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376 babysitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Richmond, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Iso and I graduated from UVA in 2021 and I graduated from Tufts with my masters this past May. I have had years of childcare experience. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old and have done extensive work at summer camps. I worked at a day camp for bilingual children ages 5-8. In the summer of...
Isobel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isobel was great! Used her with our 2 year old son and she showed up early and was flexible with our schedule."
Chris P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for about 8 years now and have always really enjoyed it. From babysitting to volunteering at schools to clinicals in pediatric departments at hospitals, helping and teaching children has always been my passion. I am also currently finishing up my last year as training to be a pediatric nurse. I...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia was our full time nanny for my 1 y.o. twins - she was wonderful. Mia was dependable, responsible, and genuinely cared about my children. We stopped our childcare arrangement because Mia moved to a new city and my kids went to school. Mia would also watch my...
John C.
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 understand her job well and care about people. "
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Madison B.
Richmond, VA
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun Baby Sitter And Always Eager To Do More Indoor And Outdoor Activities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 2 years of childcare experience when it comes to daycare/ school environments then I have around 5 years of regular babysitting experience! I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Madison is amazing!! We are very lucky to have had her watch our child."
Christine R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley! I have been a sitter for over 10 years and have experience working in a child development center setting for over 4 years. I have the most experience working with infants and toddlers but I also have several years of experience babysitting and teaching STEM to school aged children. I am currently...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful nanny. She watched my daughter when she was 5 months old. I was impressed that she was able to handle watching my daughter along with her own at the same time and I was never worried about my daughter's care. I would highly recommend her to...
Kristen G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sam and here's a little bit of information about myself-
I'm a 30-year-old nanny/photographer living in Richmond, Virginia! I haven't been on care. com much since l've had consistent babysitting jobs, but since I moved back to Richmond, I thought l'd try it again! I nannied 4 children shortly after high school...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Samantha is amazing! She has cared for my young children like they were her own and also our dog and house sits for us all the time. She's reliable and trustworthy and we use her all the time. She's like part of the family. We highly recommend her!!"
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a student at VCU majoring in Fashion Merchandising. I just finished my freshman year and am looking for a summer job. I've had experience taking care of children through babysitting my baby sister (3 years old), younger cousin (8 years old), and little brother (10 years old). I'm very passionate about taking care of children...
5.0
"Julia was a perfect nanny. She was communicative and friendly, and great with my son. She went above and beyond by folding laundry for us after he fell asleep. I would definitely hire her again and I highly recommend her."
James L.
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience with babysitting but years of experience with children in families through volunteering, internships, and jobs. I can help with various amounts of tasks depending on what is needed. I am currently in Graduate School at Virginia Commonwealth University in the School of Social Work.
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Destiny was so sweet! She was very flexible and able to help out last minute. My daughter had a great time with her and she was great with communication. Definitely recommend! "
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Emma W.
Richmond, VA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emma. I'm 22 years old and just moved to Richmond after completing my Bachelor's degree in Public Relations at Longwood University! I have years of experience between babysitting, nannying, and help raising my own sibling who just turned 8. I'm no stranger to the chaos that childcare can bring! My main focus...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arrived on time and was great with our kiddos!"
Nicole T.
Connie L.
Richmond, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time (That Might Work Into Full-Time) Baby Sitter, Errand Runner, Homework Helper
4.0
(1)
I substitute to teach preschool children, ages infant to 4 years and taught two sessions of summer camp for 4-year-olds. I drive a 5-year-old child weekly for 9 weeks to ballet and gymnastics. I babysit frequently for 15 great nieces and nephews ranging from 4 months to 14 years.
Most recently, I have been a nanny for an infant...
Connie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
4.0
"Connie has been a wonderful reliable sub for the Preschool for several years. She has always been available at a moment's notice. She comes to school prepared to help out in any classroom. Our ages range from 8 months to 5 years. She is willing to jump in and is...
Becky M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had been a babysitter for a long time typically taking jobs for family friends, friends. After college I started working as an employment consultant for adults with disabilities for 4 years. I then took a job as a paraeducator in an elementary school this past year. I love spending time with kids and playing games or going...
Halie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!"
Kelly P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kelsie and I'm currently a 22-year-old VCU alum. I have about 4 years of babysitting experience under my belt and two years of experience on the Care. com app where I have worked for about 10 families total so far! I have experience working with children with physical + developmental disabilities through my...
Kelsie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super sweet girl and my kids had a lot of fun with her! Would recommend."
Sasha B.
Monet P.
Richmond, VA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am located primarily in Richmond Virginia, Fayetteville nc , and Jacksonville nc
Responsible babysitter with experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating priority in childrens safety and well-being....
Monet can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I've hired Monet as a recurring nanny for my family she is very dependable and hard working she helped with the care of my children as well as my elderly mother as she has experience in senior care she created various fun and educational activities to keep my...
Marisa J.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years experience in caring for children of all ages. I am a loving mother of three children, ages 31, 26 and 13years old. I have raised two children as A-B honor roll students. I am CPR certified and licensed with the Department of Health Professions for 20years. I am an advocate for children and would love to...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I worked with Elizabeth on a case. Her expertise is superb and second to none. She's an honest, dependable, reliable and most of all a very compassionate Caregiver. She is a certified CNA, which stands above most. Her experience in giving professional care is...
Donnamarie N.
Ariel P.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom and former teacher. I have over 7 years of experience in childcare. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified. I am running an in home daycare out of my home in North Chesterfield. My open hours are 7 a.m. -6 p.m. Monday-Friday for $300 a week per child, but I can discuss slight modifications to...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was on time, nice, respectful, the kids loved her and everything was cleaned up when we got home. thank you!"
Samuel E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working for the VCU Health System childcare centers since May 2015. There, the age range is 8 weeks to 5 years old. I have had significant time in all of the age groups, but am primarily a Junior Toddler teacher, ages 16-24 months. Prior to working there, I had 600+ hours of volunteer experience in the same location...
Katy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katy has been an absolute pleasure to have to watch our daughter. She's kind, dependable, patient, and very trustworthy. We have had her watch our daughter for about a year now and every time she shows up, our daughter gets excited which as a first time parent is a...
Katelin W.
Valerie A.
Richmond, VA
$23-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages and have a deep understanding of their developmental needs. My educational background includes some college.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games...
5.0
"Valerie had been such a caring and considerate babysitter for my two twin daughters. She is VERY punctual and professional. I would definitely rehire again!"
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5.0
(1)
My name is Giovanna but to make it easy for the kids I go by Gio! I love working with kids of any age and helping them grow, flourish, and learn everyday. I have experience with multiples and children from infant age all the way to school age. I love spending time outside in nature with the kids and having fun learning...
Giovanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Gio has been a wonderful caregiver to our almost two-year-old for the past 9 months. She is punctual, patient, and always stays engaged with our child. She has also been very flexible with her time and has been able to accommodate shifting work schedules. Gio is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families.
I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "
Ryan D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Isobel P.
5.0
Isobel was great! Used her with our 2 year old son and she showed up early and was flexible with our schedule.
- Chris P.
Mia J.
5.0
Mia became such an important part of our family this past year. She took great care of our two little ones. We would definitely re-hire her if we could. If she had not moved out of the area we would have definitely loved for her to stay with us. Any family would be lucky to have her.
- Jerrie K.
Precious M.
5.0
She is a sweet young lady very respectful, and do a great job with my two daughters!
- Care member
Anna V.
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 another family.
- Laura L.
Madison B.
5.0
Madison is amazing!! We are very lucky to have had her watch our child.
- Christine R.
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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 376 babysitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?
The average rate for Richmond, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.21 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 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 178 reviews of the 376 listed babysitters.