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4.9
(7)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many age groups of children over the past 7 to 8 years. I have assisted with homework, meal preparation, light housework, and transportation. I love helping others learn and grow in order to become successful. I love animals, hiking, painting and playing board games. I have my bachelors degree in psychology with...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine was great with our 4 month-old. He was a little shy in the beginning, but Catherine was sweetly determined, attentive, warm and fantastic about letting him warm up to her through play and chatting.
Would definitely recommend Catherine to others and plan...
Sandra D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Acacia but I go by Casey. I grew up with a large family of 6 kids and from a young age I was responsible for watching my 4 younger siblings. As I got older I found I really did enjoy watching kids. I began watching kids in my church starting at age 17, and then continued watching kids throughout college. I am...
Acacia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casey is awesome! She is currently our nanny for our three kiddos ages 9, 7 and 1yr. She is great with our kiddos and always dependable. Casey is reliable, honest and takes direction really well. We love having her as part of our crew!"
Jennifer D.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced professional nanny and newborn care specialist of over 20 years. I have a wealth of experience working with children from various ages 0-18 years. I also love providing overnight care as a newborn specialist.
I earned a Bachelor's degree from Liberty University in Crisis Counseling with a minor in Early...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Rachelle was super engaging with our son and was able to meet our last minute request. I would highly recommend her! "
Care member
Stephanie T.
Madison, VA
$5-10/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 38 years old, a mother of 1, military veteran wife, a college graduate with a BA in Elementary Ed K-6 and also a CDA from 2019. I like animals so if you have pets in your home I can care for them as well because they are an important part of a family. I should know I have 3 of my own.
I have worked in early childhood...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Stephanie worked for my family for almost two years. She was a wonderful caregiver to my son who was one and a half when she started with us. Steph understood how hard it was for me to be away from my little guy and worked hard to keep me in the loop while I had to...
Michelle M.
Ikia P.
Charlottesville, VA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Love Being Around Children And Being Able To Watch Them Blossom. It Feels Good To Be A Part Of It.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 26 years old and I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I am currently a preschool teacher and have also had toddler/pre-k classroom experiences. I've recently completed my CDA and plan to take my education and career farther in childcare and elementary education. I'm really passionate about my job and I...
5.0
"Ikia is patient and friendly. She is reliable and prompt. She has her own transportation and years of childcare experience. She is great and we highly recommend her. "
Care member
Nevaeh Z.
Charlottesville, VA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always been drawn to helping children learn and grow. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my passion for supporting families motivated me to become a professional caregiver. I have three years of experience providing quality care for children of various ages.
As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
I have experience babysitting and nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have worked professionally with kids as a behavioral therapist for children with Autism. My experience ranges from 1-year-olds up to 14-year-old for care and I am also comfortable with pets in the home. I love getting to know each child individually and...
Baylee can also help with: Carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Natalie! I am a current PhD student at UVA studying child development and education. I have been babysitting children between the ages of 0-15 years old since early high school. I have a lot of experience working with children, including working at a child daycare center, working with families with children with...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! My name is Cora and I am 20 years old. I am currently working towards my nursing degree and am enrolled at Germanna. I have had many babysitting/caregiving jobs throughout the years. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have always had a soft spot for bonding with children/babies and love helping out families in need. I have four...
Cora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am a 24-year-old Charlottesville native. I have 4 years of nannying experience and over 5 years of experience tutoring young children. I am caring and responsible and I love to play outdoors and do arts-and-crafts. As a long-time Charlottesville resident, I am familiar with the area and am able to...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sarah. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a degree in communications and minor in visual arts. I am currently looking for occasional evening and weekend nannying opportunities. I've been caring for kids for 8+ years and have experience with kids ranging from infants to young teens. I have my own...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katherine S.
Charlottesville, VA
$12-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Katie and I'm currently a fourth-year at the University of Virginia pursuing a career in Data Science. I've worked as a babysitter for most of my life, as I have a sister who is 6 years younger than me and many family friends with children. I also was in Girl Scouts for 12 years where I worked with young...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alejandra C.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time, Part-Time, Date Nights, Weekend Babysitting
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Alejandra, I'm 33 years old , I'm married and We have a 2 years old boy and a 5 years old who goes to school. I'm from Colombia and My husband is from PR. I studied law in Colombia and I came as an au pair 10 years ago. I spent a beautiful time with my host family in Devon, PA. I love to do a lot of activities with kids such...
Alejandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a Montessori after school program for two years. I also have a trained service dog that can tag along as a therapy dog.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is amazing with children and knows how to truly engage with them and inspire both learning and fun! She's amazing and has had such a positive impact on my daughter's life and all the children at the school where we both worked. She is warm, caring, patient and...
Holly F.
Hi! My name is Taylor! I have helped a couple families from this site and they have been a joy. I love watching children because they are so full of energy and they often teach me a few things. I have a reliable car and can do pick ups or drop offs. I am really good at math or science and can help with homework. I used to help...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah S.
Troy, VA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Sarah. I have experience as a care provider in daycare facilities and also privately. I was a lead teacher of a daycare for a long period of time. My experience is from infants to school age. I have children of my own so I know getting a babysitter or nanny is a hard decision. I am looking to watch children at my...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sumner B.
Charlottesville, VA
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lover Of Kids/substitute Teacher Available When Schools Are Closed
I have a grown child of my own and now teach as a substitute in three schools/school systems. I have had extensive background checks for all of these. I am a health educator by profession and am looking for a full-time job. But I thought I could help people occasionally when there is no school.
Sumner can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have been babysitting for seven years, and have received Red Cross babysitting training. I have cared for children ages 1-10. I also have four younger sisters, ages 3, 7, 12, and 16, and babysitting and playing with the younger ones over the years has given me a great deal of experience caring for children of various ages. I...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexus A. I am a Native Virginian who has been living in FL since 2019. I am moving back to the Charlottesville area and excited to be home! For 2 years I worked as a camp counselor educating and interacting with kids of all ages mainly working with kindergarten through 6th graders. I babysat kids from camp...
Lexus can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Isabelle M.
Charlottesville, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
ICU nurse at UVa hospital looking for part time and date night babysitting jobs. I have experience as a full time nanny for newborn to school age children.
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerset, VA
Catherine D.
5.0
Catherine helped us while we were in town for my father’s funeral. She was great, my kids loved her, and will definitely hire again when I am back in town!
- Care member
Acacia G.
5.0
We love Casey! We were in town on vacation and Casey watched our 2.5 year old and almost 4 year old two times for us. The kids LOVED her. She was super fun and engaging with them and very dependable. We only wish that we lived closer so we could continue to engage in services with Casey.
- Susan K.
Rachelle A.
5.0
Rachelle is fantastic! She spent the week with our girls, keeping them engaged and active, and caring for them like family. She was so helpful with errands and activities with the girls, and really helped make a stressful week easier for us. The girls had such a great time!
We would gladly...
- Rebecca W.
Stephanie T.
5.0
Stephanie worked for my family for almost two years. She was a wonderful caregiver to my son who was one and a half when she started with us. Steph understood how hard it was for me to be away from my little guy and worked hard to keep me in the loop while I had to be away for work. She kept a daily...
- Michelle M.
Ikia P.
5.0
Ikia has watched our kids multiple times and we've had such great experiences. Always timely, my kids rave about her, and I know that they're in good hands. She's super easy to communicate with and it's always a plus knowing my daughters are looking forward to spending time with her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerset, VA:
How can I find a Somerset babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerset, 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 1 babysitters in Somerset, 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 Somerset, VA?
The average rate for Somerset, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Somerset, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerset, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.