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I have nine years of experience as a caregiver while serving as a Medic in the United States Air Force. I have taken care of all ages from infants to seniors. I am both EMT and CPR certified and available for dependable care for your loved one.
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I'm a student at Virginia Western and plan on transferring soon to Virginia Tech. I have been caring for my nieces and nephews for the past 4 years on a weekly basis. As well as my regular babysitting I have been a camp counselor for the past 3 summers. That has given me the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I...
5.0
"Eliza means everything to us. She was dependable, and on time. She absolutely loves kids, and our kids love her! She has been with us for as long as I can remember. Taking care of our kids, and helping out around the house. She is an overachiever when it comes to...
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Ellen T.
Blacksburg, VA
< $10/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ellie and I'm a Junior at Virginia Tech! I have been babysitting for many years along with being a youth track coach and swim coach!
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Ellie was wonderful and fun! My son loved her and always asked for her to come back. She kept the house clean as well."
Alexis M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Sophia, a VT grad with 9+ years of childcare experience, in both professional and private settings. I have worked with kiddos of all ages, but have most of my experience in newborn and infant/toddler care (long term infant nanny, newborn night nanny). My current availability is Wed, Sat, Sun, including evenings...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was so great with our little one!"
Patricia D.
Gracie W.
Blacksburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a babysitter for children where I am from before college. I can help with homework or just make sure the children have a good time! I am CPR and First Aid certified because safety is very important! I would be willing to do light house work! I am a nonsmoker and enjoy pets as well!
Gracie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She was a joy! Always on time, very respectful and kind. My kids loved her and also learned from her too!"
Casey M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Morgan, I work at a research lab at VT. I am an 8 year Coast Guard veteran, previous life guard and swim instructor so your kids are safe in water with me around! While I was enlisted I started babysitting for Coast Guard families who didn't have close relatives around. Since then I have babysat on and off the...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is great with my kids, very interactive! They love her!"
Sally C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Daria!
I've been working in childcare one way or another since I was 15. Date night babysitting turned into summer nannying & eventually I got a job with a as a caregiver for a teenage girl with a neurological disorder while I in college. I then found a passion for the Montessori style of teaching & got a job at a...
Daria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daria was always prompt coming to my house to watch my children! She was extremely attentive and always made sure to not only keep my children safe but keep them entertained! Daria has a heart for kids and has so much knowledge!"
Logan J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home, including walking and grooming if necessary. I'm an experienced pet sitter who can offer references if needed. I love animals of all sizes and ages, and I am able to take care of pets with any special circumstances.
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Kayla G.
Blacksburg, VA
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time and working with kids! I have 3 years of babysitting experience and have loved every minute. I am a responsible, hardworking individual who is always on top of things. I am outgoing yet easygoing, and I love to meet new people and socialize! I can help around the house with light housekeeping, run errands,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kayla is a gift. Not only did she come highly recommended, she also lived up to her recommendation!! She was on time, immediately started engaging with my three year old, all the while helping me move the heavy car seat from my car to the lawn in order to make...
Sarah E.
Tasha E.
Salem, VA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Available For Child Care/Nanny Position
I graduated from college with a BA is Social Work. A few years later I returned to school and completed all needed coursework for early childhood education while teaching kindergarten at a private school. I relocated to a new state to care for my 96-year-old grandfather. I love the...
Tasha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tasha has been a wonderful additional to my children's lives. I have 3.5 year old twins who were supposed to start Pre-K but due to circumstances around the coronavirus, we elected not to send them to school. Tasha has taken great care of their general well being...
Elizabeth G.
Victoria R.
Blacksburg, VA
$17-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria! I am 22 years old and I am passionate about caring for children! I started off as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old. After some time, I began to babysit, nanny, and even worked at a daycare. My experience is due to the fact that I grew up around professional child caregivers my entire life...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very professional. I definitely recommend her."
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Kathryn M.
Blacksburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie. My first experience working with children was as an 8-year-old volunteer at my church's nursery where I worked with 0-2 yr old children. As soon as I was old enough to babysit, I immediately underwent Red Cross training and certification and began babysitting because I love working with kids so much! I...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie has been fantastic. She helped with my 4 kids under 6 years old. She brought science experiments to do and brainstormed other creative ways to engage them and keep them off screens. She is very responsible and completely dependable. My kids always look...
Mary C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience with babysitting children. I'm currently a graduate student at Virginia Tech. I'm looking for a fun way to earn some extra money over summer, but am open to continuing jobs into the future. I am happy to help around the house as well as with the children's schoolwork! I am also CPR certified. I will...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kylie and I am a Masters of Social Work professional. I have been watching children for the past 16 years though babysitting and helping my single mom raise foster children through a therapeutic foster care agency. We specialized in teens moms for 8 years, and then had a sibling group of five kids ages 2-8 move out...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kylie is awesome with our children. Highly recommend her! Kids love her."
Stone M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My names Fisa and I have been babysitting for families for 6 years. I taught preschool for three years in high school and love working with and interacting with kids. I would love to be of any help I can be to your family. I'm comfortable with most and am eager to get to know new kids and assist however I can :)
Nafisaah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She was great and really got along with our newly adopted boys great!"
Justin S.
Sarah F.
Salem, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a substitute teacher during the school year, working towards my teaching license. I will be free all summer, so I'm looking for a job! I have a 9-year-old son who is very social with other kiddos. I would prefer childcare in my own home, but can be flexible.
Feel free to message with any questions!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah babysat my 2 year old on numerous occasions. She is wonderful! Definitely recommend."
Leslie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Mary and I'm a third year Human Development major at VT! I work for Boys & Girls Club of SWVA and have experience with children. I'm available weekends and some weekdays after 6:30 p.m. I'm local to Blacksburg year round and don't mind traveling to Christiansburg or Radford.
I can assist in light house work,...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary was absolutely great! She showed up early to get the lay of our house and understand my son's needs. She was very incredibly patient with him, which was helpful since this was his first baby-sitting experience! She even reached out to me when she had...
Nicole H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of babysitting experience with infants, toddlers, and elementary school children.
5.0
"We loved having Sarah help us this summer. She kept my 1-year-old and 3-year-old busy and was an extra set of hands whenever I needed it this summer."
Jerrie K.
Rebecca H.
Salem, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
College Student Open To Part-Time Or Full-Time Positions Based On Need
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider my profile!
I am a college student currently pursuing a second degree in nursing, with my first degree being in developmental/lifespan psychology.
As part of my college career, I chose to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) in order to gain practical experience....
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You won't be disappointed if you decide to hire Rebecca. She's mature, thoughtful and ambitious. Additionally, she genuinely loves children and pets. I have seen her work and though I never had the need to give her feedback/correction, I can imagine that she...
Melinda L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a Senior in college. I am a reliable, organized, and outgoing person. I love caring for kids of all ages. I can help with housekeeping, cooking, and additional tasks if requested. I am also a very active person so keeping up with the kiddos won't be an issue.
Kinsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kinsey helped us out last minute with our 3-year-old and 1-year-old when our regular nanny was sick, and she was wonderful. Our daughter, who tends to be suspicious of strangers, took to her right away and immediately wanted to show her all her favorite things....
Laura S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Castle, VA
Eliza M.
5.0
Eliza means everything to us. She was dependable, and on time. She absolutely loves kids, and our kids love her! She has been with us for as long as I can remember. Taking care of our kids, and helping out around the house. She is an overachiever when it comes to expanding my children’s education....
- Care member
Ellen T.
5.0
Ellie was wonderful and fun! My son loved her and always asked for her to come back. She kept the house clean as well.
- Alexis M.
Sophia V.
5.0
She was so great with our little one!
- Patricia D.
Gracie W.
5.0
She was a joy! Always on time, very respectful and kind. My kids loved her and also learned from her too!
- Casey M.
Morgan H.
5.0
Morgan is great with my kids, very interactive! They love her!
- Sally C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Castle, VA:
How can I find a New Castle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Castle, 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 New Castle, 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 New Castle, VA?
The average rate for New Castle, 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 New Castle, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Castle, 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.