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Debra C.

Experienced Babysitter Available for Weeknights and Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia where Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is located. My father served in the armed forces as a Naval Officer for 30 years and my mother was a homemaker for my two younger brothers, one older sister and myself. I graduated from high school in Virginia and later moved to Texas where I was married. I...

Mandi R. says "She still works for us and we love her!"

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Sarah S.

Full Time, Part Time, Short Notice, And Date Night

Newport News, VA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I am 26 years old and have worked with kids for over 10 years. My love for children started when I was very young. I had the privilege of helping raise my three siblings which taught me a lot and started my journey to becoming the Nanny that I am today. Outside of my siblings I am a mom to two kiddos. I also have worked...

Care Member says "Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and happy...

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Erika S.

Occasional/Date Night/ Weekends Caregiver Available

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Erika. I have 10+ years experience working with babies from 1 month of age and up until they are ready to go to school. I enjoy my job, especially when I see them growing, crawling, and walking. As a former Kindergarten teacher, helping them learn their first words is so special to me. Just a smile can make my...

Danielle D. says "Erika was so sweet and helpful with our kids on such short notice. We would definitely hire her again!"

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Hadley C.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am 1 of 6 kids. I grew up watching my younger siblings and was always active in helping at church in the nursery's and the kids classes. I love to do arts and crafts and have a puppy. I am seeking mostly Monday & Wednesday- Friday work because I have an ongoing family I serve on Tuesdays. I am also open to just working few of...

Lillian G. says "My daughter had not always had the greatest time with other sitters, but from the moment Hadley walked through the door, she was entranced! Hadley's...

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Summer R.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Summer I am a student at Hampton University pursuing a Masters degree in architecture. I'm originally from Charleston, SC but moved here to pursue my degree. I love kids and have been working with infants to preschool age kids for over 5 years now. Over the summers and during holidays from school I work at a preschool...

Alissa I. says "Summer was great over the summer! She was great for last minute needs and always on time."

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Kaitlyn A.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Bringing joy and care to children is my passion. My babysitting experiences growing up sparked a desire to positively impact young lives. For the past four years, I've cared for children aged 1 to 12+, and I am comfortable with up to four children. I am patient, creative, artistic, and friendly. I enjoy playing board games,...

Care Member says "They were absolutely amazing! My 2 kids loved them, and I loved being able to have date night. 🤣🤣🤣"

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Alexia M.

About Me :)

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have done many babysitting and nannying jobs. I provide for all ages, ranging from newborn to middle school age. My focus is on giving your child a safe, fun, and interactive environment where they can be themselves. I love to cook, bake, paint, play video games, and play outside. I do have a driver's license and a car, so...

Care Member says "Alexia was absolutely amazing with our kids! She was punctual, attentive, and kept the children entertained with creative activities throughout the day....

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Adrienne C.

A Trusted Partner For Your Family!

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I like working with kids because they are curious, inquisitive, and naturally hilarious. Children help us remember what really matters, and inspire us to stay open to learning new ideas. I'm looking for a job that allows me to become a trusted partner to a family that needs a babysitter on date nights, special occasions, or...

Care Member says "She is very kind, thorough, and reliable. I will definitely be hiring her in the future 😀"

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Tabitha G.

Caregiver And Nanny

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I'm super excited to have the pleasure to be able to work with you and your little ones. I have background in healthcare as a PCA (personal care aide) as well as babysitting experience. I understand how important it is to leave your children with someone that will keep them safe and healthy. I have...

Tiantae S. says "I have camera's in my home and from what I observed, she is very gentle with children. My son is 1 and at times requires physical touch for him to feel...

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Samantha L.

8 Years Of Senior Care & Over 10 + Years In Nanny Work. Available Monday Thru Friday

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
I'm 54-year-old and I live in Newport News VA. I have over 10 years of senior care and over 10+ years of babysitting/nanny experience as well. I am very patient and I have compassionate. I am currently looking for senior hands on care in the Hampton Roads area such as Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown & Poquoson Va. Daily tasks,...

Diana M. says "Samantha was very sweet and professional. She answered all of my questions, provided me a tour of her home, was a pleasure to talk to, flexiable, and more....

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Kassandra W.

Creating Happy Memories

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have loved caring for children ever since high school! I have been a babysitter for about 8 years now for many different families. I am currently employed as a full-time Behavior Therapist working with kids with intellectual/physical disabilities. I have graduated with a B. S. in Psychology from James Madison University! I am...

Brenda R. says "My spouse and I had been having difficulties finding someone to watch our kids for a long, overdue date night. We were super nervous as this was our...

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Gabrielle B.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I am starting an in home daycare in Newport News Va. I am flexible with my rate and would love to speak with you! I have seven younger siblings ranging from 3-15 and have experience caring for them and other children. My mother ran an in-home daycare I worked at for 4 years and ran during Covid. I...

Ashley W. says "Gabrielle was AMAZING with our children and small dog. We had a wedding to attend out of town and needed a sitter. We were worried, but after reviewing...

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Alexandra R.

Care Giver And Tutor Available

Newport News, VA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ally. I have a variety of experience in care giving including child care, meal preparation, tutoring, and more. My past experience includes child care, teaching, and developing educational and conservation programming. I have cared for infants and young children and guided teenagers. For tutoring or homework...

Nina B. says "She is very passionate about teaching, I can tell she really enjoys teaching young kids."

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Teauna S.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I Don't Have A Criminal Record. I Grew Up In A Big Home With A Big Family, I helped raise 15 Kids 11 Girls And 4 Boys. Professionally I've worked for 6 different families, things I did was laundry, cleaning, cooked meals, ran errands, took children to/from school, took children to different places to have fun, infant care, and I...

Lily S. says "She has been great at assisting with my newborn, and dropping my other children off at school. I highly recommend you guys booking her! She's a very good...

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Donea W.

Child Care

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
I've been a childcare provider for seven years, motivated by my passion for fostering children's growth. My patient and friendly demeanor allows me to connect easily with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method, whether that's verbal communication at pickup, regular...

Jennifer D. says "Donea is absolutely heaven sent. She focuses on my child the entire time they are together. She loves practicing his ABC's, colors and shapes. She will...

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Alexis R.

Love And Growth Provider

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a Christian and I have 11 years of experience . I recently just moved to Newport News, VA I can help with Travel and Laundry, and any house hold needs. I am here to help your child grow as a person and follow house rules, and uphold manners and positivity, not discipline as my own. I have a different kind of love for...

Care Member says "Alexis was a great with our 2 year old! She was on-time, attentive, very involved with play/interactive time, and my daughter was comfortable with her...

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Katara B.

Part Time Personal Care Aide And Also Babysitter

Newport News, VA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Well, My experience working with children is I was a baby sitter full time until I became a personal care aide so now I am a caregiver to elderly patients and I also have a 2-year-old daughter myself and I am fun person to be around children tend to like me intensely, but I read to them, play games, sing songs, feed them, bath...
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Adriana P.

Full or Part-Time Babysitter And Very Flexible!

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Adriana. I am a mother to a very special little boy who is 6 years old and has severe Autism. Prior to him being born I worked as a full time Nanny/caregiver for 6 years. I have experience working with kids from newborn-13 years old with varying needs. I am first aid and CPR certified. I'm looking to do some part time...
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Jasmine W.

Newport News/ Hampton Babysitter

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a loving personality and would love to help families in the area. I am looking to babysit full time in the city of Newport News and Hampton. I have reliable transportation and I'm open to babysitting in home. I have experience as a lead teacher in a daycare and I am certified to work in a daycare facility. My rates are not...
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Angeline N.

Full Time Babysitter

Newport News, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
I worked with seniors in their homes, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living, retirement homes. I also have experience working with senior with Alzheimer's diseased. I help them with their activities daily living. Those are bathing, dressing, feeding, changing positions. toileting, transferring, ambulatory. Changing. I treat...
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  • 92 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newport News, VA

Babysitters in Newport News, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 121 reviews of the 92 listed babysitters

Debra C.

She still works for us and we love her!

- Mandi R.

Sarah S.

Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and...

- Care member

Erika S.

Erika was so sweet and helpful with our kids on such short notice. We would definitely hire her again!

- Danielle D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newport News, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newport News, 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 92 babysitters in Newport News, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Newport News, VA babysitters on Care.com is $16.33 per hour as of November 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 Newport News, 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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