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I have 7 years of experience in the medical field! I've worked in long term care, memory care, triage, geriatric, etc. lots of experience with dementia and parkinsons disease
Justice can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Brooke L.
Bedford, VA
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I can bring a lot of skills to your family! I have been working with kids for about 3 years now and I love being apart of their lives and watching them grow! I have experience from ages 3 months old to 14 years old. I think I would be a great asset to watch your little(s).
I am also CPR/First Aid certified
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karen. I love children! My nanny-sitter experience ranges from infant care to age 12. With this experience I have provided skilled care to both infants and toddlers, as well as child development for preschool age children. I have also assisted with after school care and virtual schooling and have been a mother's...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen took care of our daughter while we were on vacation. She spent time to get to know our daughter and played games based on her interests."
Hayley S.
Hello! My name is Bella. I am a teacher and am currently on summer break. I have taught preschool, and 2nd grade. I also have experience working with kids k-12 through my 3 years of experience at the boys and girls club. In addition to this, I have been a babysitter for multiple families with children between the ages of 5-12. I...
Bella can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was blessed with the opportunity to be a live in and out nanny for the past 7 years. I have worked in four different states. I love getting down and seeing the world from the perspective of the children I cared for. I love receiving and getting bear hugs. I have worked with children from ages 18 months to teenagers. I try to...
Skills:
CPR
Emma C.
Moneta, VA
$24-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering a safe, stimulating, and enriching environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact young lives. I believe in supporting families and providing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kayla H.
Moneta, VA
$13-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm passionate about caring for young minds and have dedicated the last six years of my life to being a nurturing childcare provider. My commitment stems from my previous babysitting experiences, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sharon D.
Moneta, VA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your little ones.
My friendly and imaginative personality allows me to easily connect with...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brittany I am from Roanoke and I am 22 years old. I currently work 8-5 Monday through Friday but am looking to start babysitting on the weekends or evenings! I have a lot of previous nanny experience, specifically with small children. Let me know if I can help!
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is very fun, reliable, and great with all ages of children. She was the first non family member to watch my baby and gave me a detailed list (without even being asked) of how the day went. I am a teacher and psychologist and picky with childcare. I most...
Kari L.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Jordyn watched our two kids while we were visiting from out of town. This was a tough situation as she had never met us or the kids and had to watch them at our hotel room, allowing us to go out to dinner. She was able to quickly connect with both kids, even...
Laura N.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & 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.
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, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gayle has watched our children numerous times- some while we have gone out of town. She once scheduled an entire train day where she took our kids on a train ride, bought them a train set to play with at home, and read train books all day! The next day was a...
Kristin K.
Emma H.
Blue Ridge, VA
$13/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need A Consistent, Caring Child Care Provider That Will Stimulate And Educate Your Children?
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience working with children. I have taught preschool, third and fourth grade. For eight years, I operated my own home day care. I also have 13 years of special needs/ companion and respite care with adults, seniors and children. I am a mother of two beautifully independent and loving children, one of whom...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is very thorough. She is observant and looks for things that need to be done. Nice lady. Dependable. We are happy we hired her. Kids enjoyed her when she helped with childcare. Came prepared with age appropriate activities."
Heather D.
Shelby D.
Goodview, VA
$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Week Evenings And Weekends
5.0
(4)
Hey Everyone. My name is Shelby and I am 24 years old. I am looking for side jobs in addition to my full time job. I recently was awarded my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years of experience with children ranging from newborn to 15 years old. I have worked in home and daycare settings. I am available...
Shelby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is a sweet, loving lady. She is very dependable and punctual. Soft spoken with a great personality. I had the pleasure of working retail with her, and she always made sure that the customer was taken care of and pleased. I personally, can trust my child in...
Amy L.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
Grace H.
Lynchburg, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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.
5.0
(2)
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 out while on vacation in AMI. She watched our 4 kids while we were on vacation when we wanted an adult afternoon out. She even supervised all 4 kids around the pool and at the beach. She arrived on time, and was attentive to their needs. The kids...
Stacy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bedford, VA
Karen L.
5.0
Karen took care of our daughter while we were on vacation. She spent time to get to know our daughter and played games based on her interests.
- Hayley S.
Madison F.
5.0
Phenomenal caregiver. Incredibly honest, trustworthy and kind.
- Care member
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.
Jordyn D.
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!
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bedford, VA:
How can I find a Bedford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bedford, 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 2 babysitters in Bedford, 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 Bedford, VA?
The average rate for Bedford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Bedford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bedford, 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.