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5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 19-year-old nanny who loves art and baking sweet treats from scratch. I have been drawn to working in childcare ever since I was young. Growing up I would often look after my younger relatives as well as children belonging to close family friends. As a High School senior I took two courses on early childhood development...
Arabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I should call her Mary Poppins, only she didn’t have an umbrella. Lol. Really helped out my family in a pinch and my daughter loved her. Very grateful. ☺️"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elise and I am 24 years old. I am currently a teacher in Fauquier county. I have many years of experience and have been taking care of children since I was 16.
I am loyal, patient, energetic when I need to be, but also very calming, neat, organized, and very responsible. I would love to help you out whether it be date...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elise was super helpful, gave my kids her full attention, and worked diligently on household chores."
Christian H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have previously owned and operated a daycare business in my home. I work now in your home and bring all my years of experience with me. I have 20 plus years caring for infants and children. I am warm, caring and very patient. I love reading, singing and taking walks with your child. If you are looking for more of a grandmother...
5.0
"Ms. Charlotte provided in-our-home and in-her-home care for our two young boys. She watched daily from about 2 months old through 2 years of age. When looking for a care giver, we interviewed several people. We knew immediately that Charlotte would be a great...
Robert D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of family including little cousins that I would watch over a long period of time. At my high school im in a class where we teach preschooler 3 and 4-year-olds always doing fun little brain activities for them.
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is taking care of my 3 & 5 year old, she is sweet and patient with them - fun, energetic, engaging, and genuinely interested in all they have to tell her and show her. They love her to pieces and every time she leaves they make sure they know exactly when she...
Lydia P.
Angelina S.
Haymarket, VA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! :)
My name is Angelina, I come from a big family with lots of young children. I have experience with children of all ages, genders, and quantities from babysitting my own family, neighbors, and working at an after school care. I am currently attending online college, on my breaks I like to help out parents that need...
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, everyone! My name is Natalie, and I live in Clarke County, Virginia. I anticipate receiving my bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University this upcoming May.
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
4.0
"She's very flexible with availability and communicates well"
Andrea D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, right now I'm a PreK teacher.
I graduated HS in 2013 with a CNA license from FRCC, since then I have a certificate in Early Childhood Ed. I'm currently in school to become an ASL interpreter, with a minor in early childhood ed. And taking an online 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course.
I love to make forts, go on bike...
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
" Cassie has a knack with kids. She is full of creative craft ideas and activities. My 2 toddlers enjoyed going to the park, library, and museum with Cassie. She has the day planned, is on time, and wasn't in a rush to leave when I got home. She would take the time...
Kellie B.
Kelsi L.
Front Royal, VA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I have been nannying and babysitting for 10 years now. I have experience with newborns through 14 years old (including twins) and I'm expecting my first child myself. I also pet sit occasionally so if you have a pet in the home I am totally fine with that! I love to help kids with their homework, go for walks, take them...
Kelsi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsi came over for the first time recently, she was punctual and great with communication. She was very calm and easy going with my active toddler. She was also very cautious and aware of his safety, which made me feel at ease."
Alexa S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Xhesika C. and I'm a 23 years old female seeking for a babysitting/nannying job near me. A little background story on me: I am 23 years old, a mama to a 3/year-old baby boy and also a college student as well.
I have over 8 years of experience with babysitting since I was 15 years old, with children of all...
Xhesika can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She cared for my two and four year old boys. She was wonderful, she would take them outside to play, read books, made crafts with them daily, and cleaned up after the children. She was always joyful and very kind to the children. Highly recommended."
Joshua C.
Grace J.
Round Hill, VA
$18-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace! I am an elementary teacher at Shepherd Christian School. As the oldest girl in a large family, I've been helping take care of kids for a long time. In the past four years I've worked various jobs with kids from preschool through middle school, including as a teacher's aide at an elementary school in...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Grace was timely and easy to communicate with, and very friendly with the kids. She handled our kids gracefully and she is someone we would definitely trust to watch our kids again!"
Care member
Ana C.
Warrenton, VA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience being with kids. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, pick up and drop off at school bus stops. I am also willing to run brief errands, help with remote learning, and carpool places.
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. I was a teacher for 27 years. I specifically geared the latter part of my career working with children that have special needs. Recently, I was a paralegal for a law firm that, unfortunately, had to lay me off due to financial difficulties.
I'd describe my...
5.0
"We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is putting this hormonal-mess-of-a-first-time-mom-returning-to-work at ease. Amanda is always a few minutes early, patient and easy...
Amanda M.
Maleigha S.
Winchester, VA
$19-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maleigha. I come from a large family of 7. As the oldest of 5, I have been caring for children my entire life. I am now about to turn 22 and caring for little ones is what I do best! I take my job very seriously to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child in my care. I am very loving and ready to give my...
Maleigha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Loving, enthusiastic, attentive and very professional! We love Maleigha!"
Care member
Kathy B.
Winchester, VA
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathy!
I'd love to help families out for date nights, pet sitting, and last minute day/nights out.
I have years of experience with children of all ages ( I am a mental health worker and caregiver as well as a mother )
I look forward to hearing from you !
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathy is great! She arrived right on time. She has endless patience and a very pleasant disposition. She followed our covid protocol request for masks inside. And she gave our daughter exactly the kind of attention she needed and kiddo is so excited for her to...
Melinda S.
I will be graduating from UVA in May 2024, studying Psychology and Youth and Social Innovation. I am looking for temporary employment before I begin my full time job in August, with over 8 years of experience working with children, and 4 years of experience working with high schoolers and college students, ensuring that students...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hey! My experience includes a wide range of situational awareness due to helping raise my two younger sisters from birth! They are now 10 and 12. I am currently a server looking for a change of environment and I thought I could use the skillset I have of caring for children in order to do that! I have completed high school and...
Rileigh can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello!
I'm currently a Brown University student at home for the summer break looking for a side job. Besides my extensive experience babysitting my younger sibling and other family members (infant-teenager), I have spent the last 2 of my summers working as a childcare specialist at a non profit for autistic children (children...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Katie M.
Middleburg, VA
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a student at Virginia Tech who is studying Environmental Economics, Management, and Policy. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and I am the oldest child of 3. I have been a certified lifeguard and has worked with children of all ages. I have also helped families with party planning, household organization, and...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Mariana H.
Middleburg, VA
$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm a patient, friendly, and calm individual, and I believe in open and honest communication with parents. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules as directed by the parents and enjoy playing a variety...
Hello! My name is Bella
I am 23 years old and have worked with children for almost 7 years now.
I am an extremely creative person and love all things crafts, painting, drawing and just about anything expressive you can think with children!
Kids are so precious and deserve every second of attention and care, I pride myself in...
Bella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Markham, VA
Arabella S.
5.0
I should call her Mary Poppins, only she didn’t have an umbrella. Lol. Really helped out my family in a pinch and my daughter loved her. Very grateful. ☺️
- Care member
Elise F.
5.0
Elise was super helpful, gave my kids her full attention, and worked diligently on household chores.
- Christian H.
Charlotte P.
5.0
Ms. Charlotte provided in-our-home and in-her-home care for our two young boys. She watched daily from about 2 months old through 2 years of age. When looking for a care giver, we interviewed several people. We knew immediately that Charlotte would be a great fit for our boys, and that we would...
- Robert D.
Emma R.
5.0
Emma is taking care of my 3 & 5 year old, she is sweet and patient with them - fun, energetic, engaging, and genuinely interested in all they have to tell her and show her. They love her to pieces and every time she leaves they make sure they know exactly when she will be back. She shows up on...
- Lydia P.
Natalie M.
5.0
She took care of my 3 daughters and was on time and took such great care. They are all ranges of ages too ranging from 6-14 and she was great with all of them. We moved away so we don't use her anymore but we are looking for another babysitter just like Natalie! She also cleaned after herself and...
- Lauren F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Markham, VA:
How can I find a Markham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Markham, 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 Markham, 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 Markham, VA?
The average rate for Markham, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Markham, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Markham, 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.