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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
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashley.
I am fun and out going person. I love playing and entertaining children. I have lots of experience taking care of children from new borns to 11 years old. I have babysat for six different families here in Richmond over the last 6 years. I have a degree sociology. I have my references upon request.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley nannied for us and took care of our twin infants for 6 months. She was always on time, dependable and genuinely cared about our babies. She took great care of our children, dogs and our home during her work hours and always went above and beyond to make sure...
Adrian R.
Taylor A.
Richmond, VA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, loving person who enjoys kids. I've babysat my siblings and have experience watching kids as well. I'm also involved in a program at my church where we watch the students while their parents are in church. I've been apart of this program for two years and this is my third. I also was apart of a child development class...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was amazing. She handled all 3 of my kiddos with ease. She was very responsive and punctual. Definitely recommend her!!"
Corinnalyn H.
Carly N.
Richmond, VA
$25-37/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Carly! I am currently a first year masters student at William and Mary studying Marriage and Family Counseling. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. Additionally, I worked as a Behavior Technician for children on the spectrum last summer. I Have experience...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carly was great with my daughter! She took her time to learn her favorite things to do and even found fun stuff for us to do together. She worked with my daughter with such care and attention, she understood she had special needs due to her being autistic and...
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Dajah J.
Richmond, VA
$21-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents,
I hope this message finds you well! My name is Dajah, and I am a third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. With four years of experience focusing on infants and toddlers, I've developed a deep understanding of their developmental...
Dajah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Dajah has been so helpful with our now eight month old daughter. We started with her when she was six months for occasional date night sitting and our daughter ADORES her. She is attentive, knowledgeable, punctual, a very good communicator and we love having her....
Nichole M.
Rachel H.
Richmond, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Seeking Periodic Caretaking Opportunities In The Richmond Area
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel, I'm 27 years old, and I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist working in the health care industry. I currently work as a PRN music therapist and am looking to provide additional care for families in need of extra assistance. I have 18+ years of caretaking experience with children ranging from newborns to...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is an absolute joy! She was amazing with my daughter right off the bat, and did great with taking care of her. Definitely would have her watch my girl again!!"
Aimee L.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I'm Jackie. I have been nannying since I was 15 years old! My favorite things to do is hike, camp, and go to the river with my 2 dogs (aka my kids). I also love going to concerts and shows. Music is a huge part of my life. I am certified in yoga, I used to teach at gyms as well as a summer camp for 2-year-olds doing...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am not a review person but after my time with Jackie I can't not write a review. As a mom of 3- ages 8, 4 and 2 I am always concerned about each child getting the attention I give them while I am away. Jackie was amazing- she was able to keep each child...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and energetic !
I'm looking for a job that I can grow with !
One thing you should know about me is I'm a online college student majoring in psychology to become a child psychologist !
Shawnti can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I couldn't have asked for a better sitter she showed on time and was amazing with our 1 year old. She was amazing and played with our little one all day."
John P.
Clair W.
Richmond, VA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a recently retired elementary school teacher from Maryland, and moved to Richmond this fall. I raised two sons of my own, and have always loved being around children. Being active (walking, swimming, hiking, biking, yoga) keeps me happy and healthy, and I'm an avid reader and a lifelong learner. I have a lot of infant care...
Clair can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire was dedicated to my two-year-old daughter for three hours. She genuinely loves children, is educational, disciplined, and kind. We would love to contact her again next time, as my daughter already misses her. We are grateful to have found her."
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Julia R.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced, energetic, and responsible nursing student seeking a new family!
Things I've done with previous families include... Drop off/pick up for preschool and camps, taken kiddos to play places in the area, library events, out to eat, playgrounds, even coffee shops. I drive the family car and am quick with car seats! I am...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I interviewed Julia and we were very impressed with her. She seems like the kind of nanny who will keep your kids busy and entertained, while providing quality care for them. We would have hired her, except we had a sudden change of plans and no longer needed to...
Courtney Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been in childcare for a little over five years, and have learned a lot from being a daycare teacher assistant. I have plenty of experience working with infants and toddlers, and have worked with school aged kids as well. Just a few years ago I was a home health aid for a sweet little girl who has special needs. Additionally...
5.0
"Carson is so awesome! She is super sweet and very flexible. My daughter is on the spectrum and she is just amazing with her. She just has this natural knack for children. We are so lucky to have found her!"
Damaris C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a combined one year experience of working with children with special needs. I also presently work in an elementary school as an instructional assistant for a Special Education teacher. I am in graduate school now for MEd Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling so I am passionate about making sure kids are...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Caitlin was our summer nanny for Summer 2022. She was great with our 3 boys, they loved her. Caitlin played with the kids, encouraged outside play, took them to a local farm to pick cherries and managed camp schedules. The kids enjoyed having her and we were...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan, I am 26 years old and am a special education teacher. I am looking for something part time this summer and for weekends/holidays! I love children of all ages and abilities :)
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan has been helping us out with childcare for the last couple of weeks and we are quite impressed. She is dependable, always early, and is actively engaged with our daughter when they are together!"
Tara R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear lovely parents, It's a pleasure to have a moment to talk to you about my care for your child! My name is Karla, I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I am a part-time server and a Sunday school teacher for kids ages 8-12.
I have been in the childcare industry for more than 5...
Karla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karla has watched our toddler for a few months. Her energy and care for him exceeds our expectations! It is so wonderful that he gets to play, learn and be around a positive person. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
but you can call me Zaf! I'm an easy going lady who loves to laugh and have fun! Which is probably why I enjoy children's company so much. Playing and learning with children of all ages is highly rewarding for me. Early childhood development has always been an interest of mine and I started sitting at around 14. I try my best to...
Zaferia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zaf watched my daughter who is currently 13 from the time she was approximately 1 years old until she was approximately 9 years old. I always felt completely at ease leaving Zaf with my daughter. She is patient, intuitive, fun, kind and creative. Most recently I...
Sara F.
Catherine E.
Richmond, VA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! I have 7 years of paid experience caring for kids ages 3 months - 13 years old. I also have 2 nieces and 26 second cousins seven and under, so I am very comfortable with being around kids, no matter the age! I'm first aid and CPR certified, and will be retraining this summer as a refresh! I'm moving to the Charleston,...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents ! My name is Sarah and I am a nanny, graduate student, and former preschool teacher looking for a family to work alongside.
I was a preschool teacher for three years before I transitioned into nannying while I pursue my Masters in school counseling.
I have extensive experience working with children from infancy...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Sarah! She is such a sweet and loving person. My children get so excited when they hear the doorbell ring and see Sarah's face. She doesn't just sit there and watch the kids, yet she is always actively playing with the children. If you need...
Kelsey A.
Hannah H.
Richmond, VA
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Hannah and I just moved to Virginia for my husband's job. I have 10 years of experience sitting/nannying infants and young kids. I played sports all throughout school so I love to be active and outside as much as possible. And arts and crafts are another passion of mine so I try to include these activities when I'm...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hannah is the BEST! She has watched our two kids for date nights almost 6 months now. She is easy to communicate with, has the sweetest personality, and my kids absolutely adore her and love it when she comes to babysit them. She is always on time, highly...
Katie W.
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is April, I'm 32 years old but I have a ton of childcare experience! I am new to the Warrenton area and looking to meet new families to assist in childcare!
A little about me...
Growing up my mother worked as a home daycare provider, so I learned how to take care of children at a very young age. Children and babies...
April can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"April has watched my four children, one of which has autism. She has been extremely dependable and works really well with my special needs child. She's also watched our pets, one of which is an extremely high maintenance tropical bird with a strict feeding and...
Florcita Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my whole life, I started as a mother's helper in middle school and then continued on. Every summer I nanny for families all day and really enjoy it. I find that working with kids distresses and relaxes me. I love to cook and clean and I'm super artistic. I'm open to working for any aged kids!
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam has been watching our two year old for 6 months now. She came regularly during the school year and now helps us out whenever we need, watching both our two year old and five year old son. She is very patient and kind, always smiling and willing to play whatever...
Javier C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I love working with tiny humans. I do my best to approach all interactions as gently and trauma-informed as possible. I am passionate about art, gardening, all things nature and staying active!
I am a practicing substance use counselor. I have a graduate degree in clinical social work. I've been doing private childcare for...
Ruth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Both of my kids love when Ruth comes to babysit!! She is as sweet as can be and my babies always have a great time!! "
Lisa B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley nannied for us and took care of our twin infants for 6 months. She was always on time, dependable and genuinely cared about our babies. She took great care of our children, dogs and our home during her work hours and always went above and beyond to make sure everything was done when we got...
- Adrian R.
Taylor A.
5.0
Taylor was amazing. She handled all 3 of my kiddos with ease. She was very responsive and punctual. Definitely recommend her!!
- Corinnalyn H.
Carly N.
5.0
Carly was great with my daughter! She took her time to learn her favorite things to do and even found fun stuff for us to do together. She worked with my daughter with such care and attention, she understood she had special needs due to her being autistic and rocked that out amazingly! She was truly...
- Care member
Dajah J.
5.0
My wife and I had the pleasure of hiring Dajah as a nanny to our first child. Immediately Dajah built and amazing rapport with our little one and quickly put our minds at ease as we had to transition back to work. We cannot recommend Dajah enough and look forward to continuing to use her well into...
- Ryan C.
Rachel H.
5.0
Rachel was our nanny for two summers for our son and a few other families and she was AMAZING!!! The kids loved her so much and were always excited to see her. She was always on time and very flexible. Our son was so sad to know that she was moving to Richmond. She kept our kids safe and did...
- Brian G.
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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.