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Samantha P.
Thornton, WV
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Christian Based Mother Of 5 And In-home Health Aide For 7+years.
I'm 34 yrs old, married, mother to 5 boys (3, 5, 11, 12, 14), with strong christian values. I have been a HHA for the past 7 years with interim health care. I've also worked privately as a caregiver for the past 15 years. Being a caregiver is just second nature to me with having such a large family. I take care of my clients the...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Mikayla C.
Moatsville, WV
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a natural caregiver with three years of experience, and I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. I'm friendly and creative, and I love to play outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles. I also have a car and am comfortable with pets.
I believe every child deserves a safe...
Lily M.
Grafton, WV
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Lily and I am 24 years old. I am currently looking for jobs on the weekend. I have been taking care of children, animals, the elderly, and people with disabilities for most of my teen and adult life. I have experience with children with special needs and I have previous First aid/CPR training, I have my own...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Hailey and I look forward to making a difference in both your life and your child's/children's! I have various trainings in the field of childcare and have worked as a quality provider for almost 10 years and am now venturing out on my own for a more one on one experience for children and their families!...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Cassie and I'm CPR certified as well as a CNA. I do babysitting/nannying and date nights. I have two children of my own and am looking for a way to bring in extra income. I have experience with all ages and am very flexible with my availability. Keep in mind I will need to bring my children ages 2 and 4. They're...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Hired Cassie for date nights and my kids love her and her little boy. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter."
Caleb H.
Riley S.
Morgantown, WV
$14-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Riley and I am so excited to meet you! I am 20 years old and currently studying child development at WVU. I have 4 years of experience with newborns-10 years of age. I love being active, doing crafts, entertaining and simply playing games with kids! I am more than willing to help with light housekeeping,...
Riley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Riley is great! She has great communication and shows up on time. She plays with my toddlers and does every task that is asked of her. Already have her scheduled to come back for future dates!"
Amanda B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in health care. I am a retiring RN. I am the grandmother of 2 and I raised 2 successful sons. I am infant and adult CPR certified. I am looking for part-time or full-time work to care for smaller children and older adults. I am flexible to meet your needs and reliable. References available upon...
Barbara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara has been helping us with our two year old and infant. she is fantastic with the kids and our two year old love her. She is flexible with our schedule and very dependable. We highly recommend Barbara. "
Julie S.
I was a full-time summertime babysitter for a family with two boys for 3 years. At this job, I cleaned the entire house, cooked, and taught the boys how to cook and bake. I played outside with the boys and also took them to various parks, and practices for youth sports. I also babysat a 14 yr old boy who had ADD. I worked full...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a positive and nurturing environment for children. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering meaningful connections with children. I'm motivated by the desire to make...
Rebecca M.
Masontown, WV
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter for F/T Work, Available M-F 6am-4pm & Sat/Sun Mostly Anytime
I have 6 kids myself, ages 5, 7, 14, 16, 18 and 19. I have taken care of children since I was 18 years old and have also watched my friends children. I'm good at house cleaning and cooking. I'm a very loving and caring person. I can be shy but I'm also outgoing.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
Kali B.
Fairmont, WV
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
In May of 2017, I graduated college with an Associates degree in Early Childhood. I have been working in childcare since June of 2017. I've worked with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! I love what I do. In September, I had my first child. My husband and I are over the moon to finally have our baby boy, O here with us! I am...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Jordan G.
Bridgeport, WV
$15-16/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a nursing student with eight years of experience in childcare, from nannying and babysitting to acting as a Sunday school teacher for my church. I am comfortable looking after up to three children, from newborns to 8-year-olds. I'm an extroverted and energetic person, and I love playing board games and doing puzzles with...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alyssa D.
Fairmont, WV
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, and I am 21 years old! My experience includes nannying 2 children throughout the summers in high school and a couple summers after until quarantine! This passed summer I worked at a day care full time and mostly worked with newborn-3-year-olds! I also went to college to be an elementary school teacher at...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
I started working with kids when I was 17 years old consistently and continue to do so.
In my spare time, I like to go hiking, go on walks, go swimming or kayaking, and spend time with my son.
One thing you should know about me is I will care for your children like they're my own, and always update parents as a peace of mind...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
hi! thanks for considering me as your child's caretaker. I am 22 years old and have eight years paid experience! I work best with Infants newborn to 6 months and love outside time, crafts and pets. I am also capable of light housekeeping and small meal preparation. (formula and food for infants as well). I'm certified in child...
Carese can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Jackson S.
Morgantown, WV
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring children's well-being. I've cared for children since even I was a child! My first nephew was born when I was 7 and grew up with us. Since then my sister has had 2 more kids, a now 4-year-old and...
Jenna S.
Morgantown, WV
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a 20-year-old Nursing Student that is CPR and BLS certified. I have a big family and have been Babysitting since I was 14.
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maggie P.
Morgantown, WV
$10-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a college student at WVU. I am an Elementary Education and Special Education major. I love kids. I've been babysitting since I was 12. I work great with kids and I'm good with pets.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am 28 years old. For the last 2 years I've had the pleasure of having an amazing nanny family! With sadness, I am searching for a new nanny family as care is no longer needed. I have a beautiful 3-year-old daughter that would join me on this adventure. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked in...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been providing childcare since high school and have ample experience with children ages 2-10 years old. I am energetic and patient with children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornton, WV
Cassie C.
5.0
Cassie was exactly what we were looking for in a caretaker for our children. She helps me with my one year old and three year old. They adore her! She is attentive, loving, nurturing and tons of fun. Always arriving early on the job and staying after to go over how everything went. I can't recommend...
- Mary Beth M.
Riley S.
5.0
Riley is simply the best sitter we’ve ever had. She is attentive and genuinely enjoys our children, and they adore her. She will do small tasks around the house as well. I highly recommend Riley!!
- Care member
Barbara C.
5.0
Barbara helped us by watching our 3 year old daughter while we were on a ski weekend. She was wonderful! I highly recommend Barbara!
- Steven G.
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How much do babysitters charge in Thornton, WV?
The average rate for Thornton, WV babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Thornton, WV?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thornton, WV through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.