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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently enrolled in Waldorf teacher training for early childhood, am studying child development, and I am happy to offer childcare for young children this year. I love stories, crafts, cooking and gardening, and look forward to sharing these things with the children I care for. I have experience caring for toddlers through...
Shakti can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have homeschooled 2 of my children all the way through high school, using Waldorf methods. I also babysat 2 active little boys for 2 years very recently. I love being outdoors and I very much promote reading! I would love to supply some references. I minored in art in college and enjoy doing arts/crafts with kids- also taught...
Sherry can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"we were so happy to have found Sherry. we are in town visiting for the weekend and Sherry was available to watch our kids for an evening. her calm and confident demeanor put the kids at ease immediately. Sherry arrived early, the kids had a blast, and there were no...
Dijonna W.
Hi! I have just graduated high school and am looking for some summer babysitting jobs before I head off to JMU! I have been babysitting for 5 years and have watched a range of ages. I have been taught CPR by Red Cross through my school, however it was an unofficial course. Along with babysitting, I have worked in a 5th grade...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
I am a recent May graduate of Bridgewater College. I graduated with a degree in allied health science, and am currently in the process of applying to graduate school to receive a master's in occupational therapy. I was a two-sport varsity athlete in college, where I played field hockey and softball all four years of my college...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
(5)
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.
Sophia A.
Charlottesville, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Sophia. I Am A Fun, Caring And Chill College Student
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun, outgoing
I like working with kids because they are playful and they bring out that playful side of me, I get to learn a lot from them, and kids are very fun to be around
I'm looking for a job that chill, a job in which I can learn from and grow from as a young woman. A Job that pays...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was great at comforting my 2 year-old and helping him calm down after we left. My 5 year-old thought she was nice too. She's a lovely person and I would definitely hire he again to watch my kids!"
Claire W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for a variety of families for about 9 years now (give or take), and have been a full-time nanny for a few of those years. I take pride in being responsible and caring and would love to help your family in any way I can. I have been CPR certified for 5 years now and recently got my Wilderness First Responder...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Responsible and dependable. Even offered to fix dinner and put away dishes. My 9 and 7 year old girls had a great time while in her care."
Jennie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an a young artist who is passionate about children and I hope to be an elementary art teacher. I have 4 years of babysitting experience ages 6-17 as well as 2 years experience in a licensed daycare setting caring for all ages from 3 months-5 years. I can help with travel, light housekeeping, animal care, and...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Jordan has been so amazing with my 2 kids! Very attentive and kind, and my kids always have a great time doing arts and crafts and going to the park with them too. Couldn’t rave enough! If you’re looking for a sitter in the Richmond area, I highly recommend...
Care member
Else D.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Adventurous Babysitter That Gets The Kids To Bed On Time!
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Mina and I graduated from college about a year ago and now I am working in Arlington!! I have been around children my whole life since I have over 70 cousins! I genuinely love kids and can't wait to apply my experience to your children and ensure a safe and happy environment for them :)
Minahil can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Minahil was great with my girls!! If she hadn't moved away for college we'd still be working other her. She always let us know her availability in advance which was very helpful!"
Yasmin E.
Laine I.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, caring, and helpful person with years of experience. I've babysat and nannied for approximately seven years, caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I enjoy being creative with painting and coloring as well as spending time outdoors!
Laine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Laine was sweet and so good with our kiddos. My daughter has been asking me all morning when she can come back! Will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
During the school year, I work full-time as a High School teacher at Albemarle High School. I have worked with kids of all ages, nannying full time with two kids (age 4 & 8), camp counseling at Triple C (6-8), and Camp4Real( k-7). I am looking for any regular babysitting gigs and/or nannying gigs for the summer of 2020.
I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is simply the most wonderful woman. I have the great pleasure to work with her an my AVID Teaching Assistant. She is organized, thoughtful and dedicated to students. She relates well to young people and encourages them to grow as individuals. Anna can manage a...
Amber R.
June C.
Waynesboro, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver in Waynesboro. I have been a caregiver for 14+ years and have several references. I am very dependable, responsible, caring and attentive. I have been and am still very conscious of the COVID19 precautions and am fully vaccinated. I am very interested in this position. Thank you for considering me.
June can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
4.0
"Hello,
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Heather L.
5.0
(11)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayli. I am a
current full time nanny but being
let go after the last week of
August as I won't be needed any
longer since their little one (16mo)
will be going to preschool! I was a
former lead infant teacher in 2020 and
after that worked at Bright
Horizons as a toddler teacher
before switching to nannying...
Kayli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a UVA Law student who is available for weekend babysitting. I have extensive experience babysitting, including working as a full time nanny for a 6 and 2yo in 2020. I am comfortable babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time, and as a Colorado native, love to spend time outdoors! Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
Mallory can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Mallory is so awesome with my son P. She's watched him since he was 6 months old - he's 3 now and still loves her! Some weekends he will throw a fit when I tell him she's not coming over - LOL! She's great with kids and is super easy to get in touch and communicate...
Ellie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I graduated in May 2017 from Temple University in Philadelphia with my BSEd. I currently teach kindergarten for ACPS. I have been teaching for 6 years and providing childcare for over 15 years. I am a military spouse and provided care for military families during my time in Alaska, so I have many references.
I am...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Laura is the absolute best!!! She was our first date night and evening sitter for our 5 month old. We only got to have her for a few months because we moved away, but we sure do miss her!! She helped with daycare pickups and was willing to work very flexible...
Violet Y.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*Evening sitting availability only* Not available Dec20-Jan 2nd.
I have over 10+ years of experience working with kids. I've been babysitting since I was 12 when I first started out as a "mother's helper". I'm the oldest of three and have experience with babies, elementary school and middle school children. I took the Red Cross...
Providence can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Providence to help out with childcare for our 4.5 month old baby for several events around our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with Providence! She really went out of her way to be adaptable around our wedding schedule, giving a lot of attention to...
Eloise O.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Maxwell, and I'm a childcare provider with childcare experience since 2015. I'm skilled at creating fun and educational activities that prioritize your child's safety and well-being. I have 12 related certifications, including advanced childcare training and CPR/First Aid Training. I strive to model...
Maxwell can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved their time spent with Maxwell! My partner and I felt extremely comfortable and confident in Maxwell's care.
He has excellent communication skills and really went above and beyond to ensure my kids had a great day.
10/10 would recommend again."
Torey S.
Katherine M.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Punctual, dependable, energetic"
Yohannes W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Faber, VA
Sherry M.
5.0
Sherry is great. She is excellent at playing outdoors with our daughters 1 year old and 4 year old. She often brings books or crafts to do as well. She is calm, creative, and treats my children with respect.
- Mallory H.
Gloria M.
5.0
Gloria set the bar - for child care for our now 2.5 year old son - extremely high. I am not sure what we would have done without her in our lives for the first 16 months of our child's life. We are thrilled she is still in our lives, watching our son as often as we can have her come! She brings so...
- Jane S.
Sophia A.
5.0
Sophia was great at comforting my 2 year-old and helping him calm down after we left. My 5 year-old thought she was nice too. She's a lovely person and I would definitely hire he again to watch my kids!
- Claire W.
Maya C.
5.0
My girls were comfortable with Maya right away and really enjoyed playing with her. She interacted with them at their level. She fed them lunch and snacks and cleaned up all the dishes. She proactively took care of dirty diapers. She let the kids show her where everything was. She was extremely...
- Care member
Jordan M.
5.0
A. loved her, they had great fun
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Faber, VA:
How can I find a Faber babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Faber, 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 Faber, 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 Faber, VA?
The average rate for Faber, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 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 Faber, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Faber, 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.