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Victoria A.

Sandston, VA

3.5(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Tori. A little bit about myself... I am 22 years old. I grew up in Mechanicsville my entire life and attended Lee-Davis. I attend Atlee Community Church and have done quite a bit of volunteer work in the community. On a professional level, I have been watching after children of all ages since the age of 13. I...

Brandon S. says "I interviewed Victoria, and while our schedules ultimately didn't work out, she was pleasant to speak with and seemed to have a genuine interest in...

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Sherlyn A.

Sandston, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
I'm a dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's development and growth. With three years of experience as a childcare provider, I have gained expertise in caring for children of different age groups, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly demeanor, helps me...
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Dyana W.

Part-time Caregiver

Sandston, VA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have babysat children for a number of years, from ages 2-12. I love children and playing fun activities with them!
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Lauren B.

Part-Time Nanny

Sandston, VA

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently in graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University getting my masters in teaching. My undergraduate degree is in liberal studies for early and elementary education. I enjoy children of all ages, and have worked with them in a variety of settings. I have worked with children in the traditional school setting,...
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Mia J.

Enthusiastic And Responsible Sitter

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have been working with children for about 8 years now and have always really enjoyed it. From babysitting to volunteering at schools to clinicals in pediatric departments at hospitals, helping and teaching children has always been my passion. I am also currently finishing up my last year as training to be a pediatric nurse. I...

Jerrie K. says "Mia became such an important part of our family this past year. She took great care of our two little ones. We would definitely re-hire her if we could....

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Ashlyn G.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi!! I started working with kids when I was 17 years old. I received a job as an afternoon babysitter for two children. In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, workout and that's about all I feel like I have time for. Some weekends I head to Lynchburg to see my parents which is something that brings me a lot of joy. I have...

Dylan S. says "Ashlyn is wonderful. She has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages, all children who have absolutely loved spending time with her. She's...

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Jennifer O.

Mechanicsville, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Jennifer and I would love to take care of your kids! I am CPR certified and have plenty of childcare experience. I worked at the Y and also at 2 daycare centers along the road. As well as babysitting when I was younger at my church. I have been a lead teacher at my centers as well and would not mind helping out...

Brittany K. says "We asked her to come by a little early to get to know my daughter first and they hit it off right away! She was very kind and sweet to my little girl....

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Christabel Z.

Nanny/Babysitter

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Experienced and reliable Nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children and their families. Have taken care of a set of twins, and autistic children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 4 weeks old. Can handle all age groups of kids. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients,...

Doreen M. says "She is trustworthy, good with kids of all ages and very patient."

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Alexis G.

Full-time Baby Sitter

Henrico, VA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Precious M.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Precious Richmond, VA Hi. I am fun, reliable, patient. I have 20 years of experience for caring for infants to pre-k. I work as a babysitting and a daycare . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, . Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and...

Care Member says "She is a sweet young lady very respectful, and do a great job with my two daughters!"

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Halie C.

Dependable And Caring

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I had been a babysitter for a long time typically taking jobs for family friends, friends. After college I started working as an employment consultant for adults with disabilities for 4 years. I then took a job as a paraeducator in an elementary school this past year. I love spending time with kids and playing games or going...

Kelly P. says "Halie is awesome! My kids love her and I trust her completely!"

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Taylor G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available!

Henrico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I love children, I am able to connect with them on a personal level and encourage them in pursuing their individual interests. I can cook and abide by dietary needs for your children if needed. I am able to help with homework. I work with them to accomplish their daily tasks by the appropriate time. I am pet-friendly. I can send...

Ashley R. says "Ilyse was amazing and my kids loved her. She was always discussing current events and things going on, and the kids would inform me! She was always very...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Emma W.

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Emma, and I've been caring for kids for over 10 years. I graduated from Longwood University three years ago with a degree in Communications, and I currently work full-time in operations at a law firm. In my free time, I love helping families by offering reliable, thoughtful childcare during evenings and weekends. I've...

Nicole T. says "Arrived on time and was great with our kiddos!"

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Ashley P.

Smiley Sitter With Experience In STEM Education

Richmond, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashley! I have been a sitter for over 10 years and have experience working in a child development center setting for over 4 years. I have the most experience working with infants and toddlers but I also have several years of experience babysitting and teaching STEM to school aged children. I am currently...

Kristen G. says "Ashley is a wonderful nanny. She watched my daughter when she was 5 months old. I was impressed that she was able to handle watching my daughter along...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Andrae A.

Friendly Retired Babysitter

Richmond, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I use to be the director/mentor of a summer camp at Fort Meade for 3 years. I usually dealt with ages 8 to 13 in the camp. I babysit for family and friends for free since I retired from the military.
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Susan C.

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Richmond, VA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm delighted to introduce myself as a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with three years of experience. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and the joy I find in supporting families by providing reliable childcare options. My patient and calm demeanor,...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sandston, VA

Babysitters in Sandston, VA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Victoria A.

I interviewed Victoria, and while our schedules ultimately didn't work out, she was pleasant to speak with and seemed to have a genuine...

- Brandon S.

Mia J.

Mia became such an important part of our family this past year. She took great care of our two little ones. We would definitely re-hire her...

- Jerrie K.

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 Sandston, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sandston, 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 4 babysitters in Sandston, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Sandston, VA babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 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 Sandston, 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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