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60 after school babysitters are listed in Blacksburg, VA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Blacksburg, VA
Hello! My name is Cami. I'm a student at VT, and I love kids! I have years of experience with childcare, from independent full time nanny work over the Summers to working as a teacher assistant at a private school for years. I've taken many courses through the private school from child psychology to behavioral management. I've...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with my three younger siblings. I am an RU alumni with my BS in Psychology. I am taking some time off before I go back to school for my PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences. In the past, I've worked with children with Autism and ADHD. I am from Blacksburg, so I am familiar with the area and know a number...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'm Emma and I am a biomedical engineering student at Virginia Tech :) I have been a nanny for the last 3 summers, though I have been babysitting for at least 6 years. I absolutely adore kids and I miss being around them so much when I come back to Blacksburg for school. I am more than willing to help out around the house and I...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica Z.
Blacksburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a 26-year-old young professional, working full-time in the non-profit and outdoor recreation field in the New River Valley. I am recently married and hoping to begin a family within the next year or so. Although I have no formal child care experience as of recently, I spent time babysitting for family friends and neighbors...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Guatemala, and I am currently living in Blacksburg with my family, My husband works at Virginia Tech University, I have a bachelor's degree in nursing from my home country and I have knowledge of child care, I have several years of experience caring for young children. My family and I are fully vaccinated...
Dania can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14, and was "mommy sitting" for 2 years before that. I am First Aid Certified, and have experience with children aged 10 months to 12 years. I am also a Hungarian Scout troop leader, and have 4 years experience with leading and teaching children in small groups, so I am very good at thinking...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lydia has a wonderful way with children. She is very caring, creative, patient and kind. My kids love her and I feel very comfortable leaving them with her."
Malika K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi! my name is Emma! i'm 18 and i'm a freshman in college at NRCC. I eventually want to transfer to a four year college to pursue music and psychology! I absolutely adore children and I hope to have my own family one day. I have a few years of experience caring and looking after children as young as 4 months to kiddos in school!...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaitlyn N.
Christiansburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Kaitlyn, I absolutely love kids! I have a 1-year-old niece who I care for a lot of the time when my sister is busy or needs help. I have had babysitting jobs in the past and have years of experience. I am in nursing school at NRCC and I will be graduating in May 2021! I am CPR certified and comfortable with pets. I am...
Madison S.
Christiansburg, VA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madison and I am a Liberty University grad with a degree in Financial Planning. I have 12 years of experience babysitting and references if needed! I love children of all ages and the potential to be a positive influence in their lives. Throughout high school and college I babysat for two consistent families both...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Piper M.
Christiansburg, VA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm looking for a job that allows for me to work part time during the weekday, and to feel comfortable and confident in their home!
I started working with kids when I was in high school babysitting for friends and family. I taught preschool for roughly a year outside of high school.
In my spare time, I like to do anything...
Piper can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
My name is Hannah and I am 22 years old. I currently live in Newport, Va about 10-15 minutes from Blacksburg. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborn to 7 years old. I also have experience caring for multiple children at once. I particularly enjoy caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have helped my mom babysit when I was younger with all ages and I have worked as a Medical Assistant for 14+ years working with all ages including children with special needs. I worked with the special needs children during my lunch in Middle School
Missy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cara. I have grown up in the Blacksburg area, and I love working with children. I am in my second year at Virginia Tech studying Environmental Conservation. I am an Eagle Scout (BSA) and a Gold Award Girl Scout. I have worked as an instructor at a residential summer camp for three years and a Girl Scout weekend...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abby C.
Christiansburg, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am looking for babysitting jobs of any ages and frequency within my availability. I have babysat for over 10 years with multiple families and organizations. I am working on getting CPR certified (including infant training). My expertise is watching children ages 0-5 but am more than willing to watch any age. I am more...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Available for child and senior care. I graduated from college with a BA is Social Work. A few years later I returned to school and completed all needed coursework for early childhood education while teaching kindergarten at a private school. I relocated to a new state to care for my 96-year-old grandfather. After this I returned...
Tasha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tasha was only with us for a week, but she was amazing. My daughter's absolutely adored her. If we ever have to get someone to help with the kids again, it would be her. Thank you so much, Tasha!"
Nikita R.
Rebecca H.
Salem, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
College Student Open To Part-Time Or Full-Time Positions Based On Need
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider my profile!
I am a college student currently pursuing a second degree in nursing, with my first degree being in developmental/lifespan psychology.
As part of my college career, I chose to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) in order to gain practical experience....
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You won't be disappointed if you decide to hire Rebecca. She's mature, thoughtful and ambitious. Additionally, she genuinely loves children and pets. I have seen her work and though I never had the need to give her feedback/correction, I can imagine that she...
Melinda L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recently retired and looking for a job ONE DAY A WEEK to be a sitter for children or elderly. I have plenty of experience with both from my life, but not specifically from a previous job. I've got lots of love, kindness, fun, and energy to give! I'm excited to see who is out there that needs me... is it you?!?
5.0
"Anne is great! She babysat our toddler for about 6 hours recently, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for any age. She quickly and easily connected with my toddler and my 8 year old as we showed her around the house. By the time we were...
Jamie H.
I have experience working with special needs children, infants, and school aged children. I have worked in an after school daycare center, so I am well versed in helping with homework! I'm currently working as a full time behavior technician and will be taking courses in the fall to become a Behavior Analyst. Due to that, I'm...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello!! My name is Kayla and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting since as long as I can remember. I have babysat my siblings and family friends. I do work full time and am looking to make some additional money on the side. I am available in the afternoons and can pick up the kids from school or daycare and keep their...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Aubrey K.
Pearisburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I previously worked at an after school program in New York watching children from pre-k to fourth grade. I also spent two summers watching children with this same program, full time. My job duties included feeding them snack, cleaning up after them, providing entertainment, all while making sure the kids stayed safe. I have also...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Blacksburg, VA
Lydia N.
5.0
Lydia is the best. Period. Trustworthy, thoughtful, caring, responsible, focused on creative play and reasonable disciple. Balanced and kind. She’s tutored, taken the kids to sports, played with them and always had a great attitude.
- Care member
Tasha E.
5.0
Tasha was only with us for a week, but she was amazing. My daughter's absolutely adored her. If we ever have to get someone to help with the kids again, it would be her. Thank you so much, Tasha!
- Nikita R.
Rebecca H.
5.0
Becca is AMAZING. She was reliable and so great with my one year old. My daughter absolutely adored Becca which always made it easier for me to feel at ease when leaving for work. Becca is great at communicating so I was very well informed about how their day went while I was away. My schedule was...
- Alexis B.
Anne S.
5.0
Anne is great! She babysat our toddler for about 6 hours recently, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for any age. She quickly and easily connected with my toddler and my 8 year old as we showed her around the house. By the time we were ready to leave, my husband and I...
- Jamie H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Blacksburg, VA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Blacksburg, VA?
You can review 45 after school babysitter profiles near you in Blacksburg, VA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Blacksburg, VA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Blacksburg, VA is $15.31. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Blacksburg, VA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Blacksburg, VA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Blacksburg, VA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Blacksburg, VA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Blacksburg, VA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Blacksburg, VA.