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Leset S.

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a Montessori trained and MA licensed teacher working in Haverhill, Ma. I teach all subjects to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I love teaching math, writing, science, and reading. I have experience working with children ages 2-15 either in a school or camp setting. I enjoy creative projects, being outside, cooking, baking and...

Lindsey P. says "We hired Leset to watch our kids (5 year old and baby) and she is reliable, kind, and incredibly patient. The kids had a blast playing with her and we...

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Aleia C.

East Bay Occasional Sitter

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
*East Bay Area* resident looking for PT babysitting. I've completed an EMT course, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and various emergency & health courses. I have experience with kids including summer camps, Sunday school & siblings (2 younger, 3 older!) I love to do fun activities with kids & help with homework. I enjoy being...

Care Member says "Aleia was not only dependable but the boys enjoyed her so much. I highly recommend her to any family. My boys were always excited when they knew she was...

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Savannah M.

Williamsburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Savannah! I'm looking for sitter & nannying opportunities! I started out baby sitting when I was younger. Then I went to coach field hockey for middle school! Then moved to Williamsburg and worked at a daycare and worked in the newborn room and up to age 8! I found care. com about a couple years ago and started to...

Austin T. says "Savannah is an absolute sweetheart. She was very professional, helpful, and great with our little boy. We had Savannah for a very short time but she was...

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Maryclaire O.

Looking To Work With Kids!

Williamsburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maryclaire and I'm a senior at William and Mary! I love working with kids and am looking for weeknight or weekend baby sitting opportunities! I love working with kids and on-top of babysitting I have volunteered as a tutor for elementary and middle school students for the past 5 years. I also have extensive first aid and...

Erica A. says "Maryclaire has babysat for us (3 & 5 year old boys) several times and did a really nice job. My sons like her a lot."

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Jadyn T.

Part Time Caregiver And Tutor

Hampton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am an 21-year-old college student attending Hampton University. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. I also worked for a summer camp/ daycare for two years. I also have experience tutoring in various subjects.
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Erika S.

Occasional/Date Night/ Weekends Caregiver Available

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Alexa J.

Babysitter

Williamsburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexa and I am looking into getting back into babysitting full-time! I have many years of experience and I love love love children! I also am amazing with pets! I come with many references and I am experienced with all ages. I look forward to working with you and your little ones!

Vanessa P. says "I would highly recommend Alexa to anyone! She is extremely trustworthy, fast, and hardworking. She worked for my family for nearly two years and has been...

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Natasha C.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a proud mother of one and a grandmother with many years of experience caring for children. I also have experience volunteering in the NICU ( Newborn ICU ) at Riverside Hospital. I have had CPR training in the past with a refresher while helping in the ICU. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully watching your little one...

Laura W. says "Natasha has been watching our kids (5 children) since the summer. Natasha is always on time, flexible, creative, helpful and just all around great! Our...

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Kayla R.

Yorktown, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have a wide range of experience and a great love for kids & animals. I have been coaching soccer for 10 years at all ages and levels. I am very extroverted and have a great drive with excelling in everything I do. I have baby-sat and have cared for animals from care. com & another site as well as by word-of-mouth. I am very...

Alison S. says "Kayla is great! She is friendly, easy going, and loves children and dogs. She is reliable and trustworthy--she is driving our children to/from activities...

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Teaonna E.

Teaonna, 23

Portsmouth, VA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Happy, fun and energetic Punctual and committed CPR certified and First Aid certified Safe driver Non-smoker COVID and flu vaccinated Great references 3+ years of experience Weekends and date nights! $75 dollar minimum A little bit about me: I'm 25 years old, and I'd describe my personality as loving, funny and friendly!...

Care Member says "Teaonna was amazing!! So kind and sweet! Made brownies with my son and he absolutely loved having her babysit! 10/10 recommend! "

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Courtney J.

Williamsburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am Courtney and I am 22 years old. I enjoy children of all ages. I am currently in college to get my degree in early childhood. I have worked with children since I was 12 years old from ages newborn to 10. I have worked in homes and preschool centers. I was a lead preschool teacher and have taught ages 2 through 5. I...

Lisa C. says "When I first went searching for a babysitter, Courtney's bio immediately stood out because of her experience and her previous work with special education. I...

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Alexia M.

About Me :)

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 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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Laura G.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! DUE TO ACCEPTING A NEW JOB, I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILITY. I am an extremely caring, creative, and bubbly caretaker. I have my master's degree and certification in elementary education prek-6. I am CPR certified and have worked in a daycare facility in an infant room and school-age room. I have also been a respite...

Hallie A. says "Laura has been a blessing to us the last month. She immediately demonstrated that our daughter was/is her first priority. We are so sad to see her step...

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Kailey W.

Hampton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college for psychology and child development at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at local elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with...
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Linda R.

Previous Daycare/preschool Owner/director

Fort Eustis, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Cheerful, Kind, Compassionate Dependable, and Trustworthy I have four grown children of my own and hundreds out there that have forever touched my heart. I have many years of experience in childcare including several types of special needs. I owned and operated a daycare/preschool for 12 years. Also experienced with school...

Care Member says "Was very polite and gave plenty of attention to my son and tended to his needs! "

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Ylandrea H.

About Drea!

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, personable, and easy-going. I like working with kids because being able to watch them grow and learn everyday is a blessing. I'm looking for a job that is flexible and work with a busy single mom schedule. One thing you should know about me is I am a prior Navy veteran (HM) of 16...

Cassey E. says "Absolutely wonderful!!! My son clicked with her immediately!."

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Mikaela B.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Mikaela ! I am 25 years old and in 2020, I graduated with my bachelors of science degree from Ferrum College in western Virginia. I was previously an Education major because my mother, sister, and many other family members are/ have been educators, including my great grandfather, who was Superintendent of Hampton City...

Jessica C. says "Mikaela has been watching my daughter for over a year at my home and she has been phenomenal. She's great with my daughter and she lights up when Mikaela...

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Mackenzie S.

Friendly Fun Finder

Yorktown, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mackenzie, I started working with children at a performing arts camp about 9 years ago. I come from a theater background, but my passion flourished the most offstage, interacting with kids. Whether teaching or nannying, I have been working in childcare for most of my life, and I love to do it. My main goal...

Amy K. says "Mackenzie has been a true god send! We love her so much, and she has become part of our family. The kids always ask for her and when she is coming back. I...

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.25/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithfield, VA

Babysitters in Smithfield, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Leset S.

We hired Leset to watch our kids (5 year old and baby) and she is reliable, kind, and incredibly patient. The kids had a blast playing with...

- Lindsey P.

Aleia C.

Aleia was not only dependable but the boys enjoyed her so much. I highly recommend her to any family. My boys were always excited when they...

- Care member

Savannah M.

Savannah is an absolute sweetheart. She was very professional, helpful, and great with our little boy. We had Savannah for a very short time...

- Austin T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Smithfield, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Smithfield, 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 8 babysitters in Smithfield, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Smithfield, VA babysitters on Care.com is $14.25 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 Smithfield, 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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