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Brittany T.
Mechanicsville, VA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysitter/nanny with 4 years of experience looking after children on weekday, weekends, and during holidays. I am a recent graduate of Longwood University, with a major in elementary-education. I am effective at engaging children in a variety of activities to meet their education and physical needs. Health and safety...
Annie B.
Mechanicsville, VA
$9-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Future Teacher Looking For Date Night Sitting And Summer Nannying!
I am a teacher in Richmond Public Schools, so I am looking for babysitting opportunities through this summer and then evenings and weekends through the school year. I have over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience from ages 0-14. I have extended coursework in education. I am active and energetic!
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years of experience. I am currently a partime nanny M-F 9:00 am-4:00 p.m. (flexible)
I am available evening and weekends and days I have off from other nanny job.
I love to be outdoors, do crafts, color, and more. I will not stay on my phone or watch tv. My time will be for your children and their needs.
I have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hi, My name is Clark but I go by Emma!
Welcome to my profile and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I have more than 10 years of experience, as I helped to raise my younger brother, and 3 of my nieces and nephews. I am compassionate, attentive, respectful, loving and always remain 100% professional in all...
Clark can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Madison! I have a huge passion for children and education! In 6th grade, I started volunteering as a Sunday school teacher for children ages infant - K5. Later, l worked as a a summer nanny for various local families. When covid struck, I took a break from school and landed an amazing job as a lead preschool...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace P.
Richmond, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a teacher at the Goddard school for the past 4 years and I work with 12-16-month-olds and I love it!! My work schedule is 7am-4 p.m. Monday-Friday but during the weekends I am the most flexible. But I am also looking for full time nanny positions for a fresh start :)
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Diane A.
Richmond, VA
$12-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 5th Grade Teacher that offers tutoring and babysitting outside of work hours. I have been nannying/babysitting for nearly 10 years now. While I was pursuing my degrees, I worked at daycares with age groups from infants to school aged children. I work full time as a teacher but am available evenings and weekends!
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tianna S.
Richmond, VA
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since age 10 for friends and family. I adore children and teaching them developmental skills. I work part-time at Dynamite2 of gaithersburg teaching tumbling and cheer. I am looking to nanny or babysit on weekdays before, or after school hours. I'm also available most weekend with notice.
Tianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I loved working with children, I raised 8 children of my own ranging from age 32-18 years old. I have babysat for my 9 year old from birth to 3 years old before I relocated to Virginia. Since being in Virginia I have babysat for my neighbor's children ranging from birth to 8 years old. I currently teach children church 1 Sunday...
Edwina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jennifer M.
Henrico, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Career Nanny Available For Evenings And Weekends.!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jennifer, aka Ms. Jenn, 40 yrs old, I've been a professional career nanny for 21+ yrs. I'm experienced with newborns up to teens, as well as with multiples and special needs.
**My specialty & preference is newborn!**
I'm fully vaccinated & boosted twice, Covid conscious, as well as CPR & first aid certified. I have a good...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Miss Jenn has taken care of my girls for the past 2.5 years and is fantastic. She takes care of the whole family and I'd love to employ her forever -- if only I could justify the expense of a full-time nanny while my kids are in school! She is warm and caring and...
Beth C.
Madison L S.
Richmond, VA
$12-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Madison L can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Madison was great with our two kids! She was on time, and our toddler took to her quickly, allowing my husband and I to have a worry free time out!"
Kali R.
Anna V.
Richmond, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 30 years old, a teacher for RPS, and have a passion for working with children of all ages! I worked as a nanny in college and really enjoyed it, though I have since pivoted to teaching full-time and doing occasional weekend/date night babysitting. While my teaching experience relates exclusively to...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna and I have worked with children together before, and she was great at being supportive. Though I haven't seen her working with children by herself, she speaks passionately about it and seems to genuinely love it."
Zachary W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Saturdays + overnight (if needed)
Hi! I am a Mom of 2 grown girls, a retired Registered Nurse of 35 years with a concentration in pediatrics (8 years in NICU), CPR certified and have my own available transportation.
I am currently working M-F as a Nanny of 2 children (4yrs and 2years). I have been their Nanny for 4 years and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jen watched our daughter while we were visiting Richmond from out of town. We were nervous at first to leave our daughter with someone we had never met but talking to Jen and then meeting her in person immediately put us at ease. She was so sweet to our daughter...
Andrew W.
Ornella C.
Glen Allen, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ornella. I'm 23 years old. I speak Spanish and English. I've been a nanny/ babysitter for the past 5 years.
I'm from Richmond, VA and I'm currently working for 5 families (part time) whose children's age are between 1yo up 15yo.
Although I'm looking to get something more consistent since I go back to school in...
Ornella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I cannot say enough nice things about Ornella. She was amazing with my eight month old. She has watched her a few times and the baby adores her. She's great with communication, extremely dependable and even cleaned up before leaving each time even though she wasn't...
Regina L.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm Haley, or Miss. Haley as my students like to call me. I previously have worked at a childcare center with four years of experience. I have worked with children for over five year and there is nothing I enjoy more. I'm working on obtaining my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am on track to graduate...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is patient, energetic, outgoing, and full of fun ideas. She is wonderful caretaker and I would hire her again!!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a very responsible and loving young adult with a passion for child care. My experience ranges between 7 years with ages from newborn - 13 . I am currently enrolled and attending Fordham University as an undergrad. I am employed by an awesome after school program in which I work with children ages 6-12. However I am available...
Alayja can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly and helpful. The kids love her so much she helps them with their school work and plays with them as well. You can't find anyone more responsible than this young lady such a great help we call for her every time. You would not be disappointed "
Heather C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years of experience working with young toddlers in Sunday school. I have also had the pleasure of working with teenagers overseas on numerous mission trips. What an amazing experience.
I have been a nanny for the last 6 years.
The company I worked for was Ghent Care Givers.
April can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She invests in each child differently helping each one enjoy and master their milestones."
Kelly J.
Yanir Andreina O.
Henrico, VA
$20-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andreina, I am currently available to work nights, weekends or afternoons if you have an event, or if you are busy and you have no one to leave your children with, I will be happy to share time with them. In these last 3 years I have worked with children from 1 month to 9 years old and I also have more than 5...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"100/100 I loved her, my son loved her and I can not speak to her professionalism and caring spirit enough. I’ll absolutely be contacting her again for care "
Care member
Hi my name is Lindsay! I am a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Graphic Design! I have been babysitting since I was 15, and have had experience nannying, tutoring, preschool teaching, and substitute teaching (K-12) as well. I have worked with all different ages from newborns to 13 years old. I...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Albert B.
Henrico, VA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of my young cousins for many years and was the primary caregiver for one of them from when he was 4 weeks old until he was a year and a half. After a couple of years as a chef and then office worker, I realized what was missing from my life was working with and caring for children. I now have worked...
Albert can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Mechanicsville, VA
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is experienced in child development and has a true passion for children. Her references are impeccable and the only reason we did not hire her was because we had met someone we like just before we met Jennifer.
- Anand F.
Madison L S.
5.0
Madison was great with our two kids! She was on time, and our toddler took to her quickly, allowing my husband and I to have a worry free time out!
- Kali R.
Anna V.
5.0
I interviewed Anna and was impressed with her professionalism. She was on time and answered all of my questions and concerns. She was unfortunately not the right fit for our family however, based on our interview, I think she has potential to be a great Nanny for another family.
- Laura L.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer was absolutely incredible. This was our first sitter experience for our twin girls, and we couldn’t have picked a better person. Her love and patience with the girls was amazing, and she left our house even cleaner than when she came. We are SO happy we hired her and will definitely be...
- Care member
Ornella C.
5.0
I cannot say enough nice things about Ornella. She was amazing with my eight month old. She has watched her a few times and the baby adores her. She's great with communication, extremely dependable and even cleaned up before leaving each time even though she wasn't asked to. Ornella will always be...
- Regina L.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Mechanicsville, VA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Mechanicsville, VA, you can search through 5 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Mechanicsville, VA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $18.60 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Mechanicsville, VA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Mechanicsville, VA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 5 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Mechanicsville, VA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Mechanicsville, VA?
All weekend nannies near you in Mechanicsville, VA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.