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463 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 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
Early Education
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caring, responsible, professional, and great communication. We hired Rukhsar (Lucy) based on a friends' recommendation and are very glad we did. She's wonderful!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sabrina is the best! She is amazing with kids...from infants to school aged, and our kids love her. She's punctual, dependable, and we trust her completely. Can't say enough about how wonderful she is!"
Kira W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have reopen my profile because I' ready to pick up some more hours. I absolutely love seeing children grow, explore and learn and I would be trilled to make a positive impact in your family's life! With over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I find each stage exciting and enjoy being as creative as...
Tatiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Finding childcare in the DC/VA area can be daunting. After daycare proved impossible to get into, we began to search for a nanny. After a long process, we were fortunate enough to run across Tanya who impressed during the interview process. She seemed trustworthy,...
Michael M.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Savannah and we would highly recommend her for any future childcare opportunities. We reached out to see if she could provide short-term daytime nanny coverage for our eight-month-old daughter. Savannah worked with us to find a day to...
Kristen W.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Good sitter for one time or part time requests. No issues at all. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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
(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
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!"
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catie, I am 34-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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariane, I'm an experienced nanny and I can guarantee professional and quality child care service. I have cared for children ranging from 2 years old to 14 years of age.
I am able to provide an array of services for families such as help with laundry and organization projects, cooking, run errands, taking...
Ariane can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariane is a wonderful helper. She is smart, punctual and thoughtful. She always has good solutions and great suggestions. I can't recommend her highly enough and I totally trust her! "
Barbara C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...
Amy G.
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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
Diah R.
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.
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
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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 463 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 $20.76 per hour as of March 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 400 reviews of the 463 listed babysitters.