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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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I babysat all through middle and high school. I started and ran a kids camp for four years and have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered for years at an elementary schools, working one on one with kids. I have a car and and willing/able to help with pretty...
Jemma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amani cared for our infant baby when I returned to work from maternity leave. She was punctual, often arriving a few minutes early each day to make sure baby was all set before parents left for work. She was superb with my baby, was on top of feeding schedules and...
Shawn D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a student-athlete at Hampton University majoring in Liberal Arts and Education concentrated in Elementary Education. I am a youth professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in this area of work. I am known for creative efforts and a true passion for working with children. I advocate for children's...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bianca is reliable and very caring. She works well with children and elderly. She also loving and very mature, finds creative ways to entertain and make learning fun."
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Teri C.
Newport News, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I love staying busy, creating fun and magic for the younger ones, as well as hanging out with the older.
Rather your kids thrive inside, outside, eat organic, or Mc D's every night, I won't judge and your kids will be safe with me!
I have my teaching license, lifeguard certification, mental health first aid certification...
Teri can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Teri is and amazing teacher! She was great with both of my kids. she watched them from 6 months through preschool. we highly recommend her!"
Kirsten B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I have 6+ experience working with children Omonths-16years as a kindergarten teacher, instructional assistant, after school program supervisor, and licensed vocational nurse! I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have a Bachelor's in Early Childhood and Family Studies. I took a bit of a break from working for fertility...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Genevieve is absolutely the person I have ever worked with and I've worked with A LOT of sitters. She is so kind and bubbly. Very gentle with my kids and so nurturing. I had to stay really late due to my job and that wasn't in the job posting so I expected that she...
Natalia Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born into a family of seven and have taken care of my siblings by scheduling meals, activities, play, and schoolwork. I was also a nanny to two small children this past summer, ages 2 and 5 months. I enjoyed caring for them and providing outlets to stimulate their growing minds. I created a schedule for meals, play, and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is fantastic with children. Our girls, now 3 and 5, had Sarah as their full-time nanny for two years and they adore her. She is punctual, eager to help, so pleasant to be around. We were lucky to have found her!"
Hannah C.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We had a lovely experience with Hadley! She is a natural with kids and she is very kind and loving with our newborn. I highly recommend hiring her. She really helped us out when we were in a pinch. Five stars!"
Jessica C.
Kayla L.
Chesapeake, VA
$14-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have a good range of experience taking care of kids all ages. I have babysat numerous times and have been a daycare teacher before, ages from infant to 5 years old. I am CPR certified and have my own vehicle. I don't always have a set schedule due to having another job, but will always try my best to work things out! I...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kayla is very dependable and always on time. She works well with children of all ages and is very active and looks for activities to do with the children. She doesn’t just sit on the couch and watch tv. I would highly recommend Kayla for your children too."
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My spouse and I had been having difficulties finding someone to watch our kids for a long, overdue date night. We were super nervous as this was our first time hiring a babysitter and leaving our kids with someone not related to them.
We messaged Kassandra and...
Brenda R.
Natalie G.
Suffolk, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(24)
Hired by 49 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Natalie! I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. My schedule is flexible. I am looking mainly for full time work but I wouldn't mind doing date nights or occasional sitting. I can work days, nights, holidays, and weekends to meet your needs. I have cared for toddlers in my family, elders and I would love...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie has been a great fit for our family. She is very dependable and have great communication skills. She works well with our crazy schedules and has developed a great relationship with our 4yr old twins. She is patient and kind with the kids. Does fun...
Phillip S.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Madelynn! We've hired her several times, and each time, my kids have had a blast with her. I went out of town several months ago and brought my 1 year old with me, while my older toddler stayed home with her dad. Madi watched her during the day, and I still...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andril was a great help to us! She was available on short notice and from the beginning my son took to her. He had a great time with her and we were very happy with her work as a babysitter. We would definitely hire Andril again, she is very natural with children...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Mercedes!
Experience: I have 4+ years of professional nanny experience and over 9 years of general childcare experience working with children of all ages.
What I bring to the table: I am a great communicator and try to be as reliable as humanly possible, especially when working with children/families!
What...
Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mercedes is the best caregiver we've ever had for our toddler. She is warm, calm, engaged, and responsible. Our daughter loved spending time outdoors, doing crafts, reading, and playing with her. We always knew our daughter was in the best hands with Mercedes."
Samantha C.
Wendy O.
Chesapeake, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Wendy to care for my daughter for a couple weeks. My daughter has never been cared for by anyone outside the family and she is very shy. Wendy was patient, caring and gave her the space she needed to warm up to her. The next time I am in need of child...
Rebecca L.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was amazing with my daughter from the very first day. She played with her and kept her entertained while I ran errands for work. She was punctual and extremely professional. I will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Samantha L.
Newport News, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Baby Sitter For Over 10 + Years. Available Everyday Except Sunday.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old young woman who lives in Portsmouth, VA. I have over 7 years of senior and companion care experience & over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am compassionate and caring. I am on-time & reliable. I am currently looking for senior care work in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk & Suffolk area. I prepare meals...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was very sweet and professional. She answered all of my questions, provided me a tour of her home, was a pleasure to talk to, flexiable, and more. She was timely and even called before our scheduled time to ensure i was going to be able to make it. "
Diana M.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(9)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Elizabeth watched my 14 month old and 6 year old. She did such a wonderful job caring for them. She even provided cookies and hot cocoa for my daughter. My 6 year old is still talking about how much fun she had!"
Amber H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithfield, VA
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.
Jemma G.
5.0
Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!
- Care member
Amani J.
5.0
We LOVE Amani! She is awesome! She takes great care of our 14 month old and helps me around the house as well. She does it all with a great attitude. My toddler loves her too. She's so much fun to be around. We wish she had more hours available to be with us. :)
- Whitney O.
Bianca W.
5.0
Bianca is an amazing babysitter! My children absolutely adore her, they both have allergies and she’s very attentive to what they eat and touch. I’d recommend her a thousand times. Thank you Bianca!
- Rodnesia G.
Teri C.
5.0
Teri is always on time and the kids are sad to see her leave. She engages with them on their level. Always big smiles at our house on "Teri sits" nights.
- Micheal L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Smithfield, VA:
How can I find a Smithfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Smithfield, 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 9 babysitters in Smithfield, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Smithfield, VA?
The average rate for Smithfield, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.56 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 Smithfield, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Smithfield, 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.