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Babysitters in Grottoes, VA

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Hannah M.


Crozet, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Hannah and I have been working in Childcare for 13 years. I have been a long-term Nanny for multiple families, taught Preschool, and I am also a mother. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and MAT trained. I love play-based learning, music, arts & crafts, and being in nature! I am happy to provide educational based...
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Krista C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I have experience with children from 6 months to 12 years old. I have experience with multiple kids and multiples.
Krista can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Krista this summer. She has such a sweet personality and was quite popular among our kids. We would hire her again and highly recommend her!"

Mary Y.

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Leah B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter With Many References

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I've been babysitting since I was 14. I absolutely love working with kids & Im very trust worthy and reliable. I have multiple references if needed. I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, reliable, funny, and loving. I like working with kids because I have nieces and nephews and I grew up with kids all around me, I...
5.0
"She has taken care of my 3 year old and my 1 week old baby and I absolutely love her so much. She is great. She takes her time to focus on them both and interacts with them LOVELY!"

Megan S.

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Maya C.


Charlottesville, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Happy To Help!

Hired by 8 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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maya was a reliable and trustworthy sitter for our 2.5 month old baby. She communicated very well throughout the entire process. We felt like our baby was safe and in good hands with Maya which was such a comfort since it was the first time we had left her before....

Chelsie N.

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Minahil K.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-32/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Ensuring Smiles And Laughter!

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.

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Courtney V.


Staunton, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience working with children. I've always been an active babysitter. I've work in daycares, preschools and other organized activities such as VBS. I can help with family housekeeping, errands, Laundry, etc. I love doing fun crafts and STEM projects with children of all ages! I do very well with non...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Courtney has been an asset to our family and is so great with our two boys. She is dependable and trustworthy. We will miss her so much when she moves to Staunton, but we are grateful for the time she spent with our boys!"

Savannah L.

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Mallory G.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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.

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Mikayla K.


Harrisonburg, VA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hello! My name is Mikayla and I have just graduated with Health Science degree from JMU! I am currently taking classes for an online master program at Longwood for Speech Language Pathology. I have been with numerous family's since 2020 when COVID hit. I was with a wonderful family for a year in which I cared for a 16 month and...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mikayla worked for our family part-time watching our 5-month old while I worked from home. She is very kind, dependable, and attentive to my child’s needs. She worked with our son to help reach milestones and showed patience as he went through various regressions....

Maggie F.

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Sherry M.


Afton, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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
"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.

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Anna D.


Charlottesville, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny For Summer Of 2020

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.

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Shannon M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Shannon M. and I'm looking for part time employment for the summer. I'm a freshman Psychology major with intentions to go into early childhood development. Over the past few years I've worked with children of all ages, including special needs such as cerebral palsy. I love kids almost as much as I love pets!
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager, sweet and a great role model."

Joanne C.

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Lori K.


Charlottesville, VA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature Child Care Professional

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lori took care of my cat and my dog for the time when I had to travel for a conference. She has AMAZING communication skills and she made sure I felt comfortable with being away from my pets. I fully recommend her for any service she offers!"

Aleksander L.

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Laine I.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 22 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

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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Samantha S.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting in the Haymarket/Gainesville area for over 8 years. I have experience with children 2- 13 years old.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Samatha is top notch!!! If you want a nanny that your kids will absolutely love and whom you absolutely trust Samantha is it. She was our nanny last summer for our 9 year old triplets and she kept them to a schedule, to include lessons, and made sure they had fun...

Angela K.

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Erika E.


Charlottesville, VA

$17-26/hr3 yrs exp

Devoted And Fun Sitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am a recent '24 graduate of the University of Virginia, who studied medical anthropology on the pre-med track. I have been working under my grandmother and mother, who have had their own at-home daycare system for about 3+ years and whom have a long history of taking care of children, whether it be family...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Erika spent an afternoon with my daughter when we were in town for a work event. My daughter absolutely loved her time with Erika and is excited for us to be in town again. I was so happy to find someone we could trust and that was so flexible and helpful....

Care member

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Kayli F.


Waynesboro, VA

$21-26/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Else D.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Adventurous Babysitter That Gets The Kids To Bed On Time!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Katherine L.


Harrisonburg, VA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I am a first time mom looking to make a little extra income for my family. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and I have a range of ages under my belt. I am a hands on babysitter. I like educational games and crafts, and I prefer playtime instead of tv or technology. My 5-month-old son will most likely have to join me on my...
5.0
"Katherine has a wonderful personality, and is punctual, dependable, and responsible. We would love to hire her for future babysitting needs! "

Shantasia W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grottoes, VA

Krista C.

5.0

Krista always has a great attitude, high energy and is playful with children. She also comes on time and is dependable.

- Lana P.

Leah B.

5.0

Leah was great. She arrived on time, was kind & courteous, followed instructions.

- Care member

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

Minahil K.

5.0

Minahil is always very professional, friendly, and reliable. I have known her for a long time and have never had any issues. Also really great with cooking for and cleaning up after the kiddos!

- Laura T.

Courtney V.

5.0

Courtney has been an asset to our family and is so great with our two boys. She is dependable and trustworthy. We will miss her so much when she moves to Staunton, but we are grateful for the time she spent with our boys!

- Savannah L.

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