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52 available last-minute babysitters in Lorton, VA

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Mariela
Booked by 24 repeat families
23 reviews
Springfield
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 39 families in Lorton, VA

Hello all, I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I am realiable, punctual, and I absolutely love children. I have been a sitter for 10+ years. I have experience with all age groups, but typically sitter for families with infants/ toddlers. If you have questions, or need any addition information, please feel free to ask. :) Hope to hear from you soon.

What a delight! Mariela was early, enthusiastic, and professional. So glad she was able to help us!

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Sarah
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
Springfield
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Lorton, VA

I am a Senior at Shenandoah University, where I play lacrosse and study Psychology, hoping to become a NICU/ pediatric nurse or a speech-language pathologist. I love kids and enjoy being active and being outside as well as cooking and baking. I have been both a nanny and an occasional babysitter for about 5 years. I also have dog sat as well as cat sat. I am also experienced in senior care, as I cared for my grandmother and did 40 hours of clinicals in a senior living center.

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Karen Lorton
$25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Karen! I am currently a junior at George Mason University. I am offering childcare and household related services. I have been babysitting for my family and siblings for several years now. I have experience with most stages ranging from newborn to 7 y/o. Some of my responsibilities have included pick-up/drop off/ feeding/ crafts etc! I also have experience with minor household chores! Cleaning/tidying up/laundry etc! I am allergic to cats but wouldn’t mind work for families with dogs!

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Cindy Woodbridge
$20 per hour for 1 child

Experienced mom of 5 with 10+ years nurturing kids. Patient, reliable, and caring, with a strong background in customer service and communication. I’m great at multitasking and handling stressful situations calmly.

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El
Booked by 1 repeat family
Lorton
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Lorton, VA

Mom of six empty nester have a dog lots of grand dogs and lots of kids love nature art kids and animals i am loving funny responsible honest and practicle

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

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