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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:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have worked as a volunteer with Sarah for several years. She is sweet, friendly, diligent, and thoughtful. She has an upbeat and caring personality. She obviously loves children and they respond well to her sunny disposition. Be sure to meet her and you will see...
Jeanne H.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & 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: Travel, craft assistance, 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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
"Elisa is exceptional. Always on time. Organized. Excellent with children (particularly our eight-year-old). Warm and caring. Flexible. Responsible. Great attitude. I can't say enough good things about Elisa."
Patrick H.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
I'd describe my personality as friendly, organized, compassionate. I like working with kids because I love to learn new things from them and also get to interact with all kinds of different personalities. I started working with kids when I was 15.
I currently have eight nephews and nieces who I have been babysitting since their...
Gracie J.
Rapidan, VA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I LOVE working with kids and being apart of their lives and helping them grow is a rewarding feeling. To be able to be a role model is my ultimate goal.
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. I have worked at a daycare facility for over 5 years. I was a preschool teacher and a preschool director during my time at...
Gracie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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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.
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
Alexa U.
5.0
Alexa is wonderful! So kind & so helpful! She’s doing a great job with my girls.
- 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 December 2024. 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 2024, 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.