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Hello,
Good morning.
My name is Lynette and I am completing my graduate studies while working in Salem.
I have 3 years of experience (sitting, taking care and watching of children. I love kids).
I will help with light house keeping, cooking/meal preparation, homework and school projects, and traveling to and from places.
I...
Lynette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14, and was "mommy sitting" for 2 years before that. I am First Aid Certified, and have experience with children aged 10 months to 12 years. I am also a Hungarian Scout troop leader, and have 4 years experience with leading and teaching children in small groups, so I am very good at thinking...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia is the best. Period. Trustworthy, thoughtful, caring, responsible, focused on creative play and reasonable disciple. Balanced and kind. She’s tutored, taken the kids to sports, played with them and always had a great attitude. "
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Dana G.
Christiansburg, VA
$13-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a Behavior Analyst, whose job entails working with children on the autism spectrum. I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 2-8. I am also CPR/First-Aid Certified.
Along with providing a fun babysitting experience for your child, I am also happy to help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and other...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children ever since I was about 10 years old. I have always assisted with children's church classes at my church. I have also babysat for many people throughout the years and can supply references. I have some nursing experience and clean houses full time as well. I absolutely love children and will enjoy...
Maranda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fortunate to come from a large family where I am the oldest out of all of my cousins so I have been around children all my life. I was able to spend a summer in New Jersey where I cared for three different families that had children ranging from newborn to 5 years. I was responsible for their daily care along with taking...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Angela H.
Christiansburg, VA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm looking to care for an infant in my Christiansburg home. I'm a mom of four boys, my youngest just started kindergarten. I have a Master's degree in Psychology. Many of my classes have covered subjects such as child development and child psychology. I'm not currently certified in CPR but have been many times and been through...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Kaitlyn N.
Christiansburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Kaitlyn, I absolutely love kids! I have a 1-year-old niece who I care for a lot of the time when my sister is busy or needs help. I have had babysitting jobs in the past and have years of experience. I am in nursing school at NRCC and I will be graduating in May 2021! I am CPR certified and comfortable with pets. I am...
Ashley T.
Christiansburg, VA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a graduate student at Hollins University studying to obtain my MFA in Dance. I currently hold a BA in English. I have been a dance teacher for 5 years and have experience teaching children ages 3-18. I have 1 year of experience nannying and babysitting children ages 1 year to 8 years old. I also have experience working in a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Sara H.
Christiansburg, VA
$15-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am currently obtaining a Middle Grades Math and Science Education degree. I have a passion for working with children. For the past two summers I have been a summer camp counselor for the local Parks and Recreation. Before that I was a mentor at a local elementary school.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi!! I'm the oldest of 3 kids, and 3 baby cousins. I've spent a lot of time helping with them and family friends kids. I spend most of my time taking care of and riding my horse who I've owned for 6 years. I'd love to cater to your kids however you feel is best!
Abby C.
Christiansburg, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am looking for babysitting jobs of any ages and frequency within my availability. I have babysat for over 10 years with multiple families and organizations. I am working on getting CPR certified (including infant training). My expertise is watching children ages 0-5 but am more than willing to watch any age. I am more...
Abigail W.
Christiansburg, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been teaching for the last 10 years-- high school English, college writing and grade school reading intervention. I am trained in the science of reading and have two masters degrees in writing. I'm happy to work with any age from elementary schoolers who are learning how to read to high school students who need help with...
Mary K.
Christiansburg, VA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Mary I am a 22-year-old senior at Eckerd College studying environmental studies. I love working with kids and have experience with being a environmental educator to children and being a sleep away camp counselor. I have worked with kids ages 6-16 and have 3 summers of experience. I also volunteering during the school...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Summer T.
Christiansburg, VA
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there!
I'm currently an adjunct professor at Virginia Tech, and I live in Christiansburg with my boyfriend and our golden retriever, Butter. I'm looking to spend a bit more time away from the computer, and babysitting is something I genuinely enjoy!
I've been around kids all my life-starting with babysitting my younger...
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Dawn B.
Christiansburg, VA
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I am an older mom, teacher, preemie parent and a previous NICU nursing assistant/patient care tech for almost two years, wanting to supplement my income by babysitting for families needing occasional infant and baby childcare. I am an elementary teacher who is available evenings and weekends.
I'd describe my personality as...
Bianca M.
Christiansburg, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider who has always been passionate about helping children grow and develop. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm patient, calm, and friendly with a true love for fostering the growth and development of children.
My favorite part about...
Emily K.
Christiansburg, VA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm Emily and I love kids! I have over 12 years of experience in all ages. I just started my senior year at Virginia Tech. I also have experience in cleaning/food preparation, crafts, and different activities. I am also CPR certified. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers specifically. I also don't mind watching...
Grew up in a big family, I love geriatrics/kids. I have a lot of experience with patient/child care. I'm very patient, caring, passionate, ambitious and friendly. I have my CNA license and CPR certification through the American Heart Association. I currently work for a travel nursing agency per diem. I'm fun, caring, love...
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I love working and being with kids. I currently work as a health and physical education teacher and are around kids every day. I love what I do and helping my students is my passion. I also recently graduated with my adapted physical education degree from UVA.
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shawsville, VA:
How can I find a Shawsville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shawsville, 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 Shawsville, 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 Shawsville, VA?
The average rate for Shawsville, VA babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 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 Shawsville, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shawsville, 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.