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372 babysitters are listed in Charlottesville, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Charlottesville, 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 1 year of experience working for families , I speak Spanish fluently (can tutor), love arts and crafts, love pets and enjoy all sorts of activities with children. I'm happy doing basic house hold upkeep and preparing meals. I am a non-smoker, have a valid driver's license and great references available upon request....
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valeria just came to watch our 9 month old daughter, and was great! She did not hesitate with her interactions to get our daughter to warm up to her. Valeria was very easy to talk with, was interactive with questions and learning how our routines are, and her...
Deanna M.
Laura C.
Charlottesville, VA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Energetic, Artsy, Fun Babysitter Would LOVE To Meet You And Your Children!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
I recently transferred to UVA from Northern VA and I am excited to start meeting and caring for Charlottesville kids! From summer camp counselor to Au Pair to Suzuki violin teacher I have interacted with children of all different backgrounds and loved every second of it. I have done foster-care babysitting,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laura was so wonderful! She watched my three YO on short notice while I was in a wedding. He loved her and had a blast! Thank you, Laura!"
Melanie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3+ years of experience caring for children (newborn-9yr+).
I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants, kids, and adults.
I have worked in the daycare setting with 6m-10m-16m-2-year-olds. I provided them with breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Did hourly diaper checks, Read books, and took them to the playground.
I also took...
Meaghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meaghan is the best! She is a reliable and professional caretaker of our two children (2.5 years and 6 months). My husband and I both work full time and we both can focus at work because we know our children are being taken care of and are being kept on schedule....
Rebecca J.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*Evening sitting availability only* Not available Dec20-Jan 2nd.
I have over 10+ years of experience working with kids. I've been babysitting since I was 12 when I first started out as a "mother's helper". I'm the oldest of three and have experience with babies, elementary school and middle school children. I took the Red Cross...
Providence can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Providence was our family's go to babysitter for several years. She was always on time and had a great positive attitude. She brought games for our kids and changed them up as they grew older. Her attitude was bright and positive and she make Prov time fun....
Stan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Teresa, I have over 20 yrs. experience working as a child care provider in many diverse settings. I have worked with special needs students in the public school as an instructional assistant in 3rd and 4th grade and have also worked one on one with a 4th grade student with autism and was an art teacher for...
5.0
"Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her."
Jennifer T.
5.0
(3)
With over 10 years of experience caring for cats, dogs, and other pets, I provide professional, compassionate, and reliable pet sitting and walking services. My time working at Pet Supplies Plus gave me extensive hands-on experience meeting pets' needs for feeding, grooming, and maintaining healthy habitats. Through years as a...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Megan has cared for my pets (including a nursing mom and cat pair) and my garden while I've been out of town. I have never felt nervous in the least bit that my precious fire and fruit babies will be well cared for. Megan always sent me pics of the cats and had...
Monique W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 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/housekeeper, art teacher for grades K-8th, professional nanny/housekeeper, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
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."
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Laine I.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, caring, and helpful person with years of experience. I've babysat and nannied for approximately seven years, caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I enjoy being creative with painting and coloring as well as spending time outdoors!
Laine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Laine was such a great sitter. Next time she is in town, I would love for her to watch my kids!!"
Amber S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Michelle and I have recently moved to wonderful Denver, Colorado. I graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015 with a BA in Sociology and a double major in Dance.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. I prioritize the interests of the child(ren) I am baby sitting...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Started caring for my baby when she was 8 weeks old until she was 8 months old. Michelle has been absolutely amazing! We are very sad to see her leave but wish her well on her next adventure! "
Lina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Veteran Nanny Seeks Part-time Work!
I have been babysitting for over 15 years, with the most recent 10 years focusing on being a nanny for specific families on a regular, scheduled basis. I've absolutely loved working with all kinds of families and with children of all ages. I'm especially passionate about gentle and respectful,...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lauren was a champ with my baby! Very reliable and loves kids. "
Katie H.
Isabella P.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am the oldest of two brothers and the oldest grandchild in my family. As the oldest I have always held myself to a high standard of responsibility to make sure my brothers and cousins were safe and happy. I made them a priority and played "mom" most of my childhood and theirs. Even now as they're older; giving advice when they...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Isabella. She has watched my children and I have seen her care for her own siblings and cousins. She is great with kids, responsible, polite, energetic and mature. "
Sandy H.
Dieira H.
Charlottesville, VA
$12/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised here in the lovely town of Charlottesville Virginia. My first experience in childcare was as camp counselor for kids ages kindergarten through rising 4th grade at summer camp run by Abundant Life Ministries. I helped to prepare meals for the campers and was responsible for leading group meetings and group...
Dieira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"First, the kids really connected with Dieira, and her knowledge and experience having worked in daycares helped with the connection.
Additionally, she was professional and flexible with our (parents) changing schedules."
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of babysitting experience. I am very active and enjoy being outside. I enjoy animals and would love to walk/ play outside with them! I enjoy cleaning and reorganizing so if you're looking for any help I would love to! I really am here for anything you may need I will do my best to help any way I can.
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina was great! Super friendly and energetic, and was able to bond with my toddler immediately. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to other parents. "
Care member
Abigail G.
Charlottesville, VA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Abigail G. and I am originally from Houston, TX. I am a nursing student at UVA and am CPR/AED certified. I love kids and would often babysit throughout high school. I am staying here for the summer and am looking for part time jobs while I am off from my other job. I am hard working, compassionate, and reliable.
5.0
"Abby took care of our 3 year old last Summer when my husband and I went out on much needed dates. She is sweet, responsible, reliable and caring. "
Care member
Jessica S.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I have some experience with school age kids as well. I worked at a Montessori school for three years, and another preschool after that, and have been nannying for infants for the past three years! I have about 9 years experience with babysitting as well. Working with...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was absolutely wonderful with my 3 and 1-year-old daughters. She was so patient, loving and attentive with my girls and they absolutely adored the time they spent with her. We moved to Dripping Springs and were very sad to say goodbye to Jessica!"
Ashley C.
Mallory F.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fourth year at the University of Virginia with major in Psychology and a minor in Global Education. I have been babysitting for over nine years and have loved every bit of it! My future career goal after going to graduate school is to become a child and adolescent counselor, but until then I'm following my passion...
Mallory can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallory did an amazing job with our 4 year old and 2 year old. She showed up each day highly prepared with a number of fun activities for them to do. They even learned some sign language from her! She was so good with the kids, they would often ask "when is Mallory...
Mk O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Responsible and dependable. Even offered to fix dinner and put away dishes. My 9 and 7 year old girls had a great time while in her care."
Jennie R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Charlottesville, 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.
Valeria G.
5.0
Valeria just came to watch our 9 month old daughter, and was great! She did not hesitate with her interactions to get our daughter to warm up to her. Valeria was very easy to talk with, was interactive with questions and learning how our routines are, and her responsiveness through it all was great....
- Deanna M.
Laura C.
5.0
Laura was so wonderful! She watched my three YO on short notice while I was in a wedding. He loved her and had a blast! Thank you, Laura!
- Melanie K.
Meaghan W.
5.0
Meaghan is the best! She is a reliable and professional caretaker of our two children (2.5 years and 6 months). My husband and I both work full time and we both can focus at work because we know our children are being taken care of and are being kept on schedule. It is my pleasure to be a...
- Rebecca J.
Else D.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Charlottesville, VA:
How can I find a Charlottesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Charlottesville, 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 372 babysitters in Charlottesville, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Charlottesville, VA?
The average rate for Charlottesville, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.30 per hour as of May 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 Charlottesville, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 158 reviews of the 372 listed babysitters.