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Find babysitters in New Market, VA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in New Market, VA
The average posted rate is $10/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 2 years
Babysitters in New Market, VA
5.0
(2)
I work as a labor and delivery nurse and on my free time enjoy taking care of kids and forming great connections with the family! I am always more than happy to be able to help around the house as much as may be needed. I can guarantee your child will be in a safe, caring, and quality environment!
Valery can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Valery has been such a huge help! She's very responsible and organized. Instead of giving our kid an iPad to distract him, she makes sure to have activities for him to keep him occupied. Our little boy loves her! I totally recommend Valery to any parents that need...
Andrea G.
Carly R.
Broadway, VA
$14-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and hearts. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and fostering their development. My patient, calm, and creative...
Ryann P.
Broadway, VA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about childcare and have three years of experience caring for children of various ages. I'm motivated to make a positive impact on their lives and support families by providing a reliable care option.
Parents can trust that their children are in good hands with me. I'm patient, friendly, and approachable, yet I'm...
I have taken care of children for over 30 years. I have provided foster care to many infants and have been a substitute teacher for regular and special education students from preschool thru 6th grade.
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Olivia P.
Harrisonburg, VA
$12-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia. I am graduate of James Madison University and now permanently live in the friendly city. I plan to be an educator in the future so I love working with children and gaining further experience for my field. I am caring, loving, and a positive role model for children. I have the following experience as a...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia was fantastic with my son M. She arrived early and was very attentive to my 2 year old son. Having met her for the first time I felt immediately comfortable with her taking care of my child. She made sure M was occupied, safe and happy. Played with him well...
Amanda V.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Angelica! I am a College student here in Virginia. I've been working with children for over five years, ranging from infants to teens, and I absolutely love what I do.
My goal is to create a fun, safe, and loving space where kids can grow, learn, and explore. I believe in the magic of discovery, whether it's exploring...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angelica was awesome with our toddler. She was reliable and fun. We would definitely recommend and would hire her again."
Zachary K.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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"
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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as Generous, Ambitious and friendly.
I like working with kids they have such an opened mind, and imagination. Kids can have fun and be their selves and not worry about what others think. As they grow they remind ourselves of many important life lessons.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to bring...
5.0
"We love Jozlyn! She is absolutely wonderful with my kids. She's attentive, playful, patient, punctual and overall amazing! My kids are excited to see her everytime she comes. I can't say enough great things about Jozlyn. I honestly feel like she's just part of the...
Melanie C.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I've been babysitting since I was 14. I absolutely love working with kids & Im very trust worthy and reliable. I have multiple references if needed.
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, reliable, funny, and loving.
I like working with kids because I have nieces and nephews and I grew up with kids all around me, I...
5.0
"Leah was the first babysitter we have ever hired for our children and she was wonderful- so kind and sweet. She's a natural! Our children are 10 months and 1.5 years old and she kept us updated while we were out and the babies were laughing and playing with her...
Jeremy G.
Kristina G.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I used to attend Nursing School, so I have a BLS Certificate and knowledge of First Aid. Covid started so I had to stop attending nursing and then got married and moved across the country to Virginia. I'm oldest of five, have two younger brothers and sisters.
I have been taking care of them for the last 11 years since both...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristina has been absolutely AMAZING with our newborn! She sends photo updates while we are out, is always on time and is always pleasant. When we come home, our little girl is either nap lying peacefully or calm and happy. We refer to her as The Baby Whisperer....
Kyndal P.
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
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.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Becky is great! She teaches, supports & provides enrichment activities. We love her!"
Kathleen W.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as amiable, easy-going, and clever
I have always loved working with kids. They have a mind of their own and such a creative imagination.
I am looking for a job that would allow me to bring my son with me. I have reliable transportation and I'm able to come to your house and watch your kid(s).
I...
5.0
"We love Jozlyn! She is absolutely wonderful with my kids. She's attentive, playful, patient, punctual and overall amazing! My kids are excited to see her everytime she comes. I can't say enough great things about Jozlyn. I honestly feel like she's just part of the...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since I was about 13 years old. I have watched multiple age groups of children ranging from newborns to 13-year-olds. I worked at a childcare facility for a summer about 4 years ago and worked with elementary and middle school children. I just recently graduated college from JMU this past May. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Chelsea S.
Harrisonburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking For Winter Break And Potentially Summer Sitting Job:)
Hello! My name is Chelsea, and I am currently a Computer Information Systems major at James Madison University, seeking employment during my winter break and potentially throughout the summer. I am completely flexible and available at any time during the specified periods. With previous childcare experience from working at a...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Market, VA
Valery V.
5.0
Valery has been such a huge help! She's very responsible and organized. Instead of giving our kid an iPad to distract him, she makes sure to have activities for him to keep him occupied. Our little boy loves her! I totally recommend Valery to any parents that need an excellent and trustworthy...
- Andrea G.
Olivia P.
5.0
Olivia was fantastic with my son M. She arrived early and was very attentive to my 2 year old son. Having met her for the first time I felt immediately comfortable with her taking care of my child. She made sure M was occupied, safe and happy. Played with him well and was very hands on. I recommend...
- Amanda V.
Angelica V.
5.0
Angelica was awesome with our toddler. She was reliable and fun. We would definitely recommend and would hire her again.
- Zachary K.
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.
Myla L.
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
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Market, VA:
How can I find a New Market babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Market, 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 Market, 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 New Market, VA?
The average rate for New Market, VA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of May 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 Market, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Market, 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.