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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Took 2/27/16 the Red Cross Advanced Child Care Training w/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I worked in a church nursery 21 years caring for toddlers. I also have 4 children of my own, living out of town, with 8 grandchildren so far and another on the way. The maximum number of children I have babysat for while parents were out of...
Gayle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Have known Gayle for many years. She is a warm, outgoing and creative person. Gayle has been a uniformly responsible/reliable employee and remained at past jobs for multiple years. Her character is exceptional and her work ethic amazing (know lots superlatives,...
Terri B.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Angelina and I am currently a Nursing student at Liberty University while also minoring in psychology, Spanish and music. I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting, including watching my siblings being the oldest of 4. I also have babysat ages weeks old to high school students. I have watched...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Angelina was a great help to my kindergartener with homework and building LEGO blocks while I got work done at home."
Melisa B.
Madison F.
Lynchburg, VA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I have loved working with children since I was a young girl. I have more than 6 years of experience as a caregiver and I have also been a tutor for a variety of ages for about 4 years now. I love spending time outdoors, creative avenues, and other activities! I am responsible, dependable, & trustworthy. I look forward...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Phenomenal caregiver. Incredibly honest, trustworthy and kind. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
"Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity. " - Joseph Addison
I am a Christian who loves people and pets. I have never smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs. Having raised and home-schooled five children of my own, I have a lot of patience, experience, and strength....
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathryn has been with us for about a year and we're so sad she's moving out of state! Any family would be blessed to have her. She's very patient and kind and truly loves God and all his children. She's incredible with kids, her method is gentle and reflective. My...
Leila T.
Eliana L.
Lynchburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. I majored in Dance Performance, and minored in Anthropology. I just moved out to San Francisco, and am looking for a part time nannying, babysitting job. I am very attentive, caring, and kind. I am an artist, so I can provide fun activities for your kids! In my...
Eliana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Holly. I am 20 years old and I have been working with children for about 7 years now. I am the oldest of two girls, so I have always helped out taking care of them, but I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old. I have babysat from newborns to teenagers. I have also worked at many little girls basketball...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail L.
Lynchburg, VA
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked the last three years as a montessori teacher, and have two years of babysitting experience prior to teaching. I enjoy cooking, crafts, and exploring nature! My hours are flexible and I'm happy to help with running errands and pickup. I grew up on a farm so I'm used to having animals around, I love pets!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a high school English teacher. I am looking to fill my free time in the summer with babysitting and would occasionally be willing to work on the weekends during the school year. I am an energetic, organized, and caring person who loves working with children. I would be up for tutoring or babysitting kids and I have worked...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student looking for a full time nanny job. I have cared for children my entire life. My first babysitting job was when I was 11. I have watched newborns and 18-year-olds. I also have experience with children with special needs. My most recent full time job was working in residential foster care being a caretaker...
Kassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Amber and I have 9 years of experience. I've been working with children since 2013. I am a graduate student at Liberty University, studying Music. My experience is made up of working for 3 summers (2012-2014) at a family camp, watching children from ages 0-2. I also worked in daycares with newborns and toddlers...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. Coming from a family of 6 girls, being a second mom was something I always loved. I have been babysitting and nannying since the age of 12, so I have experience with all ages, full-time nannying, special needs care, and part-time babysitting as...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I first started as a nanny at the age of 15 for two young children. It became a joy and a challenge. It also developed in me a deep love for children. I continued nannying through college for three older children who were great fun, but also needed lots of love and wells of trust. I then moved across the country after getting...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Jessica S.
Lynchburg, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Jess!
I hold a Virginia teaching license and have over 10 years of experience teaching young children around the world to read, write, and speak English. I've taught in public schools and alternative schools including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and homeschool. My educational background is in psychology and counseling...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a newly married energetic track runner at Liberty University with lots of experience babysitting and with church children's ministries. I also spent two summer lifeguarding so I have training and experience in first aid, CPR, and safety. I am willing to babysit or simply help clean and take care of children during home work...
Calli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hellooo! With 5 years of experience, I have worked for many unique and wonderful families. In many of these families, I have cared for children with allergies, ADHD, medical conditions and behavioral issues. Something I am skilled at is entertaining children with limited screen time. I also have experience supervising kids while...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Olivia B.
Lynchburg, VA
$10-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Olivia. I am a full-time student at Liberty University working on my bachelor's degree. I also work a local part-time job. I love children and taking care of people. I am CPR certified. I have 2 siblings and frequently would take care of them which would include taking them to their sports practices and watching...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kara S.
Lynchburg, VA
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kara and I'm originally from Colorado but I moved to Virginia to attend Liberty University. I just graduated this past spring with a degree in Strategic Communication! I currently have a part time job in my field which I am loving but the hours are super flexibility! I really enjoyed my last child care...
I've worked with children K-12. I have some experience babysitting.
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Amaris H.
Lynchburg, VA
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Amaris (or "Ris" for short), and I am a college student at Liberty studying Exercise Science. I am working towards going to medical school.
Just a little about me:
I am bilingual (English and Spanish). I love to read, stay active, clean, and I love kids. Cheese before the pandemic and loved it. I also was a...
Amaris can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic and hardworking.
I don't just like working with children, I thoroughly enjoy helping children learn and watch them succeed. My sister has 4 children and being with them spiked my interest to pursue the childcare field.
I not only have experience with various ages but want to be a part...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Altavista, VA
Gayle K.
5.0
Gayle watched my son for a couple of days a week for two years. She was very engaging and played with him rather than putting him in front of the TV. I often came in and she was singing songs with him or stacking blocks. She even wore her Halloween costume to babysit on Halloween because she knew...
- Kristin B.
Angelina F.
4.0
Angelina was a great help to my kindergartener with homework and building LEGO blocks while I got work done at home.
- Melisa B.
Madison F.
5.0
Phenomenal caregiver. Incredibly honest, trustworthy and kind.
- Care member
Kathryn H.
5.0
We were very thankful to have Kathryn as our after school sitter for our autistic daughter. Our daughter would have extremely rough days at school but would calm and truly enjoy her afternoons with Kathryn. We were very sad to lose her when once school ended
- Keanna W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Altavista, VA:
How can I find a Altavista babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Altavista, VA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3 babysitters in Altavista, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Altavista, VA?
The average rate for Altavista, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Altavista, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Altavista, VA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.