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Haley
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mechanicsville, VA
Hi! I’m Haley. I have lived in Richmond for almost 5 years and am a Virginia Beach native. I have been a babysitter for over 15 years. I also provide dog care in home and walks as well!
“Haley is a wonderful pet sitter, she has a ton of animal experience from small to large animals and always does a great job caring for our two pups, one who is a senior dog. She is reliable, communicative and our dogs absolutely love her. Would recommend her house and pet sitting services to anyone!”
Faith $16 per hour for 1 child
Daycare Leader, The Goddard School (1 year) Play with children; change diapers; maintain safe environment; prepare snack/water; sanitize rooms; create bond with parents, children, managers and co-workers Leader, Vacation Bible School, Richmond First Baptist Church (4 years) Provide safe environment; participate in activities with children; change diapers; help supervise playground; provide snacks and water; read Bible verses Child Care Provider/Dog Walker, Various Families (4 years) Communicate with parents; read stories to children; prepare meals; provide safe environment; earn trust of parents; play with children; walk, feed and play with dogs
Christina $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi there. My name is Christina and I've been a nanny for 14 years and counting. Most of my experience has been with infants and toddlers but I have nannied children as old as 14. I'm an active nanny who enjoys indoor and outdoor fun, educational activities and helping with meal prep, nap times, and pick up/drop offs if children are in school or attend activities. I am cpr certified and have a clean criminal and dmv background. I'm also a strong swimmer and love arts n crafts. I am a non smoker and love nothing more in life than the company of children. I am a reliable, punctual and devoted nanny. I'm happy to help with pet care as well and light housekeeping.
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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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Mechanicsville?
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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Mechanicsville?
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