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Tracy W.

Personal Assistant, Organizer, Childcare

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
College graduate. Experienced childcare giver and former homeschooling mom. Great cook! Experience in hospitality, professional organization, office administration, customer service. Love to help busy moms/dads and caring for children. Very friendly, personable, creative, dependable, and honest. Enjoy engaging children in...

Care Member says "We hired Tracy to help out with my dads care - she was phenomenal!!! It was difficult at first because he was a little reluctant but she made such fast...

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Aster A.

Mom Of 3 Energetic, Bubbly, And Fun Stress Free

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I started working with kids after I gave birth to three of my kids and they grew a little. I worked at my church's kids ministry with different age groups ranging from infants to middle schoolers. One thing you should know about me is that I have three kids and one of my kids already graduated high school. So I have experienced...

Haylee U. says "If I could rate higher than 5 I would. From day 1 Aster has impressed us with her intuitive and patient parenting style. We literally offered her a raise...

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Angelina S.

Haymarket, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! :) My name is Angelina, I come from a big family with lots of young children. I have experience with children of all ages, genders, and quantities from babysitting my own family, neighbors, and working at an after school care. I am currently attending online college, on my breaks I like to help out parents that need...
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Lindsay W.

Experienced Part Or Full-Time Nanny

Bristow, VA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, potential families! My name is Lindsay and I am a mom to three boys ages 5, 9 and 12. I have extensive experience with kids of all ages. I have worked with children since I was 13 years old (I am 39 now). My experience ranges from babysitter, nanny, sailing instructor, Autism Therapist, and camp counselor! My youngest is...

Care Member says "Lindsay has been a great babysitter for our 8 month old and 2 year old. Always on time and great with communicating with us. Would absolutely hire her...

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Arabella S.

Arabella S. From Warrenton VA

Warrenton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 19-year-old nanny who loves art and baking sweet treats from scratch. I have been drawn to working in childcare ever since I was young. Growing up I would often look after my younger relatives as well as children belonging to close family friends. As a High School senior I took two courses on early childhood development...

Care Member says "I should call her Mary Poppins, only she didn’t have an umbrella. Lol. Really helped out my family in a pinch and my daughter loved her. Very grateful....

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Kathy G.

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Manassas, VA

4.6(1)
from
$42/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Kathy I've been working with children for 9 years now. I worked with all age groups during those 10years. I'm currently a full time preschool teacher assistant for Manassas Park City Schools and babysit during the evenings and weekends. I'm also currently in school pursuing my degree in Education. My passion...

Cleo C. says "Great with the kiddos and always positive. Her help was greatly appreciated."

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Vivian R.

Young Adult Looking Into Caring For Toddler-aged Children.

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Vivian. I have experience with children of all ages (Infants-School age) from working at La Petite Academy as well as Primrose School. I love kids of all ages and enjoy having conversations with them and getting to know all the cute and quirky personalities of those I meet. Kids are interesting! There's definitely...

Suzanne S. says "Vivian babysat our 3 sons for 2 specific dates that I needed. The boys are 11, 8, and 3 and they enjoyed Vivian. Vivian was punctual, communicative,...

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Georgette T.

Warrenton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I'm Georgette, 23, graduated from Kettle Run HS, I currently live in Warrenton attend Walden University online. I grew up with baby cousins coming to stay with us for months at a time, so l have always been around kids. I have been working with kids outside of my family on and off for...

Maureen N. says "Georgette is really good with children. It did not take long for her to learn what my son's needs were and the two got along well. She also watched my...

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Nicole C.

Experienced Newborn And Toddler Sitter Available To Help!

Bristow, VA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 36 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My experience includes looking after children aging from newborn to 15 years old. The majority of my experience is working with newborns and toddlers in a home setting. Taking children to activities, helping with homework, and preparing meals are all within my comfort range. My past experiences include sitting on occasion,...

Barbara T. says "There aren't enough positive things to say about Nicole! I absolutely recommend her to any family looking for a caring, fun, personable, and responsible...

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Hannah B.

Bristow, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Hannah and I love working with and taking care of kids. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been working in a daycare center for the last three years. I have experience with new borns up to school age children. While taking care of kids I enjoy engaging in age appropriate activities that can help them learn...

Care Member says "I can’t tell you enough how wonderful Hannah is. She is really sweet and professional and within mins my husband and I knew that our little love was...

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Pushpa G.

Haymarket, VA

3.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I have 18 + years of experience with children. I was also an elementary school teacher. I spent most of my life with children so I am very fond of children.

Prashanthi K. says "I would highly recommend her. She has a lot of patience in adjusting to the kids. Also her food is awesome. She goes extra mile to keep the baby...

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Shayla O.

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm 20 years old! I'd describe my personality as social, energetic, respectful I like working with animals because I adore them so muchhh I have 3 of my own! In my spare time, I like to hang out with friends, write, go to work, go on walks with my dogs, etc I love traveling and meeting people from different places! I have...

Care Member says "Shayla was super patient, kind, and gentle with our 4 month old who can be a little tough to care for. We would definitely recommend her for all...

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Rebecca W.

Bristow, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Becca. I'm dance teacher with a BFA in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have extensive experience working with youth aged 2-18 and have also spent years babysitting, including infants. I'm responsible, compassionate, and have a bubbly personality. I recently moved to Bristow, VA and...
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Simran D.

Haymarket, VA

3.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! my name is Simran I am a college student who has had a lot of experience looking after children 6 years to be exact. I am a very reliable and patient person who will provide a safe and stable environment. I am willing to do any additional tasks required such as errands, carpool, cooking and cleaning. Personally I am...

Care Member says "Simran watched my 3 month old son at the time for almost 6 months, part-time. She always let me know when she was on her way. She was kind, caring,...

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Ana M.

Friendly Sitter That Loves Laughing

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi parents! My name is Ana, everyone calls me Anita, I am from El Salvador and I've worked with children in the US for 5+ years. I'm a caring and experienced nanny. I have a passion for working with children and creating a safe and nurturing environment for them. I have excellent communication skills and love engaging kids in...

Care Member says "We have adored having Anita care for our son from 9-21 months. He was a little COVID baby and we wanted to get him more exposure to other kiddos, which...

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Phannida C.

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I have over 7 years experienced in childcare from different children age between 3 months - 8 years old. I am responsible, reliable, punctual, flexible person and I love kids. I have my own car and VA driver's license. no smoke no drugs Fully vaccinated, First aid/CPR certification Good references. Speak 2 languages...

Kimberly S. says "Phannida helped our family from early in the pandemic (May 2020) through December 2021. She was a wonderful nanny to our 2 children and took great care...

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Charlotte P.

Grandmother Type Caregiver

Warrenton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have previously owned and operated a daycare business in my home. I work now in your home and bring all my years of experience with me. I have 20 plus years caring for infants and children. I am warm, caring and very patient. I love reading, singing and taking walks with your child. If you are looking for more of a grandmother...

Robert D. says "Ms. Charlotte provided in-our-home and in-her-home care for our two young boys. She watched daily from about 2 months old through 2 years of age. When...

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Kierra S.

Haymarket, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
* I have a car, care sometimes updates my profile unprompted so please message if any questions or concerns. I love caring for and connecting with children of all ages and have provided childcare for over 8 years. I enjoy having fun with kids through crafts, games, exploring outside, teaching them new things, and music. It...

Elizabeth U. says "Kierra quickly responded to my job post and urgent need to clean out the refrigerator to keep food from spoiling and get rid of old food. Not the...

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Yessenia T.

PART TIME CARE GIVER

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello parents! My name is Yessenia. I am 34 years old. I love working with kids of all ages. I have 13 years of experience working with kids. I worked in a home day care for 4 years. Worked with infants up to pre teens. Have work for the same family for almost 3 years. Willing to travel up to 5 miles. I am looking forward to...

Latricia W. says "One of the greatest people I have ever met. Heart of gold "

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Gillian A.

Centreville, VA

3.4(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I love spending time with and caring for children at any age. I have experience with ages between infant months through tween years. I love being around kids!! I am an elementary school counselor for LCPS & just looking to continue working with kids this summer. I will make sure your child/children will always have a fun...

Sarah R. says "I hired Gillian for summer care for my 2 kids (ages 12 and 10) and the first day after she left my kids told me "she was the best sitter they have ever...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.06/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gainesville, VA

Babysitters in Gainesville, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Tracy W.

We hired Tracy to help out with my dads care - she was phenomenal!!! It was difficult at first because he was a little reluctant but she...

- Care member

Aster A.

If I could rate higher than 5 I would. From day 1 Aster has impressed us with her intuitive and patient parenting style. We literally...

- Haylee U.

Lindsay W.

Lindsay has been a great babysitter for our 8 month old and 2 year old. Always on time and great with communicating with us. Would...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gainesville, VA:

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 18 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.

The average rate for Gainesville, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.06 per hour as of August 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gainesville, VA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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