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155 babysitters are listed in Fredericksburg, VA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fredericksburg, VA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent college graduate who majored in math and psychology at the University of Mary Washington. While in college, I played division three field hockey and worked at a local elementary school. I have tutored kids of all grades and levels for the past five years, specifically in math. I also worked for the YMCA for...
Cori can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cori was SO wonderful!! Our boys adored her! My husband and I found her through Care.com and we felt so comfortable from the the moment we met her. Cori is extremely dependable and so patient with little ones! She watched our two toddler boys at our hotel suite,...
Nancy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Terri and I am excited to help you with your babysitting needs this summer! I am currently a first grade teacher and a mom to two sweet boys under the age of three. I am fully available the rest of the summer for babysitting jobs and have plenty of references. Let me know how I can help you this summer!
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Terri has babysitted for us several times. She is polite, caring and great playing with our son. She is extremely reliable."
Melissa K.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Tracy and I am 38 years old. The past five and a half years I was a Nanny/housekeeper for ages 9, 13, 14 now 15, 18, 20. I watched their dog while the kids were in school and took care of their friends dog before covid hit. During this time I was a part time babysitter to a 8 and 13 y/o picking them up from karate...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Hello. This review is for Tracy S. Hi parents! I would recommend Tracy for the following reasons:
-Tracy is highly dependable
-She's worked with children in the past (at two different daycare providers), whom she still stay's in touch with today
-She's...
Kelly S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a babysitter for four boys, ages 8, 9, 13 and 15, for my senior year of high school.
I worked at a Playschool for over 2 years in college. I am CPR certified.
I worked for a semester in an elementary school in high school for 1st graders.
Moorea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience caring for children in educational and family settings. I am more than happy to entertain your children with crafts and games, and am willing to do some light housework and cooking. I also am happy to help with homework or reading, and play multiple instruments, so am able to assist with musical...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was wonderful with both my son and daughter. My daughter wanted to have more time with her and didn't want her leave. She not only took care of my little ones but she also organized our library. She's great! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past year, I have babysat an 11-year-old and it was a ton of fun to me! I wounded up hanging out with her as an actual friend because we got along so well. We would always be doing a craft together. We would also make delicious meals together with a delicious desert. She is my next door neighbor. When her family went on...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sierra has been watching our toddler many times. I cannot recommend her enough to anybody who is looking for an absolutely dependable, caring and fun caregiver. Our son loves spending time with her and is always sad to see her go."
Lisanne A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am looking forward to getting to know your family! I am 34 years old and mom to 2 girls, currently living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old (on and off), it all started when my neighbors asked me to watch their kids after school and then all of a sudden I became the...
Mariela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariela cared for our daughter 3 days per week during the summer months. She is truly incredible. Her calm and nurturing demeanor shines through in every interaction. She is so patient and kind through navigating 3 year old ‘big feelings’ and is always ready to get...
Emily J.
Ruby M.
Fredericksburg, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny & Caregiver With International Experience
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm positive and energetic mother of 2. Seeking to provide full/part-time care for 1 to 2 children depending on age and needs from 1 family. I prefer a steady or regular arrangement. As a mom I try to provide a warm, loving and safe environment.
In addition to extensive babysitting experience while growing up, I have 5 years...
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ruby was by far the best caregiver a single mom could as for.
02/2022- 05/2023 is the duration of time my daughter received her amazing care.
She is tentative, caring, flexible, and always makes sure to be consistent. Any time of day she would provide updates on...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am actually an occupational therapist as well as certified breastfeeding specialist and postpartum doula. While I enjoy my career of OT in the neonatal intensive care unit, my passion/joy still remains in helping young infants develop and supporting families in the postpartum period.
Fun facts: I am from a small town...
Carson can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Carson is the most responsible, caring, dependable, and honest caregiver any parent could find. She is always playing with the children and assisting with their developmental growth, at any age. She is also trained in a variety of safety certifications which...
Kathy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
In the past, I have worked in a daycare for a year while I was a student in a community college. I have cared for my nephew and niece for a year while my sister was a college student and working as a nurse at the same time. I have babysat my friends' children for about a year and have babysat my other friends' children for a...
Teresa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is very kind and did a wonderful job taking care of my little boy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone."
Sarah H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I previously assisted in an in home day care, providing for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. I have volunteered with a foundation, that mentors and tutors elementary students after school. I also worked as an assistant teacher at Early Learning Center, and a Lead...
Alexyss can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I cannot fully describe how wonderful Alexyss is and how grateful we feel to have found her. She made my return to work following maternity leave as easy as possible. I never once had to worry about whether or not my baby was in good hands. She is honest, kind,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Scotte (pronounced scotty). Im 20 years old and I live in King George! I have job experience in child care from working at children's summer camps, teaching children's dance classes, and babysitting family friends. I have experience with children ages 1yr - 14yrs old.
Some facts about myself;
I'm a hip hop...
Scotte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Highly recommend Scotte. I needed a last-minute sitter, and thankfully, she was still available. Kept me aware of her ETA, arrived on time, and very professional. My daughter absolutely adored Scotte, and keeps asking when she is coming back. I will definitely be...
Crissy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dana. I have been working with children for about 6 years. I have a bachelors degree in education. I have always been able to build a bond with children. My babysitting approach is to make life easier for the family I am with. I like to teach kids to have some independence depending on their age. I teach children...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is a delightful young lady. She has an easy going nature with a lot of insight about young children. She engages cooperation from kids for getting tasks done with fun. Dana is the most dependable care giver I have known."
Shari H.
Lauren M.
Fredericksburg, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of babysitting experience; helping families with different needs. I have babysat for kids of all ages, starting at a few months old and am very comfortable with infants. My favorite characteristics of children are their candor an unpredictability. The impact you can have on kids from such a young age is...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren, is amazing! She this was my first time using care.com and getting a babysitter for my son! Lauren made sure everyone was comfortable and she was very communicative! I would highly recommend her!"
Anthony D.
Brenna S.
Fredericksburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brenna and I have experience in babysitting for 3+ years. I am comfortable watching up to 3 children of any age. I have a 1-year-old son of my own, so I am very comfortable and experienced with infants and toddlers. I am CPR and first aid certified and am also willing to provide transportation to sports...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brenna has help our family by driving my daughter to her different activities, has house sat and dog sat. She is very dependable and does a great job. My daughter really likes her. "
Doug W.
Grace P.
Fredericksburg, VA
$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Future Teacher With Lots Of Experience Working With Kids!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for nine years now in a variety of jobs and settings. I love interacting with children! I enjoy involving children in hands on activities such as arts and crafts, reading, and playing games. I started as a Mommy's helper, then I was a regular babysitter for multiple families, currently I have...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is responsible, committed and works well with children. I highly recommend Grace to care for your child."
Kristi S.
Rhianon L.
Fredericksburg, VA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Rhianon, I'm a 22-year-old graduate from James Madison University. I have been babysitting/nannying for years, with families with up to 4 children. I have been working with kids from ages 4 to 18 for over 5 years as the coach of a summer swim team. Because of this I am good with large groups of children of varying...
Rhianon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria! I am currently employed as a preschool teacher part-time, but looking for additional opportunities. Before becoming a preschool teacher, I worked at a daycare, teaching ages 6wks-3yrs. My professional experience also includes babysitting in both home and group settings all through high school, working for cash...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She jumped straight into the crazy of my 4 kids and didn't miss a beat. Kind, energetic, thoughtful and my kids love her! Highly recommend!!"
Amy K.
Heather A.
Fredericksburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over 15 years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities. I also have experience with preemies, special needs, behavioral needs, and senior care.
I have a medical background as a cna where I worked in nursing homes, ventilator, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury units.
I have references,...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather was one of our favorite providers. She took great care of all our children (4) including one with severe mental health and one with heart problems. She always went above and beyond, stayed late if needed, and was available with short notice. We would still...
Jesika C.
Shante A.
Fredericksburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Shante and I am fun-loving person. I simply enjoy spending time with children and the elderly as well as running errands to help out! I pride myself on being able to play with the kids, as well as keeping the elderly entertained. I love taking children to interactive fun activities such as the park, zoo, etc....
Shante can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shante is amazing & My daughter loves her which was weird cause she normally doesn’t gravitate to people so quickly
I couldn’t be more than happy with her and the way she cares for my Princess. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fredericksburg, VA
Cori R.
5.0
Corinne was great. She was able to watch my daughter at the last minute while I was in the hospital and my boyfriend needed a break. She was great at messaging me back when I asked how my child was doing. I would definitely hire her again. And I highly recommend her.
- Bethany C.
Theresa W.
5.0
Terri has babysitted for us several times. She is polite, caring and great playing with our son. She is extremely reliable.
- Melissa K.
Tracy S.
5.0
Hello. This review is for Tracy S. Hi parents! I would recommend Tracy for the following reasons:
-Tracy is highly dependable
-She's worked with children in the past (at two different daycare providers), whom she still stay's in touch with today
-She's been employed with good reviews by...
- Kelly S.
Grace W.
5.0
Grace was wonderful with both my son and daughter. My daughter wanted to have more time with her and didn't want her leave. She not only took care of my little ones but she also organized our library. She's great!
- Care member
Sierra D.
5.0
Sierra has been watching our toddler many times. I cannot recommend her enough to anybody who is looking for an absolutely dependable, caring and fun caregiver. Our son loves spending time with her and is always sad to see her go.
- Lisanne A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fredericksburg, VA:
How can I find a Fredericksburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fredericksburg, 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 155 babysitters in Fredericksburg, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Fredericksburg, VA?
The average rate for Fredericksburg, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.86 per hour as of March 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 Fredericksburg, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fredericksburg, 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.
Ratings for Fredericksburg, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Fredericksburg, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 101 reviews of the 155 listed babysitters.