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Babysitters in Smithfield, VA

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Mercedes B.


Hampton, VA

$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable :)

5.0

(3)

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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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mercedes is amazing with children. She has babysat my one-year-old daughter, who can be quite a handful at times, and she is very patient with her. Mercedes is great at entertaining my daughter. I've also seen her interact with a number of other children, and they...

Elissa J.

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Anya P.


Yorktown, VA

$21/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Anya, and I graduated from VCU in May! I worked for VCU Health as a Child Care Aide for about 3 years. And I worked in childcare for quite some time before that and really love it! It is something I am passionate about and will make sure your child is loved and well taken care of! :)
Anya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anya was an excellent care taker! She was very present and my daughter had a lovely time with her. Highly recommended!"

William G.

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Xena J.


Newport News, VA

$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Weekend Childcare Provider.

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Xena is excellent! This our second time with her and she was, again, a professional and lovely caregiver. She was flexible when my schedule changed and even arrived early. Couldn’t ask for better - thank you!"

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wendy has taken care of my 3 y/o son for almost 3 years now and has been very flexible with my hours. She has also cared for my dog who loves to see her walk through the door. I would recommend her"

Bria O.

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Katrina G.


Newport News, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Samantha L.


Newport News, VA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

8 Years Of Senior Care & Over 10 + Years In Nanny Work. Available Monday Thru Friday

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 54-year-old mother of 2 who lives in Newport News VA . I have over 8 years of senior care and over 10+ years of babysitting/nanny experience as well. I am very patient and I have compassion to my elders. I am currently looking for senior hands on care in the Hampton Roads area such as Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown &...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.

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Gabrielle B.


Newport News, VA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I am starting an in home daycare in Newport News Va. I am flexible with my rate and would love to speak with you! I have seven younger siblings ranging from 3-15 and have experience caring for them and other children. My mother ran an in-home daycare I worked at for 4 years and ran during Covid. I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabrielle was AMAZING with our children and small dog. We had a wedding to attend out of town and needed a sitter. We were worried, but after reviewing some candidates we found Gabrielle. She went above and beyond to play and take care of our oldest raved about...

Ashley W.

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Sarah S.


Newport News, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time, Short Notice, And Date Night

Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 26 years old and have worked with kids for over 10 years. My love for children started when I was very young. I had the privilege of helping raise my three siblings which taught me a lot and started my journey to becoming the Nanny that I am today. Outside of my siblings I am a mom to two kiddos. I also have worked...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing with our two kids! Highly recommend!"

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Debra C.


Newport News, VA

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available for Weeknights and Weekend Babysitting Jobs

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She still works for us and we love her!"

Mandi R.

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Elizabeth L.


Portsmouth, VA

$15-31/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Safe Babysitter/Nanny!

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I interviewed Liz to take care of my five month old baby girl for one evening. Liz interviewed well and I like that she is transparent. She showed up on time and kept in touch with me throughout the evening if I had questions or concerns. She fed my daughter,...

Cammie K.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I love kids and I know how to interact with all ages. I'm the oldest of 5, so I've grown up caring for kids. I've cared for kids at my church as well as a summer camp. I can cook, play, help with homework, and make sure your child has a great time!
5.0
"Gwen is great with communication. She arrived on time and was wonderful with my boys, they loved her! "

Christina F.

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Donna C.


Yorktown, VA

$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse looking for some flexible scheduling opportunities. New to the area. Love pets!
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Donna here over her summer break from school! She was always on time, took care of our three kids (5,3,9 months) and helped with some light housekeeping. Always left the house cleaner than it was when she arrived. Didn't get rattled...

Nicholas S.

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Leset S.


Hampton, VA

$20-33/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Montessori trained and MA licensed teacher working in Haverhill, Ma. I teach all subjects to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I love teaching math, writing, science, and reading. I have experience working with children ages 2-15 either in a school or camp setting. I enjoy creative projects, being outside, cooking, baking and...
Leset can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Leset to watch our kids (5 year old and baby) and she is reliable, kind, and incredibly patient. The kids had a blast playing with her and we are grateful for her time. We look forward to having her again!"

Lindsey P.

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Aleia C.


Hampton, VA

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

East Bay Occasional Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*East Bay Area* resident looking for PT babysitting. I've completed an EMT course, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and various emergency & health courses. I have experience with kids including summer camps, Sunday school & siblings (2 younger, 3 older!) I love to do fun activities with kids & help with homework. I enjoy being...
Aleia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aleia was not only dependable but the boys enjoyed her so much. I highly recommend her to any family. My boys were always excited when they knew she was coming over to watch them. "

Care member

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Maryclaire O.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Looking To Work With Kids!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maryclaire and I'm a senior at William and Mary! I love working with kids and am looking for weeknight or weekend baby sitting opportunities! I love working with kids and on-top of babysitting I have volunteered as a tutor for elementary and middle school students for the past 5 years. I also have extensive first aid and...
Maryclaire can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maryclaire has babysat for us (3 & 5 year old boys) several times and did a really nice job. My sons like her a lot."

Erica A.

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Savannah M.


Williamsburg, VA

$13-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Savannah! I'm looking for sitter & nannying opportunities! I started out baby sitting when I was younger. Then I went to coach field hockey for middle school! Then moved to Williamsburg and worked at a daycare and worked in the newborn room and up to age 8! I found care. com about a couple years ago and started to...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Savannah is an absolute sweetheart. She was very professional, helpful, and great with our little boy. We had Savannah for a very short time but she was great. She arrived on time and immediately began adjusting to our family ways. Definitely recommend!"

Austin T.

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Jadyn T.


Hampton, VA

$13/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an 21-year-old college student attending Hampton University. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. I also worked for a summer camp/ daycare for two years. I also have experience tutoring in various subjects.
Jadyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Alexandra R.


Newport News, VA

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Giver And Tutor Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ally. I have a variety of experience in care giving including child care, meal preparation, tutoring, and more. My past experience includes child care, teaching, and developing educational and conservation programming. I have cared for infants and young children and guided teenagers. For tutoring or homework...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"She is very passionate about teaching, I can tell she really enjoys teaching young kids."

Nina B.

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Erika S.


Newport News, VA

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional/Date Night/ Weekends Caregiver Available

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Erika. I have 10+ years experience working with babies from 1 month of age and up until they are ready to go to school. I enjoy my job, especially when I see them growing, crawling, and walking. As a former Kindergarten teacher, helping them learn their first words is so special to me. Just a smile can make my...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Erika is absolutely amazing!! We had a super busy week, packing and preparing for moving our family of 6. Erika was super engaged with my two youngest kids, and kept them out of the way without making them feel stressed or like they were a bother. We were so lucky...

Brian S.

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Alexa J.


Williamsburg, VA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello my name is Alexa and I am looking into getting back into babysitting full-time! I have many years of experience and I love love love children! I also am amazing with pets! I come with many references and I am experienced with all ages. I look forward to working with you and your little ones!
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa to anyone! She is extremely trustworthy, fast, and hardworking. She worked for my family for nearly two years and has been a lifesaver. Would enthusiastically recommend her for any position."

Vanessa P.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithfield, VA

Mercedes B.

5.0

Mercedes was so patient and caring with my son. For the 3 days we had her help, she made him feel comfortable and safe. She made sure to double check what his schedule was and was flexible when I needed her to stay a bit longer. She is an amazing help!

- Care member

Anya P.

5.0

Anya was an excellent care taker! She was very present and my daughter had a lovely time with her. Highly recommended!

- William G.

Xena J.

5.0

Xena is excellent! This our second time with her and she was, again, a professional and lovely caregiver. She was flexible when my schedule changed and even arrived early. Couldn’t ask for better - thank you!

- Care member

Wendy O.

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 care, I will definitely hire Wendy...

- Rebecca L.

Katrina G.

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! WAHOO!

- Mindye J.

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