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I have nine years of experience as a caregiver while serving as a Medic in the United States Air Force. I have taken care of all ages from infants to seniors. I am both EMT and CPR certified and available for dependable care for your loved one.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a student at Virginia Western and plan on transferring soon to Virginia Tech. I have been caring for my nieces and nephews for the past 4 years on a weekly basis. As well as my regular babysitting I have been a camp counselor for the past 3 summers. That has given me the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I...
5.0
"Eliza means everything to us. She was dependable, and on time. She absolutely loves kids, and our kids love her! She has been with us for as long as I can remember. Taking care of our kids, and helping out around the house. She is an overachiever when it comes to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi there!! My name is Madelyn, I am a student at Virginia Tech looking for babysitting/nanny positions. I have years of experience working as both a nanny and babysitter as well as a summer preschool teacher! I have up to date CPR + AED and Safesitter certifications, I have a safe and reliable car and a clean driving record...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy has been really great with our two little ones. She’s been respectful of our home and asks to make sure she’s doing things like we like. We really appreciate her and would highly recommend! "
Care member
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."
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Adelaide W.
Blacksburg, VA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! My name is Adelaide and I am from Nelson Co, VA! I am going into my junior year studying studio art and adaptive brain and behavior at VT! I'll be 20 in August 2024.
I love working as a babysitter for children of all ages! Most of my experience is from ages 0-6, but I feel comfortable with them all!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Addy nannied for our 9-12 month old daughter this summer and was wonderful! She was always prompt and willing to be flexible with changing schedules. She is a calming presence and receptive to detailed requests. The perfect caregiver! Anyone would be lucky to have...
Erika G.
Ashley B.
Elliston, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashley . and I would love to be a babysitter for you and your child/ren. I am currently taking classes in college for Child Development: Infant and Toddler and I already have 3 certificates from the program. I have an infant and child CPR/First Aid certification and medication administration training (MAT). I...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"In the few weeks that Ashley has worked for us, she has shown us how compassionate and responsible she is. Upon meeting our son, he felt comfortable- something that is rare for him with strangers. Ashley is very punctual and engaging . My husband and I feel really...
Kim R.
Sarah F.
Salem, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a substitute teacher during the school year, working towards my teaching license. I will be free all summer, so I'm looking for a job! I have a 9-year-old son who is very social with other kiddos. I would prefer childcare in my own home, but can be flexible.
Feel free to message with any questions!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah babysat my 2 year old on numerous occasions. She is wonderful! Definitely recommend."
Leslie H.
Gracie W.
Blacksburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a babysitter for children where I am from before college. I can help with homework or just make sure the children have a good time! I am CPR and First Aid certified because safety is very important! I would be willing to do light house work! I am a nonsmoker and enjoy pets as well!
Gracie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was a joy! Always on time, very respectful and kind. My kids loved her and also learned from her too!"
Casey M.
Rebecca H.
Salem, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
College Student Open To Part-Time Or Full-Time Positions Based On Need
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider my profile!
I am a college student currently pursuing a second degree in nursing, with my first degree being in developmental/lifespan psychology.
As part of my college career, I chose to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) in order to gain practical experience....
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You won't be disappointed if you decide to hire Rebecca. She's mature, thoughtful and ambitious. Additionally, she genuinely loves children and pets. I have seen her work and though I never had the need to give her feedback/correction, I can imagine that she...
Melinda L.
Victoria D.
Salem, VA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hey there! My name is Victoria, but I go by Tori. I am currently a preschool teacher, but have also worked with a variety of age groups in the past, through babysitting, camp counseling, special needs camp, youth group leading, and day cares. I am 24 years old, and am willing to help out with homework, diapers, teaching, fun...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is the literal embodiment of Disney's Snow White when it comes to child care (birds and other woodland creatures not included). She is warm, caring, loving, and nurturing with them. She works with them on activities to further their learning and the...
Gregory P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erika! I am a Blacksburg native who loves caring for little ones!
I am not currently looking to take on many regular hours as I am working several part-time positions. Potentially open to considering a few hours midday T/Th depending on my availability.
I have been working with infants (my sweet spot!) & children...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erika has been the most incredible nanny to our one-year-old! In addition to being one of the most professional people we've ever worked with, she brings so much joy and excitement to her everyday interactions with our child. Our daughter was so happy to see her...
Meryl M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm looking to help out around the area with kiddos! Ive always loved working with kids and being responsible for their safety and happiness! Please let me know if you have any questions!
I'd describe my personality as communicative, fun, responsible
I like working with kids because they are our future and should have a...
5.0
"Kaitlin was great with our 2 little ones! She was very flexible when we had a last-minute change of location and was on time & did well navigating our little balls of energy. She even let our kiddo win at soccer :)"
Trisha N.
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Available for child and senior care. I graduated from college with a BA is Social Work. A few years later I returned to school and completed all needed coursework for early childhood education while teaching kindergarten at a private school. I relocated to a new state to care for my 96-year-old grandfather. After this I returned...
Tasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tasha was only with us for a week, but she was amazing. My daughter's absolutely adored her. If we ever have to get someone to help with the kids again, it would be her. Thank you so much, Tasha!"
Nikita R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recently retired and looking for a job one day a week to be a sitter for 1 child or 1 elderly person. I have plenty of experience with both in my life, and I've had some wonderful experiences through Care. com. I'm also open to one-time opportunities such as date nights and subbing for an existing caregiver on a need-by basis....
5.0
"Anne is great! She babysat our toddler for about 6 hours recently, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for any age. She quickly and easily connected with my toddler and my 8 year old as we showed her around the house. By the time we were...
Jamie H.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlynne came to our house early. She watched our 5 month old son. She participates in her church both in the nursery and young adults group, which is important to our family. I did not want to hire a stranger to watch our son, but Kaitlynne is sweet, punctual,...
Niamh K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Sophia, a VT grad with 9+ years of childcare experience, in both professional and private settings. I have worked with kiddos of all ages, but have most of my experience in newborn and infant/toddler care (long term infant nanny, newborn night nanny). My current availability is Wed, Sat, Sun, including evenings...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia is calm yet engaging and super fun! Great at everything from soothing an inconsolable infant to crowd control of larger groups of children to interactively playing with a single child. Highly recommend!"
Amanda M.
Mia K.
Blacksburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Mia ! I am a senior at Virginia Tech, and would love to help out! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 16 and am also the oldest of three and have also worked in a daycare. I am super active and have reliable transportation! I have availability MWF for this semester so please reach out if interested!
Emma S.
Roanoke, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am looking for a part-time childcare job. I have around 3 years of experience with children ages 9 months-17 years including special needs. I have my own transportation, am very responsible and fun-loving. My main focus when babysitting is to connect with a child and try to understand their needs and wants. I also have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Shay L.
Blacksburg, VA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Shay! I just graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelors in Chemical Engineering. I'm coming home to Danville for the summer and am looking for work before I start grad school at UVA in the fall. I've been babysitting since I was 14 and have experience with children from ages 1 to 12. I love the...
Shay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Castle, VA
Eliza M.
5.0
Eliza means everything to us. She was dependable, and on time. She absolutely loves kids, and our kids love her! She has been with us for as long as I can remember. Taking care of our kids, and helping out around the house. She is an overachiever when it comes to expanding my children’s education....
- Care member
Madelyn P.
5.0
Maddy has been really great with our two little ones. She’s been respectful of our home and asks to make sure she’s doing things like we like. We really appreciate her and would highly recommend!
- Care member
Rebecca R.
5.0
Rebecca was great with my twin girls. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Adelaide W.
5.0
Addy nannied for our 9-12 month old daughter this summer and was wonderful! She was always prompt and willing to be flexible with changing schedules. She is a calming presence and receptive to detailed requests. The perfect caregiver! Anyone would be lucky to have her help.
- Erika G.
Ashley B.
5.0
In the few weeks that Ashley has worked for us, she has shown us how compassionate and responsible she is. Upon meeting our son, he felt comfortable- something that is rare for him with strangers. Ashley is very punctual and engaging . My husband and I feel really comfortable with her and trust her...
- Kim R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Castle, VA:
How can I find a New Castle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Castle, 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 New Castle, 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 New Castle, VA?
The average rate for New Castle, VA babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 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 New Castle, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Castle, 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.