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Nannies in Columbia, VA
Sydney D.
Columbia, VA
$15-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I studied social work, I have 4 years of nannying experience (3 years as a full time nanny working 40+ hours a week), and worked for an overnight summer camp for middle schoolers for the 6 summers and was a Camp Director 3 of the years there! I am also Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified. I love animals too so am...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
R'tia P.
Columbia, VA
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Tia i'm 19 years old and a college student online. I have 3 years of childcare experience including working at an elementary school for two years, along with babysitting and being a nanny. I can help with Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
R'tia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Cheryl. If you're in search of someone who is caring, extremely enthusiastic and highly energetic, those are a few qualities that I possess. With over 25 years of combined professional caregiver, nanny, personal assistant, household and business management experience, I look forward to bringing my knowledge and skills...
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl has great energy and a positive attitude"
Deirdre A.
Belinda A.
Kents Store, VA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, let me introduce myself. I am a Mother of three grown daughters and five fun-loving grandchildren. I have had the opportunity to work with children in two different settings. In the first setting, I owned and operated a state licensed daycare and have worked approximately 15 years as an in-home nanny. My daily...
Belinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Belinda is an absolute gem. Dependable, always arrives early, conscientious, and loving (yet not a push-over) - we could not ask for more for our two children!"
Alexandra H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I hope you are doing well!
I am interested in helping you care for your kids/ helping your family etc!
I'd love to tell you a little about myself! I've been nannying for 4 years. I love watching kids learn and contributing to their growth! I love creating engaging activities for kids - inside and outside! I love...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hii! My name is Danae B., I am a 21-year-old college student currently attending VCU part time! I have worked with children since I was 16, I have worked in 3 daycare settings in infant & toddler classrooms! I have been a private nanny since I was 18 years old! I have multiple early childhood education certificates, I am CPR &...
Danae can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Charlotte! My husband and I live in Palmyra with our two dogs.
I am a hairdresser and family photographer, and have been a nanny for many years.
Providing your kids with an enriching experience through time outdoors, art, exercise, and exploring nature is most important to me. Ideally, I like to spend the majority of...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte was the best thing that happened to our family during the pandemic. Charlotte was our nanny for a year. She helped us with our two little ones. She was more than a nanny to us though, she became family. She would help clean up our house, she would help...
Kate K.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lydia and I absolutely love working with kids of all ages! I have worked with children since I was a teenager and I never seem to get over how much fun kids are. I have been a swim coach, a camp counselor for special needs children, worked as a Youth Coach/teacher at the Nats Youth Baseball Academy, have been a...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia was great with our son! She was very responsible, friendly, and creative with play ideas."
Laura W.
Amanda R.
Louisa, VA
$28-34/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of children for the last nine years, with extensive experience with children aged eight weeks to 9 years old. My most extensive experience is with infants and young toddlers, but I get along well with all children.
I've been a Nanny for several local families, and have experience with Household Management...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"We had Amanda as a recurring sitter for our infant son for a few months. She was a pleasure to have, was reliable and accommodating to any schedule changes and really great with our son. We enjoyed having her work with our family and would recommend her."
Morgan G.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
For over 6 years I have been babysitting for families on vacation in Colorado. I also ran my church's nursery and led a Girl Scout Troop for 5 years during that time. Before that I nannied an adorable baby boy for about 2 years through Care. com. Having these years of experience with children and having grown up abroad, I...
Chayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chayla was babysat for us twice, and the children love her. She is very thoughtful. She's very engaging with the kids."
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hello.
My name is Hailey. I am 28 and would love to be your nanny.
I am looking to work with ages 2 to 6. I tend to work best with girls. Hours of Monday thru Thursday or Friday, between 8 and 6 but 8 hours days max with small exceptions.
I love to teach preschool. I have lots of great Ideas.
I love taking kids outside when...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey was over and above a babysitter to my kids. When Hailey first hired she was working with my 3 years old. Hailey came prepared with activities to do. There was never a dull moment from baking, crafting, to holiday themes you name it. More importantly, Hailey...
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Sophia W.
Bumpass, VA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an enthusiastic and reliable babysitter/nanny! I started out babysitting for young couples who went to the same church as I, I would volunteer in the nursery just to soak up some baby love every Sunday! I've worked with all kinds of children and families. I am reliable, responsible, punctual and caring. I was the director...
5.0
"Sophia is a very professional woman who loves children and treats every child like her own. She would be a great nanny to any family who is searching!"
Briar H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Acacia but I go by Casey. I grew up with a large family of 6 kids and from a young age I was responsible for watching my 4 younger siblings. As I got older I found I really did enjoy watching kids. I began watching kids in my church starting at age 17, and then continued watching kids throughout college. I am...
Acacia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Acacia couldn't be a better fit for absolutely any family! You and your kids would be in the best hands. She IS the salt of the earth.
My deepest regret was not getting to meet her sooner, as she has been a beautiful chapter to our story. "
Brittanie V.
Beverly M.
Mineral, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
8 Years Assistant Preschool Teacher Very Loving Adore Kids.
5.0
(1)
I have two sons 23 and 28. And I also have a grandson that is 3 weeks old.. which I absolutely adore. I was an assistant preschool teacher while my children were in school. Loved working with kids. They always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart . I have been a Nanny for to beautiful girls since they were 2 and 3 that I...
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Beverly is a wonderful caregiver. My family has hired her on a couple different occasions. She was so good with my elderly mother who had dementia. She was patient and understanding. She is very reliable and punctual. Will definitely use her in the future if the...
DAnne C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a kid I have always been surrounded by children. When I lived in Colombia I took care of my neighbor's new baby. Before motherhood, I also babysat my nephews and nieces. Then I also took care of children from different friends, their ages ranged from newborn to 6 years old. I worked as a interior decorator in...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gloria set the bar - for child care for our now 2.5 year old son - extremely high. I am not sure what we would have done without her in our lives for the first 16 months of our child's life. We are thrilled she is still in our lives, watching our son as often as we...
Jane S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I m Abby. I love children and pets, I try to play with the kids as much as possible to tire them out and make sure they have fun! I've babysat babies, toddlers and kindergarteners so I am fully prepared to help with diapers and potty training. Thank you for taking the time to check me out!
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby's sister was our nanny for 4 years. Abby stepped in to help cover extra days or date nights a few times for us. She was great with our daughter and a joy to have in our home."
Maggie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I think kids are the absolute best! I've always really enjoyed working with kids and I'd love to find another great family to nanny with. It's hard to get to know each other over a website, so I'd love to meet with you and your family in person to see if we are a good fit.
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esther has an incredible connection with my kids. She listens to them and their interests and brings them books the next time she sees them. My kids are so comfortable with her. Esther is a great communicator and checks in with me to be able to respond to what we...
Carly D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lily. I love working with children and I have lots of experience. I completed 6 teaching classes throughout my high school career and each of those classes included an internship experience as a student teacher in an elementary or high school. I have experience caring for children from newborn age to young...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Lily was awesome with my kids! I was a little hesitant that my 2 year old twin boys would cry when I left, but she gave them so much attention that they didn't even care when I had to go. She was is very punctual and polite! I'm very impressed and I'll definitely...
Ana P.
Amanda P.
Mineral, VA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
i'm an experienced and an enthusiastic nanny who has had all types of experiences ranging from a child who was deaf to a special needs child. I started out babysitting in my local neighborhood for children of family friends and after a while of working for them they would start recommending me to their friends and that's how I...
I grew up in VA playing soccer while cheering for my school and competitively. I moved to NY after high school to pursue my dreams of film in NYC for while being a nanny to 3 boys ages 2, 4 and 5. Also a babysitter in the mornings before school for another family. I have been watching kids , even my oldest brother since I was...
Alesha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia, VA
Cheryl G.
5.0
Cheryl has great energy and a positive attitude
- Deirdre A.
Belinda A.
5.0
What a joy to have "LaLa" be a part of our toddler's life! Belinda has been wonderful for our little girl. She interacts with her and is always teaching her new things. She's a joy to be around in general as well which always helps. If you're looking for a genuine person to take care of your little...
- Chris S.
Charlotte T.
5.0
Charlotte was the best thing that happened to our family during the pandemic. Charlotte was our nanny for a year. She helped us with our two little ones. She was more than a nanny to us though, she became family. She would help clean up our house, she would help meal prep, she constantly folded the...
- Kate K.
Lydia H.
5.0
Lydia was great with our son! She was very responsible, friendly, and creative with play ideas.
- Laura W.
Amanda R.
5.0
We had Amanda as a recurring sitter for our infant son for a few months. She was a pleasure to have, was reliable and accommodating to any schedule changes and really great with our son. We enjoyed having her work with our family and would recommend her.
- Morgan G.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Columbia, VA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Columbia, VA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Columbia, VA is as of is $14.50 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Columbia, VA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Columbia, VA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Columbia, VA?
You can find different nanny services in Columbia through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Columbia, VA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.