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60 babysitters are listed in Radford, VA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Radford, VA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mackenzie!
I am a graduate student at Radford University, currently pursuing a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a deep passion for working with children and have extensive hands-on experience providing care and creating nurturing environments for children, from infants to 10 years old. In my hometown,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie was WONDERFUL with my son! We were very sad to see her go! We wish you luck at school!"
Whitney C.
4.7
(3)
I'm a great caregiver I promise, once you get to know me and give me a chance to know your loved ones, you and I will become close friends. I can promise that you and your family will be happy with my services.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Very witty personality. Fun to be around. Great hospitality."
Roberta D.
Emily A.
Radford, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Emily, but I go by Veronica. I have 4 years of childcare experience, working in home as a nanny as well as in group-care at a local Montessori School. I have worked with children 14 weeks to 4 years old. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I am happy to assist with education and light housekeeping. I am 23 years old,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Veronica is a very loving caretaker. Right away it is clear that she is someone you can comfortably trust with the well being of your child. She is also a very inquisitive person. She likes to know both the details of her routine tasks but also the 'why' behind...
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Zoe P.
Radford, VA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Zoe, and I recently graduated college from the education program at Virginia Tech. I love taking care of kids and working with them! I love the outdoors and am always excited to encourage kids to play outside, and grow their imagination! I have spent a lot of time with kids both in internships as a youth ministry...
Kathryn F.
Radford, VA
$13-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. In my teenage years, I used to babysit many of the children from the church I attended. I also helped with Sunday school lessons, coming up with fun activities, and caring for the children. On top of that, I helped in the nursery which was for...
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Hi! My name is Jessie, and I am 20 years old. I have about 6 years of experience with watching children. I can help with grocery shopping, crafts, carpooling, laundry, and pets! I have experience with special needs including Spina Bifida, delayed speech, and paralysis. Previously, I have sat for multiple children (around 6-10)...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Victoria A.
Radford, VA
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had lots of experience caring for different pets. I feel most comfortable with dogs and cats as I have a dog of my own. I can distributed medications, do feedings, walks, and more. I am available for stoping by for check-ins and overnight stays.
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Ashley B.
Radford, VA
$13/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello families! I am currently a senior at Radford University majoring in nursing. I have seven years of paid experience working at a child care facility and absolutely love being around kids. I have also baby-sat for numerous families and taken care of children in all different age groups varying from infants to middle school...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Samantha C.
Radford, VA
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Samantha, I'm 21 years old and have a passion for working with children. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in education at college. I also work part-time at a daycare but have a flexible schedule. I have experience working with children of all age groups and am comfortable caring for several children at a time....
Hello! My name is Mia, and I am a student of Psychology and Spanish at Radford University. In my free time I enjoy yoga, meditation, bible study, exercising, cooking, and spending time outdoors!
Throughout high school, I served as a babysitter for five different families with ages ranging between 1-13 years. I have the most...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 3 years of experience in childcare. I am currently a college student but I love working with kids. I can help with Crafts and Laundry.
Cynia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Madison M.
Radford, VA
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Madison and I graduated from William Byrd high school. I have my CPR certification and I have experience working with kids. I would love to nanny for your kids.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, encouraging, motivated, positive, and inspiring.
I like working with kids because they are full of energy and innocent.
I'm looking for a job that I can make a difference and provide comfort to the parents that their children are well taken care of.
I started working with kids when...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Christina has been watching my daughter from 4 months old to almost 9 months old.
Can I first say that findings nanny is so scary for a first time mom going back to work. The first time I spoke to Christina, I knew I wanted to hire her. Talking to her...
Victoria S.
Aubrey K.
Pearisburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I previously worked at an after school program in New York watching children from pre-k to fourth grade. I also spent two summers watching children with this same program, full time. My job duties included feeding them snack, cleaning up after them, providing entertainment, all while making sure the kids stayed safe. I have also...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience in child care, longer if you include growing up in a family of 6. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I do have my CNA and I'm enrolling in early childhood development classes at NRCC.
I ran a home daycare in Hawaii for 5 years.
I have 3 beautiful children of my own, we have furry and...
Karelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karelyn has been with my son since he was 3 months old. He's almost two now. She is caring, kind, and creates a fun filled environment for the children. She is so patient and takes on a different approach with discipline with teaching them right and wrong. She is a...
Kris N.
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.
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.
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! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Radford, VA
Mackenzie H.
5.0
Great sitter. Would definitely hire back. Wish she was in the area more often.
- Raegan S.
Amanda E.
5.0
Very witty personality. Fun to be around. Great hospitality.
- Roberta D.
Emily A.
5.0
I have worked with Veronica (Emily ) for the past few months and from what i have noticed she is very dedicated , hard working always present , rarely called out and if she did it was because of illness never just for no reason , and is just a genuinely nice and positive person to have in the...
- Care member
Christina B.
5.0
Christina is very organized and reliable. I know our son is in great hands with her. She’s hands on and upbeat and is able to keep up with our very active toddler. She’s created a very special bond with our son and in turn with us as well.
- Care member
Rebecca R.
5.0
Rebecca was great with my twin girls. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Radford, VA:
How can I find a Radford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Radford, 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 12 babysitters in Radford, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Radford, VA?
The average rate for Radford, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.50 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 Radford, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Radford, 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 Radford, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Radford, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.