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8 last-minute babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, VA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby last-minute babysitters is 8 years
Last-minute babysitters in Portsmouth, VA
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Augusta, and I am currently 24 years old and looking to help families for date nights, run errands, etc. I am a licensed real estate agent, but I also have many years of experience with children of all ages. I have 3+ years' experience with twins ranging from ages 1-9 years. I am very comfortable with...
Augusta can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Augusta has helped us out as date night babysitter and back-up care for our nanny. Our son loves her - she has watched him since he was a little over 1 (he's 2.5 now) and any time we say "guess who's coming over" he'll excitedly say "Augusta???"
One of my...
Rachel P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diamond and I am a student at EVMS! I have been babysitting for the past 10 years or so, and love playing with children of all ages. I have experience with kids as young as 2 weeks up to teenagers. I volunteered as a pediatric cuddler in the NICU in college, holding, rocking, and singing to babies, and that was...
Diamond can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diamond did a fabulous job with our one year old son. She was also patient and understanding when I experienced some technical difficulties with the app software. Strongly recommend!"
Rosalynn P.
Maggie C.
Norfolk, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends (the Whole Day)
5.0
(1)
I am a bilingual teacher from Costa Rica with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Neuroeducation. I am also certified in CPR and have my own car. Currently, I am employed at VBCPS. Do I can babysit during holidays and after school. I have experience with Montessori philosophy, special...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.9
(43)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 25 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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah does a phenomenal job taking care of our little one! She is punctual and always puts her job in front of everything else. She is very active with our child, taking him to many adventures along with routinely providing a mentally stimulating environment. Food...
Aaron G.
Jovia W.
Newport News, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As of right now I have limited availability due to my full time job, but I do have overnight availability and also weekends available. My schedule is flexible on the weekends so last minute appointments are usually available!
I absolutely LOVE caring for children. I've been working with kids since the age of 15. I have years of...
Jovia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jovia was fantastic with our 4 month old daughter. She was always on time and so sweet. She instantly connected with our family and has a passion for working with children. She kept us updated with text messages periodically throughout the day. We felt very...
Caitin F.
4.0
(3)
Hi there! My name is Emily, but I typically go by Em! I am a Carrollton native, but I have my own reliable transportation, so I don't mind a commute. I have more than 5 years of professional childcare experience, and before that I was a lifeguard/swim instructor. That in mind, I am CPR/AED/First Aid trained! I am comfortable...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. My children loved her! The only reason why she is no longer our current nanny is because we moved out of state. I would 100% rehire her, should we ever move back. "
Care member
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm aya, I'm empathetic, outgoing, witty and artsy!
I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have three younger siblings, as well as experience with special needs care. And tons of paid babysitting jobs under my wing.
Outside of babysitting I'm creating wearable art and up-cycling used clothes. In-fact,...
5.0
"The kids loved Aya and she was amazing to work with. "
Care member
Leah M.
Hampton, VA
$12-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Leah, and I am a student at Radford University! I graduated from Kecoughtan high school in Hampton and I am a military brat. I have been babysitting since I was around 13 but I have always taken care of my younger siblings when they were growing up. I love cooking and baking. I'm very fun and energetic! I have three...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent last-minute babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, VA
Augusta B.
5.0
Augusta has helped us out as date night babysitter and back-up care for our nanny. Our son loves her - she has watched him since he was a little over 1 (he's 2.5 now) and any time we say "guess who's coming over" he'll excitedly say "Augusta???"
One of my favorite things is her eagerness to...
- Rachel P.
Diamond K.
5.0
Diamond provided a diverse array of stimulating activities for our son, while maintaining a consistent record of reliability and punctuality. Her adherence to our house rules was notably commendable. With keen perception, she swiftly grasped our toddler's imaginative play and innovative designed...
- Josefina T.
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah does a phenomenal job taking care of our little one! She is punctual and always puts her job in front of everything else. She is very active with our child, taking him to many adventures along with routinely providing a mentally stimulating environment. Food is prepared in our house and she...
- Aaron G.
Jovia W.
5.0
We could not have been happier with Jovia, our sitter. I was nervous about leaving our little girl with a stranger at first, but Jovia was great and very peaceful. I felt relaxed after meeting her. I was comfortable leaving our 11 month-old daughter with her after the first day. Jovia constantly...
- Hannah P.
Emily K.
5.0
Emily was great with my kiddos, she treated them like her own, followed the schedule I left for her and they loved her!! She is compassionate, nurturing and reliable. 10/10 would recommend and would definitely hire her again :)
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a last-minute babysitter near you in Portsmouth, VA
How much does it cost to hire a last-minute babysitter near me in Portsmouth, VA?
How much it costs to hire a last-minute babysitter depends on many different factors such as where you live and how many years of experience they have. That being said, you can find a last-minute babysitter near you with rates starting at $13.00.
How can I find a last-minute babysitter near Portsmouth, VA in May, 2024?
You can use babysitting websites like Care.com to find qualified last-minute babysitters near you. Search through Care.com profiles to find a last-minute babysitter who can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Portsmouth, VA.
What type of last-minute babysitter services are available near me in Portsmouth, VA?
Typically, last-minute babysitters take on the same roles and responsibilities as normal babysitters. The differentiating factor here is you may need to hire a last-minute babysitter with short notice when your normal sitter cancels or when an unexpected appointment or work event comes up. There are 1 near you if you ever find you need an extra set of hands at the last-minute.