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101 babysitters are listed in Newport News, VA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Newport News, VA
Debra C.
Newport News, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available for Weeknights and Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia where Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is located. My father served in the armed forces as a Naval Officer for 30 years and my mother was a homemaker for my two younger brothers, one older sister and myself. I graduated from high school in Virginia and later moved to Texas where I was married. I...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Before moving out of my area, Debra worked for me over 10 years. Her experiences ranged from Toddlers through School Age children. One additional experience Debra did well at was working with Special Needs individuals from early childhood through teenage...
Roxie C.
Samantha L.
Newport News, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
8 Years Of Senior Care & Over 10 + Years In Nanny Work. Available Monday Thru Friday
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old mother of 2 who lives in Newport News VA . I have over 8 years of senior care and over 10+ years of babysitting/nanny experience as well. I am very patient and I have compassion to my elders. I am currently looking for senior hands on care in the Hampton Roads area such as Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown &...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was very sweet and professional. She answered all of my questions, provided me a tour of her home, was a pleasure to talk to, flexiable, and more. She was timely and even called before our scheduled time to ensure i was going to be able to make it. "
Diana M.
Hadley C.
Newport News, VA
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Have A Passion Of Crafts, I Grew Up In A Large Family, I Have A Dog, And I Love Christ.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 1 of 6 kids. I grew up watching my younger siblings and was always active in helping at church in the nursery's and the kids classes. I love to do arts and crafts and have a puppy.
I am seeking mostly Monday & Wednesday- Friday work because I have an ongoing family I serve on Tuesdays. I am also though open to just working...
Hadley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"We had a lovely experience with Hadley! She is a natural with kids and she is very kind and loving with our newborn. I highly recommend hiring her. She really helped us out when we were in a pinch. Five stars!"
Jessica C.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Erika. I have 10+ years experience working with babies from 1 month of age and up until they are ready to go to school. I enjoy my job, especially when I see them growing, crawling, and walking. As a former Kindergarten teacher, helping them learn their first words is so special to me. Just a smile can make my...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Erika was so sweet and helpful with our kids on such short notice. We would definitely hire her again!"
Danielle D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a part time babysitter since I was 16 years old. My responsibilities have ranged from caring for newborns to autistic 9-year-olds. I sometimes have been an aid for mothers who have errands to run and they just need an extra hand. I prefer to watch babies, however I enjoy the fun in babysitting toddlers and older...
Amani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a phone interview that went well. She was professional and punctual during our interview. Our needs changed prior to needing care. "
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm looking forward to meeting you and attending to your needs. I spent my early years as a child attending the girls club, spending quality time with family, learning to babysit and being responsible. Since then, I've babysat children of friends, associates neighbors and family members. I now have two kids of my own in...
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While she was telling me she had no car, I was telling her where I live in case she was close and if I were close enough to pick up. She lives on the other end of my street! How funny! I look forward to having her in-person interview and start in the morning!...
Mindye J.
Summer R.
Newport News, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Summer I am a student at Hampton University pursuing a Masters degree in architecture. I'm originally from Charleston, SC but moved here to pursue my degree. I love kids and have been working with infants to preschool age kids for over 5 years now. Over the summers and during holidays from school I work at a preschool...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Summer was great over the summer! She was great for last minute needs and always on time."
Alissa I.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have loved caring for children ever since high school! I have been a babysitter for about 8 years now for many different families. I am currently employed as a full-time Behavior Therapist working with kids with intellectual/physical disabilities. I have graduated with a B. S. in Psychology from James Madison University! I am...
Kassandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kassandra was instantly engaged with my kids and had a few fun art activities planned for their evening. Great communication when needed for making an alternative dinner choice as meatloaf and mashed potatoes wasn't as well received as I had intended.
Very fun,...
Jonathan R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madi and I have 10 years of child care experience. I actually began babysitting in middle school! I started by serving at church and eventually began running the childcare there. I'd often watch 6+ children at a time, age 18 months to 10 years. After a few years, I stopped serving & began sitting for families...
Madelynn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Madelynn! We've hired her several times, and each time, my kids have had a blast with her. I went out of town several months ago and brought my 1 year old with me, while my older toddler stayed home with her dad. Madi watched her during the day, and I still...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I'm super excited to have the pleasure to be able to work with you and your little ones. I have background in healthcare as a PCA (personal care aide) as well as babysitting experience. I understand how important it is to leave your children with someone that will keep them safe and healthy. I have...
Tabitha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So sweet! Our kids really enjoyed they're time together."
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Teauna S.
Newport News, VA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I Don't Have A Criminal Record. I Grew Up In A Big Home With A Big Family, I helped raise 15 Kids 11 Girls And 4 Boys. Professionally I've worked for 6 different families, things I did was laundry, cleaning, cooked meals, ran errands, took children to/from school, took children to different places to have fun, infant care, and I...
Teauna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This woman is very reliable and punctual. She's also very detailed in whatever she does and a great team player. She always gets the job done and I've know her for almost 8 years now."
Quinice M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been caring for kids all my life, but my first paid position was with Boy's and Girls club in the summer of 2022
One thing you should know about me is I am willing to adapt to the child's current circumstances to ensure they are taken care of properly.
My skills include problem solving, active listening, and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"They were absolutely amazing! My 2 kids loved them, and I loved being able to have date night. 🤣🤣🤣"
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andril, I am a sophomore in college studying to become a Medical Assistant. I am a friendly, loving, and energetic woman with diverse experience in teaching , coaching, and healthcare . Being a professional caregiver for the youth and senior population has been my primary interest for 12 years. Feel free to message me...
Andril can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andril was a great help to us! She was available on short notice and from the beginning my son took to her. He had a great time with her and we were very happy with her work as a babysitter. We would definitely hire Andril again, she is very natural with children...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ally. I have a variety of experience in care giving including child care, meal preparation, tutoring, and more. My past experience includes child care, teaching, and developing educational and conservation programming.
I have cared for infants and young children and guided teenagers. For tutoring or homework...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She is very passionate about teaching, I can tell she really enjoys teaching young kids."
Nina B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Xena. Interest include child development, planning, educating, and welfare. 5+ years in the professional childcare industry providing care for ages 2 months-12 years as well as experience in the k-12 public school system. CPR, First Aid, and MAT certified. Experience working with children with special needs and...
Xena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Xena was a last minute sitter. She was very professional on the phone during the interview and asked all the right questions for me to feel reassured. She arrived promptly and replied quickly to our text inquiries throughout the evening. When there was a snag with...
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Natasha C.
Newport News, VA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud mother of one and a grandmother with many years of experience caring for children. I also have experience volunteering in the NICU ( Newborn ICU ) at Riverside Hospital. I have had CPR training in the past with a refresher while helping in the ICU. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully watching your little one...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natasha has been watching our kids (5 children) since the summer. Natasha is always on time, flexible, creative, helpful and just all around great! Our kids absolutely love her! Nothing but positive things to say about Natasha and highly recommend!"
Laura W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a childcare provider for seven years, motivated by my passion for fostering children's growth. My patient and friendly demeanor allows me to connect easily with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method, whether that's verbal communication at pickup, regular...
Donea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is an amazing sitter! My daughter enjoyed her so much! She goes the extra mile and really connects with your child. Will definitely be sitting for us again in the future."
Taneil C.
Hello, my name is Ashley and I have been working with children since I was 13. I have a energetic 3-year-old little boy! I have mostly worked with children ages 6-12 years old and 2-24 months old while working as a camp counselor and teacher assistant. I also have experience caring for children with special needs. While in...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I worked with seniors in their homes, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living, retirement homes. I also have experience working with senior with Alzheimer's diseased. I help them with their activities daily living. Those are bathing, dressing, feeding, changing positions. toileting, transferring, ambulatory. Changing. I treat...
Angeline can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving personality and would love to help families in the area. I am looking to babysit full time in the city of Newport News and Hampton. I have reliable transportation and I'm open to babysitting in home. I have experience as a lead teacher in a daycare and I am certified to work in a daycare facility. My rates are not...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newport News, VA
Debra C.
5.0
She still works for us and we love her!
- Mandi R.
Samantha L.
5.0
Samantha was very sweet and professional. She answered all of my questions, provided me a tour of her home, was a pleasure to talk to, flexiable, and more. She was timely and even called before our scheduled time to ensure i was going to be able to make it.
- Diana M.
Hadley C.
5.0
My daughter had not always had the greatest time with other sitters, but from the moment Hadley walked through the door, she was entranced! Hadley's bright personality resonates with children. She engaged my daughter with joy and responded to her needs. She always left the play area cleaner than I...
- Lillian G.
Erika S.
5.0
Erika was so sweet and helpful with our kids on such short notice. We would definitely hire her again!
- Danielle D.
Amani J.
5.0
We LOVE Amani! She is awesome! She takes great care of our 14 month old and helps me around the house as well. She does it all with a great attitude. My toddler loves her too. She's so much fun to be around. We wish she had more hours available to be with us. :)
- Whitney O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newport News, VA:
How can I find a Newport News babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newport News, 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 101 babysitters in Newport News, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Newport News, VA?
The average rate for Newport News, VA babysitters on Care.com is $16.51 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 Newport News, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Newport News, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 101 listed babysitters.