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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
Hi! I'm a 19-year-old college student at the University of Virginia. I have over two years of babysitting experience in high school.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I adore working with kids and have helped as a babysitter for over 6 years. I hope to pursue a career in pediatrics! I have worked with a wide range of children from a few months old to 14 years old and helped countless families. The past two summers I also helped as a nanny for two different families serving as their own...
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a student and student athlete on the women's rowing team at UVA and am living in Charlottesville for the summer. I've been babysitting kids for over 5 years, and am happy to do anything needed around the house or with carpooling! I work with elementary-aged kids during the school year through the athletics department at UVA...
Eleanor Ash can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi I'm Sofia! I grew up as a military child and moved very frequently. This dynamic childhood shaped me for the better by teaching me how to be resilient, responsible, and problem solve. I love children and have been babysitting since I was 13. I worked with children of all ages as an assistant gymnastics coach and a piano...
Sofia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and I am lifeguard and first aid certified. I love being creative with kids and keeping them entertained without screens
Cameron can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Nakayla and I'm a third year nursing student at UVA looking for occasional babysitting jobs near UVA during the school year. I'm also looking to babysit occasionally while I'm back in Stafford during the winter break. I mainly have availability to babysit on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. I have my...
Nakayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel O.
Charlottesville, VA
$21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am a young babysitter (20) who is more than excited to help you take care of your children when you aren't able to. I believe it is important that I not only I care for the child but entertain, teach, and build relationships with them too! I would not mind being a princess or having a pretend concert with your children. I...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Carly, a 24-year-old young professional working in the restaurant industry here in Charlottesville. I have experience babysitting children for the past 6 years while in college and high-school ranging from toddler to pre-teen. I love spending time with children and appreciate them keeping me on my toes and continuing...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Claire H.
Charlottesville, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 10 years of experience with childcare, having previously worked in a daycare center (in the infants and toddler classes), as a public school teacher (elementary through high school), nanny (including special needs children), and tutor of all ages. I enjoy caring for children and do not get to in my current career, so...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Margaret W.
Charlottesville, VA
$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Meg and I am currently living in DC and just graduated from UVA in May. Growing up in Virginia Beach, I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and I also have 2-year-old and 2-month-old nieces I watch regularly when I am at home. In my free time I like to cook/bake, needlepoint and workout!
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elizabeth (Lily) and I am 22 years old. I come from a family of 9 children so I absolutely love kids and have a lot of experience taking care of them. I am patient, attentive, and loving. I am a recent graduate of the University of Virginia and am home in northern Virginia looking for recurring babysitting jobs...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 21 years old and a senior at Lees-McRae College. I have nearly 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, mentoring, tutoring, and helping parents care for kids of all ages and abilities. I'm CPR and First aid certified, a non-smoker, fully vaccinated, educated in child development, and have my own car. I also love...
Emmett can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leah! I'm a 4th year medical student at UVA school of medicine. I have been babysitting in the Charlottesville area for 3 years now for many, many families with kids of all ages! I have previously been taking gigs from but thought I would also post my information on here. Please feel free to message me on either...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Marie, and I'm a current first year medical student at UVA. I first started babysitting when I was in middle school, about 10 years ago, and since then have continued to do so whenever possible with my school schedule. In the past I have cared for children ranging in age from 6 months old to teenagers. I do...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I would describe myself as responsible, vigilant, and caring. Having close to four years of babysitting experience, I feel well equipped in this position. I am CPR-certified and currently in UVA Nursing School, hoping to work in pediatrics not too long from now!
Anne-elaine T.
Charlottesville, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a current graduate student at UVA looking to help out with your babysitting needs! I am CPR/First Aid certified, I have taught swim lessons and would be more than happy to run errands or do chores around the house!
Anne-elaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Cameron and i'm a student at the University of Virginia. I am looking for a consistent summer nannying position. My summer is completely open and I would love to use my free time to nanny and provide childcare, I also have a car to provide transport. I find working with children fulfilling and I try my best to think...
Cameron can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sydney! I have 6 years of babysitting experience and I am a third year nursing student at UVA School of Nursing! I love working with kids and coming up with fun activities and games to do with them. I can help with light Housekeeping, grocery Shopping, running errands, and carpool.
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi all! Im a 4th year student at the University of Virginia pursuing a degree in Youth and Social Innovation. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and love working with kids. I started with mostly date-night babysitting at the age of 13 and over the years have worked for families of all different ages, numbers of children,...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karley H.
Charlottesville, VA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have babysitting experience and can help with your babysitting needs! I am currently a rising second-year student at the University of Virginia and studying Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated high school in 2022 and am looking for consistently scheduled babysitting times or date nights/errands. My availability will...
Karley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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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 $17.29 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 157 reviews of the 372 listed babysitters.