with my...
Skyler can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Skyler is a wonderful babysitter! She is kind, caring, thoughtful, and trustworthy, and my kids are always very excited to spend time with her. She is always punctual and easy to communicate with as well. Glad to have found her!"
Katie G.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Maria. My experience is based on my three daughters, ages 13, 16 and 28 years old. I have also taken care of kids from other families. I think families should hire me because I am available to work part-time, and also I enjoy doing activities with kids, outdoors or indoors. At this moment, I am only available on...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son enjoyed spending time with miss Maria. She took good care of him while making sure he was comfortable and having fun."
Gero S.
Stephanie T.
Madison, VA
$5-10/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 38 years old, a mother of 1, military veteran wife, a college graduate with a BA in Elementary Ed K-6 and also a CDA from 2019. I like animals so if you have pets in your home I can care for them as well because they are an important part of a family. I should know I have 3 of my own.
I have worked in early childhood...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Stephanie worked for my family for almost two years. She was a wonderful caregiver to my son who was one and a half when she started with us. Steph understood how hard it was for me to be away from my little guy and worked hard to keep me in the loop while I had to...
Michelle M.
Bailey P.
Culpeper, VA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bailey a 22-year-old college student. I currently go to a university working on my bachelors in elementary education and doing all of my classes online. I have worked for daycares, nannied, and have worked with special needs children. I also babysit very often, watching kids from ages newborn-13 years old. I am...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bailey is awesome! It is obvious that she has great knowledge of caring for kids. She keeps us informed while we're out and is so fantastic and engaging with our son. He loves her. We appreciate her dependability, as well as her willingness to help out and be...
Marie W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa and it would be my joy to take care of your little ones! I am the oldest of 6 children with many years of babysitting. Basically my whole life! I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, laundry, groceries, etc. Just let me know what you need and I can help. I am a board-game...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa is wonderful! So kind & so helpful! She’s doing a great job with my girls. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and animals.
I babysat my nephews, nieces and Godchildren since my teenage years. During my college years, I worked part time as a nanny and at La Petite Academy (I was contemplating teaching and international relations as a college Major while I volunteered for the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations...
Elisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Elisa due to a sudden closure of our usual childcare. She responded quickly to our job post, was easy to get a hold of, and professional. Prior to starting her babysitting job, she took the extra time to come meet our two young children the day before and...
Sarah G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Courtney! I am a full time Kindergarten teacher with my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have always had a passion for teaching young children and I truly enjoy each moment I spend with them. After graduating high school, I became a full-time two's teacher. I worked at the local daycare for...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney was truly amazing with our son M.! You could not find someone better to love and take care of your children. She is on time, dependable, and full of energy. You would be lucky if you can hire Courtney!"
Rose S.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as amiable, easy-going, and clever
I have always loved working with kids. They have a mind of their own and such a creative imagination.
I am looking for a job that would allow me to bring my son with me. I have reliable transportation and I'm able to come to your house and watch your kid(s).
I...
5.0
"We love Jozlyn! She is absolutely wonderful with my kids. She's attentive, playful, patient, punctual and overall amazing! My kids are excited to see her everytime she comes. I can't say enough great things about Jozlyn. I honestly feel like she's just part of the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as Generous, Ambitious and friendly.
I like working with kids they have such an opened mind, and imagination. Kids can have fun and be their selves and not worry about what others think. As they grow they remind ourselves of many important life lessons.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to bring...
5.0
"We love Jozlyn! She is absolutely wonderful with my kids. She's attentive, playful, patient, punctual and overall amazing! My kids are excited to see her everytime she comes. I can't say enough great things about Jozlyn. I honestly feel like she's just part of the...
Melanie C.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Abigail, but I go by Abby. I am 22 years old and a very experienced babysitter, as I have 10 siblings and I babysat the younger ones growing up. I worked at the Culpeper Baptist Church as an aid in the 1 1/2-2 1/2-year-old classroom. I worked there for a little over 2 1/2 years. I am a senior at UMW working towards my...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Riley W.
Madison, VA
$14-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic, trustworthy, and responsible babysitter with 3 years of experience looking after children on weekdays, weekends, and during school holidays. Graduated from William Monroe High School and is an aspiring Elementary Childhood Education major at JMU. Very organized, creative, and planned out babysitter.
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Nichole G.
Culpeper, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Nichole and I'm an energetic and compassionate 22-year-old! I started babysitting at 13, and have some experience with being a nanny. I have spent soon-to-be 5 summers at a day camp taking care of large groups of children.
I'm looking for a part time position, and my rates start at $20/hour for one child....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, VA
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is incredibly passionate about childcare. She has 30 years of experience, ranging from babysitting and nannying to foster care for ages 6 months and up. Sarah is thoughtful and nurturing. She is our most requested employee for weekend babysitting or holidays when our daycare is closed. She is...
- Alison N.
Skyler G.
4.0
Skyler worked as a nanny to our 7-month-old for almost 3 months, glad we found a wonderful first nanny for our daughter. Was so affectionate towards the little one that we had no hesitation in leaving our daughter in her care from the get-go. Super easy-going, flexible, and so comfortable with our...
- Richa V.
Maria R.
5.0
I hired Maria 4 months ago for weekly housekeeping and staging that was needed for my Airbnb property. Maria is still working with me. I highly recommend her without hesitation. I find Maria extremely reliable and trustworthy. She is also very sweet. After working with her for several months,...
- Maryellen K.
Stephanie T.
5.0
Stephanie worked for my family for almost two years. She was a wonderful caregiver to my son who was one and a half when she started with us. Steph understood how hard it was for me to be away from my little guy and worked hard to keep me in the loop while I had to be away for work. She kept a daily...
- Michelle M.
Bailey P.
5.0
Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boston, VA:
How can I find a Boston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boston, VA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Boston, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boston, VA?
The average rate for Boston, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boston, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boston, VA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.