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Leyla Beltram
Gainesville, VA

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Member since: Mar 2025

babysitter tutor and pet sitter for 15-12dollors per hour

I am a 13-year-old with two cats and a Great Dane, and I also babysit my 1-year-old nephew. I have asthma and am familiar with managing it. My family is from Turkey, so I speak a little bit of Turkish. I’m always available to help out on short notice, whether it's babysitting or assisting with homework. I’m an A-B student.

Babysitter $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Gainesville for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

- - - - ✓ ✓ -

Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Turkish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Destinee Hibshman

Destinee Hibshman
Gainesville, VA

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Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Gainesville for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Samantha Lauren Jimenez Vargas

Samantha Lauren Jimenez Vargas
McLean, VA

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Member since: Nov 2024

Creating a safe and fun environment for your little ones.

Hello! My name is Samantha short for Sammy, and I am 13 years old, I am exited to apply for a babysitting position. I have a genuine passion for working with children and have gained valuable experience throughout my sister, neighbors, cousins, and my dog 🐶.

Babysitter $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of McLean for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

Free babysitting for hurricane victims

A lot of people are struggling through devastating hurricanes and floods so I am offering help to those in need. Contact me for more details. All I ask in return is a reference/review of my services.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I have a younger sister and I babysit her for almost 2 years, Also I have 1 dog and I usually take her on walks. I know I may have said that I am 16 but I am actually 13 years old, I just put I am 16 because the website didn't let me put 13.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Samantha For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sherri Renee yackel

Sherri Renee yackel
Washington, DC

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Member since: Sep 2024

Currently hiring

Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Washington for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 53 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Computers

Contact Sherri For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Samira Karimi Ahmadi
Centreville, VA

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Member since: Aug 2024

We care for your loved ones

Babysitter, Nanny $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Centreville for work.

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • 45 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, and Persian
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Samira For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sabri Jackson

Sabri Jackson
Herndon, VA

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Member since: Dec 2024

Fun sitter!

Hi! I am a freshman cheerleader in high school seeking to make a little extra cash for savings and more financial freedom. I am very responsible and love working with smaller children. Though I don’t have much experience in babysitting officially, I’ve babysat my little sister and little cousins. This is a job I want to get into and believe I can perform well. I am energetic, positive, and reliable. I can help with light housekeeping and homework if needed. My passions are running, cheerleading, and helping others. I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little ones.

Babysitter, Parent helper $14 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Herndon for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Day

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Arvo

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Sabri For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Gainesville, VA, United States (Apr 2025)

Gainesville babysitters are paid an average of $13.25 per hour as of April 2025, which is 16.5% lower than the Virginia average of $15.87, and 20.1% lower than the United States average of $16.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Gainesville:
$12.00 $13.25 $15.00
Virginia:
$6.00 $15.87 $25.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.58 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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Special occasions

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Babysitting difficulties

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Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.