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Find babysitters in Troy, VA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Troy, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Troy, VA
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a UVA Law student who is available for weekend babysitting. I have extensive experience babysitting, including working as a full time nanny for a 6 and 2yo in 2020. I am comfortable babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time, and as a Colorado native, love to spend time outdoors! Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Mallory is so awesome with my son P. She's watched him since he was 6 months old - he's 3 now and still loves her! Some weekends he will throw a fit when I tell him she's not coming over - LOL! She's great with kids and is super easy to get in touch and communicate...
Ellie C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*Evening sitting availability only* Not available Dec. 20-Jan 2nd.
*Tutoring* I am open to tutor elementary school students in a variety of subjects depending on age. My rate is $35 an hour.
I'm in school for a Masters in Education for school counseling and have over 10+ years of experience working with kids including 10...
Providence can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Providence to help out with childcare for our 4.5 month old baby for several events around our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with Providence! She really went out of her way to be adaptable around our wedding schedule, giving a lot of attention to...
Eloise O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about working with children and have always been drawn to their ability to bring so much joy into our lives. I have always loved watching my own family members grow, and have even babysat for them. I have also had experience supervising children year-round as an educator for the last seven years.
I have a...
Teidra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Teidra is a very caring person. She has a love for all people, working with the elderly and love children. She has a desire to help, teach and support the need of people she comes in contact with. To work with such a person as her, is truly rewarding."
Tiffaney M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Teresa G, I have worked as a childcare provider in many diverse settings for more than 25 yrs. Some of these positions include: professional nanny, house manager/meal prep, Private School art teacher for grades K-8th, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teresa is very creative. She was wonderful with our children. She was very good at following our guidelines and wishes. She is very prompt and punctual. No problems with absenteeism."
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional childcare provider with 12+ years of experience and the mature mother of 2 fully grown children. Starting rate is $24/hr. Before marriage, I sat for children 1-4. After retiring from the practice of law, I cared for children 1-17, including volunteering weekly for 3. 5 years at the local women's 140-bed...
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lori took care of my cat and my dog for the time when I had to travel for a conference. She has AMAZING communication skills and she made sure I felt comfortable with being away from my pets. I fully recommend her for any service she offers!"
Aleksander L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for a variety of families for about 9 years now (give or take), and have been a full-time nanny for a few of those years. I take pride in being responsible and caring and would love to help your family in any way I can. I have been CPR certified for 5 years now and recently got my Wilderness First Responder...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls were comfortable with Maya right away and really enjoyed playing with her. She interacted with them at their level. She fed them lunch and snacks and cleaned up all the dishes. She proactively took care of dirty diapers. She let the kids show her where...
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Katherine M.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for over four years. I graduated from northwestern university. I love taking care of kids. I am an avid reader and volleyball player. I enjoy all types of games and such. I have also taken care of pets and can cook.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual, dependable, energetic"
Yohannes W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an elementary education major who has always loved working with children. I have several years of experience with kids between babysitting, coach VABA basketball camps in the summers, and my experience in the classroom through James Madison University. I am creative, patient, and a good problem solver and am willing to help...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very professional and punctual. Sweet babysitter who goes above and beyond to make the little ones happy. My son couldn’t be happier during our short visit in Charlottesville with her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I am a recent '24 graduate of the University of Virginia, who studied medical anthropology on the pre-med track. I have been working under my grandmother and mother, who have had their own at-home daycare system for about 3+ years and whom have a long history of taking care of children, whether it be family...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Erika was great to my 10 months baby. She was patient and caring and I would hire her again for sure"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have MANY years of experience with caring for infants and children. I can provide EXCELLENT references from families I have worked for! I am flexible with days and times! Feel free to contact me to discuss your needs!
5.0
"My wife and I highly recommend Heather for almost anything you would need help with. Amazing support to our family."
Dan K.
Roxana M.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Roxana. I'm 33 years old. I speak both English and Spanish. I have been taking care of other families children for 9 years now. I also have children of my own. Two littles that are 6&2 which I would love to bring with me while doing childcare. Currently am teaching but I will be a little more free over the summer....
Roxana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We did not hire Roxana due to circumstances preventing us from doing so but I highly encourage parents to interview her!"
Katherine P.
5.0
(1)
During the school year, I work full-time as a High School teacher at Albemarle High School. I have worked with kids of all ages, nannying full time with two kids (age 4 & 8), camp counseling at Triple C (6-8), and Camp4Real( k-7). I am looking for any regular babysitting gigs and/or nannying gigs for the summer of 2020.
I am...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is simply the most wonderful woman. I have the great pleasure to work with her an my AVID Teaching Assistant. She is organized, thoughtful and dedicated to students. She relates well to young people and encourages them to grow as individuals. Anna can manage a...
Amber R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a kid I have always been surrounded by children. When I lived in Colombia I took care of my neighbor's new baby. Before motherhood, I also babysat my nephews and nieces. Then I also took care of children from different friends, their ages ranged from newborn to 6 years old. I worked as a interior decorator in...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gloria is a natural caregiver. She watched my son from the time I went back to work at 8 weeks until we moved at 6 months. She was dependable, responsible, respectful, and most importantly incredibly loving towards our son. While of course it was difficult to go...
Laura G.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine was a wonderful sitter! She had great communication prior to meeting us, arrived early, and was so sweet and nurturing to our baby boy. "
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Beverly M.
Mineral, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
8 Years Assistant Preschool Teacher Very Loving Adore Kids.
5.0
(1)
I have two sons 23 and 28. And I also have a grandson that is 3 weeks old.. which I absolutely adore. I was an assistant preschool teacher while my children were in school. Loved working with kids. They always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart . I have been a Nanny for to beautiful girls since they were 2 and 3 that I...
Beverly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Beverly is a wonderful caregiver. My family has hired her on a couple different occasions. She was so good with my elderly mother who had dementia. She was patient and understanding. She is very reliable and punctual. Will definitely use her in the future if the...
DAnne C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive, patient, and compassionate person who has around 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to early school age. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I will love to assist with other tasks if requested. My passion is to provide a safe environment for your little ones, while...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is an incredible person. She showed up early and on a holiday, no less. She brought my daughter to church and was polite and communicative. She has a wonderful gift with children and I would recommend her. She possesses a kindness that is rarely seen anymore."
Heather A.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Mina and I graduated from college about a year ago and now I am working in Arlington!! I have been around children my whole life since I have over 70 cousins! I genuinely love kids and can't wait to apply my experience to your children and ensure a safe and happy environment for them :)
Minahil can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Minahil is always very professional, friendly, and reliable. I have known her for a long time and have never had any issues. Also really great with cooking for and cleaning up after the kiddos!"
Laura T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am seeking a nanny/ child care position for the summer of 2024. I have. M. Ed. in counselor education from UVA, and plan to build a career as a school counselor. My experience with child care is extensive, and includes working with kiddos aging from infancy to adolescence (long term & short term). I lived in Colorado for...
Hilary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hilary was a nanny one day per week for my daughter from January through May. She was prompt in arrival, and took great care of our toddler. She helped in the transition from crawling to walking, and to introduce new foods. They spent a lot of time outside, and had...
Erin N.
Else D.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Adventurous Babysitter That Gets The Kids To Bed On Time!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Else and I am a first-year MBA student at UVA Darden. I graduated from Dartmouth in 2018 and am currently pursuing a dual degree with Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Originally from Annapolis, MD, I am excited to be living closer to home after living abroad in Italy and Colombia. I have...
Else can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Else is great. She is smart and lovely to have around. She engaged well with my son. I felt totally comfortable leaving my baby with her. I would recommend her!"
Kate S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nanny and childcare professional with 10+ years experience seeking a new opportunity. Ensuring happiness and safety of children while staying in open communication with parents. I have extensive experience caring for people of all ages. I attended college for nursing and I attained my CNA/Home health aide license. I am...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Excellent. Extremely knowledgeable, very caring and dependable. She went beyond what was expected on numerous occasions. I didn't worry about my parents care because of her "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Troy, VA
Mallory G.
5.0
Mallory is so awesome with my son P. She's watched him since he was 6 months old - he's 3 now and still loves her! Some weekends he will throw a fit when I tell him she's not coming over - LOL! She's great with kids and is super easy to get in touch and communicate with. I tried other nannies and...
- Ellie C.
Providence S.
5.0
We hired Providence to help out with childcare for our 4.5 month old baby for several events around our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with Providence! She really went out of her way to be adaptable around our wedding schedule, giving a lot of attention to small details, remaining highly...
- Eloise O.
Teidra W.
5.0
Teidra is a very caring person. She has a love for all people, working with the elderly and love children. She has a desire to help, teach and support the need of people she comes in contact with. To work with such a person as her, is truly rewarding.
- Tiffaney M.
Teresa G.
5.0
Teresa is very creative. She was wonderful with our children. She was very good at following our guidelines and wishes. She is very prompt and punctual. No problems with absenteeism.
- Care member
Lori K.
5.0
Lori took care of my cat and my dog for the time when I had to travel for a conference. She has AMAZING communication skills and she made sure I felt comfortable with being away from my pets. I fully recommend her for any service she offers!
- Aleksander L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Troy, VA:
How can I find a Troy babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Troy, 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 3 babysitters in Troy, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Troy, VA?
The average rate for Troy, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.67 per hour as of March 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 Troy, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Troy, 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.