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Brooke J.

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am currently a college student at James Madison University. I have over 6 years of experience and enjoy watching children of all ages. I can help with light housekeeping, errands or anything you need!! I am very reliable and have many references if needed. Please message me with any questions!

Care Member says "Brooke is a fantastic sitter! She is always on time. She interacts with the children. She is a fabulous driver! She loves both of my kiddos so much! She...

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Sophia V.

Sophia

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Patricia D. says "She was so great with our little one!"

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Kathryn H.

Childcare With Homeschooling Experience

Forest, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
"Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity. " I currently have a full-time position and am not accepting any new work at this time. Thank you for considering me. I am a Christian who loves people and pets. I have never smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs. Having...

Keanna W. says "We were very thankful to have Kathryn as our after school sitter for our autistic daughter. Our daughter would have extremely rough days at school but...

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Phoebe R.

Fun Nanny!

Roanoke, VA

4.3(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Phoebe, a recent Smith College graduate eager to kick off a dynamic summer as your nanny from early June to August. With two years of experience as a nanny for professors during college and consistent part-time nanny work, I'm well-prepared to engage with children aged 4 months to 12 years. In addition to core...

Jenna K. says "Phoebe is an INCREDIBLE nanny and babysitter. We've known her for 4 years and adore her. She is reliable, responsible, safe, a great communicator, and a...

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Kaitlynne K.

Roanoke, VA

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Kaitlynne, and I grew up in California and have been in Virginia for almost three years. I'm a mom to a wonderful 18-month-old, and have seven years of experience! As a young woman I knew that working as a child care provider was right for me. I am very responsible, task-oriented, on-time, dependable, outgoing,...

Kate C. says "Kaitlynne is the perfect combination of reliable and flexible. She cared for our daughter from ages 3 to 9 months, along with another baby for our nanny...

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Chika K.

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Chika and I love taking care of kids. I have over 5 years of experience taking care of kids from age range 10 months to 9 years. I am currently a recent medical school graduate here in Chicago. I love cooking, baking, making up stimulating games for kids and various arts and crafts. I can help with Light Housekeeping,...

Stephanie H. says "Chika was amazing! I was in town due to a conference and I needed some childcare coverage. Imagine my stress of being out of town, in a new place and...

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Maya J.

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working out, hiking/backpacking, riding bikes, and am very active. While in college, I worked as a respite provider for children with disabilities. I have spent lots of time with kids growing up. I am also vaccinated.

Sandy S. says "Maya is awesome!!! We did not know her before we hired her, but her references were great. We hired her to care for our daughter who has a disability. We...

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Rebekah S.

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Bekah! I'm a recent graduate I love sports, reading, music, and having fun outside. I've been babysitting neighbors and family friends since I was 14 and have paid experience with elementary and middle schoolers! Feel free to message me for babysitting, tutoring, or pet sitting :)

Care Member says "Bekah was amazing! Our dogs were happy and healthy when we returned, and our house was perfect. We felt completely at ease while away. Highly recommend!...

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Karen D.

Part Time Caregiver - Responsible And Energetic

Roanoke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Karen and I am a senior/child caregiver who moved to Roanoke in May from the Asheville/ Black Mountain area of North Carolina. In the Fall of 2019, I left a leadership role with Biltmore Estate where I managed guest facing teams of 50-80 employees over the past 12 years. I'm interested in working part time in order to...

Brooklyn C. says "Karen was an amazing sitter for my children, ages five and seven. She was very active and played with them. My son has ADHD and requires additional...

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Jasia G.

Roanoke, VA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth, I bring 7 years of experience to the table as well as mother of a 7-year-old myself. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and foster their...
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Tirzah F.

Adventurous And Responsible

Troutville, VA

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$14/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Tirzah. I'm 19 years old, and I love kids! I enjoy their spunky attitudes personality. I have experience babysitting 4 kids at once, children ages 10 months through 7 years old. I believe children should spend time outside frequently. Anything from playing in the backyard, to spending time at the park, or going on...
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Alexis P.

Fun Times And Safe Experiences

Forest, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting ever since I was 13 years old. I adore working with kids, in my past career I was a nanny for several years. I am a social worker now but I am still looking for some evening/weekend part-time babysitting jobs. I also serve at my church with babies and toddlers. I enjoy doing crafts with the kids that I...
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Rachel M.

Sitter For All Your Needs

Huddleston, VA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a masters in child and adolescent development. I'm 45, married and have 3 daughters ages 16, 17 and 21. I've been a nanny for many years but recently took a break and I'm looking to get back to it. I have a drivers license and a reliable vehicle and I can provide many references. I have a masters in child and adolescent...
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Lyndsey G.

Forest, VA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi there! I have been babysitting for over 8 years & I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have babysat kids from ages 1-12 years old & have had responsibilities that included: picking up from school, taking them to different practices (sports or other), cooking quick and easy meals, & also watching them at home. My mom is a...
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Ellie K.

Babysitter .

Goodview, VA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids/babies for the majority of my life. I grew up in a big family, many of whom needed lots of babysitting. My love for kids makes babysitting/nannying the most fulfilling and fun job for me! My goal as I work is to protect and nurture your kiddos, as well as make sure the environment is fun and filled...
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Chelsea F.

Roanoke, VA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
As a nurturing childcare provider with two years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and creating a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive. My previous babysitting roles have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide...
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Tigerlilly T.

Patience Is Key!

Roanoke, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Tigerlilly and I am looking to help a family in need of childcare! I have earned a B. S. in Psychology from Radford University, an A. S. in Social Sciences: Education Specialization at VWCC, and have had 6+ years experience in working with children. Recently, I held a position as an ABA Behavior Technician...
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Payton R.

My Name Is Payton And I Am 20 Years Old I Like To Keep Organized And I'm CPR Certified

Roanoke, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
I love to clean and I like to keep to a schedule or make a schedule. I am a junior in college for early childhood education.
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Allie O.

Roanoke, VA

from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Alexandra, Allie for short. I am currently an online student at Jefferson College of Health Sciences finishing my bachelors. As of right now I am working at Roanoke Memorial in the operating room, but am looking for a steadier schedule while I am finishing my degree. I am willing to work a full-time 40 hour...
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Megan M.

Care Provider :)

Forest, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
As a Human Development major at Virginia Tech, I gained valuable knowledge regarding child psychology, with an emphasis on practical application. My experience as a community service case manager, allowed me to work with individuals of all ages find medical, psychiatric, social/emotional, as well as educational assistance. I...
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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thaxton, VA

Babysitters in Thaxton, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Brooke J.

Brooke is a fantastic sitter! She is always on time. She interacts with the children. She is a fabulous driver! She loves both of my kiddos...

- Care member

Sophia V.

She was so great with our little one!

- Patricia D.

Kathryn H.

We were very thankful to have Kathryn as our after school sitter for our autistic daughter. Our daughter would have extremely rough days at...

- Keanna W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thaxton, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thaxton, 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 Thaxton, 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.

The average rate for Thaxton, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thaxton, VA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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