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465 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Katherine L.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible babysitter with six year of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summers and winter break. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all the care for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kids loved her (3 y/o boy and 6 y/o girl), very communicative, punctual, and friendly."
David K.
5.0
(46)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
**IMPORTANT: PARENTS + FAMILIES, PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE SENDING ANY BOOKING REQUEST!!!**
***Also, I do NOT consider ANY requests in Maryland, Arlington/Falls Church, and DC because they are too far, thank you for understanding.***
Hello, my name is Tofsirun. I have been a mom to three kids ages 25, 15, and 9. I have been...
Tofsirun can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend entrusting in Ms. L to take care of your little ones. She has been an amazing resource to provide care for my daughter during times when I needed extra hours of care starting at 4 months old and now at 6 months old. She provides frequent updates,...
Laura C.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "
Care member
4.9
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for many years. From 2017 to 2019, I was an aupair and from 2019 I've been nannying. I have many references and experience with kids of all ages. I consider myself to be responsible, kind, caring and loving ans flexible person. I enjoying engaging with kids and teaching them new things and also...
Rukhsar can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is great with kids. Our daughter runs over to see Lucy when she comes to babysit, she wants to play with Lucy, and (importantly) she eats well and goes to sleep easily when Lucy is babysitting. The next day, our daughter will ask "Where's Lucy?" as she wants...
Care member
5.0
(4)
I enjoy working with and caring for children! I have had the privilege of working and caring for kindergarten age children for the past 10+ years. Prior to this I worked with a before and after school program, supervising groups on 20 or more children and implementing age appropriate activities to keep them engaged. In the past...
Tradicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. G. in Kindergarten classrooms. She is a talented educator and attentive caretaker. Students adore her and parents appreciate how much care she takes to ensure their children are well educated and cared for. I would highly...
Hayley C.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 79 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! I'm a working professional living in Alexandria and I enjoy babysitting in my spare time as I find it very fulfilling. I've been in the area for 10 years after I graduated college from JMU and have been babysitting since I was in high school and was also a camp counselor for several summers, so I have 16+ years of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth has been such a blessing to our family over the past few years! Our two kids are always excited when she's coming over and never want her to leave. She is very dependable, professional and kind - I highly recommend booking her if she is available."
Tracy G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 56-year-old mother of 1 son, 26 years old. I have been in the United States since 2011, and I am a citizen. I speak Farsi and English. I am a very healthy, organized, reliable and responsible person. I love children and have been around kids all my life. I have been a babysitter both part time and full time. I also...
Sheida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sheida is an amazing nanny and a person. She watched my daughter from 5 - 10 months. Unfortunately, our life situation changed. If we could hire Sheida again, we absolutely would. She is so loving, caring, thoughtful and overall amazing. My daughter loves her...
Baya F.
4.9
(18)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Diah and I have many years of experience babysitter since I was in college pursuing my Bachelor Degree. I am still doing babysitter job as my part time because simply I love kids and I love being around them. I babysit from infant to children ages between 1 years old to 12 years old. I am comfortable with all...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diah is a dependable and reliable babysitter. She is quick to respond and arrived on time. While I was out she provided picture and voice status updates and kept my boys entertained. I would definitely hire Diah again for any future need."
Susan W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old and have been babysitting for over 18 years. I am a School Counselor through FCPS and I coach soccer. I have a daughter who will be 1 in June 2024 and am looking for a part time position to start at that time. I would love for our children to play and learn together. Your children will be happy, healthy, and...
Elyana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elyana was a trusted member of our village from the time our first child was 5 months old until we moved 4 years later. She was a regular caretaker for our first born helping 3 days a week for several years until she completed her graduate degree and began working...
Gayden A.
5.0
(3)
Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's my passion. I have been babysitting for a few years. I started babysitting my brother, sisters, cousins and neighbors, and now I babysit for multiple families. I have also worked in a day care center for 4 years . I know many educational songs and activities to expand their...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sabrina is wonderful with our 4 and 2 year olds. She's reliable, patient, fun, and calm in a crisis. She's our go to sitter!"
Caroline W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...
Naya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She was my daughter's teacher for two years. My daughter would always come home talking about Ms. Naya, so I decided to ask her if she did babysitting outside of school and lucky for me she did! She was great with meal preps and bedtime routines. She even did arts...
Kate W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent college graduate who has been babysitting since 8th grade and who has been summer nannying since my sophomore. I have cared for children aged 6 months to 12 years old. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savannah is punctual and communicates well. She was adaptable to any changes we made in our routine. I appreciate her playful and engaging approach."
Melissa B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a warm-hearted, imaginative, and patient professional with over a decade of experience in childcare. I've had the pleasure of working as both a babysitter and a teacher, caring for children from infancy through their teenage years. My passion lies in nurturing young minds, helping them grow strong and thrive in a...
Julieth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I had a pleasure of interviewing Julieth and found her personality to be so warm and friendly. I love that she has experience as an Au pair, and as an added bonus, she speaks Spanish! Julieth will remain on my short list of caregivers, and I'm confident she would...
Erin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, energetic, and organized caregiver with 20 years full-time and part-time live-out nanny experience. I would love to work for a family where my strengths and talents working with multiples or newborns can be used to help children develop to their best potential. Extensive background in working with preschool,...
Shamel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids love spending time with her. The house is always cleaner than I left it, and I'm happy to trust her with my children!"
Rosie H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for 3 years now. I can transport from one place to other. I am a non-smoker and I am comfortable with pets. I am bilingual.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria assisted me during the week my wife was out of town. Assisted with transfers into and out of bed. Her professionalism and safety conscious attitude provided outstanding care. Thank you. "
George M.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name's Lucia and I'm a DMV native. I used to work in Childcare at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, and nannied throughout college. My biggest life hack is when you need a kid to come over to you and they don't want to, either pretend like you're leaving without them or ask them for a high five.
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Luci was an engaging and reliable sitter for our family! The kids (4 & 2) loved reading stories, playing games, and spending time at the park with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 5 years I have experience, 16 hours of training have certificate, CPR. TB test updated, background checked, first aid training. I am very good at taking care of babies. I have worked in a daycare center as lead teacher for 4 years in the baby room.
Dina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catie, I am 32-year-old nanny and former pre-school teacher. Due to an unforeseen global pandemic, I have re-entered the teaching and care-giving field. I have my bachelors in Non-Profit Management and Sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I recently relocated back to Richmond to be near family. I am a...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Catie babysat my twin 3 year old girls while my husband and I went to a wedding. She arrived right on time. My girls were a little fussy when we had to leave, but she assured us that soon after we left they calmed down and that they were having fun playing. She...
Amanda M.
Oumaima A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love spending time with children. I have over 7 years of experience taking care of children of any age. I have my own vehicle for travel and I am looking for a nice wonderful family to work with and take care of their kids. love children and I am willing to work with them, play, and take care of them. Please feel free to...
Oumaima can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oumaima helped our family when we needed a nanny on short notice. She was just simply outstanding with our three toddlers. Very punctual and very caring. Most importantly, she brought energy and creativity to play time and even integrated a few cool learning...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Katherine L.
5.0
Kids loved her (3 y/o boy and 6 y/o girl), very communicative, punctual, and friendly.
- David K.
Tofsirun L.
5.0
Highly recommend entrusting in Ms. L to take care of your little ones. She has been an amazing resource to provide care for my daughter during times when I needed extra hours of care starting at 4 months old and now at 6 months old. She provides frequent updates, cares for my daughter like her own,...
- Laura C.
Lethukuthula A.
5.0
Lethu was on time, worked well with our daughter and followed the evening schedule/bed time routine perfectly. My daughter had a great time.
- Care member
Rukhsar K.
5.0
Rukhsar took care of our baby when we were in town for a family wedding. Immediately upon meeting her I felt very comfortable and confident we were leaving our baby in great hands. I would highly recommend her!
- Care member
Tradicia J.
5.0
Tradicia was our full-time nanny for 8 months for our toddler. She became a valuable asset to our family, maintaining our son’s routine and bringing a lot of fun and learning to her care, including sensory activities, reading, lots of time outdoors, trips to the library, and more. She was...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alexandria, VA:
How can I find a Alexandria babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alexandria, 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 465 babysitters in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, VA?
The average rate for Alexandria, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.11 per hour as of January 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 Alexandria, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 424 reviews of the 465 listed babysitters.