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178 babysitters are listed in Springfield, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Springfield, VA
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
As a nanny and babysitter for over 10 years, I love working with kids. From energetic twins, to newborns just discovering the world around them.
Melis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melis was fantastic with my daughter. She was always punctual and dependable. She was my daughters first babysitter and my daughter quickly got very comfortable with her. I highly recommend her! Thank you Melis for being so wonderful!"
Yani P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four children. I consider myself a warm-loving, responsible, enthusiastic, organized, and a patient person, who loves children and takes care of them as if they were my own. I am licensed in CPR and First Aid. I have been taking care of children for the past 15 years working in my own daycare for three years and...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey parents! My name is Luisa and I am looking for a part-time job, I considered myself as an energetic, creative, trustworthy, and loving person with experience in taking care
of children of different ages. I am able to create safe and fun environments for kids,
understanding their needs and parent's expectations.
I have been...
Luisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Luisa!! Sometimes I really think she was an angel sent to us. She is the best nanny and we feel so lucky to have her.
I work part-time so we get to have Luisa twice a week and I'm pretty sure it's my 1 year old's favorite days of the week. She's been with...
Christy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting in 2007. I have taken care of newborns, babies, toddlers, even teenagers! From full time, date nights, early mornings, to just after school care, one time only, back up, last minute, etc. I always have flexibility and commitment. Also, I have had the opportunity to take care of children from all backgrounds...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since I was 12/13 but officially began paid babysitting 3 years ago. Since then I have worked with all age ranges from babies all the way to teenagers. love children and love taking care of them! I have plenty of experience with changing diapers and doing nap times, as well as feeding and...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our son LOVES Riley! She has great energy and patience which is really important for a little one. She is flexible when I need to make changes to the schedule and has tons of different types of experience with child care. We are so happy we found her!"
Emily G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Passionate pet caregiver with a love for animals of all kinds. Experienced in providing attentive care, ensuring pets are happy and healthy. Reliable and dedicated to creating a positive environment. Ready to shower your furry friends with love and attention!
Iman can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iman was fantastic- reliable, great at communicating and wonderful with our 2 young kids. I would highly recommend her!"
Simone C.
Hope S.
Springfield, VA
$20-32/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a Navy Mom of two. We're a very active family, who loves sports and activities in the city. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age children, and Special Needs. My youngest is on the Spectrum so I am very comfortable and confident in helping with the needs your child might have. I like to plan activities for...
Hope can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hope was everything I could've wished out of a babysitter! She is super friendly attentive and super caring and a blast for my kids to hang out with to the point my daughter started crying when she had to go home. 10/10 will book again"
Malik R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA and have over 10 years experience in senior care. I can help with several things for your loved one and can work overnights as well!
Fikirte can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Fikirte was a great help for my family! She took excellent care of my mom and had a great relationship with her :)"
Mikael M.
Collette J.
Springfield, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for numerous families over the years and still even babysit for them for date nights and consider them family. I have over 14 years experience with children ranging from 6 weeks old to age 16 and even have experience with twins. I am a fun and energetic babysitter who truly enjoys seeing kids smile and laugh....
Collette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Collette is warm, proactive with communications, and has an easy energy to engage kids. My 8 y/o was initially shy meeting her, but she was patient and took time for him to feel comfortable and then was lovely in conversation with him. He was excited to spend time...
Alycia E.
Mercedes W.
Springfield, VA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a babysitter with more of 10 years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid Certified.
I babysit kids of all ages and groups too.
I play with them, help with the homework, cook for them, go to their activities. Reading, exploring and doing things or sports inside and outside is the way that I love to caring them.
I like...
Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes was a godsend for us! My wife desperately needed a break while on maternity leave and Mercedes took care of our infant two afternoons a week. She was amazing. So kind, caring, and calming for us as anxious new parents. Mercedes took wonderful care of our...
David O.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carolin, I live in Springfield and I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny. I was born and raised in Germany but have lived in the US since 2002. I have 19 years of experience working with children of all ages, but have focused my work and studies on infants in recent years.
I am reliable, professional, energetic,...
Carolin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carolin is everything you want in a babysitter---knowledgeable, energetic, friendly, and so much more. Carolin is the first baby sitter we've ever had with our five month old and we couldn't be more happy. She took the time to go over everything and asked questions...
Megan M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with child care includes working at 3 different daycare centers in the past that had ages ranging from 1-12 and babysitting for various Care. com families. I am a college graduate and majored in International Studies and minored in Dance. I am currently pursuing my dream job as a dance instructor and choreographer...
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids absolutely loved Fatima and we would definitely recommend her to any family. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, and so kind/fun! Her lengthy experience with kids truly shows and we can always count on her for anything we need. She grew to become...
Linda B.
Hannah T.
Springfield, VA
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 12 years old, and have 4 younger siblings that I watch all the time. I love kids and helping them learn and grow.
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hannah is a child whisperer. She doesn't get ruffled, loves to play, treats kids with respect, and has high expectations for them. She's our very favorite sitter. I never, ever, worry when the kids are left in her care. She feels like family, that's how much we...
Jackie A.
Alicia C.
Springfield, VA
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alicia! I've been working with children of all ages since I was young whether it was caring for my younger siblings, babysitting neighborhood children, or summer camps and church service childcare. I studied social work in college and went on to pursue a career in child welfare where I worked with families in crisis. Most...
5.0
"Alicia you was a joy to work with and did a great job with my 11 month old twins. She was on time, thoughtful, easy to talk to, and willing to do what was requested. We will definitely hire her again soon."
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Chloe V.
Springfield, VA
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for about 6 years and I've always loved it! I've cared for rage of ages from about 1-13 years old. I also have experience watching and doing volunteer work with special needs children. I'm super energetic and love playing with kids but also can help out with school and homework if needed! I'm CPR certified,...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chloe was such a wonderful sitter for my two children(6 and 3). She communicated very well and was on time for the job. Will definitely hire her again!"
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Ashly B.
Springfield, VA
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there,
I'm Ashly and I am a college student.
I started babysitting for neighborhood families when I was 13 years old and as I got older I volunteered to be a summer camp counselor where I would plan daily activities for a total of 10 kids. After summer camp was through I became a court monitor for a trampoline park where I...
Ashly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"We hired Ashly to watch our one year old for a few hours. Ashly communicated well, was on time and polite. My little girl took to her immediately and we came home to a happy, well-fed and well-rested baby! Would definitely hire her again!"
Rachel S.
Mehreen N.
Springfield, VA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been taking care of younger children ever since I've been a teenager. I have grown up with younger cousins and my aunts and uncles always ask me to help take care of them. As an adult, my co-workers have turned to me to babysit for them when they need a day/night out! I am a full-time school counselor for Fairfax...
Mehreen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"There aren't enough amazing things to say about Mehreen!! From the first meeting, we felt comfortable with her caring for our one year old in our home. She listened to our schedule/timeline, asked appropriate questions, and seemed knowledgeable of age-appropriate...
Barbara T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica, I'm 32, and I've been providing childcare for over 10 years. Along with babysitting and nannying, I've also worked in day cares and preschools. I welcomed my own little one in 2016!
In my opinion, the most important qualities a nanny should have are patience and the ability to get goofy! Caring for...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica took care of our daughter for several months and did a great job! She made sure to include developmentally appropriate play and helped with her transition to solid foods. She was very loving and kind to our daughter. We are grateful for all her help during...
Jessica W.
Tipyan A.
Springfield, VA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's degree. I have always loved children and I have 4 younger siblings of my own that I grew up babysitting so I have plenty of experience watching out for children along with different babysitting jobs. I am also fluent in Arabic as well as English. Please...
Tipyan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Tipyan was great and my kids loved her! She is reliable, patient and caring. She used to babysit for me for about 2 years every weekend. Unfortunately, we recently moved but my kids miss her dearly. I would definitely recommend her!"
Sara A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cynthia. I been working as a caregiver / babysitter for more than 9 years. I have plenty experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and all ages up to 12.
A little about me ; I am a mom of 2 boys, I consider myself as caring , fun , self started if need it, and a trustworthy person.
I have my own transportation,...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia was fantastic with my two kids( a one year old and a 6 year old). She was on time, and was so friendly from the second she started, and my kids loved her. She sent me updates at every step of the way, and it was so nice to see the smiling faces of my kids...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA
Melis S.
5.0
Melis was fantastic with my daughter. She was always punctual and dependable. She was my daughters first babysitter and my daughter quickly got very comfortable with her. I highly recommend her! Thank you Melis for being so wonderful!
- Yani P.
Luisa V.
5.0
Luisa has been a wonderful addition to our care team for our child. She is very loving, caring and super attentive toward our child. She is proactive to ask us questions about caring for our child and naturally helps out with additional household tasks like washing dishes, sweeping, mopping,...
- Oluoma E.
Riley R.
5.0
Our son LOVES Riley! She has great energy and patience which is really important for a little one. She is flexible when I need to make changes to the schedule and has tons of different types of experience with child care. We are so happy we found her!
- Emily G.
Iman M.
5.0
We were visiting from out of town & had an Appt to go to, so Iman came to the hotel and watched our 3 kids for a few hours. She played games with the kids and took them swimming in the hotel pool. They had a great time with her & didn't want her to leave! We Will definitely try to use her again when...
- Erin M.
Hope S.
5.0
Hope was everything I could've wished out of a babysitter! She is super friendly attentive and super caring and a blast for my kids to hang out with to the point my daughter started crying when she had to go home. 10/10 will book again
- Malik R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Springfield, VA:
How can I find a Springfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Springfield, 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 178 babysitters in Springfield, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Springfield, VA?
The average rate for Springfield, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.17 per hour as of April 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 Springfield, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Springfield, 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 Springfield, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Springfield, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 190 reviews of the 178 listed babysitters.