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Laura C.
Castleton, VA
$16-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of care giving experience and over 1 year of professional care giving experience. I will be more than happy with providing Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as friendly, organized, compassionate. I like working with kids because I love to learn new things from them and also get to interact with all kinds of different personalities. I started working with kids when I was 15.
I currently have eight nephews and nieces who I have been babysitting since their...
I have 12 years of experience in child care. I've worked for many families. I have experience with all ages as well as experience with kids who have medical needs. I love getting outside and doing crafts. Anything to keep the kids engaged and active! I work from home so I am looking for evening/weekend work.
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Emily and I am a certified daycare teacher of 4 years! I have a passion for teaching and learning with the little ones, as they have so much to teach us as well! I am switching to nannying recently since I just had my son in February 2024!
Hi, I'm Hannah! Growing up in a household of 8 other kids, I was always mom's second hand while she was at work and even more recently aided siblings to get back on their feet after their own babies.
In between I've worked at church daycares.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 38 years old, married with 3 daughters. I have 12 years of paid childcare experience. I was a live-in nanny before getting married and then I worked as a nanny until starting my family. During my years as a nanny, I had all the CPR/first aid training.
I am a blackbelt in TaeKwonDo, and I love the outdoors.
I've always...
Helene can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
May M.
Amissville, VA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello everyone my name is May I've clean houses for many years now I'm very reliable and trustworthy person. I've been enjoying helping people cleaning and organizing their homes. I've been working as a childcare provider too for over a decade, and I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow. Whatever help you need...
Hannah N.
Amissville, VA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I've always loved working with children. Caring for children has always been a big part of my life, and I've built many years of experience throughout my life from leading children's field trips and games to assisting teachers in daycares and schools, teaching and nannying. My activities have provided...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Reliable and Fun Babysitter for Occasional and Date-Night Care
Hi! My name is Jamie, and I'm a responsible and caring babysitter who loves spending time with kids. I offer occasional and date-night babysitting, providing parents with peace of mind while ensuring their little ones are safe, happy, and engaged.
With 9 years of...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Bailey P.
Culpeper, VA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Bailey a 24-year-old college student. I am a new mom and I currently go to school online working on my bachelors in elementary education and doing all of my classes online. I have worked for daycares, nannied, and have worked with special needs children. I also babysit very often, watching kids from ages...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bailey is awesome! It is obvious that she has great knowledge of caring for kids. She keeps us informed while we're out and is so fantastic and engaging with our son. He loves her. We appreciate her dependability, as well as her willingness to help out and be...
Marie W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and animals.
I babysat my nephews, nieces and Godchildren since my teenage years. During my college years, I worked part time as a nanny and at La Petite Academy (I was contemplating teaching and international relations as a college Major while I volunteered for the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations...
Elisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elisa is exceptional. Always on time. Organized. Excellent with children (particularly our eight-year-old). Warm and caring. Flexible. Responsible. Great attitude. I can't say enough good things about Elisa."
Patrick H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, right now I'm a PreK teacher.
I graduated HS in 2013 with a CNA license from FRCC, since then I have a certificate in Early Childhood Ed. I'm currently in school to become an ASL interpreter, with a minor in early childhood ed. And taking an online 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course.
I love to make forts, go on bike...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We recently hired Ms. Cassie to be our full-time nanny for the summer and needless to say she was incredible!! She was always on time, very transparent and communicative, flexible when we desperately needed her for extra time, and went above and beyond to help our...
Adrian G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature woman with children of my own. I have worked with children in many different capacities over the years, including operating my own home daycare.
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Suzanne is a caring person with a commitment to get the job done! Her skills included a variety of experiences, care giving, cleaning, hospice support, family counsel, pet care and so much more. She went into a challenging situation and went above and beyond to...
Care member
4.5
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Maria. My experience is based on my three daughters, ages 13, 16 and 28 years old. I have also taken care of kids from other families. I think families should hire me because I am available to work part-time, and also I enjoy doing activities with kids, outdoors or indoors. At this moment, I am only available on...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son enjoyed spending time with miss Maria. She took good care of him while making sure he was comfortable and having fun."
Gero S.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
If you count the many years providing child care, it would be a total of 25 years of looking after the well being of children. I spent over 6 years caring for a family's three children, the youngest as an infant and two boys age 7 and 11. Please contact to discuss if interested. Thank you. available Full or Part time M- F. Or...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have worked as a volunteer with Sarah for several years. She is sweet, friendly, diligent, and thoughtful. She has an upbeat and caring personality. She obviously loves children and they respond well to her sunny disposition. Be sure to meet her and you will see...
Jeanne H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience began during summer vacations in high school watching for some cousins, soon after I took interest in learning about early childhood development through courses in high school. I enjoy it very much and take it seriously as well.
Mireya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Mireya has helped us with our son over the past several months. She has been exactly what we were looking for in a care giver - warm, extremely competent, playful, knowledgeable, and dependable. She has been a great fit for our family. I would highly recommend her!"
Liese D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannying for over 6 years. I am also CPR and AED certified through the National CPR Foundation. I have always enjoyed taking care of children, and always bring special activities or games for us to play. I have experience with all ages, and truly care about the kids I watch with my...
Skyler can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was amazing with my 3 and 9 month year olds. Whenever I called to check up on her, there were no problems. She kept my dogs fed just as I had instructed. Also was able to let my pet bunny free to roam for 2 hours while I was away with the wife. Very reliable...
Colby S.
Ana C.
Warrenton, VA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience being with kids. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, pick up and drop off at school bus stops. I am also willing to run brief errands, help with remote learning, and carpool places.
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa and it would be my joy to take care of your little ones! I am the oldest of 6 children with many years of babysitting. Basically my whole life! I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, laundry, groceries, etc. Just let me know what you need and I can help. I am a board-game...
Alexa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa is wonderful! So kind & so helpful! She’s doing a great job with my girls. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Courtney! I am a full time Kindergarten teacher with my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have always had a passion for teaching young children and I truly enjoy each moment I spend with them. After graduating high school, I became a full-time two's teacher. I worked at the local daycare for...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney was truly amazing with our son M.! You could not find someone better to love and take care of your children. She is on time, dependable, and full of energy. You would be lucky if you can hire Courtney!"
Rose S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Castleton, VA
Bailey P.
5.0
Bailey is an amazing babysitter and is very kind, trustworthy, and responsible.
- Care member
Elisa L.
5.0
I hired Elisa due to a sudden closure of our usual childcare. She responded quickly to our job post, was easy to get a hold of, and professional. Prior to starting her babysitting job, she took the extra time to come meet our two young children the day before and make sure they were comfortable. She...
- Sarah G.
Cassandra F.
5.0
We recently hired Ms. Cassie to be our full-time nanny for the summer and needless to say she was incredible!! She was always on time, very transparent and communicative, flexible when we desperately needed her for extra time, and went above and beyond to help our little one and our family. She...
- Adrian G.
Suzanne M.
5.0
Suzanne is a caring person with a commitment to get the job done! Her skills included a variety of experiences, care giving, cleaning, hospice support, family counsel, pet care and so much more. She went into a challenging situation and went above and beyond to help create a more healthy...
- Care member
Maria R.
5.0
I hired Maria 4 months ago for weekly housekeeping and staging that was needed for my Airbnb property. Maria is still working with me. I highly recommend her without hesitation. I find Maria extremely reliable and trustworthy. She is also very sweet. After working with her for several months,...
- Maryellen K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Castleton, VA:
How can I find a Castleton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Castleton, 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 1 babysitters in Castleton, 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 Castleton, VA?
The average rate for Castleton, VA babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 per hour as of March 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 Castleton, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Castleton, 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.