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Babysitters in Linville, VA

Hi there! I am currently looking for a full-time nannying job. This past year I have been a nanny full-time for kids of all ages. I have also been babysitting for families since I was 16! I have had experience working with day camps and vacation bible schools though my church as well. I have such a big heart for kids and I love...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Julienne B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$20-21/hr8 yrs exp

I'm Looking To Offer Babysitting Services For Consistent Weekdays Or For Babysitting On Weekends!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Julienne, I've had over 8 years of child care experience, watching children from the ages of a week old to 12 years old! I've been fortunate enough to work at my old Catholic school in Virginia Beach, Va watching the children who stay after school as well as working at a daycare. I'm currently a student and will...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Jules has babysat for us for several years. She has done everything from date nights to overnights including driving our son to practices and taking him out for fun adventures. She is always kind and thoughtful and cares enough to ask questions to make sure we are...

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Danielle G.


Harrisonburg, VA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Danielle, I'm a 21-year-old college student studying at James Madison University. Pre-covid, I was a childcare worker and took care of children aging from 6 months old to 4-6 years old for two years. During the pandemic, I was a full time nanny and tutor for a 5 and 7-year-old. That being said, I've babysat for...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Danielle worked with us through the pandemic as a nanny. She is the best nanny we ever had. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind and trustworthy. Danielle loves working...

Aparna H.

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Madison G.


Harrisonburg, VA

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter With A Great Personality!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison I'm new to care. com but I've been babysitting for about 5 years. I've grown up watching kids in the church and in my family, as well as babysitting jobs, and I will make sure your child is my number one priority. I'm looking for a part-time/ full time job, and I am very trustworthy, reliable, and I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
My kids adore Madison. She has been so great and patient with my babies. Madison has watch my daughter sense she was 2 months old and my son sense he was 2 1/2 years old. She's always on time and very dependable! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful caring...

Megan S.

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Lily F.


Harrisonburg, VA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Your Perfect Girl Friday

Responsible 20-year-old college student with 5 years experience working as a babysitter/ nanny. Fun loving and patient, I am trusted to drive kids to and from school, sporting events, meal prep, caring for family pets and even over night stays. I'm currently a group leader in the Young Life Christian Organization and spend my...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more

Recent review:

5.0
Lily is truly exceptional! My kids love her, and I couldn't be happier with the care she provides. She's reliable, attentive, and has a wonderful way of engaging with kids. We feel fortunate to have her as part of our support system.

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Katherine B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Katie B. I am from Richmond VA, and am currently a sophomore at James Madison University. I have over 5 years of experience with kids. I have been babysitting for as long as I remember, but also have served as a summer nanny in Richmond Virginia a few summers. I also have gotten the opportunity to work a travel nanny...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Katie has been a blessing to our family taking care of our 1 year old son. She is professional, kind and extremely reliable. Katie has helped us as a full time nanny and babysat date nights. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need.

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Jillian C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun but structured babysitter. I've nannied for five summers, overnighted premature twins, and babysat for as long as I can remember. I'm good at cooking and cleaning, and I'm creative with games and outings.
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Recent review:

5.0
Jillian is an incredibly hard worker who is mature beyond her years. She nannied my 2 and 4 year old for a summer and took them on endless adventures. She is great communicator, and efficient at multi-tasking. She is very reliable, and we are looking forward to...

Sophia L.

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Megan G.


Harrisonburg, VA

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Reading Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Megan and I'm a senior special education major. I specialize in tutoring dyslexia and other learning disabilities, however, I will work with any students struggling with reading. I have completed training in the Wilson Reading System, which is my primary method of instruction. My sessions are 60 minutes, and I can...

Recent review:

5.0
I am thrilled to share my heartfelt review for Megan, who tutored our 8-year-old son in reading. Megan's dedication and expertise have been instrumental in his remarkable progress. Initially lacking confidence, his reading skills have flourished under Megan's...

Jaisie S.

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Leah B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter With Many References

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I've been babysitting since I was 14. I absolutely love working with kids & Im very trust worthy and reliable. I have multiple references if needed. I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, reliable, funny, and loving. I like working with kids because I have nieces and nephews and I grew up with kids all around me, I...

Recent review:

5.0
Leah was great. She arrived on time, was kind & courteous, followed instructions.

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Serena S.


Harrisonburg, VA

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Serena

Hello! I am a creative and reliable individual who takes great joy in providing care and support. With a passion for fostering creativity and a strong sense of responsibility, I am dedicated to ensuring a safe and enriching environment for those in my care. Whether it's crafting imaginative activities, assisting with daily...

Recent review:

5.0
She was reliable, cleanly, and super helpful on a busy day!

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Sarah M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a graduate student at Shenandoah University working on my doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. I live in Berryville, VA and am 22 years old. I currently only go in to campus on Tuesdays, which gives me some free time during the week! I have several years of experience with children of all age...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah was a great asset to our young family. She took care of our 4 year old Triplets which can be a handful for any caregiver and she adapted quickly. We could always rely on her to show up for work, help out around the house, and interact with our kids.

Brian G.

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Hayley C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$12-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Hayley! I am currently in nursing school so I am BLS certified. My schedule varies every week due to my clinical schedule. I would love to help out 1-3 days a week but it depends on the week when I am available. I am also looking to do one time or occasional babysitting. I have references available upon request. I have...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We spent a week in VA Beach and Hayley watched our kids two mornings and one evening. Communication was excellent. The kids (2 years and 6 months) loved her and we felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her. She was flexible with the schedule, on time and...

Maria O.

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Kyla M.


Harrisonburg, VA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kyla, I am 22 years old and I have been working with children for 8 years, 4 of those as a full-time nanny. I have worked with children ages 2 months-10 years. I love working with children and families and developing connections with both. I have experience in providing activity planning, errands, shopping,...
Kyla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kyla has worked as a nanny for our family for almost a year. She's extremely sweet, dependable, and nurturing. My boys are 4 and 8 and they adore her. She plays pretend, does crafts, reads books, and keeps the kids engaged all while keeping with our family's daily...

Samantha D.

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Elizabeth L.


Broadway, VA

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Love Planning Activities With Kids

I've worked with children in organized, class-like settings and babysitting for a large portion of my life. Your child's safety will always be my top priority, and their happiness and education follow shortly after that.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We loved Elizabeth! She was always dependable, so sweet and loving to my baby, and always willing to help me with things around our home while my daughter slept. We wish we could keep her with us full time! We will really miss her working with us.

Former Member A.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ava! I am a student-athlete at Randolph-Macon College and am working towards my Biology Degree. I would love to help out whenever possible. I am a very active person and can play outside all day with your kid or can chill inside and watch a movie. I am also available New Years Eve if you are looking for a sitter...

Recent review:

5.0
Ava is a gem! She dove right in and kept my 6 year old entertained for two straight days in a row while I had work commitments. She's an excellent communicator, active, and fun. She drove him to an activity and to the library. Can't wait until we need a babysitter...

Erin H.

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Sara B.


Harrisonburg, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Best Parent Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sara and I am a college student. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I am a certified babysitter. I am trained in CPR and first aid. I am patient and love to make others laugh. I am willing to cook, clean, and provide fun activities. I am responsible, organized, and always have a plan which means you won't...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Sara was great! Five star review from our son! Would definitely hire again, she made us feel comfortable from the moment she stepped into our house. She was playful , sweet and a lot of fun.

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Isabella C.


Harrisonburg, VA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Entertaining Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a super fun, and energetic person fit for watching your kids! I adore children; in fact, my future career involves them. I am majoring in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. My degree will be in special education as well as general education. I love playing outside, playing indoor games, making creative crafts...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We have had Isabella watch our youngest for a few hours during the day and also have had her watch all 3 of our girls in the evenings for a date night. She is outgoing, easy to communicate with, and flexible. Our girls look forward to seeing her again!

Emily H.

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Oriana L.


Harrisonburg, VA

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Oriana. I go to James Madison University and am looking for baby sitting jobs. I am a Media Arts and Design Major with a WRTC minor. I babysat a 16-month-old every weekday for 9 months and loved it so have the skills of feeding, changing and getting the child to nap. Previous to this I had helped my mom babysit...
Oriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Oriana took care of my one year old in late 2021-mid 2022. She was warm, kind, and very engaging. At times, my son struggled with being away from me, but she was patient and provided him with lots of comfort and reassurance. We miss her and would highly recommend...

Yeimarie L.

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Analese P.


Harrisonburg, VA

$16-17/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter To Make Your Life Easier And Your Kids Smile!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, errands, housekeeping, laundry, school work, etc! I also am able to train children in soccer and lacrosse if that is of any interest. I played college soccer my freshman year at Salisbury University and then transferred to James Madison University...
Analese can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Analese as a caregiver for kids - she has helped me for several years with my now 12 year old son. She has watched him during the day, at night as well as with many rides to/from activities and sports. She is very reliable and I trust her...

Danielle M.

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Rebecca Y.


Harrisonburg, VA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

*18+ years of experience: nanny, camp counselor, Soccer & Lacrosse coach, Infant Supervisor in a large scale Daycare, Activities Director/Water Park Manager at a 4 diamond Resort *American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid instructor from April 2011 to 2015 *18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education *BS-SUNY Cortland in Recreation *Stay...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Becky is great! She teaches, supports & provides enrichment activities. We love her!

Kathleen W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Linville, VA

Julienne B.

5.0

Jules has babysat for us for several years. She has done everything from date nights to overnights including driving our son to practices and taking him out for fun adventures. She is always kind and thoughtful and cares enough to ask questions to make sure we are okay with the choices she makes for...

- Care member

Danielle G.

5.0

Danielle worked with us through the pandemic as a nanny. She is the best nanny we ever had. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind and trustworthy. Danielle loves working with children, and I see this...

- Aparna H.

Madison G.

5.0

My kids adore Madison. She has been so great and patient with my babies. Madison has watch my daughter sense she was 2 months old and my son sense he was 2 1/2 years old. She's always on time and very dependable! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful caring and loving babysitter for our...

- Megan S.

Lily F.

5.0

Lily is truly exceptional! My kids love her, and I couldn't be happier with the care she provides. She's reliable, attentive, and has a wonderful way of engaging with kids. We feel fortunate to have her as part of our support system.

- Care member

Katherine B.

5.0

Katie has been a blessing to our family taking care of our 1 year old son. She is professional, kind and extremely reliable. Katie has helped us as a full time nanny and babysat date nights. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need.

- Care member

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