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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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have helped raise my niece and nephew since my niece was 6 years old. My brother would drop them off and I would make sure they ate, did their homework, and got to bed on time. I make sure that I know where my brother is going to be and have his number just in case anything would happen. I have also watched my 4-year-old niece...
Serena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Serena was very communicative and reliable when we hired her to watch our girls for a date night. Our daughters felt comfortable with Serena, and asked if she could come back to visit soon. We would definitely hire her again in the future!"
Meg M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with children and have a lot of experience. I enjoy hands on activities and have no problem with light housework and pets. I have watched young children overnight as well as for shorter periods of time, including date nights. I am currently a 1st grade teacher in County.
Alli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali is a wonderful babysitter; all 3 kids love when she comes over. Even our 2 almost 3 year old who usually doesn't do well loves her. We will definitely be using her for as long as we can. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible person."
Jody D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha I'm a responsible, loving, honest, fun, energetic, and reliable person whom you can trust. I have my own transportation. I am legal to work in the US. I have a driver's license with a clean record. I have CPR certification. I have Strong references from my past jobs, which are available to be contacted...
Martha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am sad to say that after 5 great months of working with Martha, my husband and I will be relocating and I have decided to no longer work. Martha started with us when our baby girl was only 3 months old and has been a pleasure to have in our home. She has always...
John And Casi T.
Helen S.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as I like kids I have boy I want working with kids be because I like
I like working with kids because I love kids
I'm looking for a job that
I started working with kids when next month
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I have worked with kids before and below are some things I have done in the past:
Designed and managed weekly schedule. Made sure everyone was right on time for the schedule.
Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, family night, and...
Vernelldra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vernelldra has been providing childcare for my five month old on a weekly basis for about a month. She has been a pleasure to work with and is patient and caring with our little one. A couple of the things that stand out to me is Vernelldra's thoughtfulness and...
Esperanza A.
Haley G.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm A Social Butterfly And I Love Playing Video Games!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as open book, funny and caring.
I like working with kids because I love to building a relationship with them over time!
I'm looking for a job that is very fun and possibly different everyday!
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old and haven't stopped since!
In my spare time, I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is responsible, reliable, communicative, flexible, and overall has been a delight in our home. She works really hard to be sure that she's adhering to the way you'd like to parent your children, is respectful and is open to feedback. On top of being an...
Care member
Nagila D.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am a Brazilian babysitter who have a large experience with child care.
When I lived in Brazil, I worked like nanny taking care a newborn twins until them 16 months. After I took care a sweet boy (8 years old ) for 2 years.
Here in the USA I worked like Au pair, so I lived with a host family and I took care a sibling,...
Nagila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have been using Marilis as an occasional sitter for our boys (5 & 8) for at least two years now and she is wonderful. Like some of her other families, I hesitate to post my rave review for fear that she won't be available as much. But we do love her so I have...
Carissa E.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis really helped me out in a stressful situation! I don't live in the area, I flew in for an adults-only family wedding and desperately needed someone trustworthy to watch my kids. Alexis came over a day in advance and met the kids, and we thought she was...
Caroline A.
Mosammed A.
Alexandria, VA
$27-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
I am an experienced childcare nanny with 12+ years of experience. I work with children all ages and am compassionate about being a nanny and impacting children's lives. I have a Driver's License, Child Development Associates (CDA), First Aid and CPR certification, as well as TDAP vaccination, flu shot and TB tests. I'm fully up...
Mosammed can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is the best and I loved having her with me"
Care member
Raquel C.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Raquel, and I have recently moved to Virginia after having grown up in Maryland. I am a recent graduate from University of Maryland, College Park and will be working as Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the school system this fall. I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 8 years and have experience with...
Raquel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Raquel as our dog sitter and walker for the past year and she’s the best! She’s very caring and willing to keep up with even the highest energy pups."
Care member
Blen K.
Alexandria, VA
$20-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
Blen, Student At James Madison University Friendly And Social
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Im Blen I love looking after kids and have been babysitting for few years. I'm all about making sure kids have fun while they learn and grow. I plan cool activities like arts and crafts, story time, and outdoor play that are safe and enjoyable.
Safety is super important to me, and I'm trained in first aid and CPR. I'm...
Blen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blen is so great with my kids, they adore her. She provides the necessary detailed attention to care for their needs. She is responsive and keeps me informed. "
Care member
4.5
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I took classes in college to obtain a certification to work with young children and also studied social work and psychology. I have been watching children for over 20 years. I started as an assistant camp counselor (for children age 2-14, and went to babysitting families (from ages 4months-15 years old) and worked at a daycare...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
3.0
"Kathryn was great with our 2 year old for the specific time we needed babysitting services. However, we lent her a car seat to use when transporting our child, and she has not returned any of my calls or emails requesting we schedule a time for her to return it to...
Marni A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maryclaire and I'm a senior at William and Mary! I love working with kids and am looking for weeknight or weekend baby sitting opportunities! I love working with kids and on-top of babysitting I have volunteered as a tutor for elementary and middle school students for the past 5 years. I also have extensive first aid and...
Maryclaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maryclaire has babysat for us (3 & 5 year old boys) several times and did a really nice job. My sons like her a lot."
Erica A.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a recent graduate from George Mason University and a substitute teacher for Fairfax County. My experience ranges from daycare, individual baby-sitting, and summer camps. I have 9+ years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry and meal prepping. I am fully vaccinated. I am available for date nights,...
Nyah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great service. Very professional and my kids loved her. Will definitely rehire."
Sasha U.
Janys B.
Alexandria, VA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am an experienced babysitter taking care of children (ages 0-15) here in the Maryland and Virginia area.
I have total dedication and experience in the daily care of children. Flexible and adaptable, with creative thinking and easy to solve problems independently.
I also characterize myself as a person of integrity, proactive,...
Janys can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janys took care of my son and she was fantastic. Janys is very reliable, punctual and an excellent person. As a caregiver, Janys is hands-on with activities that will help your child develop intellectually and socially, she is great at indoor and outdoor...
Jose R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm 29 years old and married. I've worked with children of all ages over the past several years. I was a Full-time Nanny from 2014 to 2015 for two wonderful families and absolutely loved my job. I would regularly teach, work in different communities, manage a business, and babysit. I worked with young adults, and...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so grateful to Anna for today's support with our child! She's calm, sweet, and my child immediately bonded as soon as she came in the door. We look forward to future opportunities to work together and wish her all the best!!!"
Viviana P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things about her. "
Danielle C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Serena D.
5.0
Serena was very communicative and reliable when we hired her to watch our girls for a date night. Our daughters felt comfortable with Serena, and asked if she could come back to visit soon. We would definitely hire her again in the future!
- Meg M.
Hannah L.
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 with them, I would highly...
- Amy G.
Alli D.
5.0
Ali is a wonderful babysitter; all 3 kids love when she comes over. Even our 2 almost 3 year old who usually doesn't do well loves her. We will definitely be using her for as long as we can. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible person.
- Jody D.
Martha L.
5.0
I am sad to say that after 5 great months of working with Martha, my husband and I will be relocating and I have decided to no longer work. Martha started with us when our baby girl was only 3 months old and has been a pleasure to have in our home. She has always been on-time, (making my 1 hour...
- John And Casi T.
Helen S.
5.0
She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience.
- 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.