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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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Katy M.

Passionate Playmate And Committed Teacher

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working for the VCU Health System childcare centers since May 2015. There, the age range is 8 weeks to 5 years old. I have had significant time in all of the age groups, but am primarily a Junior Toddler teacher, ages 16-24 months. Prior to working there, I had 600+ hours of volunteer experience in the same location...

Seana S. says "Katy has babysat for us twice and is excellent at what she does. She has such a calming presence, which really puts our minds at ease. She's exactly what...

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Emma S.

Experienced Babysitter Focused On Making Sure Your Kids Have Fun, Too!

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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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Julia R.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Karla R.

Adventurous And Creative Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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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Kelly H.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there , I am looking forward to meet you and your family I have was a live in nanny for two busy physician for a 18-month-old at the time. I worked for them for over . I also would baby sit occasionally for two couples one physician and stay at home mom. I am open to background check and driver license. Also love pets.

Saira K. says "Kelly was our amazing unicorn nanny for almost 2 years. She is THE BEST!! She taught my kiddo so much, that he's ahead of his age in many skills. She was...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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 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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

Zaferia Z.

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...

- Sara F.

Katy M.

Katy has babysat for us twice and is excellent at what she does. She has such a calming presence, which really puts our minds at ease. She's...

- Seana S.

Emma S.

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...

- Timothy M.

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 June 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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