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60 babysitters are listed in Salem, VA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Salem, VA
Taylor A.
Salem, VA
$13-20/hr • 3 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Autumn R.
Salem, VA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they provide such a bright light into all of our lives!
I started working with kids when I was very young. I grew up helping raise my little sister who I learned to take care of at a young age. I also have an autistic brother who is the same age as my little sister (11 currently). I was able to...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! My name is Abby and I'm 25 years old. My love for children began when I was working in a child care facility when I was in high school. I worked with kids ranging from 8 weeks to 14 years old. After graduating, I worked as a nursing assistant on a pediatric floor in a hospital setting. I am CPR, First Aid, and Nursing...
Abby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is always on time and always able to help, even when given a short notice! The kids love her, she is up beat and ready to take on my two toddlers everyday. I love her! "
Jamie W.
Jenna C.
Roanoke, VA
$13-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.2
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for family and close friends since I was 11 years old. I love any opportunity to be around children and anyone who knows me knows my love for them. I love learning about and catering to the individual needs of each child. I enjoy playtime the most. I love animals, I have two big dogs of my own. Arts and...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna "Tylor" was great! Kids really liked her and she kept them active which was super helpful."
Justin S.
Deanna S.
Roanoke, VA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
currently employed: part time.
hii, my name is Deanna I am a 25 years old. I have relocated to Roanoke, Va in Jan 2022. I have been babysitting since I was 14 but I have been working in professional daycares for the past 4. 9 years. In total ive been working with children from 6 weeks old to 14 years old for 10. 9 years. I...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deanna has been amazing with our 7 month-old. She has created a fun routine for him. She sings, reads, and plays with him, and she's even been teaching him baby sign language. She's very dependable and you can tell she loves our little guy. I would hire her again...
Amanda W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I am a professional ballerina with Roanoke Ballet Theatre. I am a caring, loving, and happy individual who loves all children. Growing up, I volunteered in my church's nursery, taking care of children from newborns to 6yo from the age of 17-21. I also grew up in a family with 3 other siblings; 2 brothers...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She was great with my daughter and my daughter loved her"
Crystal N.
Alexis G.
Roanoke, VA
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of all my close and distant siblings so I have plenty of experience with children of all ages. During high school I babysat and stayed overnight occasionally. I have cared for kids in all age groups. I am a safe driver and feel confident in my ability to transport children safely. I am responsible and attentive....
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is amazing and my son loved her! She made him healthy lunches, kept him on his schedule, and would help clean up around the house when needed or when she was able. She was always on time, if not early, and almost always could help last minute if need be....
Deanna M.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was great at following the schedule and directions for caring for my 7 month old baby. She would text me updates which was nice. My baby was very happy when I got home which is always a bonus! Will definitely have her babysit again!"
Kacie H.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Karen and I am a senior/child caregiver who moved to Roanoke in May from the Asheville/ Black Mountain area of North Carolina. In the Fall of 2019, I left a leadership role with Biltmore Estate where I managed guest facing teams of 50-80 employees over the past 12 years. I'm interested in working part time in order to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was an amazing sitter for my children, ages five and seven. She was very active and played with them. My son has ADHD and requires additional patience and considerations. She was amazing with him! My kids really looked forward to her coming over. We trust...
Brooklyn C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*Available Saturdays and Sundays for date nights or help during the day*
Hello! My name is Carrie and I am a Certified Child Life Specialist. My career involves working with children who have been hospitalized or are going through treatment. We educate, prepare, and help children cope through their hospitalization.
I work...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carrie Alice has been a wonderful sitter for my three kids. She is warm, caring and enthusiastic with them. They love having her come to sit! She spent the most time with my youngest who was an infant through one year old at the time. This can be a tough age and...
Lauren P.
Julia B.
Roanoke, VA
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly, and intelligent!
I like working with kids because it comes naturally to me. I have always just had an instinct to help kids which led to me babysitting a lot throughout middle and high school.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible. Maybe only a few days a week depending on if I...
Katherine D.
Roanoke, VA
$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Katherine D., I am currently a third-year student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte studying Sociology. I have years of experience working with children and families ranging from interning with a Deaf education teacher to the basics of babysitting for date night, to being a full-time preschool teacher!...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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...
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Jessica H.
Roanoke, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, energetic.
I like working with kids because you never know what the day holds. Sometimes it's building the largest fort or chilling and reading books. I love being able to be there to watch them learn and discover new skills.
I started working with kids at a young age. I am the...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have several years of experience working with kids ages 0-15. I am a medical student, so my evenings are weekends are when I'm mostly available. Big fan of getting creative with ways to entertain kids! Also happy to help with their homework and whatever other work around the house would help lighten your load.
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Cailin C.
Roanoke, VA
$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Cailin, College Student, I Attend Liberty University. I Am A Fast Learner And Fun
I have 1 year of experience with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have a car for transportation.
Cailin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Ashley C.
Roanoke, VA
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a fun and outgoing person with over 10 years of experience in child care, senior care, and pet sitting. I truly enjoy helping others! I am reliable, responsible, and always punctual.
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Alexis S.
Roanoke, VA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! My preferred name is Alex, 26 years old, since beginning a full time job I mostly am only available for last minute jobs or weekend help. I have many nieces and nephews that I have helped take care of since I was a child myself. I love cooking and baking, plus I have spent some time working in an animal hospital....
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi I am currently an assistant teacher at Academy in Salem, . I am looking to continue my work with kids outside of the normal work week!
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Salem, VA
Abby O.
5.0
Abby is always on time and always able to help, even when given a short notice! The kids love her, she is up beat and ready to take on my two toddlers everyday. I love her!
- Jamie W.
Jenna C.
5.0
Jenna watched our 3 month old and his 10 month cousin while we were in town for a wedding. She was amazing with the boys, very flexible with our changing schedule and had great communication!
- Charlotte C.
Deanna S.
5.0
Deanna was an amazing help with our daughter from 6 months through 18 months. She consistently followed our schedule, helped with nap training, and helped us as we worked on baby led weaning. She was on time consistently and she also was great at caring for our young, active dog.
- Kathryn M.
Grace S.
5.0
We were absolutely thrilled with Grace! She was extremely professional, and put us at ease that our little one was in great hands! She sent pictures and kept us updated while we were out which I greatly appreciated! Can't wait to have her back again!
- Taryn B.
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis is amazing and my son loved her! She made him healthy lunches, kept him on his schedule, and would help clean up around the house when needed or when she was able. She was always on time, if not early, and almost always could help last minute if need be. We miss her!
- Deanna M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Salem, VA:
How can I find a Salem babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Salem, 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 22 babysitters in Salem, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Salem, VA?
The average rate for Salem, VA babysitters on Care.com is $16.73 per hour as of February 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 Salem, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Salem, 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 Salem, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
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.