What is the going rate for babysitters in Chesapeake, VA?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Chesapeake, VA?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Chesapeake, VA?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Chesapeake, VA

Beth B.

35 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(6)

Hi there! I am a mom of 2 children, 21 and 18 and I am always looking for a few extra dollars to help out with college bills! I have lived in Virginia Beach for most of my life. I have over 35 years of childcare experience including 6 full time summers, 4 years of teaching at a local day care, ...

$ 15–20/hr

Shumana N.

6 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

I’m a recent masters graduate from EVMS and plan on attending medical school. I have about 6 years of babysitting/ working as a nanny with numerous family and children of all ages. My two most recent positions involved infants and toddlers. I have loved children from a young age and plan on pursuing...

$ 15–20/hr

Ruby O.

15 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 11–12/hr

(16)

Hi my name is Ruby, I'm a fun loving, very energetic care provider who loves caring for children. I have been working as a care provider over 15 years, I'm a non-smoker, trustworthy, very nurturing and reliable, I also have great references and reliable transportation for pick up and drop off. I ha...

$ 11–12/hr

Annie W.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 12–25/hr

(2)

I have been babysitting and nannying for about ten yrs. Every summer while in school I would help different families. After I graduated I was a nanny full time for two different families each for over a yr. Love chdren and take my job very seriously! Besides being a nanny I worked at as a camp c...

$ 12–25/hr

Jessica C.

15 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 10–50/hr

(4)

I have experience with children through working at a day care, camps, babysitting, a residential treatment center, and working as a teachers assistant in a program called secep who works with children with mental disabilities and behavior problems. I was a certified EMT prior to leaving my job to ...

$ 10–50/hr

Ashley J.

2 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 8–12/hr

(1)

I enjoy babysitting kids because I love taking care of them and watching them grow. I like knowing I made a difference in a childs life. I myself, like things such as fun activities and arts and crafts and knows things like this are important for a child. I am a very responsible, trusting, you can ...

$ 8–12/hr

Chantel T.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–17/hr

(4)

Greetings , Thank you for taking the time out to review my profile. I have such a strong passion for teaching and watching children. I taught at a local learning center, I worked with infants to school aged children. I resigned since I was due for a career change that was more targeted for my deg...

$ 15–17/hr

Angel S.

6 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 12–15/hr

(1)

***I WORK FULL TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00-5:00!!! I can only do date nights! I am not available for a nanny position—I can’t delete my nanny profile for some reason! Sorry!*** Hello! My name is Angel Snyder. I am a 24 year old happily married legal assistant at a high volume law firm located in Virgini...

$ 12–15/hr

Debra P.

10 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 12–15/hr

(1)

Hi my name is Debbie and I have over ten years experience working with the same family of four boys in Valdosta, Ga(2006-2016) and sixteen years working at the same Elementary School also in Valdosta working in the classroom (1990-2006) with K-3rd grade. As a nanny my duties included light housekee...

$ 12–15/hr

Meka B.

12 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 12–20/hr

(3)

Hello, my name is Meka. Your child can call me Meek-Meek or Ms. Meka. I use to be a full time Child Care Provider years ago, but due to daily pain I could not do it full time anymore. I still love helping parents out in anyway that I can along with teaching & adding structure. I also know it’s hard...

$ 12–20/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.