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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Karla R.

Adventurous And Creative Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Dear lovely parents, It's a pleasure to have a moment to talk to you about my care for your child! My name is Karla, I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I am a part-time server and a Sunday school teacher for kids ages 8-12. I have been in the childcare industry for more than 5...

Care Member says "Karla has watched our toddler for a few months. Her energy and care for him exceeds our expectations! It is so wonderful that he gets to play, learn and...

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Taylor C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Taylor! I'm 29 years old and am an energetic, loving, and down-to-earth nanny. I've been with my current nanny family for almost 5 years, and have been a professional nanny for 6 years. However, my nanny child is in school and I'm looking to help another family in my free time. A little bit about me: I've got my...

Johnna G. says "Taylor was our full-time nanny for over a year, and I can't recommend her highly enough! She is conscientious, thoughtful, attentive, detail-oriented,...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Dajah J.

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Alexis G.

Full-time Baby Sitter

Henrico, VA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Alexis! I am 23 years old and currently a CNA which allows me to be first aid certified, CPR certified, and AED certified. I plan to go back to school to get my RN degree in the future as well. I have watched kids from infancy all the way up to 10 years of age. I got the amazing opportunity to watch 5-year-old...

Katie T. says "We hired Lexi in January at first with flexible hours as we were both working virtually from home and my husbands hours were less consistent. In March the...

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Annika R.

Glen Allen, VA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Annika! I graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2023. Although I have a full-time job M-F, I like to pet walk, pet sit, and babysit on the side for some extra cash. I have a ton of experience and can provide references upon request!

Care Member says "Annika is awesome! She is punctual, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. We needed a dog walker and she bonded instantly with our dog, who is...

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Miranda D.

Experienced Babyitter And Willing To Teach SArts And Crafts Great With Homework

Glen Allen, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
Ive been working with children and have been baby sitting on the side for about 4 years. I've worked as a co teacher for autistic children for 2 years. I run arts and craft groups and fun activities for children to engage and learn many things. I have a very bubbly personality and I love helping out as much as I can....

Sheila H. says "Miranda was so great to have watching my kids. With her I never had to worry about leaving the kids to go to work. She was great with them, always coming...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Janet N.

Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, Date Night/Extended Care, Light House Keeping

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I believe reading is the basis for success throughout your child's school career and life. During the pandemic, I worked with a severely Autistic non-verbal young adult, then a special needs elementary school student, as a virtual home tutor. I will share my love of arts and crafts, board games, and nature with your child....

Seena R. says "We needed temporary childcare for our 1 yr old son, for 3 weeks and we were lucky enough to find Janet. She did a wonderful job taking care of him. She...

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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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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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Connie L.

Part-Time (That Might Work Into Full-Time) Baby Sitter, Errand Runner, Homework Helper

Richmond, VA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I substitute to teach preschool children, ages infant to 4 years and taught two sessions of summer camp for 4-year-olds. I drive a 5-year-old child weekly for 9 weeks to ballet and gymnastics. I babysit frequently for 15 great nieces and nephews ranging from 4 months to 14 years. Most recently, I have been a nanny for an infant...

Becky M. says "Connie has been a wonderful reliable sub for the Preschool for several years. She has always been available at a moment's notice. She comes to school...

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Ruth A.

Mental Health Professional Experienced In Childcare

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 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 substance use counselor. I have a graduate degree in clinical social work. I've been doing private childcare for...

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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Taylor M.

Caring Babysitter For All Ages

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Taylor, I've been working in a daycare facility the past few years and now I'm looking for a more personal child care experience. I have a big family and looking after children has become second nature to me. I have multiple certifications including CPR (for infants and children) and basic first aid training. I look...

Beth L. says "Taylor had to be here at 6:00 am and was on time every morning! She took our child on walks, to play outside, and even got her to nap which can sometimes be...

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Inez K.

A Baby Whisperer

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I have been working in the infant room at the child care center in the Wyndham area for 20 years . I just love the idea of loving them, seeing the innocent smiles and the rewarding unconditional love; watching them grow when they begin to crawl and making that first noise can just make you smile! I also love when the parents are...

Rachel B. says "Inez has become an integral part of our support network in raising our family and we couldn't be happier to have her on our team. She connected...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Tania R.

Henrico, VA

4.7(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Joanne L.

Part Or Full-time Caregiver Available

Mechanicsville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have an extensive background in retail sales, but after my daughter was born in 2004, I stayed home with her. When she turned two, I started working at a child care in a fitness center in order to have some income and still be with her. After that, I became the lead infant teacher at a private school. After being there for...

Jenny O. says "Joanne immediately became a member of our family. She was great with all children's ages (from 6 to newborn), and my kids loved her so much they were very...

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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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hanover, VA

Babysitters in Hanover, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Amy R.

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...

- Emily V.

Karla R.

Karla has watched our toddler for a few months. Her energy and care for him exceeds our expectations! It is so wonderful that he gets to...

- Care member

Taylor C.

Taylor was our full-time nanny for over a year, and I can't recommend her highly enough! She is conscientious, thoughtful, attentive,...

- Johnna G.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hanover, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hanover, 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 2 babysitters in Hanover, 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 Hanover, VA babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 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 Hanover, 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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