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Find in-home babysitters in Mechanicsville, VA that you’ll love

34 in-home babysitters are listed in Mechanicsville, VA

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years

In-home babysitters in Mechanicsville, VA

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Joanne L.


Mechanicsville, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 excited when they knew she was coming! She was with us for over 1.5 years. She picked up on the way our...

Jenny O.

I have experience working as a babysitter with multiple children of all ages, working as a teacher in church programs, worked in a home daycare facility, worked for a YMCA summer camp program with 3rd graders, worked in a residential facility with children with special needs.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole C.


Mechanicsville, VA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

In Need Of A Loving Nanny/babysitter?

Hi! I am a senior at Virginia Tech looking for a babysitting job while home! I have babysat for many years and have experienced all different ages. I love going on all the fun adventures the kids enjoy!
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joanna L.


Mechanicsville, VA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Singing And Experienced Babysitter

Hi there! My name is Joanna. My husband and I just got married and moved to Austin from Virginia. I have worked with kids in both a professional education environment as well as a in home environment. I have worked at daycares, I was a nanny to a family of 3 kids and dog for 2 years. I babysat for them frequently when they added...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a UVA student home for the summer and would love to take some babysitting jobs! I have tons of experience with kids and always have a blast with them. I will have another part-time job with her the summer, but I am super flexible and willing to help in any way I can.
Madi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julianne K.


Mechanicsville, VA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Or Seasonal Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Julianne. I am a postpartum doula and nanny. If you are expecting a baby or recently brought yours home, let's chat about ways I can support you and your family! I love to be outside, read, and encourage exploration in the children I care for. I am comfortable with pets and household tidying/organizational tasks. I'm...
Julianne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Skye K.


Mechanicsville, VA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Me...

Hi! My name is Skye and I am currently a freshman at JMU, but I will be home for the entire summer starting around May 10th! I'm looking for a full time nanny job for the whole summer. I have a lot of experience with babysitting from ages 2-14, but love working with any age :) I do have a car available for the entire summer as...
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Claysen P.


Henrico, VA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Claysen and I have been a caregiver for the majority of my work experience! I started babysitting in 8th grade and would babysit full time during my summers in between college. In addition, I began working as an in-home caregiver for a senior when I was 19, found that I was really passionate about that type of...
Claysen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Claysen was absolutely amazing! She showed up early and made my 3 year old feel completely comfortable! Before we even left, she was already on the floor playing Barbies with my daughter! Claysen was truly the best!! I would highly recommend her to any family!! "

Brandy W.

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Bailey J.


Sandston, VA

$14-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bailey and I have over 8 years experience babysitting and im a stay at home mom. I have my own car and I do great with both kids and animals.
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Besides being great with kids and my 2.5 yo son having a great time with a new friend, Bailey is great with pets/dogs. Bailey did everything noted and more, and I could tell my son had a great time when I got home, even though I was gone for 5+ hours. My dog is...

Carina G.

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Emerson D.


Richmond, VA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 7, so I've been around kids my whole life! I love kids and pets and I'm comfortable tutoring kids. I have been babysitting and nannying for 5 years. I also am happy to act as a travel nanny and have experience traveling with children! Additionally, I love planning activities with kids and keeping them off...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emerson was great. Dependable, solid, great with our kid - would hire again."

Cathy G.

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Janet N.


Henrico, VA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, Date Night/Extended Care, Light House Keeping

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work with children of all ages, little ones to young adults ages through Care. com for nine+ years. I am the Great Aunt to a 24-month-old and 28-year-old niece and nephew with another 3 months old greatniece. I firmly believe reading will always be the basis for success throughout your child's school career and life. I...
Janet can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janet has helped us out with after school care for our 2 children, homework help, and pet care over the last several months. She is very punctual, reliable, and helpful with some chores around the house as well. She did a great job with helping our middle school...

Kathryn N.

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Maria V.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter And Home Cook

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience working with children of all ages in tutoring, babysitting, and camp counselor capacities. I absolutely love working with children and I have 2 young nephews of my own whom I frequently care for. I can help with homework, cooking and meal prep, light housekeeping, tutoring (Pre-K through 8), laundry,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Had a great experience with Maria. She was prompt, friendly, respected our home, and my 9 year old son enjoyed his time with her. Great communication prior to and during the sitting job. Would definitely hire again."

Care member

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Ann J.


Richmond, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Available All Hours for Babysitting at Your Home or Mine

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature, responsible, successful professional, and mother. I have 30 years experience caring for children of all ages. I love children and they instantly like me. I can provide reliable references from families in the Washington D. C. and Richmond areas. The families I have worked for trust me with their children for...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ann is fabulous! My kids adored her and asked us if she could come back and take them to the swimming pool. They wanted to do something fun with her. She made my husband and I feel comfortable, our kids, and even our German Shepherd. I am planning on calling her to...

Elisa F.

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Nastasya A.


Richmond, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Known as Star to the adults and Mrs. Star to the kiddos. I am a Certified Preschool Teacher with babysitting and nanny experience. I am available to babysit on the weekends! I do have over 15+ years of experience with all ages as well. I have a 10-year-old of my own and enjoy every moment of parenting. Absolutely, adore...
Nastasya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Star is absolutely amazing! She watched our children for the first time this past weekend, and you would have thought that they had known her for years. She’s caring, attentive, and interacted with our children so well. They are still talking about how much they...

Care member

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Melissa S.


Richmond, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Nanny

I am currently obtaining my master's degree in school counseling, or formerly known as a guidance counselor. I love children and have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old. When I was 15-17 I nannied a toddler multiple times a week, and when I was 19-21 I nannied 4 school-aged children during my summers home from...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Isabella C.


Henrico, VA

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Sitter Or Nanny

Hey! My name is Bella and I am looking to find a part-time nanny gig this summer while I am home from school. I am a rising junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. Over the past few years, I have worked as a nanny/babysitter with children of all ages. My duties included taking kids to...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Hannah B.


Henrico, VA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

I am a mom to a 1-year-old boy and I have experience with babysitting a variety of ages of children. From volunteering in the church nursery, to babysitting for families, I am comfortable babysitting for children of any age. I enjoy cooking, playing games, reading, and being creative. I am able to do light house cleaning so that...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Shawna C.


Richmond, VA

$17-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Shawna. I am 26 years old and currently located in Henrico, VA. I have been working with children of all ages for many years. From working at a summer camp, to in-home babysitting, to working with children with autism, to now teaching middle schooled. I am free for weekend dates, summer care, and any time off...
Shawna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Aspen B.


Henrico, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Availability As Caregiver/ Babysitter

I have worked with children for many years. As a teenager, I would babysit my three cousins for my aunt and uncle. I also have experience being a leader/teacher for the toddler class at vacation Bible school at my church. In recent years, I have watched and cared for my niece when I came home from college and after I graduated....
Aspen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
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Keely V.


Richmond, VA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Keely.

Hello! My name is Keely. I'm a Senior at Virginia Commonwealth University studying Health Physical Education and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. **Starting June of 2024 I'm ideally looking for a part one position with two days a week with weekend availability for your date night's/ weekend activities. If you are...
Keely can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicsville, VA

Joanne L.

5.0

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 excited when they knew she was coming! She was with us for over 1.5 years. She picked up on the way our family worked easily, she played with...

- Jenny O.

Claysen P.

5.0

Claysen was absolutely amazing! She showed up early and made my 3 year old feel completely comfortable! Before we even left, she was already on the floor playing Barbies with my daughter! Claysen was truly the best!! I would highly recommend her to any family!!

- Brandy W.

Bailey J.

5.0

Besides being great with kids and my 2.5 yo son having a great time with a new friend, Bailey is great with pets/dogs. Bailey did everything noted and more, and I could tell my son had a great time when I got home, even though I was gone for 5+ hours. My dog is also a little wary of new people...

- Carina G.

Emerson D.

5.0

Emerson was great. Dependable, solid, great with our kid - would hire again.

- Cathy G.

Janet N.

5.0

We needed temporary childcare for our 1 yr old son, for 3 weeks and we were lucky enough to find Janet. She did a wonderful job taking care of him. She managed all his feedings, naps, changes etc. while also doing light house work and was so immensely helpful to our family.

- Seena R.

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