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88 babysitters are listed in Lorton, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lorton, VA
4.0
(4)
I'm a warm, experienced, patient, creative and responsible nanny seeking a warm family for a long term. I am looking for a live out full time position or overnights. I have about 12 years of experience working with kids (newborns, infants, toddlers). I'm a Spanish speaking nanny available to teach Spanish. Also I enjoy frequent...
Angelita can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angelita is the most caring, conscientious, trustworthy person I have ever met. She stayed with my daughter from about 6 months of age through 2 years. She was an amazing sitter, sending pictures and updates regularly. She spoke Spanish with Emma, took her out on...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Suzanna! I am a rising senior Speech Pathology major at Baylor University! I love being babysitting because it presents something new every day! I babysat throughout high school and have worked as a camp counselor for the past two summers. I love spending time outdoors, meeting new people, and being creative. I am also...
Suzanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Suzanna watch our two boys (6y & 22months) for 4 weeks. She was always on time and came up with creative ideas to keep everyone busy while we stayed home during Covid."
Kristen S.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 18+ years of experience caring for children of ages from infant to 18+ years. I have a 18-year-old son, 14-year-old daughter and 9-year-old boy their in school. My husband is in the military, so I understand how quickly changes and unforeseen situations can happen. I can be available on a short notice. I am trustworthy...
Guli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Guli! She is great with my two boys! They feel safe and welcomed and they always enjoy their time with her! She is very flexible and will work with you to achieve the best care service for you and your children!"
Norma L.
Zainab A.
Lorton, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout my life, I've always been surrounded by kids and have had a passion for them. Many of my cousins are much younger than me so I've constantly been babysitting them which led me to the idea of either babysitting or nannying. I've had the opportunity to teach at a program as well as taking care of kids whether it is...
Zainab can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Zainab has taken care of my baby sister numerous times. She loves kids! She is caring, smart and loves to play with kids. My baby sister still asks about her and won't stop bugging me about how she wants to spend time with her. I definitely recommend her."
Mariam A.
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting when I was in middle school, but I didn't start working routinely until I was 17 years old in 2011. I told my mom I wanted to be a teacher and she thought if I worked with children I would realize how hard it was and would change my mind. That was the exact opposite of what actually happened. I fell madly...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aida is an AMAZING Nanny! She has a great passion of caring for children! She is a certified Montessori teacher and really good at what she does! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a high quality child care!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Recent FIU graduate residing in Washington DC, majored in international relations with a minor in Spanish. I have been a childcare specialist ranging in positions from babysitting, to nannying, public school teaching, to private tutoring. I love working with kids in any background hence my experiences, my post graduate plan is...
Emani can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emani has been super helpful to my family! She is flexible with her hours, great with my son and daughter, and even does some homework help! Super bright college student who is respectful, timely, and fun for the kids."
Ernestine B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a recent graduate from George Mason University and a substitute teacher for Fairfax County. My experience ranges from daycare, individual baby-sitting, and summer camps. I have 9+ years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry and meal prepping. I am fully vaccinated. I am available for date nights,...
Nyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great service. Very professional and my kids loved her. Will definitely rehire."
Sasha U.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a childcare provider for the past 17 years. When I started babysitting, I realized not only how much I enjoyed being around kids, but how easily and naturally I connected with them. I understand them, and even more than that, I value and respect them. Despite the fact that they are not mine, because I know they are...
Amna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amna helped us out when we needed last minute childcare and she was wonderful! I felt very confident in her abilities and she did a great job taking care of our 18-month old son. I would definitely hire her again!"
Emily B.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cecilia. The services that I can provide: *Bathing
*Personal hygiene & incontinence care
*Dressing assistance
*Transfer and walking assistance
*Feeding
*Monitoring of vital signs
*Medication reminders
*Light meal preparation
*Laundry
*Housekeeping
*Errands/shopping
*Transportation to doctor's appointments...
Cecilia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
3.0
"Came up for an interview. Still waiting to hear if she accepted the offer. No response yet. Can't figure out why she hasn't responded."
Teresa F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julia! I am an experienced camp counselor, baby sitter, nanny, and tutor. I have worked and volunteered in childcare settings since I was 14 and have a passion for helping children learn. I am a non-smoker and have a clean driving record. I have taken care of children ages 4-14 and I am comfortable with all pets and...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia helped us for about a month with a recurring morning job. While it was just for 1 month, she did a great job helping us with our 2 kids. She was always on time, and made sure the kids were taken to daycare and camp in good time. Super friendly person and we...
Lemar J.
5.0
(1)
I like to be punctual in my job with my clients.
I'm reliable person, organized. Focused and dedicated to high standards of cleaning services.
I have experience with the cleaning services and I have high references.
Angelita can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
I am a responsible and very reliable individual who loves adventures. I am currently attending Marymount University where I am also playing collegiate womens lacrosse. I have animals and work with many local animal rescues that gives me great experience with animals. Throughout my years of babysitting, I have worked with...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience working with and babysitting children of various ages over the years. I have worked at day camps, tutoring, and am a teacher.
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate and enthusiastic.
I started working with kids when I was around 14 and have two younger sisters that have greatly influenced my love of children.
In my spare time, I like to read, run, play tennis, and travel.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a friendly and energetic teacher with years of experience in early childhood education. I'm motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Some skills I have are that I'm highly dependable, I have excellent attention to detail, I'm bilingual (English/Spanish), I'm knowledgeable on the medical field (I...
Ruth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hi,
My name is Priscilla.
I'm available evening/ nights anytime after 5 p.m. till morning preferably.
I'm pretty flexible depending on the days because I run my own business.
I've been taking care of children from a very young age. I am the third child out of 6. So I grew up watching over my nephews which made me feel...
Priscilla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Gabriela G.
Lorton, VA
$14-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
The Fun & Reliable Babysitter That You've Been Looking For!
Hi there! I'm Jun (legal name Gabriela), I'm 20 years old, and I have 1 year of official experience working with children from the time I took an ECE class during my senior year of high school
Through that class, I was able to step into the role of a preschool teacher and would do things like supervise and assist during...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kenzie and I'm a substitute for FCPS. I previously worked for almost two years as a Pre-K and Grade school Gymnastics instructor :)
I'm currently a senior at GMU studying to become a Health and Physical Education Teacher. I love being physically active and love to show kids fun sports and ways to be active.
I...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Worked at Salvation Army Camp- Camp Happyland, as a babysitter and Camp Counselor for many years.
With this I was certified and trained for CPR and AED.
I currently have many relatives that I have cared for.
I have cared for many young children at my local Salvation Army Church.
Fully vaccinated with Pfizer with Booster
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maria C.
Lorton, VA
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello
I live here in Lorton area, with summer here I would like to offer my services that you may find helpful they include:
Babysitting children age group 4-11 years old & carpooling
Housekeeping that can include light cooking
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lorton, VA
Angelita S.
5.0
Angelita worked with us for nearly 7 years in NYC looking after our children from birth until 1st grade. She relocated as her husband got a new job. We miss her every day. She is amazing.
- Judith C.
Suzanna W.
5.0
We had Suzanna watch our two boys (6y & 22months) for 4 weeks. She was always on time and came up with creative ideas to keep everyone busy while we stayed home during Covid.
- Kristen S.
Guli A.
5.0
Guli helped out when our reoccurring nanny was unavailable unexpectedly. I appreciated her kindness and flexibility.
- Kendra O.
Zainab A.
5.0
Zainab has taken care of my baby sister numerous times. She loves kids! She is caring, smart and loves to play with kids. My baby sister still asks about her and won't stop bugging me about how she wants to spend time with her. I definitely recommend her.
- Mariam A.
Aida G.
5.0
Aida is an AMAZING Nanny! She has a great passion of caring for children! She is a certified Montessori teacher and really good at what she does! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a high quality child care!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lorton, VA:
How can I find a Lorton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lorton, 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 88 babysitters in Lorton, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Lorton, VA?
The average rate for Lorton, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.11 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 Lorton, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lorton, 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 Lorton, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Lorton, VA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 88 listed babysitters.