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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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Hope G.


Staunton, VA

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Date Night Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Do you need someone caring and trustworthy to look after your child? I am a communications professional turned youth minister turned stay-at-home mom who is looking for occasional or date night sitting. If it's during the work day I sit from my house because I have my daughter at home. Weekends any time and weeknights after 5...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Awesome, warmed up to my boys the first time she met them."

Raymond B.

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Krista C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, 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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Stella D.


Free Union, VA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stella, and I'm a rising sophomore and Health Sciences major at James Madison University. I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, and friendly! I like working with kids because their childlike innocence and wonder has a way of bringing joy, and helps us to look at the world in a new light....
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Stella kindly responded to our last minute post for a sitter, and I'm so glad she did! She was prompt and communicative. Our kids loved her, and we will definitely hire her again."

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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
"Leah was the first babysitter we have ever hired for our children and she was wonderful- so kind and sweet. She's a natural! Our children are 10 months and 1.5 years old and she kept us updated while we were out and the babies were laughing and playing with her...

Jeremy G.

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Maya C.


Charlottesville, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Happy To Help!

Hired by 9 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Lani B.


Charlottesville, VA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lani! I'm 23 and grew up in the Charlottesville area. I'm preparing to start nursing school in the fall and have always loved caring for others. As the oldest of five siblings: two sisters and three brothers, ages 6 to 11, I've had plenty of hands-on experience with little ones and enjoy spending time with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lani is personable, fun, and very engaging with my daughter. She got her off her headphones and they watched videos together, interacting the entire time. My daughter absolutely loved Lani! I will definitely ask Lani to sit for us again. "

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Craft assistance, travel
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.

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Olivia P.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Olivia. I am currently a student at James Madison University studying history and secondary education. I plan to be an educator in the future. I love working with children and want to further gain experience. I am caring, loving, and a positive role model for children. I have the following experience as a...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Olivia was fantastic with my son M. She arrived early and was very attentive to my 2 year old son. Having met her for the first time I felt immediately comfortable with her taking care of my child. She made sure M was occupied, safe and happy. Played with him well...

Amanda V.

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Madison G.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter With A Great Personality!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison I'm new to care. com but I've been babysitting for about 5 years. I've grown up watching kids in the church and in my family, as well as babysitting jobs, and I will make sure your child is my number one priority. I'm looking for a part-time/ full time job, and I am very trustworthy, reliable, and I...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids adore Madison. She has been so great and patient with my babies. Madison has watch my daughter sense she was 2 months old and my son sense he was 2 1/2 years old. She's always on time and very dependable! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful caring...

Megan S.

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Anna D.


Charlottesville, VA

$13-15/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lori was fantastic! Very patient with my five year old son. He had a great time. Highly recommend!"

Dana P.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laine was amazing with my daughter and our dogs. My daughter loved her. Would re hire over and over again! "

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Victoria P.


Staunton, VA

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Mama!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Victoria and I live in Stuarts Draft, VA. I am a wife & a mother & have been watching children for over 8 years! I have a 2-year-old little boy who would be a fun little friend for your babes! I adore kids of all ages and am very comfortable with pets.
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My girls love Victoria. She has watched all 4 of them at once (ages 8,5, 3 and 6 months) and they always beg me to have her come again. She is always punctual, cheerful and fun. She gives me great peace of mind, and she is calm and capable. My husband and I are so...

Grace D.

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Punctual, dependable, energetic"

Yohannes W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grottoes, VA

Hope G.

5.0

Awesome, warmed up to my boys the first time she met them.

- Raymond B.

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.

Stella D.

5.0

Stella kindly responded to our last minute post for a sitter, and I'm so glad she did! She was prompt and communicative. Our kids loved her, and we will definitely hire her again.

- Care member

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...

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