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Sabrina G.


Columbia, VA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Babysitter

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I have a younger sister who I watch occasionally. I also have a 2-year-old cousin who I watch whenever my family needs me to.
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Frances B.


Sandy Hook, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Babysitter Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a stay at home mom with our newborn daughter (March 2023). I also help homeschool two middle school boys M-W 9am-1 p.m. Previously, I was a full-time behavior analyst for children with autism, 5-10 years old, at a private school in Charlottesville, VA. We worked on daily living skills as well as educational...
Frances can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Frances is very caring, sweet, reliable and trustworthy. You couldn't find a better person to care for your loved ones! I highly recommend her, she's the best and you won't regret it!!"

Alanna R.

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Anjelyn C.


Sandy Hook, VA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Need A Babysitter? Well You've Come To The Right Place!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anjelyn! I recently graduated from Randolph-Macon College (woohoo go yellow jackets!). I am looking for a temporary position for this summer before I start my nursing job in the Pediatric ICU in August. I have experience working in the hospital as a Nurse Extern for the past two years. I set my availability M-F...
Anjelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anjelyn is very sweet and we would highly recommend her for any nanny/babysitting jobs. She was engaging and enthusiastic with our little one. She would lead him on fun activities around the house, helped us with feeding (bottles & solids), and did some light...

Stephanie T.

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Lily M.


Goochland, VA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! I hope you are doing well! I am interested in helping you care for your kids/ helping your family etc! I've loved all the families I've worked for in the past and enjoyed building relationships with not only the children but the parents as well! The parents I've worked for in the past would be glad to speak on my...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a passionate childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children between the ages of one and 11. My love for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my desire to support families, led me to this fulfilling career. My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Sarah H.


Goochland, VA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good morning! My name is Sarah. I have a 7-year-old daughter whom I home school, as well as a 2-year-old son. Aside from my own parenting experience, I do have previous experience with children other than my own ranging from 2-10 range. My previous job experience consist of customer service and cleaning. I am a non-smoker, have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Chayla R.


Powhatan, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5-Star, Kind & Professional Sitter

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

For over 6 years I have been babysitting for families on vacation in Colorado. I also ran my church's nursery and led a Girl Scout Troop for 5 years during that time. Before that I nannied an adorable baby boy for about 2 years through Care. com. Having these years of experience with children and having grown up abroad, I...
Chayla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chayla is wonderful with our 4 children. She is very kind and patient. We appreciate how she is able to keep everything under control. She is also great with our two dogs and manages to keep everyone happy while we are gone. We feel very comfortable leaving our...

Brittani O.

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Nancy A.


Troy, VA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Housekeeper

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, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Nancy has worked for me and several of my friends with great results."

Marlene J.

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Beverly M.


Mineral, VA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

8 Years Assistant Preschool Teacher Very Loving Adore Kids.

I have two sons 23 and 28. And I also have a grandson that is 3 weeks old.. which I absolutely adore. I was an assistant preschool teacher while my children were in school. Loved working with kids. They always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart . I have been a Nanny for to beautiful girls since they were 2 and 3 that I...
Beverly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Beverly is a wonderful caregiver. My family has hired her on a couple different occasions. She was so good with my elderly mother who had dementia. She was patient and understanding. She is very reliable and punctual. Will definitely use her in the future if the...

DAnne C.

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Acacia G.


Keswick, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Acacia but I go by Casey. I grew up with a large family of 6 kids and from a young age I was responsible for watching my 4 younger siblings. As I got older I found I really did enjoy watching kids. I began watching kids in my church starting at age 17, and then continued watching kids throughout college. I am...
Acacia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Casey is awesome! She is currently our nanny for our three kiddos ages 9, 7 and 1yr. She is great with our kiddos and always dependable. Casey is reliable, honest and takes direction really well. We love having her as part of our crew!"

Jennifer D.

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Gloria M.


Scottsville, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Great Memories

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Ever since I was a kid I have always been surrounded by children. When I lived in Colombia I took care of my neighbor's new baby. Before motherhood, I also babysat my nephews and nieces. Then I also took care of children from different friends, their ages ranged from newborn to 6 years old. I worked as a interior decorator in...
Gloria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gloria is a natural caregiver. She watched my son from the time I went back to work at 8 weeks until we moved at 6 months. She was dependable, responsible, respectful, and most importantly incredibly loving towards our son. While of course it was difficult to go...

Laura G.

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Piper G.


Keswick, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Outgoing Caregiver

Hello! I am a student at UVA studying Youth and Social Innovation in the Curry School. While I attend the University, I am a local and have grown up in Charlottesville. I have babysat for many families in my neighborhood including a family with four under 11 with a dog so I am good at managing many children at once or simply...
Piper can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Piper was great! She was super friendly and kind. She made dinner for our two kids (4 and 9 years old) and had them in bed by the time we got home. She was very respectful and both our kids loved her. We will be seeing her again soon to babysit again!"

Annie R.

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Jordan P.


Cartersville, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am 26-year-old elementary school teacher looking for some part-time summer work. I have lots of experience with all ages.
5.0
"Jordan is very sweet and kind. Her energy is very calm and relaxing. She's confidant with taking care of young babies. She took great care of my 4 mo old and also took care of a few dishes and some laundry folding to boot! That was bonus! I am definitely going to...

Amanda F.

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Maygen H.


Palmyra, VA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny: Looking For Full Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm looking for a full time nanny position! I was part of a nanny share for 3 infants, I was a nanny for a family(3 kids) for 8 years, and I was the lead toddler teacher of the UVA daycare here in Charlottesville. I am CPR certified and I have certifications in child development! I would love to chat!!
Maygen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maygen is amazing. She was able to build rapport with our kids (2 and 10 months) almost instantly and has been super valuable to our family."

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Rachelle A.


Louisa, VA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Care!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced professional nanny and newborn care specialist of over 20 years. I have a wealth of experience working with children from various ages 0-18 years. I also love providing overnight care as a newborn specialist. I earned a Bachelor's degree from Liberty University in Crisis Counseling with a minor in Early...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachelle is was incredible. A natural babysitter. Very good at communicating. Our daughter kept asking about her for a week. "

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Teidra W.


Louisa, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about working with children and have always been drawn to their ability to bring so much joy into our lives. I have always loved watching my own family members grow, and have even babysat for them. I have also had experience supervising children year-round as an educator for the last seven years. I have a...
Teidra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Teidra is a very caring person. She has a love for all people, working with the elderly and love children. She has a desire to help, teach and support the need of people she comes in contact with. To work with such a person as her, is truly rewarding."

Tiffaney M.

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Taylor W.


Louisa, VA

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hi! My name is Taylor! I have helped a couple families from this site and they have been a joy. I love watching children because they are so full of energy and they often teach me a few things. I have a reliable car and can do pick ups or drop offs. I am really good at math or science and can help with homework. I used to help...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ann A.


Louisa, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter & Nanny

I have always loved working with kids. I have looked after both new borns, infants, toddlers, and older children. I have experience working on my own as well as at a day care as a infant and toddler teacher. I truly believe that kids are a precious gift and our future who require both love and stimulation. I am a creative and...
Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tara M.


Powhatan, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I cared for children from newborns to 7 years old. I worked with special needs children in high school and am currently in college for early childhood special education. I have been watching kids my whole life, I was the family babysitter and they always called me the baby whisperer. I have worked...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alice P.


Palmyra, VA

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Fun Full Or Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alice, I am a 29-year-old living in Palmyra VA. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Psychology in 2017 and am currently about halfway through a social work graduate program. I have a great deal of relevant work experience, particularly as a nanny and a teacher in elementary classrooms. Most...
Alice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, VA

Frances B.

5.0

Frances is very caring, sweet, reliable and trustworthy. You couldn't find a better person to care for your loved ones! I highly recommend her, she's the best and you won't regret it!!

- Alanna R.

Anjelyn C.

5.0

Anjelyn is very patient, reliable, and trustworthy. 10/10 would recommend!

- Tierra K.

Chayla R.

5.0

We hired Chayla to provide childcare during our daughter's wedding. She was very thorough in finding out each child's allergies, sleep schedule and separation anxieties. All parents were very happy with the care they received, and it was a great relief to us to know our guests were able to relax...

- Linda T.

Nancy A.

5.0

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

- Marlene J.

Beverly M.

5.0

Beverly is a wonderful caregiver. My family has hired her on a couple different occasions. She was so good with my elderly mother who had dementia. She was patient and understanding. She is very reliable and punctual. Will definitely use her in the future if the time ever comes.

- DAnne C.

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