Find babysitters in Blacksburg, VA that you’ll love

208 babysitters are listed in Blacksburg, VA

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Blacksburg, VA

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Rebecca R.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Grad Student Babysitter!

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Meghan L.


Blacksburg, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience from over the years in babysitting and taking care of both younger and school aged children. I can help with watching the children, travel, remote learning, activities/crafts, and carpooling. I am majoring in psychology and communications. I feel I can connect with children by being younger myself to keep up...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan arrived early and immediately developed an easy rapport with our toddler. She pulled him out of his shell by asking him specific questions about his toys and allowing him to show his knowledge of animals, etc. Meghan was friendly and I felt comfortable with...

Callie R.

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Sarah L.


Blacksburg, VA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

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.

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Maryn T.


Blacksburg, VA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Blacksburg Babysitter And Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maryn! I'm a junior in college at VT studying environmental economics and policy. I have 4+ years of experience as an early education teaching assistant, daycare worker, and babysitter. Along with watching and engaging kids, I can also help with carpooling, housekeeping, etc. I can provide a copy of my resume...
Maryn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Maryn went above and beyond for us, coming over and meeting our daughter before our first visit, and takes excellent care of her. When our daughter got unexpectedly sick Maryn stepped up and handled the situation professionally and capably. I cannot recommend her...

Care member

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Kylie B.


Blacksburg, VA

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And Babysitting

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kylie is awesome with our children. Highly recommend her! Kids love her."

Stone M.

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Kathryn M.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie watched our daughter weekly while she was 7 months till 1 year old. Our daughter loves Katie and I have never worried about her while she was in Katie's care. Katie was always reachable through text during the time she was our nanny and gave us ample notice...

Lane V.

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Kayla G.


Blacksburg, VA

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.

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Karlie A.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Easy Going. Love Working With Children.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience as a nanny and 5+ years of experience with babysitting. References available if needed.
Karlie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Good with children, trustworthy, and dependable."

Sonya S.

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Sarah L.


Blacksburg, VA

$37/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a college Senior at Virginia Tech looking for babysitting and petsitting jobs during the spring semester. I have a car and many years of experience.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sarah took care of our kitty while we were away for a week. She was very responsive throughout the whole process and our kitty had clearly been well cared for when we returned."

Petrina L.

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Nafisaah S.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-28/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Tutor

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, 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.

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Ellen T.


Blacksburg, VA

< $10/hr6 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.

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Virginia F.


Blacksburg, VA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Kind And Adaptable Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grey. (I go by my middle name.) Although I graduated as a chemistry major, I have a lot of experience working with children. I was a field study student at the Child Development Center for Learning and Research at Virginia Tech, so I am experienced in the Montessori teaching technique. I have also participated...
Virginia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria R.


Blacksburg, VA

$17-29/hr10 yrs exp

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very professional. I definitely recommend her."

Care member

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Morgan H.


Blacksburg, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Camp Counselor Energy Everyday!

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Morgan back in 2018 when we lived in Oregon as a babysitter for my then 6 month old daughter. Morgan was the first babysitter I had ever hired and in many ways she set the bar. Morgan is dependable, and outgoing and she was always willing to work with my...

Saralynn S.

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Courtney B.


Blacksburg, VA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Creator

I have plenty of experience babysitting as a summer job I watch 4 children under the age of 9. I am a college student looking for some extra money! I am reliable and will be willing to meet before I watch your kids! :)
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She's the best! Kids loved her."

Megan M.

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Rebecca R.


Blacksburg, VA

$12-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Babysitting has been one of my favorite jobs that I've done. I love spending time with kids, they just make the world a happier place. After I graduate, I would like to work in a field with children. I have over two years of experience in caring for all types of individuals. I was previously a medication technician and caregiver...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
4.0
"Very dependable. Always on time. Kids loved her."

Danny B.

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Gracie W.


Blacksburg, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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.

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Gracie W.


Blacksburg, VA

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have been a PCA and RMA in an assisted living for the last 5 years. I love working with the elderly and building a connection with them. I want to make sure that no matter what the condition that they're receiving the best quality of care. I also along with my other certifications am CPR/First Aid certified.
Gracie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
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Ona-lydia L.


Blacksburg, VA

$10-50/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I personally have had dogs, cats, and hampsters and absolutely love animals. I'm experienced with giving animals medicine on a schedule, feeding, and walking them. I have had paying jobs in the past for taking care of pets. I can also perform baths and light grooming.
Ona-lydia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
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Erika R.


Blacksburg, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Erika! I am a Blacksburg native who loves caring for little ones! I have been working with infants (my sweet spot!) & children in many settings for 15+ years, & have extensive experience with all ages- newborns through teens, as well as autism, ADHD, & other special needs. I am now looking for a new family to...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 so much joy and excitement to her everyday interactions with our child. Our daughter was so happy to see her...

Meryl M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Blacksburg, VA

Meghan L.

5.0

Meghan arrived early and immediately developed an easy rapport with our toddler. She pulled him out of his shell by asking him specific questions about his toys and allowing him to show his knowledge of animals, etc. Meghan was friendly and I felt comfortable with her caring for my child.

- Callie R.

Sarah L.

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.

Maryn T.

5.0

Maryn went above and beyond for us, coming over and meeting our daughter before our first visit, and takes excellent care of her. When our daughter got unexpectedly sick Maryn stepped up and handled the situation professionally and capably. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Care member

Kylie B.

5.0

Kylie is awesome with our children. Highly recommend her! Kids love her.

- Stone M.

Kathryn M.

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 forward to her babysitting.

- Mary C.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Blacksburg, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 208 listed babysitters.