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Jacqueline W.


West Jefferson, NC

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter, Babysitter And Tutor

I am an energetic individual with various interests and experiences. I graduated with a bachelors in Environmental Biology from Appalachian State University in 2016. I have experience caring for and owning a variety of pets including dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and reptiles. I am available for sitting and walking. Rates...
Jacqueline can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Jacqueline W.


West Jefferson, NC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor, Babysitter And Pet Sitter

I am an energetic individual with various interests. I graduated with a bachelors in Environmental Biology from Appalachian State University in 2016. After graduation, I sought jobs in the social services field. I have over a year of experience working as a house parent in group homes for children. Here I learned many skills...
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Jacqueline W.


West Jefferson, NC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor, Babysitter, And Pet Sitter

I am an energetic individual with various interests and experiences. I graduated with a bachelors in Environmental Biology from Appalachian State University in 2016. Because of this experience, I have a passion for science and the environment and love to pass this knowledge onto young and growing minds. I have experience...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Julie G.


West Jefferson, NC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Autistic Caregiver

Hey! I am Julie. I have around 60 credit hours of early childhood and am qualified to receive a diploma and some certificates in this area. I am a member of an honors society. Being autistic and medically complex, I am comfortable working with children who have more complex needs. I also can enjoy cleaning and would be open to...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Noel W.


Boone, NC

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! I'm Noel and I have been babysitting for around 7 years! I work with children often whether that be babysitting or being a camp counselor in a summer camp! I love kids and have always been a natural when it comes to taking care of them! I love to go on fun adventures with them while also helping them with school...
Noel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Noel is a very nice young woman and did an excellent job caring for my elderly puppy and my kitty. I hope she'll help me in the future. "

Susan A.

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Amanda F.


Boone, NC

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny / Baby-Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone! It's so nice to meet you! My name is Amanda! I am a Senior at App State studying Elementary Education. Spending time with children is near and dear to my heart as I aspire to be someone who provides a loving, caring environment focused on the growth and good of the child. I would love to assist your family in...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family."

Kasia J.

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Sara S.


Boone, NC

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Long-Term Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sara and I am a senior at Appalachian State University majoring in Elementary Education with a double minor in Special Education and Theatre. I have 7 years of experience working with kids, whether it has been babysitting, nannying, or working at my local YMCA as a camp counselor and a Gymnastics Coach. I am very...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara was great with our one year old! She was punctual, communicative, and engaging. Already looking forward to hiring her again!"

Erica B.

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Rebecca M.


Boone, NC

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, I'm Becca! I am a student majoring in elementary education. I have worked with kiddos for over six years now and have been a camp counselor for four! With me, your children will receive appropriate care and have fun! Feel free to message me!
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Rebecca for one night while we were visiting Boone. She was wonderful! She was warm and engaging and my 3.5yo son loved her right away. I trusted her completely and would hire her again if I am visiting Boone again."

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Noel W.


Boone, NC

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Pet Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I provide dog sitting and cat sitting in your own home for as long as you need! I of course will feed them, will bathe them if asked, will clean up after them, and play with them. I have been pet sitting dogs of all sizes and ages for several years along with cats! I would love to take care of your pet!
Noel can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Noel is a lovely individual, and gave a great impression from the start. She is an effective communicator and fulfilled every task we asked of her with no issues. We hired Noel to help with our dogs while we were out of town for a few days, she provided care and...

Sarah C.

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Katharine M.


Boone, NC

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Katie M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Katie, and I am 23 years old. I recently moved to Boone with my fiancé and I'm excited to spend my time helping out parents and individuals however I can! I am fully vaccinated and happy to comply with whatever COVID safety precautions you feel most comfortable with. If you have any questions for...
Katharine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katie has cared for my two children when my husband and I have date nights. She is great at engaging with my kids and playing with them. Whenever we need a sitter they ask me to call Katie! We know they are in good hands with her."

Deborah B.

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Cung M.


Boone, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Cheerful, Active, And Responsible

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a rising junior at Appalachian State University. I have years of experience with children as I grew up babysitting for my extended families and my own. I am first Aid and CPR certified for infant, child, and adult. I am very passionate about kids, animals, and being in nature. With that being said, I am comfortable with...
Cung can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nanci was super sweet with our 3.5yo son. She was on time and knew what to do with minimal instruction. Her warm demeanor made him feel comfortable with her right away and we felt good about leaving her with him for the night. If we come back to the area, we would...

Chaitali K.

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Valerie L.


Boone, NC

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best Sitter And Craft Designer

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Valerie and I am majoring in Public Health with a minor in Psychology, and have been babysitting since I could remember, I am the oldest grandkid/cousin on both sides of my family and have have two younger siblings (6 and 14). I love being around kids and coming up with random fun activities to do especially...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We visited Banner Elk last month for a long weekend. I hired Valerie to assist me with my two 5 year olds on the slopes at a snow tubing resort. Valerie was on time, professional, and very friendly. The kids took to her immediately. She was a huge help and I felt...

Lindsay G.

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Julia J.


Boone, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Caring & Loving Babysitter/ Piano Teacher :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Available for part time care, as well as piano lessons, house cleaning, etc. I have more than 15 years of experience caring for children, of a wide range of abilities and ages. I also have 11 years of piano teaching experience. I love seeing children learn, grow and have fun!
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was prompt. Helpful from the time she walked in. Put me at ease, with leaving my little ones in her hands. "

Casey W.

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Allie M.


Boone, NC

$14-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Allie! And I have a lot of experience in child care. I have been a camp counselor for the past five summers. I have also directed three children's musicals where I worked with 50+ kids. I am very crafty, love to bake, and adventure into the outdoors. I am described as bubbly, adventurous, and patient. As a...
Allie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Allie was wonderful for our son! He is very active and loves being outside and they were outside as much as possible. Our son loved her. Our neighbor even mentioned that he saw her with him and she was so awesome. Definitely recommend!"

Marcy H.

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Jessica P.


Boone, NC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Babysitter For The Summer?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Before you get to know a little bit about me! I will be in Cary, NC this summer and will be able to babysit until the third week in August. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Hello! My name is Jessica I am 20 years old and I go to Appalachian State University. I have over five years of experience and I have...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is super sweet and clean. The kids love her. She is always on time and so good with kids. She takes them to the park and play with them. She is also help out around the house if you needed. She is so reliable and easy to work with. I would hire her again...

Louise M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ashlee and I am currently a rising senior at Appalachian State University, studying elementary education! Needless to say that I absolutely adore working with children. I have 5+ years of experience with kids (ages range from 2-12) from various summer camps, daycares, and after school programs. During my free time I...
5.0
"Ashlee cared for our 3.5 year old son daily for about two months, which included transporting him home from summer camp and appointments. She was so positive and fun, and really into hanging out with him. She took him outside on nature explorations daily, where...

Jennifer G.

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Brittany S.


Vilas, NC

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for 15 years now and I love it! I have a BSN degree in Nursing and am a Labor and Delivery Nurse. I enjoy making crafts and being outside with kids. I'm comfortable with all ages of children as well as animals. I'm CPR/AED and First Aid certified on the healthcare provider level. I will gladly provide...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brittany was wonderful with my 2 month old son. She was reliable, kind and so caring towards him, and she made us very comfortable leaving our son with him at such a young age. She proved that she is very experienced with infants, and we would hire her again in a...

Sara B.

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Anna E.


Boone, NC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Child Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, quirky, and calming. I like working with kids because each child brings something different to the table. I'm looking for a job that is fun and flexible. I started working with kids when I was a child. I come from a big family. I have a Bachelor's degree in Birth-k, with a focus in early...
5.0
"Anna was so great with my 10 month old! My son loved playing with her and as a first time mom I felt so at ease knowing Anna was taking care of my son. She had great communication and I would definitely hire her again! "

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Jordan S.


Boone, NC

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of four and love playing with kids. I have also worked in the nursery at church. and am experienced with all ages. I have cared part-time for four different families who I grew to love. I am CPR certified and can't wait to meet you and your family!
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Jordan as an afternoon sitter for our toddler during the spring of 2020. After the pandemic hit, Jordan was our primary childcare/nanny. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jordan. She is caring and loves our little one as we do. She is so fun and...

Jennifer G.

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Julia J.


Boone, NC

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hardworking And Dependable College Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a responsible and dependable college student at ASU looking for part time jobs cleaning. I have around 5 years of cleaning experience. I can assist with general cleaning, deep cleaning, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, light cooking, errands, and transportation.
Julia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Julia has been a tremendous help! Positive, helpful, hardworking."

Marilynn B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Jefferson, NC

Noel W.

5.0

Noel is a very nice young woman and did an excellent job caring for my elderly puppy and my kitty. I hope she'll help me in the future.

- Susan A.

Amanda F.

5.0

We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family.

- Kasia J.

Sara S.

5.0

Sara was great with our one year old! She was punctual, communicative, and engaging. Already looking forward to hiring her again!

- Erica B.

Rebecca M.

5.0

We hired Rebecca for one night while we were visiting Boone. She was wonderful! She was warm and engaging and my 3.5yo son loved her right away. I trusted her completely and would hire her again if I am visiting Boone again.

- Care member

Noel W.

5.0

Noel is a lovely individual, and gave a great impression from the start. She is an effective communicator and fulfilled every task we asked of her with no issues. We hired Noel to help with our dogs while we were out of town for a few days, she provided care and cuddles overnight to our pups who...

- Sarah C.

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