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70 babysitters are listed in Dumfries, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Dumfries, VA
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom of a 1-year-old boy with wide open availability. I have about 15 years of child care experience, have previously worked as a preschool teacher and a child behavioral therapist. My son loves being around other kids and is able to play independently and go with the flow while I cater to the needs of yours....
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.0
"Great with my kids. Quit with no notice after seven days"
Brandon W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I officially began babysitting when I was about 14 years old. My next door neighbors were about 6 and I would walk over to watch them while school was out and their parents worked. From there, my babysitting experience progressed. Once I got my drivers license, I started watching my mom's clients children and working for...
Neriyah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Neriah is the best! My kids love her and ask for her all the time. She is very sweet and caring. She has done everything from house sitting to babysitting for us. She has even done overnight jobs. Very trustworthy and dependable!"
Celia B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zoila! I am looking for any babysitting/dog sitting opportunities or even an occasional date night sitter if you need one. I'm pretty flexible with days and times.
Just a little bit about me: I'm 23 years old, I speak fluent Spanish, I graduated last May from university of Mary Washington where I played college...
Zoila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter called her the best!'
"
Andrea C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Everyone :)
My name is Brittany. I am a fun loving, outgoing, Active Duty Cool mom of two beautiful little girls. Together we enjoy spending time together, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and learning new things everyday.
I not only love the company of my own children, but all children. I have always had a passion...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany has been a blessing to our family. My daughter really took a liking to her so early on and we knew things would work out. She is always so sweet and takes amazing care of my baby. I recommend Brittany to anyone in need of a reliable babysitter"
Sabrina H.
Samkelisiwe H.
Dumfries, VA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sam, I am 29 years of age. I just moved to Woodbridge Virginia, I was living in Maryland for the past 6 years. I was working as a day care co-provider for six years.
I have been working with kids for the past 9 years, I have background in Early Childhood Education. I am certified for first aid, Emergency...
Samkelisiwe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Sammie and would have been very interested in having her meet our girls but for a change in our needs that didn't align with her availability. She was punctual, friendly, warm and clearly has a love of children. Someone else will be lucky to work...
Jessie F.
5.0
(1)
I've been taking care of children for 9 years and I used to run a daycare in my house from 2006-2009. I took classes for daycare in Prince William county, so I am a certified babysitter. The age range for the kids I used to take care of was from birth to the age of 8. Now, I moved to a new house, which does not have enough space...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Suzanne. I have been an excellent mother to my daughter who is now 20. I have great communication skills and am very friendly and easy to get along with. I enjoy babysitting babies and children of all ages. I enjoy playing with your child, doing arts and crafts activities, going on walks with them, and taking them to the...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suzanne is awesome with my child. She plans her time to make sure she engages him on different levels. Playing board games, going over homework, or just talking with him to see how he is doing. My son really loves Suzanne & looks forward to seeing her. I have...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in multiple environments with children of all ages. This includes, but is not limited to: Before and Aftercare, Household Management, Nanny, Babysitter, etc. I have experience working with children from preemies up until 10th grade and I understand what each child, at every age, needs in order to grow. I am a...
Nikki can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Posted a last minute job and Nikki was quick with correspondence."
Amy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a variety of experience working with children in Sunday school, before and after school care, babysitting, over-night and day camp, as well as teaching children with disabilities (autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, anxiety, and ADHD) (7 through 11 years old). I have a degree in early childhood...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was and still is to this day our best babysitter! She always put so much time and attention to our girls! She knew all the the milestones our 8 month old at the time needed to reach and would work on her crawling and tummy time. Caitlin became a part of our...
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Lucretia S.
Dumfries, VA
$8-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I been working with seniors since 1989 experience with Copd wound care bathing cooking Alzheimer dementia Parkinson worked
Lucretia can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucretia showed up at my home on a Sunday evening without hesitation and interviewed well. She understood my needs for my husband who was having a total knee replacement. She shows up on time (usually a little early) and is prepared for the day. She takes excellent...
Ruthy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tara. I'm a PCA and a caregiver. I love working with the elderly and have been doing it for over 7 years. I have references to provide if needed.
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, personal care, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tara is gentle, friendly and kind. I came home unexpectedly one day and I couldn't believe how she's cared for my mum. She pampered her and makes her laugh. Thanks Tara"
Juliet A.
Madeline P.
Dumfries, VA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!!! I'm Maddy! I am a mom who has experience in elementary schools and in preschools. I was an elementary education major- graduated with a B. S in May. I have worked with children for as long as I can remember! Preferably I would babysit with my son present (1 mo.) as well. If you are not comfortable with that, no...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie was awesome to work with. She is a sweet and friendly young lady. My kids adored her and we will miss her as moves on to more roles. Will definitely be reaching out for babysitting needs! "
Julia J.
Sydney R.
Dumfries, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
CPR Certified College Student Excited To Take Care Of Your Kids
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a 20-year-old college student home for the summer and ready and excited to take care of your children this summer! I am a rising Senior at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA where I am a theatre major! I am a certified professional lifeguard and am CPR/AED and First Aid certified. I have my own...
5.0
"We hired Sydney as a summer care nanny from June through August 2022. She watched our three kids 3 days a week for 9 hours a day. She was always on time, was great with communication, and our kids loved her. We never had a concern with our children in her care and...
Carol B.
5.0
(2)
Since I was young, I always walked my neighbors dogs and took care of them when they went on vacation. i've done the same for family members a countless amount of times. I love being around animals and making sure they are all taken care of.
Neriyah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Kerri-Ann and I recently just graduated from the University of Virginia. During my time at UVA, I babysat for a family all 4 years and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my time in Charlottesville. I am also the oldest of my siblings, cousin, and grandchildren, so I have quite a bit of experience...
Kerri-ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a responsible and energetic teacher who loves to work with children! I have my Masters in Education K-6. I am capable of doing tutoring, summer reading, projects, experiments, and field trips in our area! I have babysat from ages 4-12 since I was about 14 years old. I am CPR certified. I have extensive experience with...
Madeleine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Growing up in a household of a variety of animals from dogs, birds and even pet rats, I can truly say that I love animals with all my heart. Having my home be a foster for numerous animals, dogs hold a special place in my life. Specifically that of Nemo, a golden Pomeranian.
I currently work at a Pet Groomer Spa so I am capable...
Jordon can also help with: Pet sitting
With a robust background in developmental disabilities, mental health, and family dynamics; I offer comprehensive care for any family.
I'd describe my personality as fun, engaging, and fair.
I like working with kids because they are never boring. Kids can be challenging but allowing them to both be a kid while learning good...
Philip can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ayanna W.
Dumfries, VA
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi :) My Name Is Ayanna I Am A 27 Year Old . I Love Children And Would Love Too Meet And Babysit
I like working with kids because I love too see children smiling and having fun
In my spare time, I like to take walks , & reading
One thing you should know about me is I'm very kind and patient
Ayanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
During my time babysitting an autistic infant, I focused on creating a calm and structured environment tailored to the child's needs. I engaged in sensory-friendly activities, closely monitored nonverbal cues, and adapted communication strategies to effectively interact with the infant. Despite the challenges, the experience was...
Jasmine can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dumfries, VA
Kathryn C.
3.0
Great with my kids. Quit with no notice after seven days
- Brandon W.
Neriyah T.
5.0
Neriah is the best! My kids love her and ask for her all the time. She is very sweet and caring. She has done everything from house sitting to babysitting for us. She has even done overnight jobs. Very trustworthy and dependable!
- Celia B.
Zoila R.
5.0
My daughter called her the best!'
- Andrea C.
Brittany G.
5.0
Brittany has been a blessing to our family. My daughter really took a liking to her so early on and we knew things would work out. She is always so sweet and takes amazing care of my baby. I recommend Brittany to anyone in need of a reliable babysitter
- Sabrina H.
Samkelisiwe H.
5.0
Sami was awesome. She arrived on time. She was polite and great with our three kids who loved her. Would absolutely hire her again and recommend her wholeheartedly.
- Ajay K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dumfries, VA:
How can I find a Dumfries babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dumfries, 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 70 babysitters in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, VA?
The average rate for Dumfries, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.21 per hour as of April 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 Dumfries, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Dumfries, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 70 listed babysitters.