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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
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Teaonna E.

Portsmouth, VA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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 26 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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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
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Teauna S.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
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$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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Mikaela B.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Courtney J.

Williamsburg, VA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Kayla L.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have great experience with any age range of kids, and I'm CPR certified and have my own vehicle. I also help cook, clean, tutor, and take care of pets! I am available most days just let me know a week in advance, and we can work something out.

Care Member says "Kayla is very dependable and always on time. She works well with children of all ages and is very active and looks for activities to do with the...

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Sarah S.

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

Newport News, VA

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Kailey W.

Hampton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Tabitha F.

Part Time Caregiver

Williamsburg, VA

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I graduated George Mason University in December majoring in childhood education and minoring in childhood studies. I am now getting my masters degree! I have babysat children since I was 13 and have tons of experience. I have a lot of younger siblings that have helped me prepare for babysitting as well. I have a ton of...

Care Member says "Tabitha has been one of the greatest assets to my family in years! Thanks to her hard work my tasks at home have been easier taking away less time so...

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Charity H.

Tender, Loving, And Caring Lady With A Great Passion For Children

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Since I was a little girl I have always had a passion to work with children. Since I was young I always used to say that I wanted at least 8 children and a huge family. Although, some of my wants have changed, I still love kids with a passion. That will never change. I am the oldest of 5. I am an Air Force vet with an Honorable...

Valerie B. says "Charity is great with children. She is a very dependable trustworthy person. She has helped me with my son for the past 2years. She takes time with my...

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Wendy O.

Chesapeake, VA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...

Rebecca L. says "I hired Wendy to care for my daughter for a couple weeks. My daughter has never been cared for by anyone outside the family and she is very shy. Wendy...

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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
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Maddie J.

Yorktown, VA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Bringing six years of experience working with children aged newborn to pre-teen, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little ones. My babysitting roles have motivated me to provide families with reliable childcare. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I love engaging kids with...
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Hailey Q.

Suffolk, VA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hailey, I'm a Senior at Randolph Macon. I'm a responsible, energetic, and caring babysitter with a genuine love for working with kids! I have spent my entire life caring for children and plan on pursuing a career in Pediatric Nursing.. - I am CPR and BLS certified - I have my own reliable transportation I have...
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Jasmin W.

Enthusiastic And Loving Babysitter

Hampton, VA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! I am looking for fun opportunities and experiences to have over the summer. I am a licensed elementary teacher who is interested being a summer nanny. I have experience working in classrooms with children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. I also have experience working as an elementary tutor, summer nanny, and a date night...
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Danna G.

Your Kids' New Best Friend

Newport News, VA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am responsible, caring, patient and fun-loving babysitter with 7 years of paid experience caring for children ages new born up. CPR and First Aid certified with first responder background. Passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment for your little ones. Reliable babysitter offering engaging activities and growth...
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Elizabeth P.

Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Elizabeth but I go by Poppy I've spent most of the past 15 years as a Nanny/babysitter household manager/personal assistant. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe every moment with a child is an opportunity for them to learn, play, and grow. As a patient, creative, and...
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Layla M.

Hampton, VA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Layla but I go by Ceri! I'd describe my personality as kindhearted, patient, and responsible. I like working with kids because I find them inspirational. Children see the world differently and I love embracing that in my relationship with them. I'm looking for a job that will provide me with the opportunity to do...
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Abby H.

Get To Know Me!

Chesapeake, VA

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as attentive, thoughtful, and creative I like working with kids because they're my passion. I've always loved kids. I've been a teacher assistant previously and am currently working at a children's hospital during school. I'm looking for a job that can help me help others. I'd like to be able to...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.83/hr as of November 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

Kassandra W.

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...

- Brenda R.

Teaonna E.

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

- Care member

Donea W.

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

- Jennifer D.

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 6 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 $13.83 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 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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