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60 babysitters are listed in Altavista, VA

The average rate is $15/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for babysitters is 9 years

Babysitters in Altavista, VA

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Melissa N.


Altavista, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Current Tutor And Former Teacher Available For Childcare

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I have worked with children for 30+ years, I have experience in babysitting, tutoring, teaching elementary, middle and high school, and homeschooling. I can help children with study skills, test prep, and improving math and reading skills, and tutoring most subjects.
Melissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. With nine years of experience, including caring for children with special needs, I've learned that every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing environment to thrive. My strength lies in my ability to balance patience, creativity,...
I am a Certified Personal Care Aide also I private sit directly with families. I assist elderly and disabled in their homes with personal care, meal preparation, meds, laundry, and light housekeeping. I also worked with adults and children with autism. I love to be able to help people and take care of them. I took care of my mom...
Sheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Bambi E.


Evington, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Home school Mom, Part-Time Nanny

My husband and I have 4 grown children whom are ages 19, 21, 22, and 25 as well as one grandson and three "bonus" in-law "kids"! I homeschooled all of my children. My faith is most important to me. I have been a CNA for 27 years. My CNA experience is mostly hospital related but I've also worked in in a nursing home. I've been in...
Bambi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Donna C.


Evington, VA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

A Grandmother That Loves Children.

I have many years of experience being a mom and grandmother. I can help with Crafts and play games to entertain the children. I am retired from Centra Health. I love animals, have had at least one dog at all times all my life. My pets are a member of the family and are well cared for, spoiled and very loved. I am flexible with...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah H.


Evington, VA

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

Sarah , Friendly Baby Sitter

Hello, My name is Sarah! I am 22 years old, and I'm currently a part-time employee at a local bakery. I have lots of experience watching my younger sister, and other children of all age ranges. I love playing with and taking care of children. As well as helping around the house with whatever is needed. I also love dogs and cats,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natalie F.


Evington, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Nanny-Share

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Natalie! I'm 24 years old and graduated from Liberty with a Family and Child Development degree. I've spent the last 5 years nannying professionally and have 7 years of experience prior to that. I recently said goodbye to my last nanny-share due to the kids starting school and I'm looking for a new family or nanny-share...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kenzie F.


Forest, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kenzie ! I have years of experience with all ages! Feel free to message with with any needs:)
5.0
"Kenzie helped us while on vacation with our 3 yo son. She was flexible and dependable. She was able to get our kiddo to bed one-time and settled his fears that mom and dad were gone. would hire again."

Rachel A.

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Eileen S.


Lynchburg, VA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of four grown children. I have years of experience working with all ages and special needs.
5.0
"Miss Eileen has been a blessing to our family and my 2 children just adore her. She works with my son with Down syndrome and she is wonderful with him and he lights up every time she comes over. She brings a basket of 'goodies' for my 2.5 year old daughter and she...

Angela F.

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Olivia C.


Lynchburg, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Nurturing, 10+ Years Experience!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Olivia. I graduated from Liberty University in 2023 with a degree in Business and Real Estate. In addition to my career as a real estate agent in Mechanicsburg, I am excited to share that I am getting married on August 10th! I specialize in infant care and am seeking a part-time nannying position beginning in January...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Olivia is very, very polite; she can be silly and playful with our daughter. Furthermore, Olivia showed our daughter a neat Arts & Crafts activity. The one time that she did have to cancel an appointment, she notified us immediately & was apologetic about it. - We...

Jean R.

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Katelyn M.


Lynchburg, VA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter! Bachelor Of Science In Global Studies, Culturally Competent, And Love Kids!

Experienced nanny since 2017 looking for weekend and evening jobs as I go through graduate school. Not available during summer months in Lynchburg. During the school year, I am usually available Friday, Saturday, and after 2 p.m. on Sundays. I am creative, energetic, and like incorporating crafts and educational activities into...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Katelyn is excellent. She is polite, respectful, and is very attentive to doing the details of a job correctly. She goes above and beyond to do a good job. I highly recommend her."

Rosemary L.

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Madison W.


Lynchburg, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison. I'm currently a 2nd year graduate student at Liberty University in the Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education program. I have been babysitting off and on for the last 13 years and work well with children ranging from infancy to 10 years old. I also have experience teaching Pre-K (3-5 years...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Madison was with my family for about 6 months and was great with my daughter. She was patient and kind and always on time. I would recommend her to any family!"

Katie F.

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Grace H.


Lynchburg, VA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I have been babysitting since I was 12 for large families. I am also patient, loving, artistic, and try to make and retain the peace while also keeping everything as fun as possible (even chores!) I'm excited to work with you and your family! I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Grace to be our nanny for the week and I couldn't be more grateful that she did! She was incredible with my two toddlers, she kept up with mealtimes, nap times, learning and even potty training! She didn't use the TV, but instead filled their time with...

Jeni K.

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Lindsey F.


Lynchburg, VA

$12-20/hr6 yrs exp

Engaging Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated college with a bachelors degree in ASL, and currently work full time, but I am available during the summer and for date night/weekends. I have watched several families and have completed a variety of tasks. Some engaging activities that I enjoy doing with children include: coming up with fun games and activities,...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey is the best babysitter we have ever had! She is incredibly responsible and I fully trusted her to transport my three-year-old to and from preschool on several occasions, which I have never done with anyone else before or since! She is so kind and helpful....

Jennifer F.

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Holly B.


Lynchburg, VA

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny, Babysitter, And Child Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny with 2+ years of experience, and have 4+ years of experience as a child and infant care provider. I have been employed by both professional corporations, and private employers. I am looking to find more clients to nanny or babysit for. I have always had a love for spending time with and caring for...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holly is very dependable & is always on time. She is very good with children, all ages. She is able to play with them on their level but can also guide the children in choosing correct behaviors. She is also very capable in helping with light housework & chores."

Crickett B.

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Favour S.


Lynchburg, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hello, my name is Favour! I graduated in December with a Pre-law degree from Liberty University. I have a lot of experience working with children, serving both individual families and also through the Dream Center Academy in Gastonia North Carolina where I served as a curriculum advisor for two summers. I was a collegiate soccer...
Favour can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Favour was an absolute pleasure to have. She was always hands on with all our children and made each day fun. She handled our infant's separation anxiety like a pro. "

Lydia S.

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Abigail C.


Lynchburg, VA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I can help with pets and children of all ages. I have a car and don't mind taking children places or helping with task outside of the house. I am also fluent in Spanish and English. I am loving, caring, flexible and open- minded.
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Abigail was very punctual! She was very nice to my son. They played learning games and enjoyed each other's company. I would definitely hire her again!"

Brittany W.

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Lauren R.


Lynchburg, VA

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm a college student at Liberty University. My major is Exercise Science, and I'm working to become a physical therapist. Over the summer, I worked as a camp counselor at Lake Ann Camp where I was responsible for campers ages 9-19. I've coached a middle school girls' basketball team. I've been a...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had such a great time with Lauren - she spent time with kids and at the house before school to get them up/fed/on bus and after school cleaned up/fed/rested. So kind and warm. Kids loved her - even my grouchy tween! My little cried after she left because she...

Katie P.

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Jordyn D.


Lynchburg, VA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Pet And Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jordyn, and I am 21-year-old senior in college majoring in Biomedical Sciences - a field I am deeply passionate about. Being an eldest daughter, I have grown up surrounded by younger siblings and cousins, which has naturally nurtured my love for caregiving. I am an excellent multitasker and a go-getter,...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Our family feels lucky to have found Jordyn. She is reliable, a great communicator and really fun - according to my seven-year-old. We look forward to hiring Jordyn again!"

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Michelle S.


Lynchburg, VA

$20-49/hr4 yrs exp

Passionate With Kids And Fun And Creative

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. I have been a counselor at several camps. And I have been a babysitter since 13. I have also volunteered in nurseries. I am a Family and child development major at Liberty University. I also used to be a nursing student and have done hours of clinical. So I have some medical experience. I am great...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is wonderful! She is reliable and very flexible. Total natural when it comes to working with littles and was amazing with both our infant and 3 year old. Our 3 year old warmed up easily and was always excited to see her (which is rare as she is super shy)....

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Altavista, VA

Kenzie F.

5.0

Kenzie helped us while on vacation with our 3 yo son. She was flexible and dependable. She was able to get our kiddo to bed one-time and settled his fears that mom and dad were gone. would hire again.

- Rachel A.

Eileen S.

5.0

Miss Eileen has been a blessing to our family and my 2 children just adore her. She works with my son with Down syndrome and she is wonderful with him and he lights up every time she comes over. She brings a basket of 'goodies' for my 2.5 year old daughter and she gets so excited to see what...

- Angela F.

Olivia C.

5.0

Olivia is very, very polite; she can be silly and playful with our daughter. Furthermore, Olivia showed our daughter a neat Arts & Crafts activity. The one time that she did have to cancel an appointment, she notified us immediately & was apologetic about it. - We would definitely hire her again!

- Jean R.

Katelyn M.

5.0

Katelyn is excellent. She is polite, respectful, and is very attentive to doing the details of a job correctly. She goes above and beyond to do a good job. I highly recommend her.

- Rosemary L.

Madison W.

5.0

Madison was with my family for about 6 months and was great with my daughter. She was patient and kind and always on time. I would recommend her to any family!

- Katie F.

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