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Jevae'

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Jevae! I'm a college student studying biology on the pre-med track, working toward becoming a pediatric cardiologist. I absolutely love working with kids of all ages! I have experience managing 12+ children at an overnight summer camp, where I guided, taught, and most importantly, made sure they had fun. I'm also CPR...

Care Member says "Jevae is great! She takes feedback very well and professionally, is punctual, and takes initiative. She gets along great with the kids and is always...

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Laura C.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has always been my passion. My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, have solidified this calling. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, CPR Training, and First Aid Training. I am comfortable caring...

Emily C. says "Laura is amazing! She has watched my daughter for almost two years. She's dependable and and so caring. I highly recommend."

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Julia A.

About Me

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a student at VCU majoring in Fashion Merchandising. I just finished my freshman year and am looking for a summer job. I've had experience taking care of children through babysitting my baby sister (3 years old), younger cousin (8 years old), and little brother (10 years old). I'm very passionate about taking care of children...

James L. says "Julia was a perfect nanny. She was communicative and friendly, and great with my son. She went above and beyond by folding laundry for us after he fell...

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Morgan B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Morgan, I am 26 years old and am a special education teacher. I am looking for something part time this summer and for weekends/holidays! I love children of all ages and abilities :)

Amy P. says "Morgan was the first all-day sitter we've hired to care for our infant son. She did a great job with feeds, developmental play, and following his cues for...

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Ann J.

Available All Hours for Babysitting at Your Home or Mine

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mature, responsible, successful professional, and mother. I have 30 years experience caring for children of all ages. I love children and they instantly like me. I can provide reliable references from families in the Washington D. C. and Richmond areas. The families I have worked for trust me with their children for...

Elisa F. says "Ann is fabulous! My kids adored her and asked us if she could come back and take them to the swimming pool. They wanted to do something fun with her. She...

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Ruth A.

Mental Health Professional Experienced In Childcare

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love working with tiny humans. I do my best to approach all interactions as gently and trauma-informed as possible. I am passionate about art, gardening, all things nature and staying active! I am a practicing mental health therapist. I have a graduate degree in clinical social work. I've been doing private childcare for the...

Michael A. says "Ruthann did a great job with our girls. She was very personable and the kids responded well to her. We plan to use her again in the future when she is...

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Matilda B.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I know that working with kids means that you are acting as a lense for them to learn about how the world works, even in small ways. I consider my actions, and what effect they might have, carefully. My priorities are first to keep them safe, second to help them learn the skills they will need going forward, and third to make...

Care Member says "Matilda is patient, persistent, and reliable. She worked with my 4 kids (11 yr old triplets and a 13 yr old) after school and even took them to after...

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Amy R.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available Certain Times Over The School Year

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have always loved children of all ages. When I was 14, I started volunteering at my local YMCA's Child Care Center where I worked with trained professionals and children from infants to preteens. I later applied for a job there, and worked there until I was 21. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a preschool in the West End for 3...

Emily V. says "Amy is the most caring and loving nanny we could have hoped for when selecting someone to watch our daughter. She has been with our daughter (and another...

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Clair W.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
I am a recently retired elementary school teacher from Maryland, and moved to Richmond to renovate a house in Brookland Park. I raised two sons of my own, and have always loved being around children. Being active (walking, swimming, hiking, biking, yoga) keeps me happy and healthy, and I'm an avid reader and a lifelong learner....

Care Member says "She is great. Will take help again when she is available"

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Kaylee W.

Babysitter/Nanny

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
With over a decade of childcare experience-from babysitting at age 12 to nannying through college, and now teaching special education for the past two years-I've worked with children of all ages and abilities. My teaching background gives me a unique toolkit: I'm skilled at fostering developmental growth, creating engaging...

Julia L. says "We have four children ages six and under. Our youngest one is a newborn. Kaylee Has been so helpful in helping us to adjust. She jumps right in without too...

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Christine W.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking to begin working with a new family at the start of the new year. My current little sweet pea will be starting preschool at the end of the year. I have over 20 years of experience in child care. Most of those years, I was Lead Teacher of the infant room at Leafspring School. I was in charge of the running...

Care Member says "Christy is the best thing we could have ever asked for for our sweet baby girl. She has been a wonderful nanny and our baby girl loves her and is...

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Elizabeth P.

Child Care Provider In Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience in caring for children of all ages. I am a loving mother of three children, ages 31, 26 and 13years old. I have raised two children as A-B honor roll students. I am CPR certified and licensed with the Department of Health Professions for 20years. I am an advocate for children and would love to...

Donnamarie N. says "I worked with Elizabeth on a case. Her expertise is superb and second to none. She's an honest, dependable, reliable and most of all a very...

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Anna V.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 30 years old, a teacher for RPS, and have a passion for working with children of all ages! I worked as a nanny in college and really enjoyed it, though I have since pivoted to teaching full-time and doing occasional weekend/date night babysitting. While my teaching experience relates exclusively to...

Laura L. says "I interviewed Anna and was impressed with her professionalism. She was on time and answered all of my questions and concerns. She was unfortunately not the...

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Madalyn L.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience watching children ages newborn to preteen both at an established daycare through the YMCA and independently. I'm the oldest of four and I have been babysitting my siblings since I was 11 and for other families since I was 14. I am comfortable watching many children at once as well as multiple children that are...

Jordan H. says "Maddie started working for our family in February 2021. She has done an exceptional job and we are truly saddened to see her leave. Maddie has a rare gift...

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Emma S.

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there!! My name is Emma, and I graduated with a B. S. in Developmental Psychology, a B. A. in English/Creative Writing, and a minor in Digital Studies and Design in 2021 from the University of Mary Washington. Apart from being one of six girls (with the littlest being 6 years old!) I have extensive experience with children,...

Timothy M. says "Emma babysat our twin 3 year olds while our family was visiting Richmond and we went out for a date night. She was great at communicating with us prior...

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Shawnti W.

Caring Nanny

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and energetic ! I'm looking for a job that I can grow with ! One thing you should know about me is I'm a online college student majoring in psychology to become a child psychologist !

John P. says "I couldn't have asked for a better sitter she showed on time and was amazing with our 1 year old. She was amazing and played with our little one all day."

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Tania R.

Henrico, VA

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
As a caregiver with five years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My friendly, patient approach, coupled with formal communication with parents, ensures that I'm always on the same page as the parents. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I love to engage children...

Francie W. says "Tania is an absolute delight. We love having her come - she takes care of the kids with so much love, is sweet and helpful with our dog, and always leave...

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Vana V.

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I'm currently enrolled in school, but do all online classes. My plan is to do something in the medical field. I've been on Care for almost 4 years now but have more than 7 years of babysitting experience. My experience includes kids ages newborn to 14 years old! I am also the oldest grandchild so I have been surrounded by...

Jenny M. says "Vana came to meet us for the first time last week. She was great with my daughter who is very energetic and always active. Vana has a calm and kind...

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Morgan A.

Occasional Care

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am currently a 1st grade teacher here in Richmond. I am looking for occasional and/or part-time babysitting jobs. I have a wide variety of experience with children of all ages. Besides being a classroom teacher for the past 6 years, I have also worked for multiple after-school programs, summer camps,...

Ashley S. says "Morgan is a GREAT babysitter for my son! She always responds promptly to messages, is on time, dependable, mature, and my son loves her! I plan to have...

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Claire K.

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing children's development is a true passion of mine. For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold 2 graduate degrees in education and psychology, and maintain current First Aid Training and CPR Training. My approach is patient, creative,...

Caroline M. says "Claire is absolutely amazing! Anyone would be lucky to have her care for their children. She is so caring and gentle with our daughter and was able to...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.03/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Glen Allen, VA

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

Jevae' C.

Jevae is great! She takes feedback very well and professionally, is punctual, and takes initiative. She gets along great with the kids and...

- Care member

Laura C.

Laura is amazing! She has watched my daughter for almost two years. She's dependable and and so caring. I highly recommend.

- Emily C.

Julia A.

Julia was a perfect nanny. She was communicative and friendly, and great with my son. She went above and beyond by folding laundry for us...

- James L.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Glen Allen, VA

The average rate for babysitters in Glen Allen, VA on Care.com is $20.03 per hour as of November 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Glen Allen, VA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 39 babysitters in Glen Allen, VA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Glen Allen, VA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Glen Allen, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Glen Allen.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Glen Allen offer flexible or same-day availability.

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