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Renee C.
Waterford, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Of Years, Great With Kids, Clean Driving Records, Grew Up In Large Family
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here is a little bit about myself: I have raised five children (they are all adults now, but two of them are still at home attending a local college). In the past 14 months I have helped care for my 2 grandsons ages 2. 5yrs and 14mo. I enjoy arts and crafts, reading to children engaging them in educational and fun activities as...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Claire!
I graduated from James Madison University with a B. S. in Health Sciences in May of 2020 and recently went back to school for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Prior to nursing, I had experience working with children in a variety of settings. I was a Registered Behavior Technician for about 1 year and worked...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lydia J.
Waterford, VA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dog family since 2010 and had cats before then. I have experience with walking and taking care of dogs golden retriever size to chihuahua size. I love playing with animals and keeping them company.
Lydia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Erin L.
Waterford, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Erin and I'm currently in school studying elementary education in hopes of becoming 3rd or 4th grade teacher. I love connecting and playing with children. I have two younger siblings who I have experience babysitting and I have years of experience in being a camp counselor and having a leadership role at a...
In the past three years, I have cared for several elderly clients. In an 8 month span, I cared for my 81-year-old mother who had cancer. I was responsible for transporting her to her many doctor/treatment appointments. I managed her home, paid bills, ran errands, shopped for groceries, cleaned and prepared meals. I assisted her...
Renee can also help with: Personal care
Lydia J.
Waterford, VA
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate from Lawrence University & am back home in Waterford until I start graduate school in Fairfax at the end of August. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology & a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. I've been working as a nanny & date night sitter for many different families...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Lucille D.
Waterford, VA
$16-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lucy. I'm born and raised in Northern VA, just graduated from University of Vermont with a BS and am back home for the summer possibly into the fall. I have roughly 2 years of experience and I can help with Travel and Carpooling if need be! Please let me know if you have any questions! :)
Lucille can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Megan L.
Waterford, VA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
****summer nanny (mid May-mid august)***** Hi guys! My name is Megan, and I am 20 years old. I am currently a sophomore at LSU and loving it!! A little about me is I am very reliable, patient, and outgoing. I have been babysitting consistently for the past 6 years. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, thoughtful and reliable.
I like working with kids because their energy is infectious.
I started working with kids when I was a camp counselor during high school and college.
In my spare time, I like to garden and spend time with family.
My skills include a calming demeanor, patient...
Sara U.
Purcellville, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college graduate looking for a short or long-term nannying position in Purcellville or the surrounding areas. I have been working with children since I was 11 at various summer camps, a children's ministry, and babysitting. I have been a nanny since 2020 for multiple families with children ages 0-10.
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sara was so sweet and kind with our son and didn't mind all the checking calls from his crazy mom :) "
Rachelle R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jessica. I was born in the states, Washington DC to be precise, but raised in three countries in African (Congo, Gabon and Cameroon). I speak and write French fluently, it is my first language. I have worked at a preschool for over a year, while attending Northern Virginia Community College where I learned...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jessica is the bomb.com! So much fun to talk to and she jumped right in. Our 2 month old baby did great with her. We would highly recommend. "
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diana, and I am thrilled to have the chance to share with you my experience in childcare. With over 5+ years of experience, I have learned to work with children from ages between 0-15 years of age. During my second year of college, I was fortunate enough to work as a full-time nanny for a truly amazing family....
5.0
"Diana was great with my son. She always picked him up on time. she was extremely helpful to my family during a medical emergency. I would hire her again."
Rachel W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience caring for children of all ages. Worked with special needs kids and sick children. Experienced with most pets of all sizes. Love to play with the kids and do crafts and comfortable supervising at the pool. Have a large suv and comfortable driving kids home from school or to and from sports events.
I've lived with...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit.
I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and...
Tory S.
Linda M.
Leesburg, VA
$26-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter In Search Of Kids Who Want To Explore The World With Me.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Linda. I've cared for two families and worked for two after school programs with 18 kids ages 4-12. I'd be happy to help you with whatever you need. My job is to help keep the family running as smoothly as possible. I love to take the kids out of the house on small adventures. My personal mission is to help...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda is the best! She has watched our two daughters on several occasions and is a joyful person who loves to play games and create fun activities with children. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter."
Antonio D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love caring for seniors. I have been taking care of them for the past four years. It enables me to make a difference in someone's else life by assisting them with their everyday routine. I, myself care full time for my 87 grandmother who is currently living with me. I enjoy seeing them smiling , listening to their stories, and...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"This was my first time having anyone watch my mom, who has Alzheimer's disease. Jessica arrived early and we had sometime for my mom to get comfortable with her before I went out. She checked in with me via text, which wasn't expected but completely appreciated....
Percy I.
Jenna B.
Leesburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jenna and I just recently graduated from Virginia Tech. I have been nannying, babysitting, and pet sitting for over seven years. I was most recently CPR and AED certified in 2020 with the Red Cross. In high school I volunteered with special needs children and participated in Adaptive PE day! I love to have fun,...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Very hard working woman reliable and committed, 14 years of experience cleaning offices and houses!
Shirley can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Shirley is out of this world incredible! She needs little direction and executes flawlessly. She went above and beyond to support my family of 7 from doing laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, etc. I miss her terribly! No one can fill her shoes."
Julie S.
5.0
(7)
I am a 53-year-old happily married woman born in Washington DC. I have lived in Loudoun County for over 15 years. I have 20+years of childcare experience that started with helping watch my niece when she was between 5-8yrs old. I would drive her to appts and soccer practice eventually becoming asst coach of her team. Since then...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is amazing! We all loved her as our nanny. She is kind, helpful, dependable and fun!"
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking of different type of animal for many years. I am attentionate and patient individual.
Hania can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"She is very willing to learn. We are working on a trial basis right now. So far she's been punctual the two times she's arrived."
Kent G.
Joan C.
Purcellville, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caregiver Available To Take Care Of Children Full Time Or Partime
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother of five children that is recently out of the professional world and looking for extra money and I love children. I would love to take care of your children while you work, go out on a date or just get away for a while.
Joan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful Joan is a part of the family now. We really appreciate her help!"
Michelle R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waterford, VA
Sara U.
5.0
Sara was so sweet and kind with our son and didn't mind all the checking calls from his crazy mom :)
- Rachelle R.
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica is the bomb.com! So much fun to talk to and she jumped right in. Our 2 month old baby did great with her. We would highly recommend.
- Care member
Diana F.
5.0
Diana was great with my son. She always picked him up on time. she was extremely helpful to my family during a medical emergency. I would hire her again.
- Rachel W.
Kate B.
5.0
I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit.
I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and she was very prompt in responding and...
- Tory S.
Linda M.
5.0
Linda has been the best babysitter we have found by far. We have hired her a few times. She has always been on time and she communicates well. She brings activities for the children and is great at following our routines at home. She is our first choice when it comes to our babysitting needs.
- Marlene C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waterford, VA:
How can I find a Waterford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waterford, 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 9 babysitters in Waterford, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Waterford, VA?
The average rate for Waterford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.11 per hour as of June 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 Waterford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waterford, 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.