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Alexis H.

Enthusiastic And Laid Back Sitter

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello My name is Alexis. I have 13 years' experience working with children/adolescents from newborn to 18. I thoroughly enjoy working with children it allows me to be creative and keeps me young! I also know that it takes patience, flexibility, and responsibility. I have worked at various elementary, middle and high schools in...

Care Member says "Alexis helped us out by caring for our 2 children. She is very punctual, reliable and was helpful with both children, we would hire her again!"

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Julia R.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Experienced, energetic, and responsible nursing student seeking a new family! Things I've done with previous families include... Drop off/pick up for preschool and camps, taken kiddos to play places in the area, library events, out to eat, playgrounds, even coffee shops. I drive the family car and am quick with car seats! I am...

Courtney Y. says "I interviewed Julia and we were very impressed with her. She seems like the kind of nanny who will keep your kids busy and entertained, while providing...

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Dajah J.

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi parents, I hope this message finds you well! My name is Dajah, and I am a third-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. With four years of experience focusing on infants and toddlers, I've developed a deep understanding of their developmental...

Ryan C. says "My wife and I had the pleasure of hiring Dajah as a nanny to our first child. Immediately Dajah built and amazing rapport with our little one and quickly...

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Mia J.

Enthusiastic And Responsible Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been working with children for about 10 years. From babysitting to volunteering at schools to clinicals in pediatric departments at hospitals, helping and teaching children has always been my passion. I also have my degree and background in nursing. I am looking for a family that may need a little extra help. Please feel...

Jerrie K. says "Mia became such an important part of our family this past year. She took great care of our two little ones. We would definitely re-hire her if we could....

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Jillian A.

Fun And Professional Babysitter In Richmond VA!

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a 31-year-old living in the Richmond Area and looking to provide occasional babysitting and nannying services. I have been providing services through care since 2022 and have had a number of successful one-time and recurring clients! Prior to relocating to Richmond, I was a recurring Sunday nanny for a family with 4...

Bidjan N. says "Jillian is wonderful and connected with our daughter right away. We will definitely hire her again."

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Ashlyn G.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi!! I started working with kids when I was 17 years old. I received a job as an afternoon babysitter for two children. In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, workout and that's about all I feel like I have time for. Some weekends I head to Lynchburg to see my parents which is something that brings me a lot of joy. I have...

Dylan S. says "Ashlyn is wonderful. She has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages, all children who have absolutely loved spending time with her. She's...

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Jennifer O.

Mechanicsville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Jennifer and I would love to take care of your kids! I am CPR certified and have plenty of childcare experience. I worked at the Y and also at 2 daycare centers along the road. As well as babysitting when I was younger at my church. I have been a lead teacher at my centers as well and would not mind helping out...

Brittany K. says "We asked her to come by a little early to get to know my daughter first and they hit it off right away! She was very kind and sweet to my little girl....

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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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Clair W.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 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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Emma W.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Emma, and I've been caring for kids for over 10 years. I graduated from Longwood University three years ago with a degree in Communications, and I currently work full-time in operations at a law firm. In my free time, I love helping families by offering reliable, thoughtful childcare during evenings and weekends. I've...

Nicole T. says "Arrived on time and was great with our kiddos!"

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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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Halie C.

Dependable And Caring

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I had been a babysitter for a long time typically taking jobs for family friends, friends. After college I started working as an employment consultant for adults with disabilities for 4 years. I then took a job as a paraeducator in an elementary school this past year. I love spending time with kids and playing games or going...

Kelly P. says "Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!"

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Zaferia Z.

Hi There! My Name Is Zaferia

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
but you can call me Zaf! I'm an easy going lady who loves to laugh and have fun! Which is probably why I enjoy children's company so much. Playing and learning with children of all ages is highly rewarding for me. Early childhood development has always been an interest of mine and I started sitting at around 14. I try my best to...

Sara F. says "Zaf watched my daughter who is currently 13 from the time she was approximately 1 years old until she was approximately 9 years old. I always felt...

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Emily N.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I started watching kids when I was three and my little brother was born! I have memories of changing his diaper at that young age... As I grew up I began babysitting for local families and built such a strong relationship with them that they feel like a family to me. I have 8 years of experience with babysitting children a few...

Care Member says "Emily is kind, considerate, punctual, and a babysitter the kids beg you to have come back. She is communicative, attentive, and plays with the kids...

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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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Rachel H.

Professional Seeking Periodic Caretaking Opportunities In The Richmond Area

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Rachel, I'm 27 years old, and I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist working in the health care industry. I currently work as a PRN music therapist and am looking to provide additional care for families in need of extra assistance. I have 18+ years of caretaking experience with children ranging from newborns to...

Brian G. says "Rachel was our nanny for two summers for our son and a few other families and she was AMAZING!!! The kids loved her so much and were always excited to see...

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Haleigh F.

Fun Babysitter Loaded With Activities!

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been a child minder for over 5 years and I love it! I'm experienced with small children all the way through tweens and younger teens. Being an art student, I'm always ready to do fun activities with the kids - whether that be coloring, making crafts, dressing up, doing makeup, and more. I love to bring kids outdoors to...

Dawn B. says "Haleigh has cared for my children for 3 years. We are so happy when she returns to our area so that we can have her care for our 4 children. She is always...

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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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Ashley P.

Smiley Sitter With Experience In STEM Education

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashley! I have been a sitter for over 10 years and have experience working in a child development center setting for over 4 years. I have the most experience working with infants and toddlers but I also have several years of experience babysitting and teaching STEM to school aged children. I am currently...

Kristen G. says "Ashley is a wonderful nanny. She watched my daughter when she was 5 months old. I was impressed that she was able to handle watching my daughter along...

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Theresa N.

Summer Caregiver- Arts Education And Montessori Teacher

Glen Allen, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I have over 10 years of teaching experience both as an Arts Educator and Montessori teacher. I am also a mother. I love working with children, watching them explore the world, and helping them achieve independence. I am currently looking to help a family during the Summer months, while I am off from teaching! Ideally, I would...

Raquel B. says "Theresa helped care for our toddler for about one year, and when we decided to move cross-country, leaving Theresa was one of the hardest things about the...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hanover, VA

Babysitters in Hanover, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Alexis H.

Alexis helped us out by caring for our 2 children. She is very punctual, reliable and was helpful with both children, we would hire her...

- Care member

Julia R.

I interviewed Julia and we were very impressed with her. She seems like the kind of nanny who will keep your kids busy and entertained,...

- Courtney Y.

Dajah J.

My wife and I had the pleasure of hiring Dajah as a nanny to our first child. Immediately Dajah built and amazing rapport with our little...

- Ryan C.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Hanover, VA

The average rate for babysitters in Hanover, VA on Care.com is $22.50 per hour as of October 2026. 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 Hanover, 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 2 babysitters in Hanover, 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 Hanover, 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 Hanover, 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 Hanover.
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 Hanover offer flexible or same-day availability.

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