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60 babysitters are listed in Salem, VA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Salem, VA

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Kaitlin S.


Salem, VA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

As Needed Babysitter!

5.0

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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.

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Victoria D.


Salem, VA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Victoria is an exceptional caregiver! Driven by her obvious passion for children's success; she shows real connections with her kids. I would highly recommend her. She watched my little one and bonded with her daily engaging in fun and educational activities....

Alexandra P.

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Sarah F.


Salem, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah babysat my 2 year old on numerous occasions. She is wonderful! Definitely recommend."

Leslie H.

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Rebecca H.


Salem, VA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

College Student Open To Part-Time Or Full-Time Positions Based On Need

4.0

(3)

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Tasha E.


Salem, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Caring Provider

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Tasha has been a wonderful additional to my children's lives. I have 3.5 year old twins who were supposed to start Pre-K but due to circumstances around the coronavirus, we elected not to send them to school. Tasha has taken great care of their general well being...

Elizabeth G.

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Anne S.


Salem, VA

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

RECENT RETIREE LOOKING FOR NEXT ADVENTURE!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently retired and looking for a job ONE DAY A WEEK to be a sitter for children or elderly. I have plenty of experience with both from my life, but not specifically from a previous job. I've got lots of love, kindness, fun, and energy to give! I'm excited to see who is out there that needs me... is it you?!?
5.0
"Anne is a baby/toddler/small child whisperer. She’s always ready to match their energy level, no matter how much energy they have, and have a great time. She’s also extremely reliable, responsible, and trustworthy. When your kids are with Anne, you can actually...

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Danielle P.


Salem, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Outdoor Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've dedicated the last 15 years to being a childcare provider because I believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. My years of experience in CNA and Montessori have taught me that it takes a nurturing, patient, and creative individual to help children learn and grow, and I pride myself on...
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Grace D.


Salem, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Ready For Fun And Learning!

Hi! I'm Grace. I have experience babysitting multiple kids at various ages for over a decade. As a counselor, I worked for four years at an overnight camp and was a teacher for the last two and a half years. I love working with kids and creating fun activities to keep an interesting sitting schedule :)
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katie D.


Salem, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Looking To Nanny On The Side

I am currently a stay at home mom to an 18-month-old little boy and have a second little boy due in April. I am searching for an occasional babysitter. It won't be a set schedule, as I'm trying to cover a wide variety of days/times -- doctor appts during the week, date days/nights, running errands, etc. Looking for someone able...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maleah K.


Salem, VA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maleah, I am currently a Social Worker and I lead the children's ministry at my church! I have 2 years past work experience working at a daycare and have been babysitting since I was 14. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and have over 7 years of experience as a caregiver. As a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Claudia J.


Salem, VA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hey, I'm Claudia! I have been babysitting my entire life, starting with my younger brother and then the neighborhood kids. I've done it all, from newborns to triplets. I spent three summers in college as a full time nanny. Parents love me because I'm responsible and communicative, and kids love me because I'm attentive and...
Claudia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Judy H.


Salem, VA

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

Pleasant conversation and good listener I like working with kids because they are spontaneous cheerful eager I'm looking for a job that is well paying with a pleasant family who prefers a grandmother type I started working with kids when I had my daughter 50 years ago In my spare time, I like to read paint One thing you...
Judy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Lauren J.


Salem, VA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a good amount of experience with all ages from infancy to pre-teens. I love children and have a son of my own that I may ask to take with me. I love animals, and am happy to help take care of them too. Happy to clean up. I am a very good with the flow caretaker and just ask that you directly tell me your child's...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah G.


Salem, VA

$25-32/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Hannah and I recently moved to Joshua Tree! I'm an Aunt to seven nieces and nephews and have been helping take care of little ones since I was 13. With over four years experience as a nanny, I am dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. My experience has equipped me with the...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

I am Lena. I have been an aunt since the minute I was born. I have grown up watching my families kids and family friends. Even though I have no paid experience, I have watch kids from the second they were a newborn all the way to 16 years old.
Lena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma M.


Salem, VA

$22-35/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a recent graduate of James Madison University. I majored in Health Services Administration with a minor in business. I have nine years of experience in childcare. Additionally, I have four years of patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in hospital and home health settings. I'm CPR certified and fully...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Rheannon S.


Salem, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hey there! I'm Rheannon.. I live in Salem, VA & I'm a mom of two beautiful kiddos. My daughter is 2 and my son was born in February. I have two small dogs who love kids. I'm hoping to find a few kids under the age of 5 to watch on a regular basis or when you need a day off!
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Isabel B.


Salem, VA

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Isabel From Salem, VA!

I am studying Education and Environmentalism at Roanoke College and love kiddos! I have over six years of experience working as a childcare provider, private tutor, nanny, etc. I can help with Travel and Cleaning up around the house! I love being outside and exploring/ teaching kiddos about what's around them. Most importantly,...
Isabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced childcare provider who has worked with children since I was a teenager. I have cared for infants ( 8 weeks) to school age children (age 16). I have experience with special needs children as well. I have provided childcare within the daycare center and private care to families. If you are looking for an...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Clare worked for my family for over a year, caring for our teenage son with autism and a mood disorder. She was very patient and understanding with him, and developed a very positive relationship with him, despite his sometimes challenging behaviors. She was very...

Karen D.

Taylor A.


Salem, VA

$13-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have experience babysitting and tutoring kids of all ages, from newborns to 12 years old, and I currently tutor a girl that is bipolar/ADHD. With that being said, I know how to handle unexpected behaviors, and I have learned how to get through to kids on any level. I am very flexible with times, reliable, and very wiling to do...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Salem, VA

Kaitlin S.

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.

Victoria D.

5.0

Victoria (Tori) was our 5 yr old's daycare teacher, and we also hired her to babysit our 5 yr old and 2 yr old on several occasions. If we could hire her as a nanny, we would do so immediately. As a Daycare teacher, she created amazing curriculum and I was so happy with what my son was learning -...

- Janina K.

Sarah F.

5.0

Sarah babysat my 2 year old on numerous occasions. She is wonderful! Definitely recommend.

- Leslie H.

Rebecca H.

5.0

Becca is AMAZING. She was reliable and so great with my one year old. My daughter absolutely adored Becca which always made it easier for me to feel at ease when leaving for work. Becca is great at communicating so I was very well informed about how their day went while I was away. My schedule was...

- Alexis B.

Tasha E.

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.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Salem, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.