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Babysitters in Elkton, VA
Madison S.
Elkton, VA
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a naturally nurturing and patient individual with a strong passion for fostering children's cognitive and emotional growth. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in various stimulating activities that encourage learning through play. I believe in open and honest communication, and I follow the...
Laura W.
Elkton, VA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with six years of experience, I thrive in nurturing and enriching the lives of children. My passion for caregiving stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm drawn to supporting families and offering reliable childcare...
Julia E.
Elkton, VA
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time/Date Night Caregiver (Fluency In Spanish And B.A. From The University Of Virginia)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I first began to work as a mother's helper when I was 12 years of age and I have continued as a babysitter and caregiver ever since. I have worked with numerous families in Charlottesville, Crozet, and Keswick, as well as abroad while living in Spain. I have experience with children ranging from ages of six months to 12 years....
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brooklyn C.
Elkton, VA
$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a college student, attending Liberty University online. My goal in the future is to one day work with kids professionally, so of course I love kids!
Brooklyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Phoebe S.
Elkton, VA
$13/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! Im Phoebe. I love reading, skiing, and the outdoors. I currently attend JMU. I am an english major, and would love to work at a school library in the future. I have worked as a full time nanny for the past few years for three different families. The ages ranged from 3 to 14. I have also been a ski instructor for the past...
Aleah B.
Stanardsville, VA
$14-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Aleah B! I am 19 years old and looking for a new job as a babysitter! I am very outgoing, easy to get along with, and love kids! I am not covid-19 vaccinated.
I started working with kids during my senior year of high school. I watched five kids for a single father, until he no longer needed me.
In my spare...
I have over 30 yrs of caring for my Mother and presently do Senior care. I'm my previous young adult life. I worked for WSRM in Lancaster Pa, my previous home as an assistant to the preschool program . I learned that children will always be honest and open as long as you are kind and loving. I will always treasure this...
Lourdes can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Meghan B.
Stanardsville, VA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a currently a senior at Virginia Tech graduating in December with a bachelors in psychology. I love all pets, the outdoors, and doing crafts! In high school I obtained my Nursing Assistant license and am CPR certified.
5.0
"Meghan responded to my LAST MINUTE request and showed up promptly, took wonderful care of our boys and also fully vaccinated!! Great first time experience for this family."
Todd E.
Katie O.
Penn Laird, VA
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a creative and hardworking childcare provider with 2. 5 years of experience caring for children 6 months to 5 years old. My passion for fostering children's growth and development comes from my positive experience in previous babysitting roles and my job at a daycare.
I'm comfortable enforcing household and will follow...
Katherine L.
Harrisonburg, VA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a first time mom looking to make a little extra income for my family. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and I have a range of ages under my belt. I am a hands on babysitter. I like educational games and crafts, and I prefer playtime instead of tv or technology. My 5-month-old son will most likely have to join me on my...
5.0
"Katherine has a wonderful personality, and is punctual, dependable, and responsible. We would love to hire her for future babysitting needs!
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Shantasia W.
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! I just graduated from JMU with a degree in Interpersonal Communications. I love working with children and have had many years of experience ranging from babysitting to teaching. My love for kids started when I was volunteering at my church's child watch. I volunteered for over 8 years until I became then lead...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hope took great care of our two boys over the summer. She is trustworthy and full of positive energy. I would highly recommend her!"
Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Emma, I am currently a full time nanny, and been have been one for about 3 years now. My passion is caring for children and helping them grow, learn, and navigate the ways of life as best I can!
I have over 8 years of babysitting exeperience with children ages newborn to 10 years old. I am CPR & First Aid...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was our nanny/sitter for 6 months before she sadly moved away. I have a one year old and a four year old who both adore her. She was always on time, attentive, caring, cautious and playful with both kids. I never worried about their safety and they were always...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an elementary education major who has always loved working with children. I have several years of experience with kids between babysitting, coach VABA basketball camps in the summers, and my experience in the classroom through James Madison University. I am creative, patient, and a good problem solver and am willing to help...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very professional and punctual. Sweet babysitter who goes above and beyond to make the little ones happy. My son couldn’t be happier during our short visit in Charlottesville with her. "
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Prisca E.
Ruckersville, VA
$14-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Prisca. I am a patient, fun-loving young adult. I have approximately 5 years of experience taking care of children stages newborn to preteen. During my high school years, I was the neighborhood babysitter. When my older sister had her 3 under 3, I was the live-in babysitter nurturing and loving the newborns. I...
Prisca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Prisca was so professional and took amazing care of my nephew. She put me at ease instantly and really bonded with my nephew! She is so patient and kind, I cannot recommend her enough!!!"
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many age groups of children over the past 7 to 8 years. I have assisted with homework, meal preparation, light housework, and transportation. I love helping others learn and grow in order to become successful. I love animals, hiking, painting and playing board games. I have my bachelors degree in psychology with...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine was a wonderful sitter! She had great communication prior to meeting us, arrived early, and was so sweet and nurturing to our baby boy. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
*18+ years of experience: nanny, camp counselor, Soccer & Lacrosse coach, Infant Supervisor in a large scale Daycare, Activities Director/Water Park Manager at a 4 diamond Resort *American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid instructor from April 2011 to 2015 *18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education *BS-SUNY Cortland in Recreation *Stay...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Becky is great! She teaches, supports & provides enrichment activities. We love her!"
Kathleen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Miranda. I have always loved working with and being around kids! I worked as a camp counselor one summer and volunteered with daycares before. I babysat for more than three different families in the past, and I look forward to meeting some new kids!
About me specifically, I am currently enlisted in the military...
5.0
"Miranda was amazing! She was very personable and responsive ahead of/in the midst of our booking. I truly appreciated how communicative she was throughout the experience. If you are looking for dependable childcare, I highly recommend Miranda."
Amy P.
Myla L.
Harrisonburg, VA
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Myla and I am a student at James Madison University double majoring in Psychology and Sociology and hoping to pursue a Masters Degree in Addiction Studies after I graduate this upcoming December. I have a very open schedule this summer besides a few planned vacations. I enjoy going on hikes, spending time outdoors...
Myla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Myla has been watching my kids for the past few years now. They love her so much and enjoy spending time with her. She encourages them to use their imagination and explore new activities"
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Maxwell, and I'm a childcare provider with childcare experience since 2015. I'm skilled at creating fun and educational activities that prioritize your child's safety and well-being. I have 12 related certifications, including advanced childcare training and CPR/First Aid Training. I strive to model...
Maxwell can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maxwell is really organized and great with kids! He came to our hotel to play with our kids for hours and help them sleep while we visited Charlottesville.
He did a thorough online pre-meeting and has documentation and surveys and stuff. He brought some toys...
Andrew B.
Stephanie T.
Madison, VA
$5-10/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 38 years old, a mother of 1, military veteran wife, a college graduate with a BA in Elementary Ed K-6 and also a CDA from 2019. I like animals so if you have pets in your home I can care for them as well because they are an important part of a family. I should know I have 3 of my own.
I have worked in early childhood...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Stephanie worked for my family for almost two years. She was a wonderful caregiver to my son who was one and a half when she started with us. Steph understood how hard it was for me to be away from my little guy and worked hard to keep me in the loop while I had to...
Michelle M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkton, VA
Meghan B.
5.0
Meghan responded to my LAST MINUTE request and showed up promptly, took wonderful care of our boys and also fully vaccinated!! Great first time experience for this family.
- Todd E.
Katherine L.
5.0
Katherine has a wonderful personality, and is punctual, dependable, and responsible. We would love to hire her for future babysitting needs!
- Shantasia W.
Hope S.
5.0
Hope took great care of our two boys over the summer. She is trustworthy and full of positive energy. I would highly recommend her!
- Kelly C.
Emma L.
5.0
Emma was our nanny/sitter for 6 months before she sadly moved away. I have a one year old and a four year old who both adore her. She was always on time, attentive, caring, cautious and playful with both kids. I never worried about their safety and they were always sad to see her leave which was a...
- Care member
Erin S.
5.0
Erin is Awesome. My daughter absolutely adores her. She has babysit for us regularly, typically once a week, while she’s attending college 2022/2023. She’s never been late, she’s always kind and loving with my daughter (and my daughter can be bossy, she’s 4). All the while Erin has always been...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elkton, VA:
How can I find a Elkton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elkton, 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 5 babysitters in Elkton, 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 Elkton, VA?
The average rate for Elkton, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.20 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Elkton, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkton, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.