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Anna T.
Ford, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi my name is Anna! I've been professionally working with children for several years at different daycares and as a nanny for families. After graduating from Richard Bland College of William and Mary I became a lead teacher at one of the Goddard school locations but more recently I have been working privately with families. I am...
Hi, I am Caitlin! I have been working with caring for kids since I was 13 years old, for over 10 years now. I am CPR certified and am comfortable doing any amount of tasks with any age group!
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Victoria and I have been babysitting children since I was 13 years old. I am 30 years old. I was a teacher at Primrose Schools for nearly four years. I have worked with kids from birth to their teen years. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education. I am currently finishing my Bachelors in Educational...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Victoria is fabulous. We love her! "
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an undergrad student at Virginia State University, majoring in Criminal Justice. I am the youngest of seven so I have no problem connecting with my inner child to keep your little ones entertained. I also have plenty experience with young children as I was a youth swim coach working with children as young as 3...
Aaliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aaliyah was awesome with our 7 month old baby , she read to him, sang to him, took him on walks and fed him. She also played with him. She also cleaned up what ever they got into and asked if we needed anything. I give her a A+ for being so Awesome with our bundle...
Marcela P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurse working full time in long term care. I have two things I'm most passionate about and that's the elderly and children. I have 9 years experience in nursing and 10+ years experience in child care. I love what I do. I'm hard working, dependable, and loving. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Jazmine has a way of making everone in the house feel comfortable...especially me. First she arrange everything that will be needed during her visit... inquiring with me. Then she takes her time cleaning and helping me dress. And changing my bed sheets. And she...
Debora J.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maureen and I would love to care for your child while you work. I love children and thoroughly enjoy the one on one interaction and helping them learn and grow. I've had over 10 years experience keeping infants to high school age. I had a daycare in my home while raising my children. Now, I am an experienced nanny...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maureen has been caring for our son since he was six months old while we waited for a spot to open at my work's daycare. She is absolutely wonderful and my son loves her. He smiles when she walks in the door and reaches out for her to hug him or pick him up. I know...
Ruth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Briana and I just graduated from Old Dominion University! I have 9 years of childcare experience and have a strong passion for working with kids and making sure that I impact every single child I work with in a positive way. I make sure that I form a personal bond with every child I work with, having a strong...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Briana was a great babysitter for us! I completely trusted her with our son. I have no reason at all not to recommend her to others and we will hopefully use her again ourselves."
Patricia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter with flexible hours. I have experience with newborns all the way to teenagers!
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Nia A.
Petersburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nia A.
I'm 21 and I've been a full time nanny for 4 years. Due to online school during covid l've been able to gain experience working in the field of child care. As of currently I've been a nanny full time to 6 kids. And 4 families and I've loved it so far. Unfortunately my time has passed with them all and I...
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a very wonderful Person to have around your kids. She helped my son out with his homework n my daughter loved her so much they had a good bond. I would recommend her again if I have the chance to. "
Care member
Semhare B.
Moseley, VA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Working With Children Has Been A Strong Passion Of Mine For A Quite Some Time!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, sincere, and patient!
I like working with kids because every day is something new and children bring such a bright and interesting world view!
I'm looking for a job that is stable and my skills could be put to good use.
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old as a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Semhare is great! She is responsible, kind and reliable. She is great with my kids and my kids love her. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm a recent college graduate. I have 6 years of experience caring for children from infant to teenager. Also, I'm a Sunday school teacher. I love teaching and interacting with the youth. I am dependable, organized, patient and fun! I can help with additional tasks such as light housekeeping, grocery shopping, folding light...
Jamera can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamera was on time and appeared to be very caring and attentive with my 5 yo and 2 yo. Would recommended her."
Care member
Susan S.
Chesterfield, VA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Seeking part-time position; about 30 hours a week. My expertise is in infant/newborn care.
To me, It's not just a job - being a Nanny is an amazing opportunity to become a trusted family member and your child's beloved caregiver. I come to your house in a reliable car with years of experience as a mother and grandmother. I...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Glennis watched our daughter for about a year when she was 6 months through 18 months old. She was so good with her - very patient and kind, always playing and reading to her, taking her for walks, and cooking for her. Our daughter fell in love with her, and so did...
Care member
Olivia P.
Petersburg, VA
$14/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Olivia, a college student at Virginia State University with a love for working with children. I have 2 years of babysitting experience and am CPR certified, so you can trust your little ones are in good hands. I enjoy planning fun activities, helping with homework, and creating a safe, engaging environment. I'm patient,...
I am an experienced caregiver with several years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and camp counselor.
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lindsay B.
Chesterfield, VA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a current Virginia Tech freshman studying food science and technology, but am switching to Public Relations! I have always loved working with kids, and have had amazing experiences with my past babysitting jobs. I am looking for a full time nannying position for the summer! I can drive the kids to wherever they need to go,...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Dominique M.
Chesterfield, VA
$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Dominique. I am a new momma to a sweet 6-week-old baby boy. My husband and I relocated to the Chesterfield area in January of 2019 after growing up in NoVA and spending our college years at Virginia Tech and Radford University. During college, I cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 11 years old. Now,...
Dominique can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
If you need a "rent-a-mom" here I am. I just finished working for a wonderful family in Sea Cliff, a family of 3 kids ranging in age from 8 to 13, and a large dog. I can take care of kids, read, arts and crafts, handle homework, cooking, pick ups, drop-offs, laundry, will grocery shop, plan menus, organize the home, run errands...
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I am look for an amazing family to nanny for. I love to create memories, teach, and fill our time with happiness and joy. I would love to create a positive, fun, and gentle environment for your child to feel safe in when the parents are away. I am currently due with my second baby May 28. I am looking for something to begin in...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carole I'm a nanny with over 30 years of experience..
I have many years of taking care of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers. I'm a very loving and caring person.
I have excellent references..
Skills:
Early Education
Ally R.
Chesterfield, VA
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Look Forward To Meeting You And Seeing What I Can Do To Make Your Life A Little Bit Easier :)
Hi families! My name is Ally! I am 18 years old and am looking for some babysitting jobs! I have 2 years experience and I would love to watch after your little ones. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am about to start physical therapy school and I am currently working in a healthcare environment. I am CPR certified as...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ford, VA
Victoria G.
5.0
We really appreciate Victoria taking care of our child.
- Care member
Aaliyah S.
5.0
Aaliyah was awesome with our 7 month old baby , she read to him, sang to him, took him on walks and fed him. She also played with him. She also cleaned up what ever they got into and asked if we needed anything. I give her a A+ for being so Awesome with our bundle of joy.
- Marcela P.
Jazmine A.
5.0
Jazmine has been assisting me for about nine months now. I am paraplegic and need help with incontinence care, bathing, and bedsore prevention. She has been a true blessing to me and my family. She is professional, knowledgeable, caring, and always pleasant to be with. We appreciate her so much.
- Care member
Maureen M.
5.0
Maureen has been caring for our son since he was six months old while we waited for a spot to open at my work's daycare. She is absolutely wonderful and my son loves her. He smiles when she walks in the door and reaches out for her to hug him or pick him up. I know that he is well-cared for and in...
- Ruth B.
Briana S.
5.0
Briana was a great babysitter for us! I completely trusted her with our son. I have no reason at all not to recommend her to others and we will hopefully use her again ourselves.
- Patricia H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ford, VA:
How can I find a Ford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ford, 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 Ford, 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 Ford, VA?
The average rate for Ford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of April 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 Ford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ford, 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.