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60 babysitters are listed in Gainesville, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Gainesville, VA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a certified elementary teacher with a huge love of all children! I have been working with children for about 10 years. I have worked with children from the ages of newborn to 16 years of age, and also worked with multiple children and special education students. I am also a dance teacher that specializes in all ages...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our 2 kids love Rachel! She is fun, responsible, kind and very experienced in childcare. She keeps the kids busy and having fun and is reliable and trustworthy. We couldn't ask for a better nanny!"
Angela K.
Imanee M.
Gainesville, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Get Back Into A Career That Makes Me Feel Good About What I Do :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Imanee but I go by Moni. I really enjoy nannying and have
experience taking care of multiple
kids at once. I've nannied for 2 families simultaneously for the last 6 months while I was living in Chicago. I was able to pick up short term gigs in between the hours I worked for the other families, so I have plenty...
5.0
"Moni has been nannying for us 2x/week part time and she is wonderful and easy to work with. She is very engaged and enthusiastic with my one year old to keep her entertained. She has been very flexible with scheduling to our needs including helping with other...
Jennifer Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Christina! I'm currently in college looking for a part-time job babysitting. I have have been a caretaker for multiple families in the past and have experience with children of all ages. I am a patient, easygoing person and I hope I can be a good fit for your family.
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Chris is very sweet, attentive and genuinely loves children. We would absolutely rehire her again and again."
Candice C.
Rosemarie P.
Gainesville, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have A Lot Of Experience Working With Infants And Toddlers, One Of The Best Work Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always been interested in work that involves helping others and making a positive impact
It makes me happier and more positive person in my day-to-day life. Children also encourage me to use my imagination and find new creative ways to do things
One of the best parts of working with kids is that it's almost guaranteed...
Rosemarie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Rose was super reliable, fun, loving and interactive with our two young kids. I would highly recommend her to any family. She also so really great at organizing! "
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5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have three years' experience in early childhood teaching, with ages 0-5 years, particularly with infants, and have been a nanny for three years for ages 0-11. I also coached after-school chess for elementary kids, up until the pandemic. My current main job is as a swim instructor. As an aspiring writer and English Major, I...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Rachel for the past several weeks. She has been a great nanny to our kids (10yo and 7yo). Rachel has taken great care to ensure that the kids' needs are being met with virtual learning, and brings more to the table to help...
Demetrius A.
Prabhdeep N.
Gainesville, VA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Prabh. I'm a part time college student with over 4 years of professional childcare experience. Growing up in a large family with many kids inspired me to pursue an education and career in Childhood Development and Psychology. I am very lucky to have found a field that I am passionate about! Over the years I have...
Prabhdeep can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We needed a babysitter on sorry notice and Prabh came through for us! She is so professional and responsive and just lovely to work with in general. She is wonderful! The kids had so much fun that they wanted her to stay and play even after we got home. I would...
Jessamyn L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of two boys (ages 7 and 8) and also work full time as a high school teacher in Fairfax county. I have been teaching for 11 years. I am looking for jobs that work around my schedule so that I can supplement my teacher income.
Heidi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heidi helped me with my kids during the summer.
She was absolutely wonderful with them, always had activities planned.
My kids had so much fun with her."
Eileen H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 adult children. My husband and I moved here in July 2020 due to his employment. I prefer caring for infants. I enjoy spending time with children reading, playing games and going for walks. I completed CPR and First Aid Training in May 2021 and keep my certification current. I am fully vaccinated. I have...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
""Ms. Amy" has been with our family for over two years and we all adore her. She has truly become a part of our family and our two girls love her very much. Amy is caring, nurturing, and dependable. She not only cares for our girls but goes above and beyond to help...
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Lorena G.
Gainesville, VA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/babysitter Looking For Full Or Part Time Job.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lorena. I am bilingually fluent in the languages of English and Spanish. I am a legal United States resident with 12 years of child care experience consisting of both infants and toddlers. My most recent family was four years in duration with the back to back births of their two delightful children. I absolutely love...
Lorena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as happy person
Caring about others loving , gentle, sweet
I like working with kids because I have a premature baby and I struggle a lot with her so I appreciate kids a lot I have a lot a patience with kids
I'm looking for a job that pay at good rate for doing what I like which is caring for...
Hi! I'm a recently graduated student who just moved to Gainesville, VA! I'm passionate of taking care kids of all ages as I have experience with caring for my own niece and nephew. I love being able to go on adventures, having a good time, and honestly having the kids consider me as a friend over a regular sitter! I concluded...
Pooja can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mother and was a home childcare provider for 10 years. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, and love watching them learn. I have taken many child development classes offered by the County and knowledgeable about their development needs. I am fun-loving, reliable and dependable. I am looking for a part...
Sita can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashley P.
Gainesville, VA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a Teacher Assistant in a Middle School Special Education Classroom. I have worked in a Daycare with infants through school age children and in Elementary Special Education. I have 4 years of workplace experience and have been babysitting since I was a teenager (8+ years). I can help with Travel, Household chores, Laundry,...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Angie M.
Gainesville, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a caregiver/babysitter for children of all ages for over a decade. I am a mother of three amazing adult children.
Sabrina D.
Gainesville, VA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, how are you?
I'm Sabrina, but everyone calls me Nina, I'm 23 years old.
I describe myself as kind, caring, friendly, organized, loving, responsible. I believe that conversation is the key for a good relationship - that's very important to me. I will treat your buddies with a lot of patient/love.
Working with me is really...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a compassionate mother of 3 grown children and grandmother. Throughout my life I have enjoyed caring for elderly and children of all ages. I am CPR & First aid certified. I am currently taking care of my elderly mother who lives with me but does not require full time assistance and would love to provide child care part...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Rania B.
Gainesville, VA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working with children in a professional setting for over 25 years. I have worked with all ages (infants to school age) and enjoy the company of children. I have a CDA and I am MAT, CPR, First aid certified. I have two school age children of my own, so I know what values and discipline need to be instilled in...
Rania can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Shauna R.
Gainesville, VA
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 20 years of child care experience. I've babysat, been a nanny, Last year I subbed at Preschool and am currently working part time doing child care and subbing at Academy.
Shauna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shantavia B.
Gainesville, VA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I will start of by saying I have 17 nieces and nephews, and I'm a great aunt to 4. Growing up I would always help my sisters and brother care for their children. I started working at a daycare after I had a child of my own who is now 3 years old. I then got into behavioral therapy, which I am certified for and have been working...
Shantavia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Michelle C.
Gainesville, VA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Loving, Fun, Energetic, And Creative Childcare Provider!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families,
I'm a grad student and former preschool teacher looking for part-time work! I taught the 3's and 4's class for one year and the Pre-k class the second year. I'd love to continue working in childcare and return to nannying. I've nannied for several families throughout college and high school and was a teaching...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, VA
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel is the most amazing nanny I have ever met. She loves our son like her own and is so loving, responsible, flexible to our needs, and responsive. I don't want to share her ha ha, but she is awesome :) I feel completely trusting with her. Rachel, you and your sweet family are so wonderful!
- Brandt H.
Imanee M.
5.0
Moni has been nannying for us 2x/week part time and she is wonderful and easy to work with. She is very engaged and enthusiastic with my one year old to keep her entertained. She has been very flexible with scheduling to our needs including helping with other household tasks. I would definitely...
- Jennifer Z.
Christina P.
5.0
Chris is very sweet, attentive and genuinely loves children. We would absolutely rehire her again and again.
- Candice C.
Rosemarie P.
5.0
Rose was super reliable, fun, loving and interactive with our two young kids. I would highly recommend her to any family. She also so really great at organizing!
- Care member
Rachel M.
5.0
I would highly recommend Rachel. She was AMAZING with my 8 month old. He was tired that day and doesn't take bottles well but she used her beautiful singing voice to calm him and was very sweet and caring toward him in general. I felt very comfortable with her, she is very knowledgeable and...
- Rachael V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gainesville, VA:
How can I find a Gainesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gainesville, 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 21 babysitters in Gainesville, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Gainesville, VA?
The average rate for Gainesville, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.14 per hour as of July 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 Gainesville, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Gainesville, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.