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Find after school babysitters in Salem, VA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Salem, VA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Salem, VA
Taylor R.
Salem, VA
$18-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and experience to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games, read stories, and...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Claire and I love looking after children! I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am patient, creative, and hard working! This Spring I graduated from Virginia Tech and have moved back to Salem. In August I will be beginning graduate school at Radford University Carilion to earn my Master's of Occupational Therapy! I have...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashley F.
Salem, VA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver, I find immense joy in nurturing and supporting children's growth. With years of hands-on experience, my passion for childcare stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to make a positive impact on young lives. My patient and calm nature, combined with my creativity and friendly...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Kayla T.
Salem, VA
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello, my name is Kayla and I am 21 years old! I am currently attending virginia western community college (online) for early childhood development! i'm very reliable! I have been babysitting for 7 years, ages 1-12. I am willing to do extra tasks such as the dishes, cooking, laundry, (etc). I am first aid and CPR certified. I am...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lauren J.
Salem, VA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a good amount of experience with all ages from infancy to pre-teens. I love children and have a son of my own that I may ask to take with me. I love animals, and am happy to help take care of them too. Happy to clean up. I am a very good with the flow caretaker and just ask that you directly tell me your child's...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Alexis B.
Hey there! I'm Rheannon.. I live in Salem, VA & I'm a mom of two beautiful kiddos. My daughter is 2 and my son was born in February. I have two small dogs who love kids. I'm hoping to find a few kids under the age of 5 to watch on a regular basis or when you need a day off!
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 cares for my kids like they are her own! I have two active boys (4 & 7) and she keeps up with them better than I can. Always doing fun things with them and making sure they have healthy well rounded meals. She is very responsible and caring! I would recommend...
Care member
Autumn R.
Salem, VA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they provide such a bright light into all of our lives!
I started working with kids when I was very young. I grew up helping raise my little sister who I learned to take care of at a young age. I also have an autistic brother who is the same age as my little sister (11 currently). I was able to...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! My name is Abby and I'm 25 years old. My love for children began when I was working in a child care facility when I was in high school. I worked with kids ranging from 8 weeks to 14 years old. After graduating, I worked as a nursing assistant on a pediatric floor in a hospital setting. I am CPR, First Aid, and Nursing...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 everyday. I love her! "
Jamie W.
Jenna C.
Roanoke, VA
$13-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.2
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for family and close friends since I was 11 years old. I love any opportunity to be around children and anyone who knows me knows my love for them. I love learning about and catering to the individual needs of each child. I enjoy playtime the most. I love animals, I have two big dogs of my own. Arts and...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna "Tylor" was great! Kids really liked her and she kept them active which was super helpful."
Justin S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla.
I'm 23 years old and I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Development. I have 6 years experience working with ages 6 weeks through 12 years, however, have most experience with under 2 years.
I believe children thrive through play and strong interactions as well as having a strong, positive,...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was great and helped me get through a really tough time when I needed help getting care for my infant. She knows a ton about childhood development."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Sophia, a VT grad with 9+ years of childcare experience, in both professional and private settings. I have worked with kiddos of all ages, but have most of my experience in newborn and infant/toddler care (long term infant nanny, newborn night nanny). My current availability is Wed, Sat, Sun, including evenings...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is calm yet engaging and super fun! Great at everything from soothing an inconsolable infant to crowd control of larger groups of children to interactively playing with a single child. Highly recommend!"
Amanda M.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lindsey P.
Roanoke, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently work as a therapeutic horse back riding instructor. I mainly teach riders 4-13 with physical, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
I have babysat on and off since 2008.
I work with horses, have owned my own pets, and have been a house sitter for the past 4 years.
I enjoy doing crafts, and being outdoors!
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brittany L.
Roanoke, VA
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Brittany and I have almost 10 years of childcare experience. I have babysat for many families, interned in elementary classrooms, worked before and after school YMCA programs, worked in daycare settings as well as preschool classrooms. I worked at a private day school for children with autism for two and a half...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have several years of experience working with kids ages 0-15. I am a medical student, so my evenings are weekends are when I'm mostly available. Big fan of getting creative with ways to entertain kids! Also happy to help with their homework and whatever other work around the house would help lighten your load.
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Salem, VA
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.
Abby O.
5.0
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 everyday. I love her!
- Jamie W.
Jenna C.
5.0
Jenna watched our 3 month old and his 10 month cousin while we were in town for a wedding. She was amazing with the boys, very flexible with our changing schedule and had great communication!
- Charlotte C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Salem, VA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Salem, VA?
You can review 12 after school babysitter profiles near you in Salem, 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 Salem, VA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Salem, VA is $16.83. 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 Salem, 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 Salem, VA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Salem, 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 Salem, VA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Salem, 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 Salem, VA.
Ratings for Salem, VA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
After School Babysitters in Salem, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.