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13 available babysitters in Hopewell, VA

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Char’Netha $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Char’Netha and I’m currently a Virginia Commonwealth University college student. I’m currently applying to dental schools this cycle. I am offering child care and pet care. I have experience mentoring and caring for young girls through Girl Scouts, where I helped lead activities, build confidence, and keep things organized and fun. I also have pet care experience. I currently have a mini Goldendoodle and previously cared for my Yorkie for several years. I’m comfortable walking, feeding, and playing with pets. I can also assist with light household tasks like tidying up, organizing, and running errands. I’m friendly, dependable, and love helping families feel supported and at ease.

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Cheverly $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi. My name is Cheverly. I enjoy one-on-one, creative and positive influential engagement with youngsters of all ages. I taught a minors' Sunday School class as well as did babysitting for the neighbor's middle school kids. I have been trained in Emergency Response, First Aid, and CPR. I am available on weekends as well as week nights. I have also provided caregiving services for my own family and can cook and clean as well. I own my own car.

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Andre-A’Bryanna $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Bree! I am 26 years old and I currently work at VSU and I am also a youth mentor. I graduated from VCU in 2020 with degrees in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness. I have always worked with children since babysitting for various families while in highschool/college and also throughout my career as a substitute teacher, student support specialist, youth mentor, and a basketball/lacrosse coach. My certifications include: Youth Mental Health First Aid, CPR/AED/First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, and Mandated Reporting. I have experience working with children ages 0-18, but my preference is 0-7. I love working with children, and I can’t wait to meet yours!

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Olivia $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I’m a sophomore at VCU majoring in sculpture. I’m offering childcare, senior care, household services. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 16. I’ve sat kids from 3 years old to 9, siblings, and for large groups of kids at parties. I can cook, clean, and run errands. I have helped my grandparents with tasks like getting to appointments and tidying living spaces so I’m comfortable with senior care. I also enjoy a good board game! I love animals and have my entire life’s worth of experience caring for pets including cats, dogs, fish, hedgehogs, and bunnies.

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Abby $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Abby and I am 26 years old. I am offering childcare and household services for those in the RVA area. I have 10+ years experience with babysitting with a wide range of ages and have a 20 month old nephew who I watch frequently. During the Covid summer I nannied full time (twin boys) and thoroughly enjoyed it. My responsibilities have included driving to and from activities, cooking, helping with errands, cleaning, and even swim lessons. I’m a former collegiate athlete and now work full time but looking to pick up some extra work on the side as I am recently engaged 😊!

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Hopewell?

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