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391 babysitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Richmond, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Taylor, I've been working in a daycare facility the past few years and now I'm looking for a more personal child care experience. I have a big family and looking after children has become second nature to me. I have multiple certifications including CPR (for infants and children) and basic first aid training. I look...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor had to be here at 6:00 am and was on time every morning! She took our child on walks, to play outside, and even got her to nap which can sometimes be a chore! Can't wait to have her back again! Would definitely rehire!"
Beth L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am responsible, caring, fun-loving and calm under pressure. I have years of babysitting/childcare experience and currently have a flexible schedule. I have experience working with children virtually, and have found it very effective, depending on age and focus levels. I have experience with many ages, as a babysitter, a farm...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella watched my 3 month old a couple hours a week for about a month. She was amazing with him and did plenty of activities/ games. It was the first time a non family member had watched him and it was a great transition. She is very comfortable and nurturing...
Shelly F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting babies and children since my teen years. I am a young stay at home mom with a 4yo son and a 10yo daughter . I love watching children and feel I have a natural talent for it. I am very interested in early childhood development and education and actively read up on these subjects. I am very familiar with...
Kayleigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kayleigh watched my two daughters while they were out of school for the Summer. She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, learned, and had activities to do! My daughters loved spending time with her."
Aaron E.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a former full time nanny searching for a family to help out in the PM or for date nights.
Additional services offered are senior care, house keeping, pet care, and tutoring.
Located in 23234 N. Chesterfield
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I...
Ashley H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a 23-year-old recent grad from VCU. I am energetic, a problem solver, and passionate about being present and engaged with children! I love to encourage kids to be creative and to explore their environments!
I have a CPR and Babysitting License. I also have a car so am able to do any...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire spent one day a week this summer with my crew of four children and we all love her. She is dependable, super sweet, and super flexible. My kids loved playing games and going to the pool with her. She taught them how to dive! We highly recommend her and can't...
Rosa C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ottorea I'm 27 years young and looking for a stable long term part time nanny job. I've worked with newborns all the way up to 15 years of age . I adore children and I don't see myself working in any other profession. Also nannying for many families over the years of my career.
Having 15+ years of experience, I'm very...
Ottorea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Very hard worker and dependable. Great attitude always will you go above a d beyond your get things done."
Jaunitra W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angie :) I am new to care. com. With over a decade of paid babysitting experience and working several months each year at a Montessori school in McLean, Virginia, I've honed my skills in caring for little ones, especially those aged 2 and younger, but comfortable with a wide age range. Being bilingual in English and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie has been a very attentive and engaging caregiver for my daughter, and I really appreciate her dependability and flexibility. She is also very gentle and accommodating for my senior dog. Everything she does has helped me enjoy as much family time as possible...
Justin D.
5.0
(1)
I've been a child minder for over 5 years and I love it! I'm experienced with small children all the way through tweens and younger teens. Being an art student, I'm always ready to do fun activities with the kids - whether that be coloring, making crafts, dressing up, doing makeup, and more. I love to bring kids outdoors to...
Haleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Haleigh has cared for my children for 3 years. We are so happy when she returns to our area so that we can have her care for our 4 children. She is always dependable and the children adore her. She is really someone I can trust in the home whether it is a few...
Dawn B.
Amy R.
Richmond, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available Certain Times Over The School Year
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children of all ages. When I was 14, I started volunteering at my local YMCA's Child Care Center where I worked with trained professionals and children from infants to preteens. I later applied for a job there, and worked there until I was 21. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a preschool in the West End for 3...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is the most caring and loving nanny we could have hoped for when selecting someone to watch our daughter. She has been with our daughter (and another little girl - it's a nanny share!) since she was 4 months old and has treated her as if she was her own child....
Emily V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Avery I am 24 years old. I would say I'm a very reliable and trust worthy caregiver I am good with household chores, I can handle: light cleaning, doing laundry, straightening up rooms, prepping meals, etc. I absolutely love children and I would do everything I could to make sure your child feels safe and also has a...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Avery. She watched our 3 (wild) boys - ages 9, 6 and 4 - in the afternoons for 3 months. This included picking up our youngest from preschool, then being at home for when the bus arrived with our other boys. Our 4 year old was...
Whitney H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, responsible, successful professional, and mother. I have 30 years experience caring for children of all ages. I love children and they instantly like me. I can provide reliable references from families in the Washington D. C. and Richmond areas. The families I have worked for trust me with their children for...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ann is fabulous! My kids adored her and asked us if she could come back and take them to the swimming pool. They wanted to do something fun with her. She made my husband and I feel comfortable, our kids, and even our German Shepherd. I am planning on calling her to...
Elisa F.
Valerie A.
Richmond, VA
$23-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages and have a deep understanding of their developmental needs. My educational background includes some college.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games...
5.0
"Valerie had been such a caring and considerate babysitter for my two twin daughters. She is VERY punctual and professional. I would definitely rehire again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and energetic !
I'm looking for a job that I can grow with !
One thing you should know about me is I'm a online college student majoring in psychology to become a child psychologist !
Shawnti can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very nice and my child loved her. Will definitely hire her again.. she Was on time."
Diahema G.
5.0
(3)
ON HIATUS FOR REST OF 2024: Thank you for checking out my profile! I have been babysitting for children since I was 15. I love getting to know children and their interests. Making meals/snacks, running errands, and doing laundry are just some of the many other areas I can help you with. I have also worked with triplets and...
Logan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We booked her last minute to take care of the kids so we could go out. Logan was friendly and the kids loved her. "
Woodrow M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking to do some baby-sitting while I am looking for my next full-time job. I babysat kids in my neighborhood when I was in high school, and at university was part of a program that ran week-long "summer camp" programs throughout the year for fifth-graders, which was geared toward environmental education. I think it's...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Erin is creative and trustworthy and has fast become a favorite companion to our child."
Jacek S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic person who loves crafts and being silly. I have been babysitting for 9 years. I love kids and I'm comfortable with all age groups. I taught religious education at my church along with leading a middle school girls group. I love watching Disney movies and doing crafts. I love getting kids out doors for a...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is very sweet, friendly and mature. She got along really well with our son and truly stepped in to help when our 3rd grader began struggling with his homework - taking our concerns very seriously. She was attentive to getting more involved in helping him...
Burkeley H.
5.0
(1)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love love loved Christina! My girls adored her! She was amazing with them. Always dependable! We were so sad to see her go!"
Savana P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Shilpa and I am a recent VCU college graduate with a degree in Biology. 8 years ago I started caring for children as my summer job-- inspired with my passion for children I studied pre-medicine to continue my love and would even try to babysit on the occasional date night! Now that I have more time I would...
Shilpa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shilpa is great. Very kind and attentive with our children."
Gary M.
Emerson D.
Richmond, VA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 7, so I've been around kids my whole life! I love kids and pets and I'm comfortable tutoring kids. I have been babysitting and nannying for 5 years. I also am happy to act as a travel nanny and have experience traveling with children! Additionally, I love planning activities with kids and keeping them off...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emerson was great. Dependable, solid, great with our kid - would hire again."
Cathy G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for about 8 years now and have always really enjoyed it. From babysitting to volunteering at schools to shadowing in pediatric departments at hospitals, helping and teaching children has always been my passion. I am looking for a family that could use a little extra help. Please feel free to ask...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia became such an important part of our family this past year. She took great care of our two little ones. We would definitely re-hire her if we could. If she had not moved out of the area we would have definitely loved for her to stay with us. Any family would be...
Jerrie K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Taylor M.
5.0
Taylor had to be here at 6:00 am and was on time every morning! She took our child on walks, to play outside, and even got her to nap which can sometimes be a chore! Can't wait to have her back again! Would definitely rehire!
- Beth L.
Isabella Z.
5.0
Izzy is so great with our daughter! She's so reliable and has also helped us out on short notice. She's always on time and very engaged with the children she's caring for. She took our daughter on long walks and was so patient with her as she adjusted to a new caregiver. We would absolutely...
- Katy C.
Kayleigh B.
5.0
Kayleigh watched my two daughters while they were out of school for the Summer. She was amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, learned, and had activities to do! My daughters loved spending time with her.
- Aaron E.
Sydney A.
5.0
I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I have a very crazy dog and she was able...
- Ashley H.
Claire B.
5.0
Claire spent one day a week this summer with my crew of four children and we all love her. She is dependable, super sweet, and super flexible. My kids loved playing games and going to the pool with her. She taught them how to dive! We highly recommend her and can't wait to see her again!
- Rosa C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Richmond, VA:
How can I find a Richmond babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Richmond, 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 392 babysitters in Richmond, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Richmond, VA?
The average rate for Richmond, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.42 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 Richmond, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews of the 391 listed babysitters.