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Stephanie T.
Madison, VA
$13/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
I have MANY years of experience with caring for infants and children. I can provide EXCELLENT references from families I have worked for! I am flexible with days and times! Feel free to contact me to discuss your needs!
5.0
"My wife and I highly recommend Heather for almost anything you would need help with. Amazing support to our family."
Dan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently an art student at Bridgewater College. I was a Girl Scout for 13 years. I've been leading and taking care of children for 10 years in Girl Scouts. I have 2 years experience of taking care of children outside of Girl Scouts. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Carpooling, and arts n crafts.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mikayla and I have just graduated with Health Science degree from JMU! I am currently taking classes for an online master program at Longwood for Speech Language Pathology.
I have been with numerous family's since 2020 when COVID hit. I was with a wonderful family for a year in which I cared for a 16 month and...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I give my strongest recommendation for Mikayla as a babysitter. In early March, 2020, when COVID-19 hit and daycare closed, I hired Mikayla to watch my one year old daughter. Mikayla cared for my daughter full-time for four months and I don't know what I would...
Marie L.
Shannon M.
Harrisonburg, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Shannon M. and I'm looking for part time employment for the summer. I'm a freshman Psychology major with intentions to go into early childhood development. Over the past few years I've worked with children of all ages, including special needs such as cerebral palsy. I love kids almost as much as I love pets!
Shannon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager, sweet and a great role model."
Joanne C.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting in the Haymarket/Gainesville area for over 8 years. I have experience with children 2- 13 years old.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samatha is top notch!!! If you want a nanny that your kids will absolutely love and whom you absolutely trust Samantha is it. She was our nanny last summer for our 9 year old triplets and she kept them to a schedule, to include lessons, and made sure they had fun...
Angela K.
Krista C.
Harrisonburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I have experience with children from 6 months to 12 years old. I have experience with multiple kids and multiples.
Krista can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Krista this summer. She has such a sweet personality and was quite popular among our kids. We would hire her again and highly recommend her!"
Mary Y.
Roxana M.
Charlottesville, VA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Roxana. I'm 33 years old. I speak both English and Spanish. I have been taking care of other families children for 9 years now. I also have children of my own. Two littles that are 6&2 which I would love to bring with me while doing childcare. Currently am teaching but I will be a little more free over the summer....
Roxana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We're happy to have Roxana caring for our 11mo in our home during the day. The relationship is still new, but my child loves her, and her interactions with him are wonderful. We're looking forward to a great relationship."
Tannis F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at James Madison University. I have been nannying and babysitting for 6 years now, with experience ranging from infants to teenagers, and some children with disabilities. I love doing this as a summer job, and have many references for this sort of work. I am tully vaccinated, CPR Certitied, licensed with...
Makenzie R.
Harrisonburg, VA
$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
20 Year Old, Reliable Transportation And Experience
I am 20 years old and have been taking care of children since I was about 12. I babysit many of the kids in my neighborhood and I am currently a nanny for 2 kids. I am transferring to JMU in the fall and I am looking for a nannying job a few days a week. I do have a car! Please take note I do not move in until August 17th
My name is Hannah and I am originally from Virginia, but just moved to the Charlottesville region to study medicine at UVA. My experience with childcare started when I was about 12 and babysat for my two younger brothers as well as multiple families in our neighborhood and church. I continued to babysit for a number of families...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jayda A.
Harrisonburg, VA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children, stemming from my rewarding experiences as a babysitter. My creative and friendly personality allows me to easily connect with children and create a warm and nurturing environment. I believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and I'm committed to helping them reach their...
Jayda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sarah. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a degree in communications and minor in visual arts. I am currently looking for occasional evening and weekend nannying opportunities. I've been caring for kids for 8+ years and have experience with kids ranging from infants to young teens. I have my own...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi. My name is Jenn and I love kids! I know that sounds cliché but I truly do. I have 3 daughters of my own ages 20, 21, and 22, so I definitely know the challenges and joy that comes with raising 3 children close in age! I was a stay at home mom for many years and although it was trying at times I truly loved it. I now work in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alexzandrea M.
Crozet, VA
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and stimulating environment for kids.
My patient and calm nature allows me to...
Alexzandrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Olivia B.
Harrisonburg, VA
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Parents, My Name Is Olivia And I Am Looking To Be An Occasional Or Date Night Sitter.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, my name is , I am a junior at James Madison University, and I am working to obtain my bachelors degree in psychology. After I graduate, I plan to go to grad school to specialize in children's psychology. I have been babysitting children since I was 14. When I was 16 I began preschool assistant position. In this...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emma, 24-year-old health coach looking for some babysitting work as I build my business on the side. I first started babysitting when I was 12 after taking a Babysitter CPR certification class, since then I have received experience with children ages ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. Most recently I was trusted to...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a rising junior at JMU, I'm studying to get my bachelor of science degree in communications with a concentration in public relations and a minor in business. I'm a member of the phi sigma sigma sorority, in the sorority I volunteer with many of the elementary schools nearby! I'm also apart of DECA, which is a business...
Anna V.
Harrisonburg, VA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families. With three years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing a nurturing and reliable childcare option.
My patient and calm nature, combined with my creativity and friendly...
Hi! My name is Emma, I am currently a full time nanny, and been have been one for about 4 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkton, VA
Stephanie T.
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 be away for work. She kept a daily...
- Michelle M.
Heather C.
5.0
My wife and I highly recommend Heather for almost anything you would need help with. Amazing support to our family.
- Dan K.
Mikayla K.
5.0
Mikayla worked for our family part-time watching our 5-month old while I worked from home. She is very kind, dependable, and attentive to my child’s needs. She worked with our son to help reach milestones and showed patience as he went through various regressions. I would highly recommend Mikayla as...
- Maggie F.
Shannon M.
5.0
Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager, sweet and a great role model.
- Joanne C.
Samantha S.
5.0
Samatha is top notch!!! If you want a nanny that your kids will absolutely love and whom you absolutely trust Samantha is it. She was our nanny last summer for our 9 year old triplets and she kept them to a schedule, to include lessons, and made sure they had fun every day. We would have hired her...
- Angela K.
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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 4 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 $16.25 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 Elkton, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkton, 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.