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Kelly J.

Portsmouth, VA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Kelly! I'm currently a full-time nanny to 2 under 2 and loving every second of it. I've been a full-time nanny for 3+ years as well as part-time, an occasional sitter and frequent sitter for 50+ families within a 2. 5 hour distance. I hold my CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, SIDS training, and am in school for Early...
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Kenchika W.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi Guys!!! I am looking to brighten my horizons with a new family. I have been a professional nanny for the last 15 years. I've worked with every age-group of children. I mainly specialize in newborn care, but again I've worked with all ages. I have lots of energy and patience that I've put into this career. Arts & Crafts are a...

Care Member says "Keke was with our family for about two years, and took amazing care of our now 2 and 4 year old. She was punctual, extremely reliable, brought a great...

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Jessica N.

Nanny, House-Keeper, Errand-Runner

Portsmouth, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I can do many household things, run errands, nanny (or babysit), and I have been a math tutor in the past. Always willing to negotiate services and prices.
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Esther E.

Experienced, Fun Loving, Child Caregiver Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I have been a nanny for over 7 years. I have experience with all ages and especially love forming relationships starting with infancy. I am the oldest of 5 children.

Carly S. says "I hired Esther when I was pregnant in 2015. She starting caring for my child at around 12 weeks when I went back to work. She continued full time care...

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Taja B.

Good Day Parents Of The Hampton Roads Area, Your Search For A Nanny To Help You Around Is Here!

Portsmouth, VA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Hi Parents! Are you looking for a reliable, caring, and experienced nanny? I'd love to help! I'm located in Portsmouth but happy to travel throughout the 757 area. About Me: 9 years of childcare experience, including 4 years as a nanny CPR, AED, & First Aid certified Experience with newborns, toddlers, and daycare...
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Alexxis H.

Fun Sitter And Responsible

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Unavailable I have been babysitting since I was 9 years old. I am currently 22 years old and have babysat multiple times for aunts and friends. I am know as the only person who can woo a baby to sleep. I am know to come up with lots of activities with kids and am able to be available when necessary. I just left a full time...

Kasey S. says "Alexxis has been amazing for my family over the past 5 months. She truly goes above and beyond in all aspects! I have no bad words to share about Alexxis....

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Denisse N.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Denisse I am a career nanny with 20+ years of experience as a professional nanny and preschool teacher. I have an education in Child Development and CPR certified. I am also bilingual, English/Spanish, so there's an opportunity for your little one to learn a second language. I have a passion for teaching and...

Care Member says "We hired Denisse to take care of our 6 month old son. Since he was our first, we were pretty nervous about leaving him with just anyone but the moment...

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Kendra K.

Portsmouth, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Kendra, a fun and outgoing babysitter who loves spending time with children of all ages. I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience. I'm a certified first-aid & CPR provider. My hobbies include reading, swimming, running, soccer, drawing & more! I am confident I can provide your child with a positive, safe and fun...
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Britney H.

Portsmouth, VA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Britney, I am 23, married and currently stationed in Virginia with my husband. We are also expecting our first baby! I am offering Nanny services, Babysitting, Housesitting, and Dog sitting. I have extensive experience in childcare, I previously worked in daycare settings. During that time, I primarily worked...
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Taylor B.

Babysitting

Portsmouth, VA

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$11/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Taylor , I'm a navy wife! I'm looking to make some extra money and gain more experience for when we begin our own family! I have been a babysitter in the Illinois region for around 3 years and moved here to VA last February and worked at a daycare, then went to become a CNA and now I am in a school! I have a lot of...
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Ahlaya T.

A Happy Child Brings A Happy Sitter And A Happy Family

Portsmouth, VA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! My name is Ahlaya although most kids call me lay-lay! I have been a nanny for about 5 1/2 years. I'm looking for families that are all about communication as well as being a fun, safe environment for the kids! I have three dogs, a 20 gallon tank full of fish, and a guinea pig. I love doing arts and crafts with the...
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Heather A.

Childcare Professional Who Is Loving, Nurturing, And All About FUN!

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Please note: I am current available for occasional/date-night and/or weekend care. Feel free to reach out for my availability if you are interested in this type of care :). Hi, Everyone! My name is Heather. I am very out-going, open-minded, hands-on and creative. My primary focus during childcare is to provide a fun, safe, and...

Katie B. says "Heather was hired to work with our Children's Ministry. She was incredible with our children. Heather's responsibility in this position was to teach our...

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Arianna M.

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...

Alexandria J. says "She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

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Emily F.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I have been working with various ages of children for the past 12 years. I started as a volunteer at my church in the nursery with infants and then worked there paid for 2 years. During that time, I got my CPR and First Aid Certification for adults and infants and currently still have it up to date. I worked at a preschool for 2...

Dana M. says "Emily is absolutely fabulous! Our son loved her too! Very responsible and sweet. I can tell she's quite comfortable with kids and I would hire her again...

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Morgan T.

Child Care

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Morgan and I'm 22 years old. I have been watching kids since I was 14, but I started professionally nannying about 5 years ago! I have been a live-in nanny as well as a travel nanny! I also did an in-home day care in 2022 with 4 kids under the age of 5 in attendance. I have experience with ALL ages! I will be...

Donita B. says "My girls and I love Morgan! She is great with kids and very understanding about my separation anxiety and calling throughout the day to check on my babies...

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Lena H.

Lena The Royal Nanny

Norfolk, VA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Lena I am a very reliable, patient, and lovely person who has approximately 17 years of experience caring for Seniors & children, I'm CPR certified , Your love ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm a Mother of two and grandmother of five...

Melissa G. says "Lena was wonderful she took great care of both my seven month old daughter and also of me. She made my life easier and took away any worries I had about...

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Ta N K.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a storyteller, baker, crafter and cook. I love playing games, board games video games or even a game of tag or hopscotch. I am a non smoker. A bachelor's degree in speech communication theatre minor from Old Dominion University. The theater minor helps me perform the books that I read for the children. You will love my...

Care Member says "Ta was great with our son. She helped us get him on a better schedule and read to him a lot among other things to help him progress to each baby...

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Christa L.

Experienced Babysitter/nanny/assistant Teacher Looking For Full Time Employment

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a stay at home mom with 2 boys, I am an experienced babysitter & nanny. I have done it all I have been a nanny, babysitter, worked at A daycare & I have also taken Early Childhood classes , I am very flexible with hours . I love to plan activities & arts & crafts in my home. I run a small in home childcare, looking to add a...

Joni H. says "Christa watched my son in her home and showed him such love. I'm a new mom so it wasn't easy to leave my son but Christa was such a confident loving and...

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Austin R.

Qualified Child Caregiver Specializing In Special Needs Educational Care

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hola, I am pleased to announce that after the unexpected events of Covid-19 I have returned to care. com To occupy my time and supplement income I have been continuing child care with 4 new babies in the family as well as working oversees as a TESOL instructor for adults and children that live in China. I've no doubt grown to...

Ryan M. says "Austin cared for our 4 month old daughter 2 nights in VA Beach. It was our first time leaving her with a sitter and we were nervous but Austin was...

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Dominique B.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am currently a TCC student online, I am pursuing my Bachelors in Chemistry Education. I excel in mathematics and science. I am looking to nanny during the day, and study in my downtime. I do have experience babysitting various families from my church along with some from the military community, and friends of my dads. I have...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.46/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, VA

Newborn Nannies in Portsmouth, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Kenchika W.

Keke was with our family for about two years, and took amazing care of our now 2 and 4 year old. She was punctual, extremely reliable,...

- Care member

Esther E.

I hired Esther when I was pregnant in 2015. She starting caring for my child at around 12 weeks when I went back to work. She continued full...

- Carly S.

Alexxis H.

Alexxis has been amazing for my family over the past 5 months. She truly goes above and beyond in all aspects! I have no bad words to share...

- Kasey S.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Portsmouth, VA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Portsmouth, VA on Care.com will cost an average of $18.46 per hour as of January, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 13 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portsmouth, VA on Care.com. You can also read 29 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Portsmouth, VA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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