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Hello! My name is Kylie and I am a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have babysit children from the ages of 3-10 years. I also have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon, so I am very willing to pet sit. I can cook, clean, run errands, and help with schoolwork. I am an Environmental Studies major, with a goal of...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I have worked in healthcare for about 7 years now. I started with home health and recently graduate with my RN. I am reliable and compassionate with my work!
Claudia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
Laura H.
Monroe, VA
$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Laura. I have 4 years of experience doing child care of some sort (babysitting, tutoring, and substituting). I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal prep and laundry. I am a math and English major with a focus on education who plans to move on to tutoring children once I graduate. I work with many kids in...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Claudia L.
Glasgow, VA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked in healthcare, specifically long term geriatrics, for about 7 years now, 4 of which i've been licensed as a nurse! I am flexible and reliant, with transportation.
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have been babysitting for multiple years now. My first family I ever started with had 2 kids and they now have 6! I have been able to see them grow into amazing kids and to this day I still watch them. A second family I watch weekly has three kids under the age of 4 and they live on a farm. I am an animal lover so I love...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Idah L.
Monroe, VA
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am an experienced and compassionate person dedicated to providing great care for patients. I'm proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs and maintaining a clean and organized environment. I have a strong focus on empathy and patient comfort.
Idah can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
Claudia L.
Glasgow, VA
$19-24/hr
I love animals! I currently have two dogs, a cat, and a few fish. I grew up on a farm and have experience caring for cats, dogs, bunnies, turtles, horses, chickens, ducks, pigs, ferrets, fish, frogs, and lizards.
I started working with kids when I was about 13 or 14 but I practically raised my younger siblings and was watching them at the age of 6
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name in Gabriela, I am a college student attending Agnes Scott College, pursing a degree in pre-legal studies and Public Health! I have been babysitting for the last six years, and have even worked as an after-school coordinator for a Douglas County school back home in Colorado. I have a passion for childcare and...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing! She is professional, thoughtful, warm, and conscientious. Most importantly though, you can see how much she enjoys caring for little ones. She has taken care of our infant twice now, and I hope she remains a part of our little one's life for...
Rachel G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Christian who loves people and pets. I have never smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs. Having raised and home-schooled five children of my own, I have a lot of patience, experience, and strength. I have natural immunity, and consider the vaccine a bigger health hazard than Covid itself.
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn has been with us for about a year and we're so sad she's moving out of state! Any family would be blessed to have her. She's very patient and kind and truly loves God and all his children. She's incredible with kids, her method is gentle and reflective. My...
Leila T.
5.0
(1)
I am a former Mother Baby/NICU/Pediatric registered travel nurse and am currently in Lynchburg with my husband who is also a travel nurse! I would love to pick up some part time nannying/babysitting while I am here. We plan to be here for about a year. I was a nanny for 6 years before becoming a nurse. I have had experience with...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlin was incredible! She picked up both of my kids from their separate schools, brought them home, and hung out with them until I got home. She is dependable and consistent. One of my children has high behavioral needs and Kaitlin met her where she was with...
Ryner N.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Favour! I graduated in December with a Pre-law degree from Liberty University. I have a lot of experience working with children, serving both individual families and also through the Dream Center Academy in Gastonia North Carolina where I served as a curriculum advisor for two summers. I was a collegiate soccer...
Favour can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Favour was an absolute pleasure to have. She was always hands on with all our children and made each day fun. She handled our infant's separation anxiety like a pro. "
Lydia S.
Hailey I.
Lexington, VA
$16-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hailey. I am 22 years old and I currently work at one of the elementary schools in Lexington as a teacher aide in a Kindergarten classroom. I am looking for a job for the Summer. I grew up in the area, but my husband and I just moved back in January. We have an almost 2-year-old son that I would love to bring...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Hailey has been a total godsend and angel on earth.
My son LOVES her and sometimes even will cry on weekends telling me how much he misses her.
They have gone on lots of adventures, and made wonderful memories and spent lots of time learning and reading and...
Holly S.
5.0
(2)
I currently have several part-time nanny jobs and am not accepting any senior care positions at this time. Thank you for considering me.
Kathryn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Kathryn has worked with our family since last Fall and we’re very sad she’s moving! She’s very patient and kind and really loves God and all his children. My little boy loves her and will miss her no doubt. She was a great support and friend to me and my husband. A...
Leila T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Olivia, and I am graduating from Liberty University, this Winter 2023, with a degree in Business and Real Estate. I grew up as the second oldest of 5 siblings and I love spending time with kids. I've worked with the children's ministry at my church and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have also gained...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Olivia is very, very polite; she can be silly and playful with our daughter. Furthermore, Olivia showed our daughter a neat Arts & Crafts activity. The one time that she did have to cancel an appointment, she notified us immediately & was apologetic about it. - We...
Jean R.
Cindy R.
Lynchburg, VA
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Cindy. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of seniors in all mental and physical capacities. Everyone should be cared for with dignity and respect, just as we ourselves would want to be cared for.
I enjoy being able to help care for our elders.
Cindy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care & more
5.0
"She would be great as a care giver."
Debbie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a year and a half experience tutoring two boys, and during that time their parents, teachers, and myself witnessed great academic improvement. I am currently a senior in college completing my internship, so I have great flexibility in my schedule. I would love to hear more about what you are looking for in a tutor and to...
5.0
"Lindsey was amazing with my daughter, I hope she will have availability when the school year starts up."
Megan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience with kids. I come from a large family and have 4 younger siblings so I have been around kids all of my life. I love children and being a little part in their life! I can help with Travel, grocery shopping, and Light Housekeeping.
Ellianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Alexis E, 21 years of age, current student of university of Lynchburg and I'm also Latina/Hispanic. I come from a family of 5 including me with 3 wonderful little brothers who keep me young and on my toes. I am majoring in biology with hoping to work as a forensic soon. I love all fun things and I also have a puppy...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is a heart-warming, positive presence around people and animals of all identities and ages. She is empathetic, responsible, and has natural motherly instincts. Alexis is surely a great hire for any desired role to help you or a loved one!"
Evan C.
Lauren R.
Lynchburg, VA
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm a college student at Liberty University. My major is Exercise Science, and I'm working to become a physical therapist. Over the summer, I worked as a camp counselor at Lake Ann Camp where I was responsible for campers ages 9-19. I've coached a middle school girls' basketball team. I've been a...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had such a great time with Lauren - she spent time with kids and at the house before school to get them up/fed/on bus and after school cleaned up/fed/rested. So kind and warm. Kids loved her - even my grouchy tween! My little cried after she left because she...
Katie P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Big Island, VA
Gabriela G.
5.0
Gabriela is amazing! She is professional, thoughtful, warm, and conscientious. Most importantly though, you can see how much she enjoys caring for little ones. She has taken care of our infant twice now, and I hope she remains a part of our little one's life for years to come.
- Rachel G.
Kathryn H.
5.0
Kathryn has been with us for about a year and we're so sad she's moving out of state! Any family would be blessed to have her. She's very patient and kind and truly loves God and all his children. She's incredible with kids, her method is gentle and reflective. My one year old son LOVES her.
- Leila T.
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin was incredible! She picked up both of my kids from their separate schools, brought them home, and hung out with them until I got home. She is dependable and consistent. One of my children has high behavioral needs and Kaitlin met her where she was with clear boundaries and lots of love. My...
- Ryner N.
Favour S.
5.0
Favour was an absolute pleasure to have. She was always hands on with all our children and made each day fun. She handled our infant's separation anxiety like a pro.
- Lydia S.
Hailey I.
5.0
Hailey has been a total godsend and angel on earth.
My son LOVES her and sometimes even will cry on weekends telling me how much he misses her.
They have gone on lots of adventures, and made wonderful memories and spent lots of time learning and reading and exploring.
She is always where she...
- Holly S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Big Island, VA:
How can I find a Big Island babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Big Island, VA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Big Island, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Big Island, VA?
The average rate for Big Island, VA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 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 Big Island, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Big Island, VA 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.