Find experienced nannies in Roanoke, VA

Hello, My name is Davia Ford and I am 25 years old. Currently I am a professional ballet dancer with Roanoke Ballet Theatre. I have been nannying/babysitting as a paid position for about 7 years and I am experienced in caring for a variety of children from infants to twelve years. I love caring for children and I am gentle and patient but can be stern when needed. Many of my tasks from past jobs include but are not limited to school pickups, transporting to activities, helping with school/home work, cooking meals, snack prep, light cleaning, bathing, playing with the kids, light discipline, conflict resolution, etc. I am very comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. My most recent job is for a family with 2 kids aged 6 and 8 with one of them being a child with special needs. I hope that you will consider me as your child's caretaker.

I am a retired banking executive . After leaving the banking world I married a long time friend and we adopted a 10 yr old from Foster Care in Roanoke Va, she graduated Ocean Lakes High School and now works as a teachers assistant. My husband Mark and I took 81 hours of training for child care, childhood trama, special needs, multi family raising, and "NAMI" mental health training. In order to become Foster Parents you have to pass a background check, multiple home checks, and after approved continued home checks. I have the certificate of approval from Roanoke County Social Serves for Foster Care for up to 5 children. We also had to be CPR certified. We had our great great niece came to live with us 7/2017 she was 12 lbs at 1 yr old and Dr said failure to thrive. She and her Dad lived with us until 1/2019. She was above weight, height, physical fitness when they were able to move out. The father and mother learned parenting and child safety. I was a nanny for a 4 month old for a Navy Master Chief 8 months and they were transferred. For the last 8 months I have been a nanny for a Navy JAG Lawyer and his wife; whom is a Doctor at Sentara. They have 4 children 4, 3, 2, 11 months. Mostly caring for the youngest two but all when schools closed or children sick. Mother-in-law came to live with them so I am available. Looking forward to talking with you on how I could help babysitting/nannying your precious children.

Hey there! My name is Olivia Darnell. I spent three years studying Elementary Education and one year in Early Childhood Special Education at Radford University. I am planning to continue pursuing my degree and am currently taking some time off. I have five years of daycare experience, where I’ve worked closely with children of various ages and developmental needs. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. My Special Skills & Talents: My skills include lesson support, light cooking, arts and crafts, and sensory play.

Hello! My name is Luanna, I am 26 years old and graduated from VCU with a bachelor's in psychology and criminal justice. Towards the end of my undergraduate studies, I shifted my focus on child development. I am working on my masters degree as well as my teaching license. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am also comfortable with travel and also have a clean driving record and a drivers license. I have a younger brother that I watched growing up and eventually began babysitting around my neighborhood. I was a high school and college athlete, so babysitting allowed me to have a more flexible schedule. I briefly worked at a Montessori preschool as an assistant teacher as well. I have experience in all ages (from 2 months to 17 years old) and training with a wide range of special needs and disabilities. I am bilingual (Portuguese and English). Housework, transportation, and pets are no issue. I’m a believer that my role in the house is to be an extra helper who makes your life easier! I am recently engaged and they will often offer an extra set of hands for me when needed. I hope to bring comfort and more stability into your home and assist your family as much as possible. My hope is to develop a reliable and personal relationship. I encourage physical activity and spending time outdoors as much as possible and to have as much fun as you can whenever you can. I will always try to create a healthy environment with open communication, and learn how to best support your children in whatever their interests may be. My main goal is to be able to assist in your child’s mental and physical development as well as their emotional wellbeing. I practice gentle parenting ideologies and hope to become a safe space for your children. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I appreciate the opportunity and thank you for your time. - Luanna P.

When I was back home, before I moved I would always watch my family members kids and my friends siblings. I have babysat more children 3 and older but I do have some experience with children younger. I have been doing this for 4-5 years and I love everything about it. I love the smiles on the kids faces and watching them enjoy life.

Hi my name is Taylor Straughn and have experience working with children, including nanny/babysitting in educational setting and YMCA for about 8 years.

I’ve been babysitting since I was about 12 years old, and when I didn’t do that I would be working with kids as a teacher’s assistant. I’ve also been a nanny before too. I’m working on my cpr certification now!

I have 5 years working with children ages 6weeks to 3years old . I was a child care provider at a daycare center for 3 years. I am great with babies and toddlers. I have my own transportation and I am 27years old. I also have my child abuse clearance, FBI clearance , and fingerprints. I am also CPR CERTIFIED

Hi!! My name is Lauren and I am 20 years old! I have a few years in taking care of children, from babysitting for families here and there over the years, watching children at elementary school after-school programs, and even working with children over the summer who have intellectual disabilities. I have a BLS certification through the AHA and I am also MAT trained in case your kiddos need any medications! However, aside from all of this, I just absolutely love working with kids and having the opportunity to create such meaningful memories for them to remember when they grow up. When I take care of a child, I take them under my wing as if they were my own. :)

I love being a sitter because it allows me to support families while creating a safe, fun, and nurturing space for children. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids, and I’m reliable, patient, and creative with activities. I’m also in the process of completing my CPR certification to provide the best and safest care possible.