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395 babysitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Richmond, VA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am responsible, caring, fun-loving and calm under pressure. I have years of babysitting/childcare experience and currently have a flexible schedule. I have experience working with children virtually, and have found it very effective, depending on age and focus levels. I have experience with many ages, as a babysitter, a farm...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella has been wonderful, helping us with our son and also pet sitting! She watched our 1 year old son for us when he was sick and unable to attend daycare and was so good with him. He wasn't feeling well but she was patient with his eating (or lack there of)...
Haley N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Taylor, I've been working in a daycare facility the past few years and now I'm looking for a more personal child care experience. I have a big family and looking after children has become second nature to me. I have multiple certifications including CPR (for infants and children) and basic first aid training. I look...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor had to be here at 6:00 am and was on time every morning! She took our child on walks, to play outside, and even got her to nap which can sometimes be a chore! Can't wait to have her back again! Would definitely rehire!"
Beth L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting babies and children since my teen years. I am a young stay at home mom with a 4yo son and a 10yo daughter . I love watching children and feel I have a natural talent for it. I am very interested in early childhood development and education and actively read up on these subjects. I am very familiar with...
Kayleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kayleigh watched my two daughters while they were out of school for the Summer. She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, learned, and had activities to do! My daughters loved spending time with her."
Aaron E.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a former full time nanny searching for a family to help out in the PM or for date nights.
Additional services offered are senior care, house keeping, pet care, and tutoring.
Located in 23234 N. Chesterfield
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I...
Ashley H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angie :) I am new to care. com. With over a decade of paid babysitting experience and working several months each year at a Montessori school in McLean, Virginia, I've honed my skills in caring for little ones, especially those aged 2 and younger, but comfortable with a wide age range. Being bilingual in English and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie has been a very attentive and engaging caregiver for my daughter, and I really appreciate her dependability and flexibility. She is also very gentle and accommodating for my senior dog. Everything she does has helped me enjoy as much family time as possible...
Justin D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a 23-year-old recent grad from VCU. I am energetic, a problem solver, and passionate about being present and engaged with children! I love to encourage kids to be creative and to explore their environments!
I have a CPR and Babysitting License. I also have a car so am able to do any...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire spent one day a week this summer with my crew of four children and we all love her. She is dependable, super sweet, and super flexible. My kids loved playing games and going to the pool with her. She taught them how to dive! We highly recommend her and can't...
Rosa C.
5.0
(1)
I've been a child minder for over 5 years and I love it! I'm experienced with small children all the way through tweens and younger teens. Being an art student, I'm always ready to do fun activities with the kids - whether that be coloring, making crafts, dressing up, doing makeup, and more. I love to bring kids outdoors to...
Haleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Haleigh has cared for my children for 3 years. We are so happy when she returns to our area so that we can have her care for our 4 children. She is always dependable and the children adore her. She is really someone I can trust in the home whether it is a few...
Dawn B.
Amy R.
Richmond, VA
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available Certain Times Over The School Year
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children of all ages. When I was 14, I started volunteering at my local YMCA's Child Care Center where I worked with trained professionals and children from infants to preteens. I later applied for a job there, and worked there until I was 21. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a preschool in the West End for 3...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy was awesome and my son absolutely loved her. She had a great energy that I could tell put my son at ease. My son gave her all the snuggles before she left and I will definitely be hiring her again in the very near future. "
Nikole D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, responsible, successful professional, and mother. I have 30 years experience caring for children of all ages. I love children and they instantly like me. I can provide reliable references from families in the Washington D. C. and Richmond areas. The families I have worked for trust me with their children for...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Traveling from out-of-town, we had some trepidation using an on-line service for care for our 2-month-old. Using Care.com, we met Ann. Ann was very reassuring over the phone, very professional, and lived up (beyond) our expectations the weekend we met her and had...
Jody S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Shilpa and I am a recent VCU college graduate with a degree in Biology. 8 years ago I started caring for children as my summer job-- inspired with my passion for children I studied pre-medicine to continue my love and would even try to babysit on the occasional date night! Now that I have more time I would...
Shilpa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Outstanding sitter for my two pre-teen boys. She's interactive and empowering - for example - helping them set up a lemonade stand. But she also maintains authority and a cool head in times of conflict. She exceeded all expectations."
Anthony M.
Antoinette W.
Richmond, VA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am a mother of four grown children. Grandmother to 12. I am a preschool teacher for 4 years. I volunteered at my grandsons elementary school before that for 8 years I stayed on after he went to middle school. I am looking for a family to help with their children. I love children and crafts it is what I do best. My favorite...
Antoinette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Toni has been a huge blessing to our lives. She watches my one year old every Saturday and is available for the occasional weeknight. Toni gets on the floor to engage with my daughter - playing, reading books, interacting, talking with her. I never have a concern...
Care member
5.0
(3)
ON HIATUS FOR REST OF 2024: Thank you for checking out my profile! I have been babysitting for children since I was 15. I love getting to know children and their interests. Making meals/snacks, running errands, and doing laundry are just some of the many other areas I can help you with. I have also worked with triplets and...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is reliable, communicative and creative. She proactively came up with developmentally appropriate, productive and fun activities for both our toddler and almost 6-year-old. Besides that, she's a sweetheart."
Mark S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic person who loves crafts and being silly. I have been babysitting for 9 years. I love kids and I'm comfortable with all age groups. I taught religious education at my church along with leading a middle school girls group. I love watching Disney movies and doing crafts. I love getting kids out doors for a...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is very sweet, friendly and mature. She got along really well with our son and truly stepped in to help when our 3rd grader began struggling with his homework - taking our concerns very seriously. She was attentive to getting more involved in helping him...
Burkeley H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have been working as a music therapist for 6+ years with a wide variety of age groups, including kiddos from ages 0-18. In my music therapy work, I typically see children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and complex medical conditions. As a babysitter, I have experience taking care of children from 2 months old to 12 years old....
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love love loved Christina! My girls adored her! She was amazing with them. Always dependable! We were so sad to see her go!"
Savana P.
Emerson D.
Richmond, VA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 7, so I've been around kids my whole life! I love kids and pets and I'm comfortable tutoring kids. I have been babysitting and nannying for 5 years. I also am happy to act as a travel nanny and have experience traveling with children! Additionally, I love planning activities with kids and keeping them off...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emerson was great. Dependable, solid, great with our kid - would hire again."
Cathy G.
Emily N.
Richmond, VA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started watching kids when I was three and my little brother was born! I have memories of changing his diaper at that young age...
As I grew up I began babysitting for local families and built such a strong relationship with them that they feel like a family to me. I have 8 years of experience with babysitting children a few...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Great experience and dependable. Very flexible for short notice job. Gets along well with kids and would definitely hire her again!"
Guy J.
Anna V.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 30 years old, a teacher for RPS, and have a passion for working with children of all ages! I worked as a nanny in college and really enjoyed it, though I have since pivoted to teaching full-time and doing occasional weekend/date night babysitting. While my teaching experience relates exclusively to...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Anna and was impressed with her professionalism. She was on time and answered all of my questions and concerns. She was unfortunately not the right fit for our family however, based on our interview, I think she has potential to be a great Nanny for...
Laura L.
Precious M.
Richmond, VA
$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Precious
Richmond, VA
Hi. I am fun, reliable, patient. I have 20 years of experience for caring for infants to pre-k. I work as a babysitting and a daycare . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, . Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and...
Precious can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a sweet young lady very respectful, and do a great job with my two daughters!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience working with children of all ages in tutoring, babysitting, and camp counselor capacities. I absolutely love working with children and I have 2 young nephews of my own whom I frequently care for. I can help with homework, cooking and meal prep, light housekeeping, tutoring (Pre-K through 8), laundry,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Had a great experience with Maria. She was prompt, friendly, respected our home, and my 9 year old son enjoyed his time with her. Great communication prior to and during the sitting job. Would definitely hire again."
Care member
3.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting, being a nanny, and working in child care centers. I have experience with a variety of ages! I was previously a nanny in the summer of 2017 where I worked with a 6-month-old and a 4-year-old!
4.0
"Brea worked with my family close to 6 months."
Veatrice M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Isabella Z.
5.0
Izzy is so great with our daughter! She's so reliable and has also helped us out on short notice. She's always on time and very engaged with the children she's caring for. She took our daughter on long walks and was so patient with her as she adjusted to a new caregiver. We would absolutely...
- Katy C.
Taylor M.
5.0
Taylor had to be here at 6:00 am and was on time every morning! She took our child on walks, to play outside, and even got her to nap which can sometimes be a chore! Can't wait to have her back again! Would definitely rehire!
- Beth L.
Kayleigh B.
5.0
Kayleigh watched my two daughters while they were out of school for the Summer. She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, learned, and had activities to do! My daughters loved spending time with her.
- Aaron E.
Sydney A.
5.0
I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I have a very crazy dog and she was able...
- Ashley H.
Angelina S.
5.0
Angie has been a very attentive and engaging caregiver for my daughter, and I really appreciate her dependability and flexibility. She is also very gentle and accommodating for my senior dog. Everything she does has helped me enjoy as much family time as possible as soon as I get home. I am so...
- Justin D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Richmond, VA:
How can I find a Richmond babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Richmond, 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 395 babysitters in Richmond, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Richmond, VA?
The average rate for Richmond, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.16 per hour as of January 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 Richmond, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews of the 395 listed babysitters.