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286 babysitters are listed in Lynchburg, VA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Lynchburg, VA
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katelyn M.
Lynchburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter! Bachelor Of Science In Global Studies, Culturally Competent, And Love Kids!
5.0
(1)
Experienced nanny since 2017 looking for weekend and evening jobs as I go through graduate school. Not available during summer months in Lynchburg. During the school year,
I am usually available Friday, Saturday, and after 2 p.m. on Sundays. I am creative, energetic, and like incorporating crafts and educational activities into...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Katelyn is excellent. She is polite, respectful, and is very attentive to doing the details of a job correctly. She goes above and beyond to do a good job. I highly recommend her."
Rosemary L.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & 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.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Took 2/27/16 the Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training w/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I worked in a church nursery 21 years caring for toddlers. I also have 4 children of my own, living out of town, with 8 grandchildren so far and another on the way. The maximum number of children I have babysat for while parents were out of...
Gayle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Have known Gayle for many years. She is a warm, outgoing and creative person. Gayle has been a uniformly responsible/reliable employee and remained at past jobs for multiple years. Her character is exceptional and her work ethic amazing (know lots superlatives,...
Terri B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love precious moments of life. I find that being with children brings about many precious moments. I have been a part of the childcare world since middle school. I enjoy getting to care for kids of all different ages. I love acknowledging their individual needs and interests. As I recognize their individual needs and...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"I can not say enough great things about Caroline! We were very hesitant to try this but as soon as we met her our worries were quickly thrown out the window! She is caring, energetic, and reliable and puts her full attention towards making sure he has a great day!...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(2)
Hi there I'm Emma! I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery shopping! I have experience with dog sitting and can take kids to their after school engagements!
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emma is a true delight. We have had her watch our daughter, who is 4, several times and our daughter can’t wait for Emma to come back. She is a highly motivated, responsible young woman who truly cares about your little ones. Highly recommend Emma for kids of any...
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Madison W.
Lynchburg, VA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I'm currently a 2nd year graduate student at Liberty University in the Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education program. I have been babysitting off and on for the last 13 years and work well with children ranging from infancy to 10 years old. I also have experience teaching Pre-K (3-5 years...
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Madison was with my family for about 6 months and was great with my daughter. She was patient and kind and always on time. I would recommend her to any family!"
Katie F.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I have been a counselor at several camps. And I have been a babysitter since 13. I have also volunteered in nurseries. I am a Family and child development major at Liberty University. I also used to be a nursing student and have done hours of clinical. So I have some medical experience. I am great...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was great! She showed up on time, she played and read to my girls. My oldest really liked her and asked for her to babysit again. (That’s pretty rare)"
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4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Angelina and I am currently a Nursing student at Liberty University while also minoring in psychology, Spanish and music. I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting, including watching my siblings being the oldest of 4. I also have babysat ages weeks old to high school students. I have watched...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Angelina was a great help to my kindergartener with homework and building LEGO blocks while I got work done at home."
Melisa B.
5.0
(1)
I am working my way through college and looking for a family to invest in and help during the summer. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have a lot of experience watching up to 7 kids on my own, helping with housework, schoolwork, meal prep, and first aid. I also have spent a lot of time with twins. I love...
Rayah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is easily one of the most competent childcare providers I've ever known, full stop. She is compassionate with any ages, well versed on many various needs-physical or developmental (has handled our food allergies flawlessly), has seemingly boundless energy and...
Ashlea S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated college with a bachelors degree in ASL, and currently work full time, but I am available during the summer and for date night/weekends. I have watched several families and have completed a variety of tasks. Some engaging activities that I enjoy doing with children include: coming up with fun games and activities,...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is the best babysitter we have ever had! She is incredibly responsible and I fully trusted her to transport my three-year-old to and from preschool on several occasions, which I have never done with anyone else before or since! She is so kind and helpful....
Jennifer F.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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
(2)
Hello. My name is Daniela! I am an experienced and responsible babysitter available Monday through Friday and/or weekends. I am skilled in providing nurturing care to children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. Able to engage children in age-appropriate activities such as playing games, reading, and arts and crafts....
Doina Daniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our kids! Many thanks!"
Elena B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Liberty University in 2018. Directly after college, I moved to Mexico where I taught English in all subject areas to Spanish speaking students for two years. I am currently working part time at Liberty Christian Academy.
I have also had many past experiences with child care and working with students. For...
Philem can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Philem was a great worker for our summer program which lasted 9 weeks this past summer. She is well balanced in having fun but also knows how to discipline when needed. Philem always had great relationships with her students. I would highly recommend her for a...
Steve Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had a miniature poodle my whole life and many different animals throughout! I have dog/cat sat since I was in middle school. I love all dogs and cats. I was recently married earlier this summer and now live in the area with lots of time on my hands. I would love to help out with different pet needs, whether it be animal...
Calli can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Calli cared for my 3 cats while away for vacation. She was wonderful! I was able to enjoy my trip because I felt she had everything under control. I will definitely hire her again."
Teresa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current nursing student and have 6+ years of experience caring for children ages 2 months to 12 years. I am a non-smoker, willing to drive children, comfortable with pets, and am CPR/first aid certified.
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful. If she was local I would rehire"
Daniel Y.
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lynchburg, VA
Katelyn M.
5.0
Katelyn is excellent. She is polite, respectful, and is very attentive to doing the details of a job correctly. She goes above and beyond to do a good job. I highly recommend her.
- Rosemary L.
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.
Alexis E.
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.
Gayle K.
5.0
Gayle watched my son for a couple of days a week for two years. She was very engaging and played with him rather than putting him in front of the TV. I often came in and she was singing songs with him or stacking blocks. She even wore her Halloween costume to babysit on Halloween because she knew...
- Kristin B.
Caroline M.
5.0
I can not say enough great things about Caroline! We were very hesitant to try this but as soon as we met her our worries were quickly thrown out the window! She is caring, energetic, and reliable and puts her full attention towards making sure he has a great day! Our son loves loves loves Caroline,...
- Stephanie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lynchburg, VA:
How can I find a Lynchburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lynchburg, 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 286 babysitters in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA?
The average rate for Lynchburg, VA babysitters on Care.com is $14.02 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 Lynchburg, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Lynchburg, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 286 listed babysitters.