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156 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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...
Leah H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet! "
Nancy T.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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
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: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing & more
5.0
"Frittis is a lifesaver. She is kind, accommodating, and does a fantastic job. She is very hard-working and has the know-how to get the most stubborn stains. My house has never looked better since it was new. I hope she is available to clean for me for a long time...
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job with our child! She played with him, fed him, gave him a bath, read to him and put him to bed. He liked her very much. She was kind and patient and we will ask her to watch our child again."
Joe And Laura B.
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: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Julia has been a wonderful nanny for my 5 month old. The baby was comfortable with her right away and she is always so playful and patient with her. She jumped in right away taking care of the baby and the house, making my transition back to work so much easier....
Grace B.
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello well deserving and hard-working parents! I graduated from Stafford's High School Fire Fighting Academy where I received CPR and First Aid training; spending most of my time volunteering. Now, I am a college sophomore at Massachusetts Maritime Academy pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management. About...
Marnay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marnay is wonder! my kids love her!! She connected with them right away and had no hesitation with any task that we asked of her. She is very punctual and communicates very well. I am sad that she will be going off to college, we would love to use her all year...
Krystle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tessa! I'm a recent high school graduate who is on the road to college. I'm looking forward to making summer memories full of crafts, adventure, and fun! I have experience in childcare thanks to Girl Scouts! I'm a former camp counselor and have worked with a variety of ages. I'm also an absolute animal lover! I...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Gabby! My husband and I moved to Stafford this year to follow his naval career
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Gabby was awesome. She came into our home on short notice ( I was unexpectedly deployed by the military), and was a Rock star from day one. She provided exceptional childcare to our three girls (ages 5, 3 ,1) who were always happy to see her arrive and sad to see...
Ivan W.
Dana S.
Stafford, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Dana and I am a 26-year-old Fredericksburg native. I have worked as a sitter since I was 16 at varying capacities for multiple families over the years. I have experience sitting/nannying part time, regularly and as needed as well as overnights and traveling/vacation.
I attended Hartwood Elementary, Gayle Middle...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is a well educated, personable and empathetic individual. She is very creative and artistic, and has the ability to remain calm in working through tough situations. She really has a caring heart for those she is working with and caring for and/or teaching. "
Care member
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 was just beyond all expectations! She kept my home and my kitties just as I would have! I truly believe she enjoys helping other pet parents needing uncompromising and unique care! I have one kitty with health issues and she took the time to understand...
Lori M.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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.
Allison D.
Stafford, VA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Allison! I was a nanny for three years and worked at a daycare for a gym for two years. I am 22 years old and I have just graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am now located in the Stafford Virginia area. I have tutored for children k-12 and I have cared for kids...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is amazing! Our sons (11 & 9) absolutely love when she comes over to watch them. She has been a lifesaver for us. She is trustworthy m, punctual, flexible and most of all a kind and very sweet young woman. I highly recommend her!"
Michelle M.
Jennifer R.
Stafford, VA
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Jennifer, I Am 24 Year Old. I'm Colombian. I Speak Spanish And English.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very loving person, very patient and very responsible.
I like working with kids because I love the children I like to teach them to play with them help them in their new learning.
I'm looking for a job that in my work to be able to help. .
I started working with kids when 5years ago. I had the opportunity to take care...
5.0
"Hello Jennifer, thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our kids. I know Elyon miss you. The potty training you started was super helpful as well. I hope you have an awesome family working with you now. Let us know if you do move to Cali. "
Kwabena A.
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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.
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.
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
Claire J.
5.0
Claire is a natural with children! Very bubbly and sweet!
- Nancy T.
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 156 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 $17.22 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 156 listed babysitters.