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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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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.
Gwen L.
Suffolk, VA
$20/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Savannah M.
Williamsburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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
4.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"She is very passionate about teaching, I can tell she really enjoys teaching young kids."
Nina B.
5.0
(17)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings families!
I'm Shonda and I am back! Yes, that's right, prior to my long journey of education, this is where things ALL started. Before teaching, I was a full-time nanny and part-time tutor. I have worked with children ranging in ages 1-month-old to about 15 years of age. One of the biggest perks of being a nanny was...
Lashonda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We've had Lashonda care for our 4 children for over a year and she's become apart of our family! She's always prompt, attentive to their needs, and goes above and beyond to ensure each of them feels loved and has a fun experience during her time with them. Her...
Akyra T.
Natasha C.
Newport News, VA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud mother of one and a grandmother with many years of experience caring for children. I also have experience volunteering in the NICU ( Newborn ICU ) at Riverside Hospital. I have had CPR training in the past with a refresher while helping in the ICU. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully watching your little one...
Natasha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natasha has been watching our kids (5 children) since the summer. Natasha is always on time, flexible, creative, helpful and just all around great! Our kids absolutely love her! Nothing but positive things to say about Natasha and highly recommend!"
Laura W.
Kayla R.
Yorktown, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experience and a great love for kids & animals. I have been coaching soccer for 10 years at all ages and levels. I am very extroverted and have a great drive with excelling in everything I do. I have baby-sat and have cared for animals from care. com & another site as well as by word-of-mouth. I am very...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is great! She is friendly, easy going, and loves children and dogs. She is reliable and trustworthy--she is driving our children to/from activities and caring for them while I travel for work. She is happy to prep meals and take care of the pet too. Very...
Alison S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Happy, fun and energetic
Punctual and committed
CPR certified and First Aid certified
Safe driver
Non-smoker
COVID and flu vaccinated
Great references
3+ years of experience
Weekends and date nights!
$75 dollar minimum
A little bit about me:
I'm 25 years old, and I'd describe my personality as loving, funny and friendly!...
Teaonna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend her great with kids!"
Ashley H.
Courtney J.
Williamsburg, VA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Courtney and I am 22 years old. I enjoy children of all ages. I am currently in college to get my degree in early childhood. I have worked with children since I was 12 years old from ages newborn to 10. I have worked in homes and preschool centers. I was a lead preschool teacher and have taught ages 2 through 5. I...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very experienced in childcare and punctual. We love Courtney."
Todd H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! DUE TO ACCEPTING A NEW JOB, I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILITY. I am an extremely caring, creative, and bubbly caretaker. I have my master's degree and certification in elementary education prek-6. I am CPR certified and have worked in a daycare facility in an infant room and school-age room. I have also been a respite...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura has been a blessing to us the last month. She immediately demonstrated that our daughter was/is her first priority. We are so sad to see her step away from being our full time nanny in hopes to pursue her career. She gave us hope for the world of care-at-home...
Hallie A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Kaitlyn, a 27-year-old 1st grade teacher. I have a BA in Liberal Arts and a Masters in Arts of Teaching. I have a 1-year-old son. I enjoy museums, water parks, and working with children in general.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I discovered Kaitlyn during my search for a transportation provider. Although her schedule did not coincide with the hours I needed her service, she would have been my selection. She was punctual with the scheduled appointment time via phone, right to the exact...
Vonne L.
Kailey W.
Hampton, VA
$13-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college part-time at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at Cooper and Yorktown elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with infants-prek in a...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate
Dependable, and Trustworthy
I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart.
I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, personable, and easy-going.
I like working with kids because being able to watch them grow and learn everyday is a blessing.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and work with a busy single mom schedule.
One thing you should know about me is I am a prior Navy veteran (HM) of 16...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful!!! My son clicked with her immediately!."
Cassey E.
5.0
(3)
My name is Mikaela ! I am 25 years old and in 2020, I graduated with my bachelors of science degree from Ferrum College in western Virginia. I was previously an Education major because my mother, sister, and many other family members are/ have been educators, including my great grandfather, who was Superintendent of Hampton City...
Mikaela can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mikaela has been watching my daughter for over a year at my home and she has been phenomenal. She's great with my daughter and she lights up when Mikaela gets here. She always communicates any plans coming up and is always on time. It will be a very sad day when we...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Mackenzie,
I started working with children at a performing arts camp about 9 years ago. I come from a theater background, but my passion flourished the most offstage, interacting with kids. Whether teaching or nannying, I have been working in childcare for most of my life, and I love to do it.
My main goal...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mackenzie has been a true god send! We love her so much, and she has become part of our family. The kids always ask for her and when she is coming back. I would recommend her to EVERYONE. She is great with the dogs and kids and everyone is always happy and well...
Amy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can help with Housekeeping and Carpooling, as well as everyday tasks, errands that are inconvenient or out of the way, and assist with anything childcare related. I also very much enjoy crafts, play piano and can read music so any music lessons or assistance I could assist in, and am able to tutor and provide regular household...
Makaylah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Recently hired Makaylah for a much needed date night. From the moment she walked in, she was sweet, professional and my son absolutely loved her and warmed up to her within seconds. She's overall a very responsible and trustworthy women."
Noeli G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithfield, VA
Elizabeth L.
5.0
My daughter loved her. She was very tentative. When I call or text she answered right away. When she left my daughter told me she had a lot of fun. She was on time even though I had booked last minute. Very reliable.
- Angela W.
Gwen L.
5.0
Gwen is great with communication. She arrived on time and was wonderful with my boys, they loved her!
- Christina F.
Leset S.
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.
Savannah M.
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.
Alexandra R.
4.0
She is very passionate about teaching, I can tell she really enjoys teaching young kids.
- Nina B.
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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 10 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 $15.30 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.