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60 babysitters are listed in Purcellville, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Purcellville, VA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working at a daycare for the last 15 years and I am looking for a more flexible schedule now that my two children are school age. I can provide after school services as well as babysitting on evenings and weekends. During the summer I am available daytime as well. I also offer carpool services during the school...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Ericka is the absolute best! She is so sweet and genuinely cares about our kids. She is always on time and is great about communicating any change in schedule. We feel very comfortable with Ericka taking care of our kids and know that they are in great hands!
Morgan Z.
Sara U.
Purcellville, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college graduate looking for a short or long-term nannying position in Purcellville or the surrounding areas. I have been working with children since I was 11 at various summer camps, a children's ministry, and babysitting. I have been a nanny since 2020 for multiple families with children ages 0-10.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sara was so sweet and kind with our son and didn't mind all the checking calls from his crazy mom :)
Rachelle R.
Grace J.
Purcellville, VA
$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace! I am a senior at Patrick Henry College, working towards a degree in Literature. As the oldest girl in a large family, I've been helping take care of kids for a long time. In the past four years I've worked various school jobs, including as a teacher's aide at an elementary school in California and...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Grace is super sweet! Excellent communication gets back to me quickly about future jobs. My 2 year old loves spending time with her. She's patient and has a great steady kindness to her.
Acadia B.
5.0
(2)
Very hard working woman reliable and committed, 14 years of experience cleaning offices and houses!
Shirley can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting & more
Recent review:
5.0
Shirley is out of this world incredible! She needs little direction and executes flawlessly. She went above and beyond to support my family of 7 from doing laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, etc. I miss her terribly! No one can fill her shoes.
Julie S.
Caroline M.
Purcellville, VA
$21/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline. I'm currently a GMU student doing classes online at GMU on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 1:30-4:10. My semester is about to finish and I will have very open availability. I come from a big family with 5 siblings, three are much younger and adopted. Previous experience: I helped my mom with babysitting for...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
4.0
Caroline has been out sitter for almost 6 months. Our son loves Caroline! She's so fun, energetic and artistic. He loves doing arts and crafts with her.
Erica W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun and positive aunt and nanny living in Purcellville VA. I grew up in Minnesota in a family of 10, with over 20 nieces and nephews, so children have been the biggest part of my life since I can remember. In MN I used to babysit, nanny, and even do volunteer work with children. My volunteer experience includes daycare,...
Tianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Tianna is a delight to know! She is helpful, sweet, and cheerful! She is amazing with children! Her story telling skills keep my 5 kiddos quiet on long trips, her thoughtfulness brings me home to a clean cheerful kitchen, and her diligence lets me feel comfortable...
Brittany P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel, and I think kids are awesome. I'd love to work for your family. I have nearly 10 years of experience with church nurseries and babysitting. I have reliable transportation and I'm CPR certified. I'm an avid reader, a college student of English and history, and a dog lover. My favorite things to do with kids are...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She was very sweet, on time, and our daughters loved playing with her!
Care member
Joan C.
Purcellville, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caregiver Available To Take Care Of Children Full Time Or Partime
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother of five children that is recently out of the professional world and looking for extra money and I love children. I would love to take care of your children while you work, go out on a date or just get away for a while.
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Wonderful Joan is a part of the family now. We really appreciate her help!
Michelle R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shirley, I've been working with children for most part of my life. I started working with children in 2009 for about eight years, I began by having my own daycare at home for three years. I was able to obtain my CPR, licence and the skills needed to work with children. My daycare was full of children of different ages...
Shirley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely hire her again.
Kara W.
Katherine C.
Purcellville, VA
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for over 5 years. I enjoy outdoor activities with kids as well as playing games or doing arts and crafts indoors. I am a college student and am CPR certified. I am easygoing, but firm when necessary, and always work to make sure the kids have a great time!
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
My daughters loved Katherine and have asked to have her back several times.
Jennifer P.
Morgan L.
Purcellville, VA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a sophomore at the university of South Carolina majoring in nursing! I have been babysitting for 7 years now and love doing all kinds of activities with the kids! I can help with housekeeping, laundry, crafts, errands and much more. I'm also a certified lifeguard so can supervise swimming. I'm able to provide...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ella M.
Purcellville, VA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Super Outgoing And Upbeat Personality, Super Flexible Hours For Summer 2023
I am currently a junior studying Public Relations at Virginia Tech. I have been babysitting my little sister and cousins for my entire life but they are now grown up and don't need a summertime sitter. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling, and Petsitting. I am basically free all summer so I am super flexible and...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Karis R.
Purcellville, VA
$15-20/hr
I am and experienced and thoughtful worker, I have worked in retail and the restaurant business throughout high school. As far as babysitting goes I've taken a few jobs just through family but realized how much I love doing it!
Jane B.
Purcellville, VA
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jane and I am a second-year student at James Madison University, majoring in nursing. I have been a babysitter since I was 14 years old. I spent this last summer and winter nannying an infant. I have twin younger brothers that are seven years younger than me. I helped care for them since they were born. I love being...
Jane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Kimmy :) and I would love to babysit for your children. I'm currently in college studying nursing, and am set to graduate with my ADN this May 7th. I am also set to get my RN by end of July and am looking for a family I can help out during the summer. I currently work on the labor and delivery floor at Reston...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I have grown up with dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, parrots, and rabbits and have experience caring for all of them. I animal sit consistently for multiple families with various types of animals
Priscilla can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
With my mom being a veterinarian, I've always been around animals my whole life. I would be glad to watch after any pets you may have from fish to dog!
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm currently working for a family in Leesburg with three kids but they are no longer needing a nanny at the end of April. I will be available for full time work starting May 7th.
As the second oldest of eight children in my family, I grew up helping my mother with everything from changing diapers, to cooking...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Callie D.
Purcellville, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Callie, and I'm a Spanish Major at Christopher Newport University. I'm responsible and caring, and I love sticking to a daily schedule. Some things about me- I love traveling, I've been to 15 countries! I like to crochet, and I was a gymnast for 10 years. I have experience being a babysitter for friends and...
Callie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Callie is great! She has worked with our family during her Summer break and we are so grateful for all she does for us. She is amazing with both our 15 month old and our four year old.
We will miss her dearly once she returns to school and anyone else who may...
Alex R.
Emma P.
Purcellville, VA
$34/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm new to the care giving part of the work force but I can prove to be very dedicated and strive to create a wonderful environment for both the parents and children.
I'd describe my personality as Welcoming, Supportive, and Empathetic.
I like working with kids because I always was watching my younger siblings or babysitting...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Purcellville, VA
Ericka M.
5.0
Ericka is the absolute best! She is so sweet and genuinely cares about our kids. She is always on time and is great about communicating any change in schedule. We feel very comfortable with Ericka taking care of our kids and know that they are in great hands!
- Morgan Z.
Sara U.
5.0
Sara was so sweet and kind with our son and didn't mind all the checking calls from his crazy mom :)
- Rachelle R.
Grace J.
5.0
Grace is super sweet! Excellent communication gets back to me quickly about future jobs. My 2 year old loves spending time with her. She's patient and has a great steady kindness to her.
- Acadia B.
Shirley V.
5.0
Shirley is out of this world incredible! She needs little direction and executes flawlessly. She went above and beyond to support my family of 7 from doing laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, etc. I miss her terribly! No one can fill her shoes.
- Julie S.
Caroline M.
4.0
Caroline has been out sitter for almost 6 months. Our son loves Caroline! She's so fun, energetic and artistic. He loves doing arts and crafts with her.
- Erica W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Purcellville, VA:
How can I find a Purcellville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Purcellville, 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 36 babysitters in Purcellville, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Purcellville, VA?
The average rate for Purcellville, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.06 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 Purcellville, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Purcellville, 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 Purcellville, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Purcellville, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.