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60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, VA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Portsmouth, VA

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Elizabeth L.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-31/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Safe Babysitter/Nanny!

5.0

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Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a family that would be interested in a nanny share with my current family or work for a family in the afternoon/evening. My nanny share rate starts at $14. 50 an hour. I like working with kids because I genuinely love being around them, I enjoy helping children grow and learn! I started working with kids when...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"My daughter loved her. She was very tentative. When I call or text she answered right away. When she left my daughter told me she had a lot of fun. She was on time even though I had booked last minute. Very reliable."

Angela W.

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Diana A.


Portsmouth, VA

$17-23/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Diana I am 24 years old. I have 6 years experience of babysitting newborns all the way to teens. I have experience babysitting autistic kids and special needs kids, and would be more than willing to help with any kids that need a little bit of extra help. :) Very comfortable with pets, currently have 2...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diana watched our 1.5 year old for a few quick hours and she was great! Sent pictures to update and was super good with communication throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Ashley C.


Portsmouth, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Ashley, I am active duty Navy on shore duty so I work a consistent schedule of 11am-5 p.m. I would be available anytime before, after and all day on weekends! I love being around kids and animals and I love helping people out so why not do both !
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is very task oriented. She takes very good care of all of my animals and is an astonishing cleaner. She deep cleans thoroughly and quickly. My animals love her. She is caring and kind and dependable."

Mackenzie P.

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Teaonna E.


Portsmouth, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Teaonna, 23

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Happy, fun and energetic Punctual and committed CPR certified and First Aid certified Safe driver Non-smoker COVID and flu vaccinated Great references 3+ years of experience Weekends and date nights! $75 dollar minimum A little bit about me: I'm 25 years old, and I'd describe my personality as loving, funny and friendly!...
Teaonna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Teaonna. Our son absolutely loves spending time with her and requests her care. She is hard-working, mature, responsible, seeks out needs in our house, and she can cook, too! We would use her any time because we know our son...

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Arianna M.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...
Arianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

Alexandria J.

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Ylandrea H.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

About Drea!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, personable, and easy-going. I like working with kids because being able to watch them grow and learn everyday is a blessing. I'm looking for a job that is flexible and work with a busy single mom schedule. One thing you should know about me is I am a prior Navy veteran (HM) of 16...
5.0
"Ylandrea has watched my now 1 yr old many times since she was a new born! She follows my instructions to a T and my daughter loves her. 10/10 recommend her!"

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Amanda S.


Portsmouth, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Young Mom Who Has Opened Her Home And Heart To Children In Need Of A Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I will start with saying that I have a lot of experience with children and I have many references that you can call upon request. A bit about me... Well I am a HUGE fan of arts and crafts and that if you hire me I will make sure there are a lot of art projects in your child's life. I enjoy doing things outside as well- if...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was very personable and reliable. She arrived on time and had no trouble engaging our two VERY active 5-year-old boys in both active and creative play. Our boys loved doing arts and crafts with Amanda!"

Chazz C.

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Mariah D.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Weekends And Weekdays And Kids All Ages

I've watched infant - preteen. I have spent time interacting, preparing for bed, participating in fun activities like crafts etc, and also fixing lunch/assisting with nap time. I have also worked for the YMCA for 6 years as an before/after school care counselor and a summer camp counselor. Some duties include hw help as...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mia T.


Portsmouth, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter / Childcare Provider Available 5 To 6 Days A Week Starting 6am Til 9pm Flexible Hours As Well.

I have had experience with children since 96 and have been providing childcare for families since 07 I have provided care from ages 6 weeks up to 12+ years I teach ABC 's, 123's , potty train etc... I have a loving and kind environment and will provide excellent care for your child /children while you're at work. My home is pet...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Alexxis W.


Portsmouth, VA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! I am 22 years old and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I have been watching children all my life, baby sitting for friends and family. I worked as a part time maid for a few years and I know that cleaning goes hand and hand with this type of job. I am great with children and animals. I love crafts, exploring...
Alexxis can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Eiesha H.


Portsmouth, VA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

I was a child care director for 4 years. I also owned and operated a dance studio and summer camp for 8 years.
Eiesha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Abigail A.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Abigail and I graduated from Roanoke college with my Bachelors in 2023 and I am currently in between jobs and looking to get back into babysitting during this time. I have over 6+ years of professional experience nannying and babysitting from ages 8 months up to teen years. I was a part time nanny most of my...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Anne H.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Anne!

Hi! My name is Anne! I have a combined 30 months of experience working with children. I have worked at the state and federal level, as well as completed an internship at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. I recently graduated with a BS in sociology and a minor in medical humanities. I have worked with children aged infant...
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Claire T.


Portsmouth, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live in Portsmouth, VA, and am currently working as a high school English/Theatre teacher in Norfolk. I graduated in 2021 with my Masters degree in secondary education at UMBC. I also graduated in 2019 from Salisbury University with my Bachelors degree in theatre with minors in creative arts and psychology. I have been...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
I have 4 years of previous babysitting experience and I am willing to help with errands and tutoring.
Jordon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
As a nurturing and dependable caregiver with three years of experience, I am passionate about providing a safe and enriching environment for children to thrive. My genuine love for fostering their growth and development has been reinforced through previous babysitting roles, where I witnessed firsthand the positive impact I can...
Keithy can also help with: Meal prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

This past year, I have been working for Chesapeake Public Schools as a Special Education teacher's assistant for third graders. Because of this job, I have experience working with kids with a range of behavioral setbacks and needs. I have babysitting experience with a 9-year-old sibling of a friend, who I baby-sat weekly. During...
Tiannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

I am Patryce single mom with so much to offer in the babysitting industry. I am eventually seeking to open my own home daycare. I currently am enrolled in hair school and I do security for a living it's pretty laid back but I want to deal with children.
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Layla R.


Portsmouth, VA

$14-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello my name is Layla and I am a current college student available for summer care. As an experienced babysitter, I understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. With a passion for childcare and a commitment to your child's well-being, I offer attentive supervision and a trustworthy...
I'm a creative and patient childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of all ages. My background includes babysitting for multiple families I'm passionate about early childhood development and making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm also comfortable with pets. I believe in open communication...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, VA

Elizabeth L.

5.0

My daughter loved her. She was very tentative. When I call or text she answered right away. When she left my daughter told me she had a lot of fun. She was on time even though I had booked last minute. Very reliable.

- Angela W.

Diana A.

5.0

Diana watched our 1.5 year old for a few quick hours and she was great! Sent pictures to update and was super good with communication throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend her!

- Care member

Ashley C.

5.0

Ashley always does a great job! She pays attention to detail and is eager to please. Just wish she lived closer to me. Kids and Dogs love her and she spoils them! Good help is hard to find , but Ashley is the best!

- Angela S.

Teaonna E.

5.0

Highly recommend her great with kids!

- Ashley H.

Arianna M.

5.0

She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!

- Alexandria J.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Portsmouth, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.