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158 babysitters are listed in Stafford, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Stafford, VA
Rashida T.
Stafford, VA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rashida, I am 30 years old, and I have over 13 years of experience in childcare. I own my own business working as a personal chef and as such teach cooking classes, and cater small events on the weekends. The family I most recently cared for consisted of a wonderful 3 and 5-year-old who I provided care for, for...
Rashida can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Rashida is a wonderful caregiver. She is very patient and firm but loving and able to keep up with my energetic kids. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Laura D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a NICU nurse (BSN, RN), Navy Spouse and I love to watch little ones in my free time! I am fully certified with my ACLS, PALS, CPR, BLS, and NRP licensure. I would love to have an opportunity to take care of your kids! I am flexible most weekends if you have a need or for date nights. I'd love to meet your little one(s)...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet! "
Nancy T.
Catalina E.
Stafford, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter For Over 5 Years Looking For Full-Time Job.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an Early Childhood Education degree and two children of my own, I love spending time with little kids, caring for them and helping their families throughout the day with the daily routines, with love and kindness, I like teaching the kids my language (Spanish) if parents desire it, I definitely enjoy my job, because I...
Catalina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy is kind, affectionate, tender, patient, gentle, warm and tender and her gentleness and affectionate nature make her stand apart.
In addition, Cathy is very conscientious and safety-oriented, always making sure that our son has sunscreen and a hat on,...
Leigh K.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Taylor and I have a 6-month-old. I have lots of experience with children. I taught for 3 years in Elementary School and have been looking to watch some kids either in your home or mine. I would love to be able to bring my 6-month-old with me if possible. I am CPR certified as well. I live in Nelson County.
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Scheduling prevented me from hiring Taylor. So my review is simply based on interactions leading up to the interview. She was very, very responsive to my messages. Prompt in arriving to our interview location. In fact, I was delayed due to traffic and when I...
Tina J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation or quite anything you are needing a bit of help with. I've been working with kids since I was around 13 and have always enjoyed it! I am currently in school working towards my degree in Occupational Therapy so looking to be able to...
Alisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Alisa was an absolute wonderful nanny for our 2 (now 3) year old. She loved him and cared for him, and he was SO happy with her. Alisa is also a very creative cook, and would include our son in the process. On many occasions she would also prepare meals for our...
Heather H.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! My name is Debora, I am 31 years old, and originally from Brazil, but living and working in Virginia. I'm currently looking for part-time babysitting opportunities. Back in Brazil, I studied Early childhood education and worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years. In addition to that, I have 4 years of experience...
Debora can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Deb has been amazing with our little ones! She's reliable, always on time, and has a natural knack for keeping the kids entertained. We love how creative she is with activities and how she genuinely cares for our children's well-being. Plus, she's a great...
Julie M.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience, as most women with children naturally do. I've been a single mother who's raised 4 kids. Working various jobs which included Post Office, housekeeping and caring for the elderly. Aside from that I helped care for my mom and then grands and great nieces, now I'm looking to start making income doing...
Frittis can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"I wish I could give her more than five stars. Frittis went ABOVE and beyond her cleaning. I had requested a move out clean to prepare for new renters coming in and she ended up doing so much more than I asked for. She is a woman of many trades and I ended up hiring...
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Jenniffer C.
Stafford, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of three girls. I love to take care of and teach children!!
I've 11 years experience in childcare. I'm currently working with families through here. I have cared for children ages infants up to 13 years old. I'm certified in advanced childcare and First Aid/CPR/AED with Red Cross. As well as Raising Healthy Kids,...
Jenniffer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very knowledgeable and experienced nanny/sitter. We’ve trusted Jennifer with our little girl since she was 3 months old. She’s always punctual and sends wonderful updates while she is caring for our daughter. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(31)
Hired by 41 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently live in Stafford, VA. I have a reliable and smoke-free car. I have 18 years of experience as a nanny and have provided nanny services in the Metropolitan area. Children are my first priority over anything else. I like them to feel that they have my full attention which makes them smile and feel secured. I can say...
Zozire can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zozire is simply amazing. She bonded with my 3 and 1 year old instantly. She put this anxious mom's mind at ease with pictures of the kids having so much fun! We will absolutely use her again!"
Jenny L.
Julia P.
Stafford, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear parents, I am a lady 45years old , worked in a daycare for three years, then worked in my own home care for six years , actually I work for parent from care , com
caring for babies newborn to infants and toddlers, workouts to do activities with the kids,, Spanish lessons , certificates from Fairfax county about care...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Julia has been a nanny to our two toddlers for the past year, and she has been absolutely wonderful. The kids love her, and she is such a pro when it comes to understanding their individual needs. We were amazed when she immediately figured out a nap routine that...
Pam J.
Sarah H.
Stafford, VA
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, I currently teach 2nd Grade in PWC. I have been working with children since I was in 6th grade, and absolutely love it. Anything from going outdoors and playing games with the older kids to tummy time and reading with infants to help them discover the world around them, are all little parts of...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Brianna B.
Stafford, VA
$18-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Brianna! I am 21 years old and currently in college! I am majoring in elementary education and love kids! Activities and playing outside is great but also movies and just hanging around! I have been babysitting since I was around 15 (not my own siblings) and have grown very comfortable with kids! I have experience with...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a college student at Northern Virginia Community College and babysitter. I love taking care of babies and kids especially under the age of 10 because I believe those are the most important years for nurturing and learning. I have four years of childcare experience and the family I am currently nanny for is...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison watched our 4 kids ages 2-8yr. They really enjoyed their time with her and had a lot of fun. They can get pretty wild but Alison did a great job keeping them all busy."
Chris R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my life has been spent caring for children and animals. I'm in my 50's and raised three children in Stafford County, Virginia. My children were very active in sports, dance, music and art. I was also a school nurse assistant, volunteer pharmacy technician, medical missionary, babysitter, animal sitter and house sitter...
Cheryl can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Cheryl house and doggy sat my two standard poodles for a week. She gave them as much love as we do. She kept us updated of all their activities. While we did not expect it, she left the house in better condition than when she arrived. Cheryl is a joy to work with....
Deedra H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brittany, and I adore children! I have 12+ years of experience with children and childcare. I have worked with privately with government, military, and politicial families. Additionally, I have 4+ years in daycare setting. For my traveling families, I do offer traveling nanny services!
Academically: I earned...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"To say she's amazing is an understatement. We hired her to watch our five kids while we went to a wedding. She went above and beyond. She kept them engaged and entertained the whole time! They baked cookies, did crafts, played outside, and just generally had a...
Miranda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am 23 years old. I recently graduated from CNU and am pursuing a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at GWU! I am currently living in Stafford Virginia with my family. I grew up with two little siblings that I constantly cared for and babysat multiple families throughout high school...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Natalie! She watched our 3 year old regularly and occasionally our 8 and 6 year old kids as well and was great with all 3. She was reliable, communicative, fun, and genuinely cared about our family. She often took her on walks...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brittany, and I am a true, pet lover! I myself have an almost 7-year-old Shih Tzu Maltese, and she is my baby girl! I have experience with multiple dogs, cats, and exotic pets. I love playing with the animals, taking the pets for walks, and engaging , and cuddling them of course! I love being active, so there...
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a cat and a dog. I'm fully aware and capable of taking care of dogs and cats. I enjoy their company also.
Sarah can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
5.0
"Sarah was timely, communicated each visit and very responsive to text messages. She did a great job."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love doing arts and craft with kids. Learning and teach new skills and languages.
Janesha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Janesha was excellent! I knew from our first contact my daughter would be in good hands & I was 100% right! She was flexible, attentive & understanding of all our household quirks. She even made sure my puppy wasn’t a menace while I was out. My daughter couldn’t...
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Gloriana A.
Stafford, VA
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gloriana and I'm 23 years old and am currently located in Stafford VA. I am a southern native who recently came back to VA from spending 2 years in MN. I am CPR/First Aid trained, non smoker, don't mind pets, minor cleaning, and meal prep. I have previous experience as a student teacher for pre-k, working in a...
Gloriana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Glo is incredibly warm, thoughtful and caring. From our conversations, she has a good background in caring for kiddos. She had lots of great ideas from clay to tie dye to baking."
Silvana G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stafford, VA
Rashida T.
5.0
Rashida was with my family for a couple of years taking care of my two toddler aged children. She was wonderful! My kids looked forward to her coming and still ask to see her! My son was beginning to explore his toddler "boundaries" and Rashida was excellent at redirecting him and teaching him...
- Leah H.
Claire J.
5.0
Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet!
- Nancy T.
Catalina E.
5.0
Catalina is the best! She literally became, and is forever a part of our family. She has been with our family for 7 years!!!!. She is very loving, artistic, caring and also a responsible driver. She made sure my two girls ate well, were groomed well, she spoke to them in Spanish, planned play dates,...
- Care member
Taylor M.
5.0
Scheduling prevented me from hiring Taylor. So my review is simply based on interactions leading up to the interview. She was very, very responsive to my messages. Prompt in arriving to our interview location. In fact, I was delayed due to traffic and when I notified her, she was very understanding...
- Tina J.
Alisa J.
5.0
Alisa was an absolute wonderful nanny for our 2 (now 3) year old. She loved him and cared for him, and he was SO happy with her. Alisa is also a very creative cook, and would include our son in the process. On many occasions she would also prepare meals for our family! We loved having her and would...
- Heather H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Stafford, VA:
How can I find a Stafford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Stafford, 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 158 babysitters in Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA?
The average rate for Stafford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.31 per hour as of May 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 Stafford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Stafford, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 111 reviews of the 158 listed babysitters.