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83 babysitters are listed in Stafford, VA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Stafford, VA
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Taylor and I have a 6-month-old. I have lots of experience with children. I taught for 3 years in Elementary School and have been looking to watch some kids either in your home or mine. I would love to be able to bring my 6-month-old with me if possible. I am CPR certified as well. I live in Nelson County.
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Scheduling prevented me from hiring Taylor. So my review is simply based on interactions leading up to the interview. She was very, very responsive to my messages. Prompt in arriving to our interview location. In fact, I was delayed due to traffic and when I...
Tina J.
Catalina E.
Stafford, VA
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter For Over 5 Years Looking For Full-Time Job.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an Early Childhood Education degree and two children of my own, I love spending time with little kids, caring for them and helping their families throughout the day with the daily routines, with love and kindness, I like teaching the kids my language (Spanish) if parents desire it, I definitely enjoy my job, because I...
Catalina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy is kind, affectionate, tender, patient, gentle, warm and tender and her gentleness and affectionate nature make her stand apart.
In addition, Cathy is very conscientious and safety-oriented, always making sure that our son has sunscreen and a hat on,...
Leigh K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified NICU nurse (BSN, RNC-NIC), Navy Spouse and I love to watch little ones in my free time! I am fully certified with my ACLS, PALS, CPR, BLS, and NRP licensure. I would love to have an opportunity to take care of your kids! I am flexible most weekends if you have a need or for date nights. I'd love to meet your...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet! "
Nancy T.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 41 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently live in Stafford, VA. I have a reliable and smoke-free car. I have 18 years of experience as a nanny and have provided nanny services in the Metropolitan area. Children are my first priority over anything else. I like them to feel that they have my full attention which makes them smile and feel secured. I can say...
Zozire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zozire is simply amazing. She bonded with my 3 and 1 year old instantly. She put this anxious mom's mind at ease with pictures of the kids having so much fun! We will absolutely use her again!"
Jenny L.
Julia P.
Stafford, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear parents, I am a lady 45years old , worked in a daycare for three years, then worked in my own home care for six years , actually I work for parent from care , com
caring for babies newborn to infants and toddlers, workouts to do activities with the kids,, Spanish lessons , certificates from Fairfax county about care...
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Julia has been a wonderful nanny for my 5 month old. The baby was comfortable with her right away and she is always so playful and patient with her. She jumped in right away taking care of the baby and the house, making my transition back to work so much easier....
Grace B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Other than being the oldest child of five siblings, I have done clinical rotations in an elementary school clinic, a mother/baby unit at the hospital, a pediatrics unit at the hospital, and a middle school LD classroom. Additionally, I just finished volunteering for a year at the Richmond's Children's Hospital in the Oncology...
Caeley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah H.
Stafford, VA
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, I currently teach 2nd Grade in PWC. I have been working with children since I was in 6th grade, and absolutely love it. Anything from going outdoors and playing games with the older kids to tummy time and reading with infants to help them discover the world around them, are all little parts of...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Gabby! My husband and I moved to Stafford this year to follow his naval career
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Gabrielle walked into our family during a time we really needed help and made us feel immediately at ease. Our kids were always so happy and well taken care of when she left. She was always on time, did more than was asked of her, and communicated when she wasn't...
Rachel P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tessa! I'm a recent high school graduate who is on the road to college. I'm looking forward to making summer memories full of crafts, adventure, and fun! I have experience in childcare thanks to Girl Scouts! I'm a former camp counselor and have worked with a variety of ages. I'm also an absolute animal lover! I...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced preschool teacher and childcare giver with 10+ years experience outside of my own kids. I have a passion for caring for and helping children reach and exceed development milestones. I would love to share my knowledge and experience with your family!
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We were so blessed to have Jessica care for our son the past school year!! Jessica is caring, fun, and my children were always so happy to see her. My son is Autistic and Jessica embraced his needs completely and adapted to his routine quickly. She would engage in...
Lindsie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello well deserving and hard-working parents! I graduated from Stafford's High School Fire Fighting Academy where I received CPR and First Aid training; spending most of my time volunteering. Now, I am a college sophomore at Massachusetts Maritime Academy pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management. About...
Marnay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marnay is wonder! my kids love her!! She connected with them right away and had no hesitation with any task that we asked of her. She is very punctual and communicates very well. I am sad that she will be going off to college, we would love to use her all year...
Krystle B.
Dana S.
Stafford, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Dana and I am a 26-year-old Fredericksburg native. I have worked as a sitter since I was 16 at varying capacities for multiple families over the years. I have experience sitting/nannying part time, regularly and as needed as well as overnights and traveling/vacation.
I attended Hartwood Elementary, Gayle Middle...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely superb. Dana has become an honorary part of our family. She plays and teaches our son, she’s patient and kind. Her approach to being with our son is not like she’s taking care of him and not “watching him” while occupied with a phone. We love her and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm the eldest daughter of four siblings so I've been caretaking/helping around the house since a young age. I enjoy doing craft activities, hanging out with kids, and helping with light chores. I have three cats and one dog, so I am comfortable around friendly pets. I was a nanny and regular sitter on Care. com...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful! My girls love her and keep asking when she will be coming over again! She is friendly and engaging with the kids. Very dependable and always gets back to me in a very timely manner. Great sitter!"
Meghan L.
Jennifer R.
Stafford, VA
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Jennifer, I Am 24 Year Old. I'm Colombian. I Speak Spanish And English.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very loving person, very patient and very responsible.
I like working with kids because I love the children I like to teach them to play with them help them in their new learning.
I'm looking for a job that in my work to be able to help. .
I started working with kids when 5years ago. I had the opportunity to take care...
5.0
"Hello Jennifer, thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our kids. I know Elyon miss you. The potty training you started was super helpful as well. I hope you have an awesome family working with you now. Let us know if you do move to Cali. "
Kwabena A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Brittany, and I love and adore children! I have over 13 years of experience with children in childcare. I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with bachelors in Bio Behavioral Health, and a minor in Human Development Family Studies. I am currently working to further my education to become...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany is well prepared to interact with, and handle an infant. She has the right training, she's been punctual, and she's also reliable as she remembers the instructions we provide her. However, the part i feel separate her from other babysitters is how caring...
Yesica S.
Tshepho C.
Stafford, VA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a loving mother to a 5-year-old son, lovely dog, older sister of 3, my mother ran a Daycare when I was little and I was very helpful.
UI worked as an Au pair for 2 years for a wonderful family taking care of 2 boys and l've been a big part of their family, I also worked at a preschool as a substitute teacher while nannied...
Tshepho can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Tshepho did a wonderful job caring for my two year old. She was kind and patient and played with her. Tshepho contacted me about bringing her son along and they brought a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. The kids got along great. I received text updates...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Kensie and I am a well experienced caregiver. I love entertaining young children's imaginations and am very responsible. I was a camp counselor, so I have a lot of experience watching children of all different ages. Not only that, but I was the arts and crafts counselor as well. I am quite used to...
Kensington can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I've watched my sisters before/after school during the school year. During the summer, I have watched my sisters and children from infants until 11. I have also watched children during church services & helped watch children during vacation bible school.
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Soy una persona responsable, honesta, dinámica, comprometida en el cuidado de los niños, con amplia experiencia y capaz de poder solucionar de forma ágil cualquier situación que se pueda presentar.
Carolina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have experience in caring for children 0-6yrs old. I have babysat children over the past years, going back into high school. I have babysat for friends, family, and acquaintances on several occasions. I have a 5-month-old baby boy myself, I believe there's no other experience that can be compared to that of a mothers!
Dayani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stafford, VA
Taylor M.
5.0
Scheduling prevented me from hiring Taylor. So my review is simply based on interactions leading up to the interview. She was very, very responsive to my messages. Prompt in arriving to our interview location. In fact, I was delayed due to traffic and when I notified her, she was very understanding...
- Tina J.
Catalina E.
5.0
Catalina is the best! She literally became, and is forever a part of our family. She has been with our family for 7 years!!!!. She is very loving, artistic, caring and also a responsible driver. She made sure my two girls ate well, were groomed well, she spoke to them in Spanish, planned play dates,...
- Care member
Claire J.
5.0
Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet!
- Nancy T.
Zozire V.
5.0
Zozire is simply amazing. She bonded with my 3 and 1 year old instantly. She put this anxious mom's mind at ease with pictures of the kids having so much fun! We will absolutely use her again!
- Jenny L.
Julia P.
5.0
Julia has been a nanny to our two toddlers for the past year, and she has been absolutely wonderful. The kids love her, and she is such a pro when it comes to understanding their individual needs. We were amazed when she immediately figured out a nap routine that seamlessly had both kids napping...
- Pam J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Stafford, VA:
How can I find a Stafford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Stafford, 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 83 babysitters in Stafford, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Stafford, VA?
The average rate for Stafford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.48 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 Stafford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stafford, 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.
Ratings for Stafford, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Stafford, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 83 listed babysitters.