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Karen D. says "Clare worked for my family for over a year, caring for our teenage son with autism and a mood disorder. She was very patient and understanding with him,...
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...
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...
Jamie W. says "Abby is always on time and always able to help, even when given a short notice! The kids love her, she is up beat and ready to take on my two toddlers...
Kathryn M. says "Deanna was an amazing help with our daughter from 6 months through 18 months. She consistently followed our schedule, helped with nap training, and...
Phillip K. says "Would hire again for sure! Very responsive and great communicator (so important!). My girls loved C and she even went out of her way to do my 5YOs...
Meryl M. says "Erika has been the most incredible nanny to our one-year-old! In addition to being one of the most professional people we've ever worked with, she brings...
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27 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.0
Part Time Babysitters in Salem, VA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 27 listed part time babysitters
- Karen D.
- Kate C.
- Brooklyn C.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Salem, VA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Salem, VA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Salem, VA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Salem, VA is $16.00.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Salem, VA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Salem, VA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.