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26 college nannies are listed in Harrisonburg, VA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in Harrisonburg, VA
Hilary L.
Harrisonburg, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! I've lived in the Midlothian/Moseley area since 2006 and thoroughly enjoy the area. I'm an active person and have a passion for the outdoors. As a returning college student (JTCC), I am studying education to pursue a career in teaching. I'm part of a large family that also lives in the area along with my two amazing...
Hilary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Samantha P.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sam! I am a college student, majoring in elementary education at JMU to one day become a teacher. I have 3+ years of experience in childcare. I have worked part time at a daycare with infants for over a year, have worked at summer camps, and babysat. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience with...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior at James Madison University pursuing a bachelor's in Environmental and Earth Sciences. I have participated in many extracurriculars during my time at JMU that improve environmental stewardship and community engagement. Among these experiences is a student internship position I have working with the...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha K.
Harrisonburg, VA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm a college student at JMU so my schedule allows me to be very flexible throughout the week, I also have my own car so transportation isn't a problem. I have 3 years of experience with babysitting and working with kids! I'm a snowboard instructor for kids during the winter time at Massanutten and I love teaching or helping...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kristen B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kristen. I am currently a graduate student at Radford University studying speech language pathology. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in special education from James Madison University in 2021. I have been babysitting children for 6 years with children ages ranging...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Daniela. I am a student at JMU studying child psychology with a minor in criminal justice and on the track to earn my doctorate. I have been babysitting/nannying for about 5 years for newborns to 12 years old. I am a lifeguard and certified in AED, CPR, and first aid.
Daniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a current Master of Public Health candidate at UVA, moving to the area back in August, and have loved it so far! I have extensive experience working with kids, and it's definitely one of my passions. My primary experience is from four years in various positions at a summer camp, including as a counselor, healthcare...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
I currently work as a swim instructor to 3 to 12-year-old children at Concord Country Club, I have been a lifeguard and worked as a swim instructed for six years. I have two years of nannying experience. I am also CPR, AED, allergy, blood borne pathogen, and CNA certified. I love working with kids and would love to nanny yours!
Maddie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
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
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.
Catherine B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been working with kids my whole life. I started babysitting when I was 13. I joined a babysitting club where I learned a lot about caretaking. I became CPR certified and first aid certified. I later became a part time nanny. I enjoyed getting to know the family and becoming a role model for the child. I am currently a...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Ruth, I'm a senior at JMU studying Elementary Education and I love working with kids. I have tons of experience with kids of all ages from babysitting and nannying, to being a children's swim instructor, to being a summer camp counselor. I have also completed multiple placements in elementary school classrooms teaching.
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kalina G.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a senior, currently studying psychology, at JMU. I have years of experience when it comes to babysitting children. I started babysitting when I was 13 around my neighborhood, but grew up watching my little sister, who is 10 now, since she was an infant. I also was a nanny two summers ago, and spent this past summer teaching...
Kalina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amberlyn D.
Harrisonburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I previously worked for at Georgetown Law Early Learning Center caring for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years old. I also have plenty of informal experience watching children between birth and 12 years old. While I do not have experience with older children, I am perfectly comfortable watching them. I have also...
Amberlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Shannon H.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Shannon and I'm a rising sophomore Early Childhood Education major at JMU! I have over seven years of babysitting, nannying, and daycare experience with kids of all ages, and I'm looking to start babysitting around the Harrisonburg area during the upcoming school year. Starting at the end of August, I'll...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of experience and have worked with multiple children at one time! I have experience with all ages ranging from 4 months to 16 years. I would love to watch your children and help out around the house for date nights or weekends. I will be watching for another family for around 20 hours a week but will be happy...
Elaina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and since then have had the opportunity to care for children of all ages. I can prepare meals, clean, help with homework and run errands if necessary! I'm also great when working with animals and children in the same environment. I look for opportunities to play outside, watch...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Ellie! I am from Broadway, VA. I am a current senior at Messiah University studying to become an occupational therapist.
My experience with babysitting started at a young age, helping with childcare at my church. In high school, I started official part-time babysitting gigs and lifeguarding. The skills I have...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellie cared for our 3 children after-school for several months. She was very responsible and kept the kids engaged in play and off screens! We plan on continuing to have Ellie watch the kids when available for date nights."
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emma, 24-year-old health coach looking for some babysitting work as I build my business on the side. I first started babysitting when I was 12 after taking a Babysitter CPR certification class, since then I have received experience with children ages ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. Most recently I was trusted to...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Harrisonburg, VA
Kyla M.
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 routine and preferences. She has...
- Samantha D.
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
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful with our infant son. She was reliable and caring. We would definitely recommend.
- Zachary K.
Ellen W.
5.0
Ellie is an amazing sitter for us! She has always been on time and we come home to a totally clean house! My kids who are normally super shy love her!!
- Meaghan C.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Harrisonburg, VA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Harrisonburg, VA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Harrisonburg, VA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $14.23.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Harrisonburg, VA?
To find college nannies near you in Harrisonburg, VA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Harrisonburg, VA?
There are currently 22 college nannies near you in Harrisonburg, VA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Harrisonburg, VA offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Harrisonburg, VA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Harrisonburg, VA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Harrisonburg, VA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.
Ratings for Harrisonburg, VA college nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
College Nannies in Harrisonburg, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 26 listed college nannies.