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282 babysitters are listed in Harrisonburg, VA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Harrisonburg, VA
Kora J.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi!! My name is Kora and I'm currently taking a gap year as a student at JMU. I absolutely love children and as a psychology major, I hope to one day specialize in counseling/child therapy. I spent a short time babysitting two young boys ages 1 and 3 as well as caring for my younger cousin who is now 7 years old. In high school,...
Kora can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Alex P.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am a certified EMT and have experience with babysitting newborns, infants and toddlers.
Alex can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello families!
My name is Madeline and I am an occupational therapy student at JMU! I have several years of experience babysitting at home and more recently in the Harrisonburg area when I am back at school. I am looking to provide summer care during the week or the occasional date night! Depending on your needs I can assist...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Megan W.
Harrisonburg, VA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have experience with kids from ages 4 and up and have been babysitting and nannying for about 4 years. I am very organized and will always include light housekeeping and such. I'm also a very active person and enjoy being able to take the kids to the park, or on an outing or to whatever they may enjoy!
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Catherine B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been working with kids my whole life. I started babysitting when I was 13. I joined a babysitting club where I learned a lot about caretaking. I became CPR certified and first aid certified. I later became a part time nanny. I enjoyed getting to know the family and becoming a role model for the child. I am currently a...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Laura R.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Laura and I am currently a senior at James Madison University. After I graduate I plan on getting my masters in education and then becoming an elementary school teacher. I have been babysitting occasionally throughout highschool and college, and when I am home for the summers I work at a daycare with 2-year-olds....
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Kathryn B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$11-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am one of seven children in my family and have grown up babysitting and helping to take care of my siblings. I have years of experience of childcare from working at a summer camp for 6 years, to babysitting experience, to running my own camp this past summer! I would love to help out with your family (:
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Shannon H.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Shannon and I'm a rising sophomore Early Childhood Education major at JMU! I have over seven years of babysitting, nannying, and daycare experience with kids of all ages, and I'm looking to start babysitting around the Harrisonburg area during the upcoming school year. Starting at the end of August, I'll...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm from new jersey but I go to school here at JMU and am a junior. At home, I babysit 2 families. One has 3 children ages 2, 6, and 10 and has been babysitting them for years. The other family has a 6-month-old and a 2-year-old who I have been babysitting since the baby was 3 months old. I have 5 years of...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Ruth, I'm a senior at JMU studying Elementary Education and I love working with kids. I have tons of experience with kids of all ages from babysitting and nannying, to being a children's swim instructor, to being a summer camp counselor. I have also completed multiple placements in elementary school classrooms teaching.
Ruth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as responsible, adaptable, and caring!
I like working with kids because they teach me something new every time I babysit. They honestly become friends, and I am filled with joy upon getting to see them grow and change!
I'm looking for a job that has a kind family and clear instructions :)
I...
Kendra B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm a young energetic babysitter. I'm very active and adventurous which makes keeping up with the kids a breeze! I have lots of experience with kids from newborn to teenagers. I love arts and crafts. I'm a quick learner and love to try new things. I love to cook and bake. My schedule is very flexible!
Kendra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a lot of experience working with kids. I've been babysitting for the past seven years. I've also volunteered with ages 2-14 for five years. I have been employed at a school for the past two summers and was a nanny last summer. Throughout high school, I accumulated 400+ hours of community service (most of which involved me...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Lili and I am a senior at James Madison University. I am an older sister to two little brothers. Since 2017, I have babysat multiple children through the ages of 6 months old to 16 years old. I have also worked with pets. Back in 2016, I received a babysitting certificate as well. Overall, I am a very caring and...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
I'm currently an art student at Bridgewater College. I was a Girl Scout for 13 years. I've been leading and taking care of children for 10 years in Girl Scouts. I have 2 years experience of taking care of children outside of Girl Scouts. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Carpooling, and arts n crafts.
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello my name is Sophie. I am rising sophomore at James Madison University studying English and Secondary Education. I am working towards becoming a high school English teacher!
I work with kids in an educational setting as a substitute teacher for Public Schools. I also taught private and group swim lessons every summer during...
Tessa N.
Harrisonburg, VA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Tessa and I'm a third year JMU student with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Family Ecology. I attended community college prior to JMU and have an associate's degree. My dream is to be a pediatric speech-language pathologist after graduating! I have lots of experience working with kids,...
Tessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Tessa N.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have had pets for my entire life and absolutely ADORE animals. My experience working with animals includes dogs, cats, rodents, and farm animals. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty if needed, and would be perfectly okay with bathing animals as well!
Tessa can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I have been dog sitting for over 4 years. I have experience with multiple dogs at a time as well as a variety of different breads. My family also has a Great Dane and a standard poodle so I am comfortable around dogs of any size. I have 2 cats and can take care of cats also.
Krista can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
My tutoring experience began in middle school and stretched into high school, during which I created my own tutoring business and tutored several students in my community. My areas of expertise are anything related to Language Arts, Spanish, history/social studies, and middle/elementary school science and math. I love working...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Harrisonburg, VA:
How can I find a Harrisonburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Harrisonburg, 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 282 babysitters in Harrisonburg, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Harrisonburg, VA?
The average rate for Harrisonburg, VA babysitters on Care.com is $14.18 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 Harrisonburg, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Harrisonburg, 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.
Ratings for Harrisonburg, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Harrisonburg, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 282 listed babysitters.