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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Karen and I am a senior/child caregiver who moved to Roanoke in May from the Asheville/ Black Mountain area of North Carolina. In the Fall of 2019, I left a leadership role with Biltmore Estate where I managed guest facing teams of 50-80 employees over the past 12 years. I'm interested in working part time in order to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was an amazing sitter for my children, ages five and seven. She was very active and played with them. My son has ADHD and requires additional patience and considerations. She was amazing with him! My kids really looked forward to her coming over. We trust...
Brooklyn C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience with babysitting children. I'm currently a graduate student at Virginia Tech. I am happy to help around the house as well as with the children's schoolwork! I am also CPR certified. I will provide appropriate, engaging care to your children.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was great with my twin girls. I would definitely hire her again."
Care member
Maria M.
Roanoke, VA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time Nanny And/or Spanish Teacher Available
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of two (33, and 29). I've been working with children of all ages for close to 25 years and have a degree in preschool education. I've worked in various preschools and elementary schools teaching Spanish. I'm a native Spanish speaker. I can also teach or tutor Spanish at any learning level (children, youth, adults,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlynne K.
Roanoke, VA
$20-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaitlynne, and I grew up in California and have been in Virginia for almost three years. I'm a mom to a wonderful 18-month-old, and have seven years of experience! As a young woman I knew that working as a child care provider was right for me. I am very responsible, task-oriented, on-time, dependable, outgoing,...
Kaitlynne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlynne is the perfect combination of reliable and flexible. She cared for our daughter from ages 3 to 9 months, along with another baby for our nanny share. She is always receptive to our guidance and often comes with suggestions for care. She helped transition...
Kate C.
Maya J.
Roanoke, VA
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working out, hiking/backpacking, riding bikes, and am very active. While in college, I worked as a respite provider for children with disabilities. I have spent lots of time with kids growing up. I am also vaccinated.
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maya is awesome!!! We did not know her before we hired her, but her references were great. We hired her to care for our daughter who has a disability. We have teens in the house so we knew if something was amiss they would let us know. However, there was nothing to...
Sandy S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*Available Saturdays and Sundays for date nights or help during the day*
Hello! My name is Carrie and I am a Certified Child Life Specialist. My career involves working with children who have been hospitalized or are going through treatment. We educate, prepare, and help children cope through their hospitalization.
I work...
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carrie Alice has been a wonderful sitter for my three kids. She is warm, caring and enthusiastic with them. They love having her come to sit! She spent the most time with my youngest who was an infant through one year old at the time. This can be a tough age and...
Lauren P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Maryn! I'm a junior in college at VT studying environmental economics and policy. I have 4+ years of experience as an early education teaching assistant, daycare worker, and babysitter. Along with watching and engaging kids, I can also help with carpooling, housekeeping, etc. I can provide a copy of my resume...
Maryn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Maryn went above and beyond for us, coming over and meeting our daughter before our first visit, and takes excellent care of her. When our daughter got unexpectedly sick Maryn stepped up and handled the situation professionally and capably. I cannot recommend her...
Care member
Kendra P.
Cloverdale, VA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver with three years of experience, and I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring children receive the best care. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I enjoy the opportunity to positively impact children's lives. I'm patient, friendly, and approachable, and I believe in open...
Skyler D.
Blacksburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Skyler! I'm 18-years old who adores children and takes their safety seriously. I work at kinder care daycare and have experience caring for children. As a responsible and trustworthy babysitter, I always prioritize creating a fun yet safe environment for kids to enjoy. I have a real passion for caring for children of all...
12+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-18!
I'm CPR/BLS certified and originally trained by the American Red Cross babysitting course.
I've been a full-time summer nanny, after school nanny, over-night live in nanny, and a single evening babysitter.
I'm willing to accommodate whatever childcare needs you may have....
Elisabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Julia and I'm 24 years old. I would describe myself as a patient, responsible, and compassionate part-time babysitter. I love to have fun with the kids as well!
My main experiences working with children are being a children's birthday party leader at a gymnastics center (working with ages 2-14) and...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Taylor H.
Roanoke, VA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm eager to support your family and provide a safe, enriching environment for your child. My passion for working with children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of nurturing and positively impacting young...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Tirzah. I'm 19 years old, and I love kids! I enjoy their spunky attitudes personality. I have experience babysitting 4 kids at once, children ages 10 months through 7 years old.
I believe children should spend time outside frequently. Anything from playing in the backyard, to spending time at the park, or going on...
Tirzah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Alayna I.
Blacksburg, VA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm A Sophomore In College Studying Education And I'm Looking For A Job While I Complete My Studies!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm currently a junior studying elementary education. I'm taking the spring semester off and am currently a nanny to the sweetest baby boy and little girl. I have weekends and Tuesdays free and am looking for more one time babysitting gigs. I'm also free most week evenings so I could babysit for date nights or...
Alayna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cicely W.
Roanoke, VA
$15-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Cicely. I am currently a rising senior at James Madison University. I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a specific interest in working with kids. I am looking for a babysitting job for the upcoming school year! I would love to help in the evening time a couple times a week etc, as I am...
Cicely can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Hannah and I am 22 years old. I currently live in Newport, Va about 10-15 minutes from Blacksburg. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborn to 7 years old. I also have experience caring for multiple children at once. I particularly enjoy caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Camden H.
Blacksburg, VA
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience babysitting. Additionally, I am the oldest of 6. The next oldest after me is 7 years younger than I am, so I have been the babysitter my whole life. I am well versed in just about every excuse a child could come up with, as well as any game they could possibly want to play. I can help with...
Camden can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Sierra C.
Roanoke, VA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sierra I am currently a sophomore at Radford University Carilion, but it's technically my first year. But I am going too school for my BSN in nursing. When I am home in northern Virginia I work as a trainer at chick fil a. While I am at school I work at lakeside daycare as a afterschool teacher which I mainly work...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting ever since I was 10. I'm a student at Virginia Tech and a psychology major. My plan is to become a teacher since I love working with kids. I'm the third child in my family and have been very independent my whole life. I love doing fun out door activities and playing games with the children. I have a car...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Catawba, VA
Karen D.
5.0
Karen was an amazing sitter for my children, ages five and seven. She was very active and played with them. My son has ADHD and requires additional patience and considerations. She was amazing with him! My kids really looked forward to her coming over. We trust her and very much would recommend her...
- Brooklyn C.
Rebecca R.
5.0
Rebecca was great with my twin girls. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Kaitlynne K.
5.0
Kaitlynne is the perfect combination of reliable and flexible. She cared for our daughter from ages 3 to 9 months, along with another baby for our nanny share. She is always receptive to our guidance and often comes with suggestions for care. She helped transition our gal to solid foods, worked on...
- Kate C.
Maya J.
5.0
Maya is awesome!!! We did not know her before we hired her, but her references were great. We hired her to care for our daughter who has a disability. We have teens in the house so we knew if something was amiss they would let us know. However, there was nothing to worry about at all. They all LOVE...
- Sandy S.
Carrie M.
5.0
Fantastic.
Works very well with multiple kids (in our case two) of different ages (5 and 2). Flexible with schedules and quarantined during the pandemic. Outstanding at her job.
- Ryan S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Catawba, VA:
How can I find a Catawba babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Catawba, 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 Catawba, 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 Catawba, VA?
The average rate for Catawba, 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 Catawba, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Catawba, 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.