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Nyah K.

Haymarket, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Nyah and I am a sophomore at Virginia State University! My experience with babysitting started at age 12. I started to venture out and babysit children in my neighborhood and different neighborhoods near me. I would watch children independently around the age of 13. I have experience with all ages (starting with...

Kathleen C. says "Nyah is absolutely amazing! We hired her full time for our son when he was 3 months old until he was 9 months. We even delayed putting him in daycare...

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Amanda G.

Looking Forward To Working With Families Again!!

Haymarket, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. I was a teacher for 27 years. I specifically geared the latter part of my career working with children that have special needs. Recently, I was a paralegal for a law firm that, unfortunately, had to lay me off due to financial difficulties. I'd describe my...

Amanda M. says "We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is putting this...

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Ana B.

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I have more than 10 years of experience of taking care of children. I have good references. I'm responsible, attentive, patient, organized and clean. I love being creative and dancing. I enjoy reading which I love. I can do activities indoor and outdoor for your child.

Melinda C. says "Ana is wonderful with the kids, plays games with them, gets down on their level. She always left my kitchen spotless and offered to do the kids laundry!...

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Elena M.

Ready To Give Some Love

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I used to take care of a 4-year-old girl with autism. After that, I have been taking care of 3 months old babies and I just love it. I also adequate my house for a baby/kid environment so they could feel comfortable if that's needed.

Care Member says "Elena has been caring for my son for over a year and a half and started when he was only 2.5 months old. She is loving, punctual and has been a...

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Bethany N.

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
Travel
Hello! My name is Bethany, I am 26 years old and I've been babysitting since I was 13 and having two children has given me a ton of wonderful experience! I love children and am really good around them. I have experience in babysitting through my Church, neighbors, and family friends. Please contact me if you are in need for a...

Doreen N. says "Bethany is very kind, attentive to others feelings, helpful, and eager to please. She is excellent with children both babysitting and giving lessons. If...

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Brianna L.

Bristow, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Brianna. I'm creative, fun, loving and I sincerely enjoy my job! I love working with kids, I find it so inspiring and refreshing. I love helping them reach and overcome new milestones as well as learning and growing from them too! I've been working with children for 10 years now in all types of environments. I've...

Harini G. says "Brianna has watched my two year old daughter a number of times now and I have been very happy with her care. She was punctual and if ever she was running...

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Jaime V.

Educator/Sitter

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a teacher for almost a decade! I enjoy being outside- especially going to the beach, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts. I have experience with all age groups.

Shannon R. says "Jaime was such a gift to our family during a school break. She is a teacher and knows how to engage the children, plan fun activities and takes care of...

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Taylor H.

Warrenton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Taylor I have worked as a swim instructor as a water babies and stroke development teacher this job requires being hands on with the kids and parents and teaching safety skills that can be used through life I have also worked lots of camps at the swim school and at my barn teaching kids how to build their...

Tara M. says "Taylor worked for my family for a year. She was great with my two kids (13 & 15) and did excellent work around the house. We were sad to see her go but we...

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Arfa'a S.

Part-Time Live-In Nanny

Centreville, VA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
From juggling soggy diapers, to finding the second pair of shoe stuck behind the night stand, I feel confident enough to say: I've seen it all! Feel free to send me a quick message & I'd love to coordinate an introductory session with you and your child. Perhaps over coffee and fish-shaped crackers.

Care Member says "Arfa’a has been an absolute blessing to our family! For the past two years, she has provided exceptional care and love to our daughter, creating a warm...

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Paiwan G.

Super Nanny!

Manassas, VA

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi everyone! I'm a caring and loving person. I've been nannying for about 25 years now and I have my own children as well. I love engaging with the kids and doing fun activities too! I'd describe my personality as caring, loving, fun.

Care Member says "Pai was an exceptional nanny for our 4-month-old, and we couldn't have been happier with her care. She was not only caring and attentive but also...

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Maria V.

Experienced Babysitter

Manassas, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi, my name is Maria! I love working with kids of all ages. I am very nice and playful with kids! Not only will your kids be having fun playing around, but I will also teach them how to read and many more educational things. Imagine your kids learning a new language! I can teach your child/children how to read, speak and even...

Lois M. says "She was amazing. She showed so much grace when we were a half hour late and really made me feel at ease leaving my child (first time parent and first time...

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Linda M.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
A compassionate, diligent, and proficient nanny with over 10 years of professional experience. I am seeking a full-time position with a family where I can enhance daily childcare through nurturing and educational activities, fostering children's creative exploration and personal development. My experience comes from taking care...

Meredith O. says "We found her to be warm and caring. My children really liked her as well. She is a good communicator and was responsive to my emails or texts. She was...

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Brianna S.

A Little About Me :)

Bristow, VA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Brianna and I love working with kids. I grew up with a huge Italian family and have been helping out since I was a baby. I grew up with a single mom so I understand needing a helping hand. Just hoping to make a families life easier :) I'd describe my personality as energetic, kind and caring. I'm very...

Adrianna C. says "Brianna is a very punctual, dependable and responsible employee. She communicates well and has outstanding work ethic."

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Saengduan S.

Centreville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a nanny/babysitter, date night sitter for more than 10+ years. I'm friendly, funny and trustworthy. I have watched neighborhood kids and brother in law for 10+ years. I have been with children with all ages. I speak English and Thai.

Evelyn W. says "Seangduan is punctual, reliable, very attentive and very caring. She was the first babysitter I have ever hired and my daughter absolutely adores her. You...

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Khaled S.

BABY SITTER

Centreville, VA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am half Egyptian half Italian. I am a trustworthy child sitter. I truly enjoy being with children and assisting with their learning and growth in their critical early years. I am a dad of a 6-year-old daughter myself. She is my life - I brought her up since she was a baby and know how precious kids are to their parents. The...

Jacquelyn F. says "Khaled is amazing! He handled my complex needs son with grace and willingness. He picked up all the routines quickly and was self motivated to find...

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Sohaila R.

Hello, My Name Is Sohaila And I Love Working With Children And Animals Because They Are Not Judging

Bristow, VA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am fun, positive, honest, respectful I'd describe my personality as very positive person with big smile and warm heart I like working with kids because kids are fun and and pure, I enjoy watching them learning and teach them positive future adults. I'm looking for a job that there are respect, trust, reliability. I would...

Care Member says "Sohaila was nanny for my two granddaughters about 12 years ago, we still have contact with her specially on birthdays and holidays we always send...

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Sydney L.

Chantilly, VA

from
$15/hr
Hi I'm Sydney! I just finished my freshman year of college at Virginia Tech studying education. I am home for the summer hoping to get some babysitting experience. I love working with kids, as I plan to be a teacher after I graduate! I have had some babysitting jobs as well as a lot of experience working with kids in a school...
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Tatiana B.

Part-Time Babysitter - Plenty Of Experience With Kids Of All Ages

Bristow, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I began babysitting and pet sitting when I was in middle school and have run summer camps, worked in church programs, after school programs, before and after care, and general babysitting. I am available to stay out late and am comfortable taking care of several children at once. I also tend to clean the house while babysitting...
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Ashley E.

Fun Sitter, Arts And Crafts, And Very Patient

Warrenton, VA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 15. I can provide references. Coming home from college for Thanksgiving and Christmas break and love watching and playing with kids and animals.
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Domenica R.

Manassas, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, loving, passionate and kind. I like working with kids because I work in a child care center and I love spending time with them, teaching. working with kids makes me happy. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible I started working with kids when I was 15 I used to babysit and then I...
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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

Nyah K.

Nyah is absolutely amazing! We hired her full time for our son when he was 3 months old until he was 9 months. We even delayed putting him...

- Kathleen C.

Amanda G.

We just hired Amanda but she is already proving to be an absolute God-send for our 3 month old daughter. She is so good with her and is...

- Amanda M.

Ana B.

Ana is wonderful with the kids, plays games with them, gets down on their level. She always left my kitchen spotless and offered to do the...

- Melinda C.

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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