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96 babysitters are listed in Newport News, VA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Newport News, VA
Debra C.
Newport News, VA
$10-15/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I have camera's in my home and from what I observed, she is very gentle with children. My son is 1 and at times requires physical touch for him to feel calm. She changed and fed him. He seemed to really like her. Absolutely would book again!"
Tiantae S.
Hadley C.
Newport News, VA
$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 Tuesday-Friday work starting June 18th because I have bookings for the time being, but following that I would love to have...
Hadley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Hadley was phenomenal! Our daughter is often wary of new people, but she went right to Hadley and they had a great time together! Hadley made me comfortable as a parent and I knew my daughter was in good hands. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a warm...
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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Erika was wonderful! She arrived on time and I
started interacting with our daughter right away. My husband and I were running behind with getting ready and she helped keep our daughter busy while we finished up. She messaged us throughout the night to let us know...
Whitney N.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kassie has been amazing! She worked for us over the summer and into the school year until finding a full time position. Both of my boys and all of the fur babies LOVE her! She engages with all of them and even humored my oldest by playing Fortnite with him. She did...
Kiah M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"We hired Madi to watch our daughter during the day over two days while my husband was at work and I was out of town. My daughter loved her so much! She's normally a little shy, and it takes her a while to warm up to people, but she warmed up to Madi really fast. I...
Clarissa F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andril is very dependable and my kids love her. She has great communication skills. She is patient, kind and interact with the kids. We are grateful to her."
Phillip S.
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
"Wonderful with my daughter P. and my Son K. She's definitely the perfect role for supervision over children and households. Teauna has built a relationship with my children as if she is part of the family now."
Dominique W.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was amazing with my two Boys, and communicating as much as I needed. As a SAHM it was difficult for me but she reassured me the whole time by giving hourly updates. I will definitely recommend her."
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Netali F.
Newport News, VA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for kids. I started offering childcare services in high school and was always involved in kids kingdom at church leading classes and supervising multiple kids at once. I'm great with kids off ALL ages. I Love making great new ways to interact with the kids get them up and going. I have graduated college...
Netali can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Netali to watch our 10 week old son for an evening and she did great! Thankfully he wasn't too busy with her, but my father was home with her and we got a great report from him! It was our first time leaving our son with someone didn't know...
Lillith G.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Danielle, 24 years old and looking for a family who is in need of a fun nanny who is great with kids of all ages. I have worked with kids newborn up to 12 years of age. I love kids and treat them like my own. I stick to a routine that you have set for your child. I am super flexible. I can't wait to meet your little...
5.0
"Hired her last minute and was very flexible with my needs! Let me know how Peter was doing throughout the night. Very easy to communicate with and I could tell she was a natural with kids!"
Kara H.
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...
In need of an occasional care giver for my mother who has had multiple strokes . I need someone reliable and trustworthy and patient. Experienced babysitter
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Adriana. I am a mother to a very special little boy who is 6 years old and has severe Autism. Prior to him being born I worked as a full time Nanny/caregiver for 6 years. I have experience working with kids from newborn-13 years old with varying needs. I am first aid and CPR certified. I'm looking to do some part time...
Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, everyone! My name is Emily, and I'm currently a senior at Christopher Newport University, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Psychology and Leadership Studies. I'm an extremely kind, patient, organized, and empathetic person. I'd love to spend time babysitting your kids and helping them (and you) throughout...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Hello! I've got 3 years of experience mentoring and caring for kids. I love helping them with Crafts, Homework, and Cooking/Meal Prep. Currently, I'm a senior at Christopher Newport University, double majoring in sociology and criminology, and double minoring in business administration, and African-American studies. I'm...
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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.
Tabitha G.
5.0
I have camera's in my home and from what I observed, she is very gentle with children. My son is 1 and at times requires physical touch for him to feel calm. She changed and fed him. He seemed to really like her. Absolutely would book again!
- Tiantae S.
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.
Katrina G.
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! WAHOO!
- Mindye J.
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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 96 babysitters in Newport News, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $16.08 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Newport News, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews of the 96 listed babysitters.