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Find babysitters in Forest, VA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Forest, VA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Forest, VA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I have been a counselor at several camps. And I have been a babysitter since 13. I have also volunteered in nurseries. I am a Family and child development major at Liberty University. I also used to be a nursing student and have done hours of clinical. So I have some medical experience. I am great...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is wonderful! She is reliable and very flexible. Total natural when it comes to working with littles and was amazing with both our infant and 3 year old. Our 3 year old warmed up easily and was always excited to see her (which is rare as she is super shy)....
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a nanny with 2+ years of experience, and have 4+ years of experience as a child and infant care provider. I have been employed by both professional corporations, and private employers. I am looking to find more clients to nanny or babysit for. I have always had a love for spending time with and caring for...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is very levelheaded and thoughtful. She listens well and does an amazing job remembering things."
Leah M.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.
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
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Brigitte. I am originally from Mexico City.
I have 3. 5 years of experience with children. Once, I was an Aupair in Shanghai, China where I took care of 2 children (8 and 9 years old). I helped them with mandarin and English homework, took them to their extra curricular lessons, etc
During the time I've been in the...
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bri helped us for just a month before she moved but in that short period of time she quickly became one of our daughter’s favorite people to be with! Bri was great at communicating, reliable, and helpful. We still keep in touch and hope to be able to see her again...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I can help with pets and children of all ages. I have a car and don't mind taking children places or helping with task outside of the house. I am also fluent in Spanish and English. I am loving, caring, flexible and open- minded.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Abigail was very punctual! She was very nice to my son. They played learning games and enjoyed each other's company. I would definitely hire her again!"
Brittany W.
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Awesome and my daughter asks for hrt to come back. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse and have 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 2 months to 12 years. I am a non-smoker, willing to drive children, comfortable with pets, and am CPR/first aid certified.
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful. If she was local I would rehire"
Daniel Y.
5.0
(1)
I'm an older sister to four siblings who I often had to babysit. I taught Sunday School for 7 years at my church for children aged Pre-K to school age, and also volunteered with church events geared towards children such as VBS. Now I'm working on getting a B. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language, because I love to teach...
Emmalene can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmalene watched a our 2 year old twice a week for over a year. I couldn't more highly recommend a babysitter. Not only is Emmalene responsible, kind, and nurturing, but she has a great sense of how to keep little ones engaged. She did age appropriate learning with...
Shari S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children! I babysat and nannied throughout high school (ages seven, eight, 12 and 14) and I coached gymnastics and cheerleading part time throughout college and after (Pre-K thru high school). For about 1 year, I worked at a Christian school teaching music (PreK thru middle school); and shortly after earned the position...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Loves children ,(young & older) Intelligent, high moral standards, great cook, loves to have fun, creative, flexible, very creative"
Debbie M.
Shana B.
Lynchburg, VA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shana (Shay-na)! I'm 29 years old. I'm a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented housekeeper with many years of experience in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming environments. I take pride in my work and always aim to exceed expectations with thorough cleaning, time management, and a positive attitude. I'm...
Shana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shana is a very sweet and loving woman. She gives 100% in everything she does. She has a big heart and is so nice to be around!"
Thomas B.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Howdy! My name is Autumn, and I am an experienced caregiver and working professional. I have been caring for children of all ages for over 15 years. I have experience with newborns, multiplies, as well as large groups of children. I also have experience working with children with developmental disabilities, such as autism. I am...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Autumn is great! She brought crafts over and she even wrote a cap on the time she spent with my daughter! I will definitely hire her again!!"
Stacy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kaity! I'm a 23-year-old college student. I'm trustworthy, responsible, patient, kind, fun-loving, and Christ-centered. I grew up with lots of cousins and family friends and have worked in part-time childcare since I was 15. I have volunteered with my local church children's ministry for years, supervising kids from ages...
Kaity can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Kaitlyn for ongoing continuous babysitting for my toddler daughter this Spring and thoroughly enjoyed having her! She was so kind and caring, sweetnatured, punctual and very responsive to texts, and directions. She's very hands-on and active, taking my...
Hannah B.
I have over 5 years experience as a babysitter and 1 year experience as a nanny, all of which were for children 6 month-12 years old. I am First Aid/CPR certified. I am a medical school student at Trinity School of Medicine.
Janell can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail L.
Lynchburg, VA
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked the last three years as a montessori teacher, and have two years of babysitting experience prior to teaching. I enjoy cooking, crafts, and exploring nature! My hours are flexible and I'm happy to help with running errands and pickup. I grew up on a farm so I'm used to having animals around, I love pets!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Araceli S.
Lynchburg, VA
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children. After several years of babysitting and nannying, I decided to turn my passion into a profession. I feel confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child.
I am patient and calm, and I have a warm and friendly personality that puts...
Aubrey K.
Lynchburg, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Aubrey and I am a fun, patient babysitter with 5 years of experience in caring for infant to middle-school-aged children. I love to keep kids entertained with baking, reading, and doing crafts or puzzles. I'm a very punctual, reliable person and I take my job very seriously. I am also CPR certified and am...
Aubrey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as energetic and hardworking.
I don't just like working with children, I thoroughly enjoy helping children learn and watch them succeed. My sister has 4 children and being with them spiked my interest to pursue the childcare field.
I not only have experience with various ages but want to be a part...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest, VA
Michelle S.
5.0
Very sweet and my son loves her!
- Care member
Holly B.
5.0
Holly is very dependable & is always on time. She is very good with children, all ages. She is able to play with them on their level but can also guide the children in choosing correct behaviors. She is also very capable in helping with light housework & chores.
- Crickett B.
Grace H.
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 puzzles and dress up. She was so...
- Jeni K.
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.
Madison F.
5.0
Phenomenal caregiver. Incredibly honest, trustworthy and kind.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Forest, VA:
How can I find a Forest babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Forest, 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 19 babysitters in Forest, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Forest, VA?
The average rate for Forest, VA babysitters on Care.com is $14.89 per hour as of April 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 Forest, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Forest, 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.
Ratings for Forest, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Forest, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.