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Babysitters in Markham, VA

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Lydia S.


Markham, VA

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Age: 18 Years Old Feel Free To Contact Me!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I go to college in Pa. If I am applying for a job in Pa that is the reason. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, hardworking. I am also able to be stern while being kind. I like working with kids because I have a natural connection & love for children. I'm looking for a job that I can help the family & children as...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Mireya A.


Marshall, VA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

A Nanny You Can Trust!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience began during summer vacations in high school watching for some cousins, soon after I took interest in learning about early childhood development through courses in high school. I enjoy it very much and take it seriously as well.
Mireya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Mireya has helped us with our son over the past several months. She has been exactly what we were looking for in a care giver - warm, extremely competent, playful, knowledgeable, and dependable. She has been a great fit for our family. I would highly recommend her!"

Liese D.

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Suzanne M.


Linden, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman with children of my own. I have worked with children in many different capacities over the years, including operating my own home daycare.
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"It was a pleasure working with Suzanne side by side caring for the clients. Suzanne takes pride in giving the clients her undivided respectful attention, Offers consistent care and takes the appropriate steps to continuously improve service. Suzanne goes above and...

Maria D.

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Mackenzie E.


Marshall, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable Elderly Caregiver In Dallas, TX

Hello! I'm a responsible and caring 27-year-old based in Dallas, Texas, offering part-time elderly caregiving services. I have a passion for helping seniors maintain their independence while providing companionship and support. Whether assisting with daily activities, running errands, or simply being there for a friendly...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Morgan H.


Linden, VA

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of childcare experience with children ranging from newborns to 13+. In addition to watching the children and making sure they are having a fun, enriching time, some of my responsibilities have included simple meal prep, homework help, light housework when needed, and working with family pets.
Morgan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kali H.


Linden, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant And Behavioral Therapist.

I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and kind. I like working with kids because I have a soft spot for children and I have a lot of patience and understanding. I'm looking for a job that I can grow as a person and bring positivity into other peoples lives and be able make someone's day better and easier. I started...
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Hannah S.


Marshall, VA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Hannah, and I've been babysitting since I was 17. I've worked with kids ages 1-12, so I've changed diapers, put them down for naps, played video games, and taken them on adventures! As of right now I am looking for temporary work in the old town Alexandria area, I recently got let go from my job and need to pay rent....
Hi! I'm a 23-year-old with 7 years of experience taking care of children and pets. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy student currently on winter break and hoping to support local families with my childcare services. I am actively involved in my church as a preschool leader and have been a babysitter for children of all ages,...
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CPR

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Kali H.


Linden, VA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, understanding and positive I like working with kids because they are so full of energy and life. I'm looking for a job that I can make positive relationships by caring and helping people. I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. In my spare time, I like to go hiking,...
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Margaret E.


Warrenton, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As the third oldest in a family of eight children, I have had extensive experience with taking care of children of all ages. I've been babysitting and assisting mothers from the age of 10, both in homes and in nursery settings. Growing up, I was the kid who was always outside climbing trees, and to this day, I still really enjoy...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Margaret since she was young and have seen her interact with and mentor other kids. She is fantastic with babies and children of all ages, and I trust her to watch my children. She knows what needs t be done and does it - and regularly tried to...

Marybeth S.

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Genevieve R.


Front Royal, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Teacher And Parent Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Overnights Short term, full or part time In-room/suite care while you have dinner Potty Training The oldest of 7 children, I was well-versed in infants and toddlers by the time I took an au pair position in Switzerland at 19. When I returned, I worked toward my associate degree focusing in Psychology in Northern Virginia, while...
Genevieve can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Genevieve babysat my two boys (11 and 12) for a short out of town trip I had to take. She was kind enough to come last minute after the scheduled sitter came down with COVID. She was coming back from out of town so I was nervous but she was very communicative which...

Joe M.

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Simran D.


Haymarket, VA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! my name is Simran I am a college student who has had a lot of experience looking after children 6 years to be exact. I am a very reliable and patient person who will provide a safe and stable environment. I am willing to do any additional tasks required such as errands, carpool, cooking and cleaning. Personally I am...
Simran can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Simran watched my 3 month old son at the time for almost 6 months, part-time. She always let me know when she was on her way. She was kind, caring, responsible, and trusting. She followed instructions, adhered to routine, and asked questions if there was something...

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Karen S.


Winchester, VA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Miss Karen. (But not "A Karen", LOL!) I have 30 years of experience raising five children of my own, two of them with special needs. Also, I have over 40 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers and tweens! I can assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and cooking. I am...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was wonderful with my 6mo daughter. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future. "

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Taylor H.


Warrenton, VA

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taylor I have worked as a swim instructor as a water babies and stroke development teacher this job requires being hands on with the kids and parents and teaching safety skills that can be used through life I have also worked lots of camps at the swim school and at my barn teaching kids how to build their...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor worked for my family for a year. She was great with my two kids (13 & 15) and did excellent work around the house. We were sad to see her go but we hope that she will come back for occasional date nights and come see us again. "

Tara M.

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Lindsay F.


Front Royal, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Over 10 Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a military family which gave me the wonderful opportunity to travel all over the US and to various other countries as well. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years and love children. I have watched all ages, from newborns to 12 years old. I love the outdoors and would especially love being a nanny and part of...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Absolutely fantastic with my 12 year old with high functioning autism."

Jo T.

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Mackenzie A.


Winchester, VA

$14-19/hr12 yrs exp

As a caregiver with 12 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the positive impact I can have on their lives. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I build trusting relationships with children and their families. I follow the parents'...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mackenzie A. S. has a heart for children. I have known her since she was an infant and have watched her grow into adulthood. Mackenzie can do anything she puts her mind to and she would be an awesome nanny! If there is anything else you would like to know please...

Christina B.

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Stacey R.


Winchester, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello - I'm Stacey! I am the Mom of two grown young men. I had the privilege of homeschooling them both through graduation. During our homeschooling years I started a group of around 14 families that also homeschooled. We did field trips, physical fitness activities, and had monthly meetings for the Moms. We also started a...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Very dependable and caring Loves children"

Brenda L.

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Nyah K.


Haymarket, VA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nyah and I am a sophomore at Virginia State University! My experience with babysitting started at age 12. I started to venture out and babysit children in my neighborhood and different neighborhoods near me. I would watch children independently around the age of 13. I have experience with all ages (starting with...
Nyah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Nyah is absolutely amazing! We hired her full time for our son when he was 3 months old until he was 9 months. We even delayed putting him in daycare we loved her so much. It shows how much she cares about children and she went above and beyond working on skills...

Kathleen C.

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Arabella S.


Warrenton, VA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Arabella S. From Warrenton VA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a 19-year-old nanny who loves art and baking sweet treats from scratch. I have been drawn to working in childcare ever since I was young. Growing up I would often look after my younger relatives as well as children belonging to close family friends. As a High School senior I took two courses on early childhood development...
Arabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I should call her Mary Poppins, only she didn’t have an umbrella. Lol. Really helped out my family in a pinch and my daughter loved her. Very grateful. ☺️"

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Abigail L.


Winchester, VA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I have 9 years of experience with 2 months-12 years old. I am caring, flexible, creative, and kind! I love just being with and caring for children and it's important to me to maintain a stable environment where they have the freedom and safety to grow, learn, and be creative. I have my own transportation and am...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail was the first person other than family to care for our three month old and she was phenomenal! She was able to settle and entertain our daughter with ease. I'm only sad she isn't in the area to help out more!"

Laura M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Markham, VA

Mireya A.

5.0

Mireya has helped us with our son over the past several months. She has been exactly what we were looking for in a care giver - warm, extremely competent, playful, knowledgeable, and dependable. She has been a great fit for our family. I would highly recommend her!

- Liese D.

Suzanne M.

5.0

Suzanne is a caring person with a commitment to get the job done! Her skills included a variety of experiences, care giving, cleaning, hospice support, family counsel, pet care and so much more. She went into a challenging situation and went above and beyond to help create a more healthy...

- Care member

Margaret E.

5.0

Maggie watched our 4 children 6 and under. She came prepared with games and fun things to do. Put the littles down for a nap and fed everyone a hot lunch.

- Alice H.

Genevieve R.

5.0

Genevieve has my highest recommendation! She watched my daughter and friends son (both infants) while we had dinner at Glen Gordon Manor. Genevieve was punctual, warm, knowledgeable, careful and attentive. If we return to the area with children we will definitely contact her again.

- Rachel R.

Simran D.

5.0

Simran watched my 3 month old son at the time for almost 6 months, part-time. She always let me know when she was on her way. She was kind, caring, responsible, and trusting. She followed instructions, adhered to routine, and asked questions if there was something she was uncertain about. She helped...

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