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Anna S.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi There! My name is Anna and I am interested in doing a bit of babysitting/ nannying for you and your family! I have had 15 years experience in babysitting/ nannying and feel very comfortable taking care of children of all ages. If you are interested feel free to contact me and I am more than willing to share a bit about myself, my references, resume, and background check.! Thanks and God bless!

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Caitlin G.

We hired Anna to watch our two children (2 and 5) while we were in town for a wedding. She was wonderful! The kids had a lot of fun and loved spending time with her. We felt like our kids were in great hands and were able to enjoy the wedding festivities.

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Taylor L.

11 years paid experience
12 miles

$25–40/hr

Hi my name is Taylor! I have been babysitting since I was 14! I have tons of experience in being a babysitter, nanny, and a teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as a licensed teacher.

$25–40/hr

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Kiauna A.

7 years paid experience
11 miles

$15–19/hr

Hey!! I’m Kiauna! I’m 18 and a full time college student. I love watching kids. It has always been a passion of mine. Some of my favorite things include Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, Criminal minds, Dolphins and hanging out with my friends.

$15–19/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Stanton R.

Kiauna is kind and caring with our newborn. She engages with age appropriate activities and communicates well. Happy we found her!!

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Emma D.

9 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–50/hr

I am currently working in the mental health field, as a Resident in Counseling. I previously worked as a school counselor and will heading back to the schools this fall. So, I am looking for a temporary part time summer position beforehand. I love the outdoors, beach and time with family! I love working with children, this has been a huge part of my life since high school. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have experience with babysitting and nannying children, varying from 6 months old to age 12. I have assisted with homework help, preparing meals, bedtime and light cleaning around the house. I love organizing crafts activities for the kids I watch and playing outdoors.

$20–50/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Stephanie D.

Emma is very friendly and easy to communicate with ahead of time. My kids enjoyed their time with her and asked for her to come back again.

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Avery B.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi, I am Avery! I have absolutely loved children ever since I was little. I also have many siblings, so I am very used to kids. I started being a sitter for my neighbors when I was about 13 or 14 and have babysat more and more ever since then! It is something I love doing!

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Hayley S.

Avery was FANTASTIC! She was incredibly attentive and attuned to our 11 month old daughter. She was also very patient and understanding when our daughter had a difficult day with her naps. Avery has a calming presence and our daughter loved spending her days with her. We hope Avery can help out with our daughter again down the road.

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Katherine B.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–26/hr

I've been caring for kids since I wasn't very old myself! I love playing games, reading, and just hanging out with kids. I am in graduate school at JMU for Speech Pathology, so I have experience with kids through school as well.

$20–26/hr

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Hannah R.

10 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–15/hr

I am 21 years old! I’m a CNA, but I love watching kids!! I’m very outgoing and fun to be around. Im also very reliable and trustworthy! Caring for others is my specialty. It’s something I absolutely love to do besides spend time with family and my boyfriend. I love pets!

$10–15/hr

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Gretchen S.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Gretchen Swank and I’m a sophomore at James Madison University studying elementary education. I am looking for consistent/occasional babysitting jobs around the Harrisonburg area. I’m available most weekends and weekdays in the afternoon/evening. I have experience working as a daycare teacher in my hometown and over 5 years of experience with private babysitting. I am also CPR, first aid, and AED certified. Please feel free to message me with any questions. I would love to help!

$20–25/hr

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Katie P.

4 years paid experience
12 miles

$17–20/hr

Hi! My name is Katie, and I have several years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I began volunteering in my church nursery and childcare programs at the age of 12, which helped me develop a strong foundation in patience, responsibility, and caring for children in a safe and nurturing environment. As the oldest of four siblings, I also naturally grew into a caregiver role at home, helping with daily routines, schoolwork, and supervision. Professionally, I have worked in both a daycare setting and at a resort where I interacted with families and children regularly. Through these experiences, I have worked with children as young as 4 weeks old up to 14 years old. I am comfortable handling a wide range of needs including bottle feeding, diaper changes, playtime activities, homework help, and maintaining structure and routines. I am known for being dependable, calm under pressure, and very attentive to children’s needs. I truly enjoy creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where kids feel comfortable and parents feel confident. I am currently looking for babysitting or nannying opportunities where I can continue doing what I love, caring for children and supporting families.

$17–20/hr

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Samantha R.

6 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–26/hr

I have been working with kids for 6 years now! I used to be a party princess (I was Elsa), I have two younger brothers, and I've worked at a daycare! Now, I go to JMU for Musical Theater, so I love to sing and dance and watch all sorts of musicals. I'm free pretty much every night and I am very low maintenance :)