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Catherine E.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey y'all! I have 7 years of paid experience caring for kids ages 3 months - 13 years old. I also have 2 nieces and 26 second cousins seven and under, so I am very comfortable with being around kids, no matter the age! I'm first aid and CPR certified, and will be retraining this summer as a refresh! I'm moving to the Charleston,...

Care Member says "Cat was great! Babysat for us twice, showed up early both times and was very good with our little guy. "

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Gaby D.

Super Fun And Creative Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for about six years now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I worked at The Peninsula Academy for two years during high school. I tended to work with 3-4-year-olds, but moved around to other ages in the school. I am currently taking a gap year at college, but am hoping to return to VCU in the...

Gerardo D. says "Gaby is great! Super reliable, loves the dogs, and provides great communication. Have used her a few times already will be using her again. "

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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
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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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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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Tara M.

Sweet & Caring Nanny

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am an independent, outgoing, and nurturing 23-year-old! I have worked as a Lead Preschool teacher for the past three years with classroom experiences with children ages 12 weeks to 5 years old and nannied children up to 9 years of age. I am transitioning from working in a preschool setting to nannying to focus more on...

Samantha D. says "Tara has served as our nanny for almost a year. Our boys love her and I know she loves them, too. She has been extremely dependable and punctual and she...

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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Matilda B.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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Yvelisse R.

Friendly And Smiling Sitter

Richmond, VA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi! I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 20 years of teaching experience in the Dominican Republic. My background in education allows me to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. I specialize in caring for children aged 0-5 years, providing the focused attention and support...

Care Member says "Hey i would love for you to email me @mayojada34@gmail.com I have a 3 month daughter and I’m looking for an nanny …I do have an application that I could...

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Cierra H.

Experienced Postpartum Doula (day/night Shift)- Nanny FT/PT

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I am an Overnight Postpartum doula specializing in emotion and physical support for moms, parents and their families. I also have experience with special needs, respite and childcare. I have worked at a private school setting where I provided care for Pre- k all the way up to school age children. My duties included but were not...

Ryan D. says "Cierra was a great fit for our family, we were sad to see her go! "

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Cleshaundra C.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm motivated by my love of helping children grow, learn, and thrive. I have a creative and imaginative personality, and I enjoy playing games, reading stories, and exploring the outdoors with children. I have a...

Nichole L. says "Cleshaundra was a delight to have as my sitter if I could take her with me I definitely would. She cared for my 3 children like they were her own. She...

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Emerson L.

Enthusiastic Babysitter, New To Care.com But Not To Babysitting!

Richmond, VA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hello! I'm Emerson and I would love to care for your kids! I'm from the St. Louis area but am currently a rising senior studying at the University of Richmond. I love to be with children and have worked with kids of all ages (ranging from less than a year to 12 years old)! I have been a babysitter/nanny for five years and have...
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Abby W.

Full-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Richmond, VA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Working professional with a little extra time on my hands. Tutored, babysat, and was a substitute teacher during my undergrad. Was a college lacrosse coach during my masters.
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Isabella Z.

Part-Time Babysitter W/ Virtual Experience

Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have experience with many ages, as a professional nanny, a farm educator, and a swim instructor. I love cooking, outdoor activities, art, reading, and music. I am an animal lover and feel very comfortable with pets. I have a reliable vehicle, am CPR certified, and fully vaccinated. I am dependable, caring, fun-loving and calm...
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Lora C.

Reliable And Caring Babysitter In Richmond

Richmond, VA

from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Lora and I am a recent graduate of Virginia Tech, now located in the Richmond area. Growing up, I have always had a passion for service and working with children. My childcare experience expands across many age groups, including summer nannying, afterschool pick-ups, occasional date nights, and working at...
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Savannah M.

Nanny/Babysitter

Richmond, VA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I currently live in the fan district of Richmond and am looking for a part time nannying position. I graduated from Virginia Tech and have 6+ years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 14, had several nannying jobs before, during and after college and worked at St. Edward's Epiphany School. I have...
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Emma D.

Freelance Babysitter

Richmond, VA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I have experience caring for special needs kids! I'm also able to do cooking and light amounts of cleaning as needed! I love arts and crafts so if your kids are into that I am totally down to come prepared to get messy!
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Olivia F.

Hello! My Name Is Olivia Your Go To Date Night Of After School Babysitter!

Richmond, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As an older sister of 2, a summer camp councilor, and a babysitter for families in my community from newborns to 14+. Last summer I worked at Camp Trinity, an overnight camp on the beach of NC. Having a job on the water I am lifeguard, CPR, safe church, and first aid certified. As a student enrolled in art school and the arts...
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Hailey M.

Energetic, Positive Babysitter Looking To Help!

Richmond, VA

from
$11/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a student at VCU with a very flexible schedule. I absolutely love working with children and have over 5 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from 1-13. While babysitting, I love to come up with craft ideas, do outdoor activities, and play games, so I am up for anything. I can help with tutoring and...
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Abbey F.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter Available

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Ever since I was young I have loved watching and caring for children. Beginning my freshman year, I baby sat for a few of my family friend's children. Throughout my high school career I have babysat for multiple families and I have loved each and every experience. Additionally, this year and last year I have an internship at an...
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Roselyne D.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Richmond, VA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 18 years experience as a babysitter and over 10 years experience as a caregiver. I have babysat my sibling (who is 18 and my nieces who is 19 (when they were kids) and 6, and my nephew who is 3. I babysit the 6 and 3-year-old regularly. I have worked with a special needs children through an agency. References are...
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  • 351 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.29/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, VA

Babysitters in Richmond, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 351 listed babysitters

Catherine E.

Cat was great! Babysat for us twice, showed up early both times and was very good with our little guy.

- Care member

Gaby D.

Gaby is great! Super reliable, loves the dogs, and provides great communication. Have used her a few times already will be using her again....

- Gerardo D.

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

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Richmond, VA:

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 351 babysitters in Richmond, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Richmond, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.29 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 Richmond, 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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