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Breanna B.

Fun Babysitter

Portsmouth, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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Hi i'm Breanna :) I used to work in a child care facility specializing in ages 6 months-5 years old back in 2020. Since then, i've been babysitting/nannying at families homes full time since. I'm currently looking for a part time job with a loving family who is possibly needing childcare in the mornings before 11am! I am also...
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Emily G.

Part-Time/Last Minute Babysitter

Norfolk, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience babysitting for the past 15 years. I have worked with children with special needs (autism and Down Syndrome), infants, toddlers, school-age, and teens. I love keeping children engaged and active. I will help with housework, schoolwork, and pet care as much as needed. At this time, I am mostly booked but do...
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Ivana C.

Chesapeake, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very dependable, positive and helpful person who's good at getting along with kids. I'm 20 years old and have about 1 year of experience caring for mostly toddlers and young kids. My schedule is very flexible and I'm able to come babysit at anytime, even if it's last minute. I'm also willing to help around the house...
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Krystal L.

Fun Babysitter For Toddlers To Young Teens In CS

Norfolk, VA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello I'm Krystal. I have worked with kiddos most of my working career from kid's birthday parties to teaching toddlers gymnastics. I am fun and open to anything to do with the kiddos. i'm pretty flexible most evenings for last minute uh ohs.
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Aya H.

Aya

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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,...

Care Member says "The kids loved Aya and she was amazing to work with. "

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Jasmine F.

Part-time Caregiver

Virginia Beach, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Jasmine and I am 29 years old flight attendant . I've been living in Virginia Beach off and on my whole life .. I also love animals. I have a weak spot for dogs so pet sitting comes naturally.. I am detail oriented, dependable and polite I'm free spirited. I love nature & art . I left my job at Childtime Day Care...

Kenneth P. says "With our last sitter canceling last minute, Jasmine saved us from having to cancel our plans. We were unable to meet the day before, but Jasmine arrived...

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Sarah S.

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

Newport News, VA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Gabrielle G.

Suffolk, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I'm Gabrielle/ Gabby, and I would love to be your go-to babysitter! I have 1 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including being the oldest in my family caring for 4 of my younger brothers. from newborns to pre-teens. I am passionate about creating safe, fun, and engaging environments for kids while...
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Emmerick D.

Virginia Beach, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Emmerick I am 25 years old and I graduated from Arizona State University Online with my Early Childhood Education degree this December!. I have 10 years of experience. I have babysat for numerous first responder families including police, fireman, military and nurses so I am not unfamiliar with last-minute need...
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  • 9 last-minute babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent last-minute babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, VA

Last-Minute Babysitters in Portsmouth, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 9 listed last-minute babysitters

Aya H.

The kids loved Aya and she was amazing to work with.

- Care member

Jasmine F.

With our last sitter canceling last minute, Jasmine saved us from having to cancel our plans. We were unable to meet the day before, but...

- Kenneth P.

Sarah S.

Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a last-minute babysitter near you 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 $20.00.

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.

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.

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