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936 babysitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Richmond, VA
Janique G.
Richmond, VA
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janique. I am currently enrolled at Old Dominion University and major in biology ( I am an aspiring doctor.) I am a caring and loving individual who has many years of experience with children. I've been babysitting since was about 12 and I've worked with my aunt in the elementary school setting for around 2...
Janique can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janique was absolutely incredible and such a gift to our family! She was polite, professional and punctual. Our eight-month old lit up each day she came to work. She worked with our schedule, 8AM to 5PM without hassle. We were so thankful to how attentive and...
Juanita A.
Ariel P.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am expecting my first little one in May and plan on running an in-home daycare out of my home in North Chesterfield for up to four infant-18-month-olds starting in July. I am a former teacher and have over 7 years of experience in childcare. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified. I will be providing Montessori toys for...
Ariel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was on time, nice, respectful, the kids loved her and everything was cleaned up when we got home. thank you!"
Samuel E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Saturdays + overnight (if needed)
Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation.
I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we...
Care member
4.6
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Alyaa. I am a professional nanny specialized in working with children in multiple age groups, infant care and special needs. At the age of 12, I assisted a military couple who had a newborn and a toddler. At the age of 13 and on, I babysit for multiple families in private and public sectors. For example, local...
Alyaa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyaa was amazing! She was very thorough and thoughtful and made me feel at ease leaving my 2 year old under her care. Definitely recommend her servies!"
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Kayla H.
Richmond, VA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.8
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla i'm an Orthodontist Assistant. I've been babysitting for 5 years with experience looking after toddlers and school-aged children. Im CPR certified. I love children and watching them grow. I also have experience with special needs. I'm honest, dependable, hard-working, and I love kids.
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kayla Has watched my two younger ones for a year now and couldn’t ask for anyone better!"
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Cindy L.
Richmond, VA
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cindy. I have 8 years of experience I have worked with newborns to 6-year-old. I work for a lovely family Monday- Thursday and take my lovely daughter with me. (she is 18 months) I would love your little ones to have a playmate to play with! I am a very caring, dependable, punctual, trustworthy, person who loves...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We enjoyed the time we had with Cindy . She was a lifesaver to our moving situation . She is punctual and has sweet disposition. If we weren't moving overseas; I would love to have her full time."
Bridgette J.
4.4
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Mrs. Quora!
A retired teacher, ABA therapist and super nanny.
I am a Military wife and mother of 1.
I have 15+ years of experience.
I've helped multiple families along the way.
I have experience with infants, multiple infants, "twins" toddlers, school age and special-needs kiddos.
I offer a gentle teaching/caring...
Shequora can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shequora is such a blessing to our family!!! She is caring, punctual and so great with my son! She has really helped with his separation anxiety and life skills like sitting! She takes the cutest pictures of him and sends me them throughout the day along with...
Sydney B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alaizjah and my experience with caring for children has been a learning, rewarding and loving experience. I have learned that each child's development is different and each child is unique in their own way. I have been working with kids for over 10 years now. I currently work at a child development center as...
Alaizjah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was a great toddler and preschool teacher for my daughter at the daycare and babysat for us after we left. Truly cares about the little ones she looks after and follows what you ask her to do. Has a great sense of humor that the kids love and care get on their...
Sarah S.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Erin is creative and trustworthy and has fast become a favorite companion to our child."
Jacek S.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Hailey S.
Richmond, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied and babysat for many years. I started nannying 10 years ago and have been babysitting for over 15 years. I am a middle school teacher for kids with special needs, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and needs. I'll happily feed, bath, play, clean up around the house, and help the kids get to bed.
Hailey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey was great! Picked up our instructions quickly and easily managed our spirited kiddos without any issue or worry. "
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Rachel P.
Richmond, VA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with children. I have experience as a babysitter, after-school care provider, camp counselor, as well as camp director, and teaching assistant at a preschool. I have worked with children of all different ages from 10 months to teenagers! I am also CPR/First Aid certified, a nonsmoker, and have my own...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel did a great job! We were in town for the weekend and needed a sitter. She was extremely responsive and communicative and our child said they had a great time. Thank you, Rachel!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Outstanding sitter for my two pre-teen boys. She's interactive and empowering - for example - helping them set up a lemonade stand. But she also maintains authority and a cool head in times of conflict. She exceeded all expectations."
Anthony 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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emerson was great. Dependable, solid, great with our kid - would hire again."
Cathy G.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey how are you doing? my name is ariyanna I'm 19 years old. Currently Im self-employed also a CNA& CPR certified . I'm the oldest of 3 and that resulted in me babysitting on a everyday basis. I enjoyed almost every minute of it, watching them grow up and transform into beautiful beings. Caring for kids really means a lot to me...
4.0
"The kids loved having Ariyanna over. She is really personable, makes sure they have what they need and will assist with other little things around the house as needed. We had a couple of issues with missing an appt (it happens sometimes) and letting the TV babysit,...
Jessica H.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and caring.
I like working with kids because they keep me young! Kids are extremely intelligent, more than adults give them credit for. I love their creativity and playfulness. I also just love taking care of others.
I'm looking for a job that fits my schedule and something I...
Emiah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emiah was amazing with my toddler, she was punctual, responsive to messages and was very easy going! It was easy to tell that she truly loves being around children and has experience. My daughter felt at ease with Emiah, we would definitely hire her again"
Wairimu K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently only accepting one time jobs. I am an a young artist who is passionate about children and I hope to be an elementary art teacher. I have 4 years of babysitting experience ages 6-12 as well as 2 years experience in a licensed daycare setting caring for all ages from 3 months-5 years. I can help with travel, light...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Jordan has been so amazing with my 2 kids! Very attentive and kind, and my kids always have a great time doing arts and crafts and going to the park with them too. Couldn’t rave enough! If you’re looking for a sitter in the Richmond area, I highly recommend...
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia was our full time nanny for my 1 y.o. twins - she was wonderful. Mia was dependable, responsible, and genuinely cared about my children. We stopped our childcare arrangement because Mia moved to a new city and my kids went to school. Mia would also watch my...
John C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Payton! I grew up in Northern Virginia and have been living in Wilmington since May '23. I graduated from VCU in Richmond, VA with my BA in fashion merchandising. I am a super fun, loving, and a creative individual who absolutely loves kids!
I am full time nanny to two twin 5mo olds here in Wilmy:) ! I am...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Payton is the best! She’s loving, responsible, takes initiative, and is just great with kids! We took her on an overseas trip last summer to watch my 1 year old and 3 year old and she exceeded expectations. My kids adore her! "
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Anna V.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 30 years old, a teacher for RPS, and have a passion for working with children of all ages! I worked as a nanny in college and really enjoyed it, though I have since pivoted to teaching full-time and doing occasional weekend/date night babysitting. While my teaching experience relates exclusively to...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna and I have worked with children together before, and she was great at being supportive. Though I haven't seen her working with children by herself, she speaks passionately about it and seems to genuinely love it."
Zachary W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Janique G.
5.0
Janique was absolutely incredible and such a gift to our family! She was polite, professional and punctual. Our eight-month old lit up each day she came to work. She worked with our schedule, 8AM to 5PM without hassle. We were so thankful to how attentive and interactive she was with our son that we...
- Juanita A.
Ariel P.
5.0
She was on time, nice, respectful, the kids loved her and everything was cleaned up when we got home. thank you!
- Samuel E.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we hired her and will definitely be...
- Care member
Alyaa S.
5.0
While pregnant with my little one, I searched for hours trying to find a nanny to watch my daughter when I went back to work. It was so overwhelming and scary! Thats until I met Aly. Upon meeting Aly, she instantly put my anxiety at bay. She was very communicative through out the interview process....
- Care member
Kayla H.
5.0
Kayla Has watched my two younger ones for a year now and couldn’t ask for anyone better!
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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 936 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 $16.57 per hour as of June 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 383 reviews of the 936 listed babysitters.