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5.0
(1)
I have experience professionally. I do have 6 siblings and being the oldest babysitting is a natural job for me. I love to help in any way I can. I can usually help with any task or try my best. I am in the Army National Guard and have a lot of experience with different types of people. I also love to cook and exercise!
Anyah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s a kind hearted well mannered individual and has a heart full of love to give. She loves helping people and will do pretty much anything that is asked of her. People feel safe around her. No task she can not handle. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Rebekah and I am looking for part time babysitting/nannying work while completing my master's degree at WVU in the Physician Assistant program. I have a wide variety of child care experiences, from being a Children's Hospital volunteer at Ruby Memorial Hospital, to working as a lifeguard/child swim lesson...
Rebekah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rebekah was fantastic. She played games, sandbox, and with assorted other toys. Jak said he had a "good time" with Rebekah even before I asked. Plus she arrived on time. I will definitely ask for her again."
Pamela C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am full time teacher during the school year for elementary grade students. I have been a babysitter for children ages 2-16. I've had experience babysitting for neighbors, family-friends, and strangers. I always give pets attention because they are just as special! I won't just be a babysitter to you and your family, but a...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Taylor watch out two kiddos! She was prompt and very personable, friendly and communicative with the kids on arrival. We'd love to hire her again in the near future!"
Adrien C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abigail! I have worked in childcare on and off for many years, from babysitting my family when I was young to working in centers & camps. I have worked with most ages. I have been an after school teacher (ages 5-12), toddlers teacher (ages 1-2), & infant teacher! I have also been a personal nanny for some time caring for...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Cassie and I'm CPR certified as well as a CNA. I do babysitting/nannying and date nights. I have two children of my own and am looking for a way to bring in extra income. I have experience with all ages and am very flexible with my availability. Keep in mind I will need to bring my children ages 2 and 4. They're...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie is an amazing person who we trust fully with our children. She has always been on time, and our kids always tell us how much fun they had and cry when she leaves. We are very selective in who we hire to be around our children but couldn't be happier w Cassie...
Sarah B.
5.0
(2)
I am a rising senior in Social Work at WVU and have 10 years of childcare experience in private, camp, and daycare environments. I also have Child Development and Family Studies as one of my minors. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping, light meal prep, and some crafts/learning. I am only looking for summer...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia is so incredibly caring! She has been out consistent babysitter for 6 years. We absolutely love her. She is engaging with young kids of a variety of ages, and can handle watching multiple children with ease. She is prompt and communicates well. My kids have...
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Currently I am looking to be a full-time nanny however, I will consider part time options as well. I need to work at least a minimum of 30 hours a week. I enjoy reading books, being outside, taking children to the pool/movies, playgrounds, children's museums, local hands-on art spots and the mall. I also enjoy doing crafts if...
Holly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly was our in home nanny for several months and my entire family absolutely loved her including our 6 year old Boston Terrier Lily. She was amazing with our son being a newborn. She kept a log of feedings and changing and worked. She was always on time and was...
Allyson M.
Michaela B.
Morgantown, WV
$10-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am almost a college graduate who loves kids/animals and is looking for something to do in my free time. I can do anytime in the afternoon/evenings and most weekends. I would be able to drop off/pick kids up from school and help with homework. Doing laundry, cooking, and other housekeeping is no problem for me . I hope you...
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Michaela for almost two weeks so far. My boys love her very much. She has been doing every activity with the boys since the first day. She read books to them, made playdough, built blocks, and figured out puzzles with them together. My boys are always...
Lina C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids! I have been babysitting for years! I did both paid work for years and I have a child of my own! I love arts and crafts and am extroverted so I have tons of energy for energetic kids!
I am currently in a gap year for college working on my art and saving up money to make it a full time career! I love...
Rosemarie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was wonderful with the kids came, prepared with tons of arts and craft, which the girls enjoyed. Punctual, clean, and upbeat."
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Jensen G.
Morgantown, WV
$20-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there, my name is Jensen. I am a 24-year-old girl from Morgantown WV. I come from a big family, with five siblings of my own ranging from 2-years-old to 20 years old. I have always had a passion for working with children so I started babysitting at a young age and am currently working as a nanny. Therefore, I have several...
Jensen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jensen is so wonderful with our 2 children. She is always on time and is great at communicating with us when we are away. The kids love her and always talk about the fun things she does with them. I would highly recommend her. We have been using her since our kids...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have an experience working in a personal home care, nursing facilities for 8yrs and private care for 5yrs. Have CNA license. I am passionate, kind and hardworking person, can do light housekeeping, laundry, simple cooking, feeding, toileting, driving, shopping errands and others.
Materesa can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Great at what she does, hard worker, honest, and reliable."
Jarrett H.
5.0
(2)
Hello all! I'm Desiree. I'm an early childhood educator of 5+ years and have cared for children professionally in preschool and at-home settings from 3 months- 12 years of age. I have completed the two year WV ACDS certification program, am background checked, and have obtained a variety of other certifications that will be...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Desiree is a fantastic nanny. She has cared for our two girls for over 5 years and has always been professional, responsible, caring, honest, communicative, and on-time.
For anyone looking, I would strongly recommend Desiree, she is amazing and will care for your...
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Zainab R.
Morgantown, WV
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Zainab and I am an experienced and reliable babysitter/nanny that is passionate about working with children of all ages.
Zainab can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tessa C.
Morgantown, WV
$18-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Quality Care Specialist Who Loves Movies, Cooking, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a PA student at WVU's School of medicine and I am your trusted go-to for date night or weekend events! I have babysat for several families in the area ages 1 month-10 years of age. I worked for 4 years as a nursing assistant at Ruby, formerly an ARC lifeguard of 2 years, and formerly an ARC certified Swim instructor of all...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Tessa is everything we could've hoped for! This was our family's first time using care.com so we were hesitant when we began the process. Tessa quickly relieved our worries though. She is kind, communicative, professional, punctual, personable. The list really goes...
Erica R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of small children in several different situations. Most recently I provided child care for a little girl from age 7 months until she was 3 years old. Also, I babysat my grandson from 2 months old until he started school. In church, I taught Sunday school class for ages 2-4 for 4 years. Also, I volunteered to...
Helen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Helen babysat for my daughter from the time she was 9 months to 3 years old. Helen was the first person to ever watch one of my children, other than my mother or mother-in-law. Given this history, I think I had pretty high standards. Helen met and exceeded every...
Tammy C.
Julia W.
Morgantown, WV
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julia, I'm a recent graduate of WVU with a M. A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old for neighbors. I have also helped raise my four younger siblings. I've cared for children from infants to teens. I worked for 3 summers as a teaching assistant at a summer program...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is a dependable and responsible young lady that is great with kids. She comes from a family with 4 younger brothers and sisters, all of whom love her dearly. In my experience, could not recommend anyone more."
Mike W.
5.0
(2)
Growing up in a household that Always had animals, I've loved caring for them as long as I can remember. Without difficulty, family pets wiggle their way into our hearts and genuinely become a part of our family as much as anyone else. I understand the importance of good care while you are away. Pets require at least two hours a...
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Very reliable and dependable....genuinely kindhearted and honest "
Kimberly E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a preschool teacher turned grad student, and am really missing working with kids! With some extra free time over the summer I am looking to hang out with some smart, funny, and entertaining kiddos.
I have all state certifications, CPR and Infant CPR certified. Safe Sleep (SIDS) certified. Working with as many kids as I...
5.0
"Olivia is AMAZING! When you hire her you're not just getting a fabulous babysitter, you're getting an expert! Olivia has helped us teach our son sign language, answered all of my childcare questions, and has provided fantastic tips that have really helped us...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked in childcare for 6 years and absolutely adore children. I started when I was 14 by volunteering in my church daycare with newborns to children 5 years of age. From then on, I started babysitting for a few local families throughout high school. These families had 1-3 children with ages 1-12. I worked with taking care...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Anna has babysat our three kids over the past three years. She started watching them when they were 1 years old, 3 years old, and 5 years old. The kids love playing with her. She is responsible and very polite. We love Anna!"
Sarah W.
Emma K.
Morgantown, WV
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Emma, Im 22 yrs old. I go to WVU and I'm looking for a job during school year on Mondays & Fridays..
I have plenty of experience babysitting and really enjoy it. I love animals and have a cat myself. I like being outdoors so I will definitely make sure the kids get some energy out. I also love cleaning so I can...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Emma was a great babysitter, the kids were always thrilled to see her!"
Grace K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grafton, WV
Anyah B.
5.0
She’s a kind hearted well mannered individual and has a heart full of love to give. She loves helping people and will do pretty much anything that is asked of her. People feel safe around her. No task she can not handle.
- Care member
Rebekah S.
5.0
Rebekah was fantastic. She played games, sandbox, and with assorted other toys. Jak said he had a "good time" with Rebekah even before I asked. Plus she arrived on time. I will definitely ask for her again.
- Pamela C.
Taylor L.
5.0
We loved having Taylor watch out two kiddos! She was prompt and very personable, friendly and communicative with the kids on arrival. We'd love to hire her again in the near future!
- Adrien C.
Cassie C.
5.0
Cassie was exactly what we were looking for in a caretaker for our children. She helps me with my one year old and three year old. They adore her! She is attentive, loving, nurturing and tons of fun. Always arriving early on the job and staying after to go over how everything went. I can't recommend...
- Mary Beth M.
Lydia W.
5.0
Lydia is very patient with my special needs 6 year old son. She is always ready to jump right into getting down on the ground and playing trucks or any other hands on activities with him. I love how interactive she is with him and he loves it too!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grafton, WV:
How can I find a Grafton babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Grafton, WV?
The average rate for Grafton, WV babysitters on Care.com is $12.80 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Grafton, WV?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grafton, WV through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.