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435 babysitters are listed in Richmond, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Richmond, VA
5.0
(17)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
23-year-old caring, artistic, energetic, care giver and mother of I was previously employed at Primrose School and The Learning Playhouse, with children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years old, as well as 6 years of nannying. My CDA, CPR, First Aide, AED, and CNA certificates are all up to date. Aged appropriate activities,...
Raven can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I truly appreciate your service. Raven is always on time and always professional. My daughter loves having her around, your truly a blessing. Thank you. My family can't wait until you open your own home daycare"
Mohamed B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nica. I am currently in college working for my mechanical engineering degree and looking for a job. I love children and I always grew up with them at a very young age so taking care of kids is not new to me. I was the oldest our of my family and they relied on me to take care of the young kids and new borns. I...
Nica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Nica was prompt, detailed, attentive and kind. I’m thankful for her diligence and support and would gladly rebook."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am responsible, caring, fun-loving and calm under pressure. I have years of babysitting/childcare experience and currently have a flexible schedule. I have experience working with children virtually, and have found it very effective, depending on age and focus levels. I have experience with many ages, as a babysitter, a farm...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Izzy is so great with our daughter! She's so reliable and has also helped us out on short notice. She's always on time and very engaged with the children she's caring for. She took our daughter on long walks and was so patient with her as she adjusted to a new...
Katy C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a former full time nanny searching for a family to help out in the PM or for date nights.
Additional services offered are senior care, house keeping, pet care, and tutoring.
Located in 23234 N. Chesterfield
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I...
Ashley H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a 23-year-old recent grad from VCU. I am energetic, a problem solver, and passionate about being present and engaged with children! I love to encourage kids to be creative and to explore their environments!
I have a CPR and Babysitting License. I also have a car so am able to do any...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire is fantastic, she was with us for about 2 months doing before and after care for our son. She never missed a day, was always on time, great communication, just a nice person, and great with our son. We miss her and will continue to hire Claire whenever we...
Charlene N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ottorea I'm 27 years young and looking for a stable full time summer job and fall/spring part time long term nanny job. I've worked with newborns all the way up to 15 years of age . I adore children and I don't see myself working in any other profession. Also nannying for many families over the years of my...
Ottorea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Very hard worker and dependable. Great attitude always will you go above a d beyond your get things done."
Jaunitra W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Angie :) I am new to care. com. With over a decade of paid babysitting experience and working several months each year at a Montessori school in McLean, Virginia, I've honed my skills in caring for little ones, especially those aged 2 and younger, but comfortable with a wide age range. Being bilingual in English and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie has been a very attentive and engaging caregiver for my daughter, and I really appreciate her dependability and flexibility. She is also very gentle and accommodating for my senior dog. Everything she does has helped me enjoy as much family time as possible...
Justin D.
5.0
(1)
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...
Haleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"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 dependable and the children adore her. She is really someone I can trust in the home whether it is a few...
Dawn B.
Amy R.
Richmond, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Nanny Available Certain Times Over The School Year
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 little girl - it's a nanny share!) since she was 4 months old and has treated her as if she was her own child....
Emily V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaylee! I have just graduated with my BS in Sociology and I have a vehicle for transportation. I am located in Richmond, VA for school! I've been a babysitter for a little over 12 years now. The biggest family I have babysat is 5 kids under the age of 12. I also was a nanny over the summer for two girls, ages 6 and 7, as...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"She is extremely compassionate and caring. warm and friendly."
Terri W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taylor! I'm 29 years old and am a very energetic, loving, and down-to-earth nanny.
A little bit about me: I've got my Master's in Elementary Education and my Bachelor's in Sociology. I'm a huge pet lover; I have two cats! I love outside and playing board games. I do not mind doing light house cleaning, driving the kids...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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, organized, intelligent, professional, polite, compassionate, trustworthy, loyal, protective, patient, and the very...
Johnna G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle, I'm 27 years old, I have been a career nanny and household manager in the greater Richmond area for 7 years. I have experience working full time with babies starting at 12 weeks ranging all the way up to middle school age.
I drive a 2017 Honda Pilot and in 2022 I purchased my home in Chesterfield county....
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has worked with our family full time for the last year and has been an amazing addition. She has been dependable, considerate and caring. Our kids love her and she's been great helping us around the house with whatever we need. Our job situation has...
Melissa J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a student at UNF studying advertising and ceramics. I have a lot of experience working with kids in both volunteer and work.
This past summer I worked as a camp counselor with 12 girls (ages 6-7). I would plan activities, games, crafts, sports (yoga was my favorite!), anything really! I also have volunteered with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Super pleasant, good with the boys. Looking forward to having Emily again!"
Joseph S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Traveling from out-of-town, we had some trepidation using an on-line service for care for our 2-month-old. Using Care.com, we met Ann. Ann was very reassuring over the phone, very professional, and lived up (beyond) our expectations the weekend we met her and had...
Jody S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I was a teacher for 4 years in Hawaii and recently moved back to VA! I received my undergrad at UVA in 2019, went on to do Teach For America and got my Masters in Education Administration from University of Hawaii in 2023. I am now in the process of finding what I want my next role to be and in the meantime am looking for a...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate was wonderful and our grandchildren LOVED her.
She was very pleasant and our party guest dint even realize she was a nanny."
Donna T.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashley.
I am fun and out going person. I love playing and entertaining children. I have lots of experience taking care of children from new borns to 11 years old. I have babysat for six different families here in Richmond over the last 6 years. I have a degree sociology. I have my references upon request.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a vibrant, wise, and caring soul. Her personality is of a rare kind. The type that is honest, trustworthy, and respectable. "
Shanik S.
4.6
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Alyaa. I am a professional nanny specialized in working with children in multiple age groups, infant care and special needs. At the age of 12, I assisted a military couple who had a newborn and a toddler. At the age of 13 and on, I babysit for multiple families in private and public sectors. For example, local...
Alyaa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While pregnant with my little one, I searched for hours trying to find a nanny to watch my daughter when I went back to work. It was so overwhelming and scary! Thats until I met Aly. Upon meeting Aly, she instantly put my anxiety at bay. She was very communicative...
Care member
Cindy L.
Richmond, VA
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cindy. I have 8 years of experience I have worked with newborns to 6-year-old. I work for a lovely family Monday- Thursday and take my lovely daughter with me. (she is 18 months) I would love your little ones to have a playmate to play with! I am a very caring, dependable, punctual, trustworthy, person who loves...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We enjoyed the time we had with Cindy . She was a lifesaver to our moving situation . She is punctual and has sweet disposition. If we weren't moving overseas; I would love to have her full time."
Bridgette J.
4.4
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Mrs. Quora!
A retired teacher, ABA therapist and super nanny.
I am a Military wife and mother of 1.
I have 15+ years of experience.
I've helped multiple families along the way.
I have experience with infants, multiple infants, "twins" toddlers, school age and special-needs kiddos.
I offer a gentle teaching/caring...
Shequora can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"The service I received was beyond incredible. Shequora was on time and assisted my children while I worked from home. They enjoy their time with her and my 3 year couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had."
Brittney W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alaizjah and my experience with caring for children has been a learning, rewarding and loving experience. I have learned that each child's development is different and each child is unique in their own way. I have been working with kids for over 10 years now. I currently work at a child development center as...
Alaizjah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She was a great toddler and preschool teacher for my daughter at the daycare and babysat for us after we left. Truly cares about the little ones she looks after and follows what you ask her to do. Has a great sense of humor that the kids love and care get on their...
Sarah S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA
Raven R.
5.0
Raven used to watch my son for me during his toddler years and did amazing with him he still asks for her years later.
- Care member
Nica M.
5.0
Nica was prompt, detailed, attentive and kind. I’m thankful for her diligence and support and would gladly rebook.
- Care member
Isabella Z.
5.0
Izzy is so great with our daughter! She's so reliable and has also helped us out on short notice. She's always on time and very engaged with the children she's caring for. She took our daughter on long walks and was so patient with her as she adjusted to a new caregiver. We would absolutely...
- Katy C.
Sydney A.
5.0
I've hired Sydney multiple times now to pet sit for me! I've hired her for nights, weekends, and up to a week! I had her stay here with my dog each time and I knew as soon as I got home he felt very secure and loved the whole time I was away! It's a plus that I have a very crazy dog and she was able...
- Ashley H.
Claire B.
5.0
Claire spent one day a week this summer with my crew of four children and we all love her. She is dependable, super sweet, and super flexible. My kids loved playing games and going to the pool with her. She taught them how to dive! We highly recommend her and can't wait to see her again!
- Rosa C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Richmond, VA:
How can I find a Richmond babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Richmond, 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 435 babysitters in Richmond, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Richmond, VA?
The average rate for Richmond, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.21 per hour as of July 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Richmond, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Richmond, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Richmond, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 257 reviews of the 435 listed babysitters.