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457 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Oumaima A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oumaima was a wonderful sitter for my kids and treated them like family. We would highly recommend her services "
Care member
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
I have tutored, taught, and babysat since I was 12 years old. I'm currently a part-time seminary teacher with a flexible schedule. I have a natural love for creativity and children. Excited to help where I can!
5.0
"Lauren was able to take care of both our children at the last minute so that we could attend an evening work event. She communicated clearly and effectively and was very engaging with our children. "
Tristram P.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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
(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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I know Martha L. for 5 years she is my mother in law, she is a good person, honest, reliable, she has this warm feeling for kids. She always helps me anything that has to with her granddaughters or me, I trust her 100%. I highly recommend her as a...
Erika O.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna helped us out in a pinch as a date night baby sitter for our one year old. She was punctual, easy to contact, and very kind. Would definitely hire again!"
Paxten B.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen S. is a fantastic nanny for both of my boys, 2 y.o and 5 months old for some time. she is responsible, caring, honest, communicative, and on-time throughout her employment with me. she is also open-minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like...
Kidist Z.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I know I am the right person to take care of your love ones and I would like to have the opportunity to show it to you. I have many years experiences . I worked for families with one child as well as families with 3 and 4 children. Every single family I worked with, whether in the U. S. or back in Cameroon will testify...
Amina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Amina as Nanny to your child/ children. She a loving person , very reliable, responsible person with a great sense of humor. She understands and blends herself into children's world and really enjoys reading, playing games and all the fun...
Altina D.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Thayna O.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Nanny with an long experience looking for a full or part time job. I'll aways give my best to make sure your kids learn and grow in a fun and safe environment. I'm super funny and friendly I feel like I can connect and create a friendship with kids easily.
Thayna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thayna is fantastic! We cannot recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...
Aaron C.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very kind.and responsible respectful. "
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maryclaire and I'm in Buffalo for the summer for a clinical internship working with Children with ADHD. 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...
Maryclaire can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(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:
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nyah provides regular care for our infant & we truly appreciate her. Whenever we experience a schedule change she is available without hesitation! I definitely recommend her if you are looking for a sitter."
Autaneak R.
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, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Catherine P.
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 kept me informed of how the girls were...
- Amanda M.
Oumaima A.
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 activities alongside safe and...
- Care member
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.
Lauren J.
5.0
Lauren was able to take care of both our children at the last minute so that we could attend an evening work event. She communicated clearly and effectively and was very engaging with our children.
- Tristram P.
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.
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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 457 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 $20.07 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 459 reviews of the 457 listed babysitters.