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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
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 3 families in your neighborhood
I love being a nanny because it allows me to positively impact a child's growth in a nurturing environment. I'm passionate about building strong connections, adapting to each child's needs, and creating fun, educational activities that inspire curiosity and creativity. With patience and experience, I'm dedicated to providing...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen is very caring loving very kind nanny! She is on time,she love helping kids play with them she is very responsible! She use to takes care of my daughter until she goes to kindergarten. And She is taking care of my 2 year old son sometimes. She is very easy to...
Warda A.
Nusrat A.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with taking care of children for more than five year. I have also had five of my own children. I enjoy taking care of them and seeing them learn. I enjoy teaching them the right things. I am passionate about what I do because I have had experience with them for such a long time.
Nusrat can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nusrat has been an amazing nanny for my son R. From the first time she met us she made us feel at ease and my son was very comfortable with her from the start. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about infant care. She is also willing to help with additional...
Saman H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Geovana, I'm 25 years old and I am a dedicated and caring nanny with more than 3 years of experience working with kids with different ages (infants, toddlers and teenagers)
I am thrilled to offer my child care services, fueled by my love for sports, dancing, swimming, and crafts. With my diverse range of skills and...
Geovana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Geovana was great! The kids had so much fun with her. She was creative and engaging with them. I'm already booking her again. I recommend her highly."
Joseph M.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I 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 worked as...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have allowed me to gain valuable experience in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me...
Paula can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula was on time, super sweet and helpful with my group of kiddos! We will definitely be hiring her again!"
Micah S.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Kelly. I am 27 years old and I have been babysitting during 5 years. I started babysitting around my 17th birthday with my nephew and some neighbors kids, but the real full time experience I start having was the past 5 years. I am a psychologist and part of my practice was with elementary school kids, while studying in...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Kelly has been my babysitter for close to a year. I have a 4 year old and a 10 months old and I’m always impressed with the amount of patience she has, specially with my toddler. She does a great job coming up with activities to keep the kids entertained, cooks for...
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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."
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Janys B.
Alexandria, VA
$30-35/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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Pros:
Fantastic, energetic and joyous personality!
Connects with children at their level
Excellent, clear Spanish
Well-read and well-spoken-- helped son build confidence
Safe driver
Modeled healthy eating and exercise habits in tune with our family...
Manisha S.
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. "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Kate B.
Alexandria, VA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kate! I have my Bachelors in Psychology and COTA. I am CPR, lifeguard and babysitting training instructor certified as well as have my drivers license. I am adoption competent and have worked for DCF. What would best work for me are families that are in need of a babysitter for a date night. I have great...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Kate to care for our 3 children ranging in age from 7-12 1/2 years old. She is always on time, very responsive to text inquires about how the children are doing and quick to come up with fun - and non-screen time- activities! I don't worry about the...
Joshua K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for part timesummer job.
Hi! I'm 24 & I live in Alexandria. I'm currently a part time nursing student. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I come from a large family and have always looked after the younger ones. I can help with light housekeeping & laundry. I have experience with : caring...
Jorgie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with my Autustic daughter. I would definitely hire again."
Care member
Lianna T.
Alexandria, VA
$20-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With Experience With Young Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm a master's student with a few years of babysitting under my belt. In the past, I have watched up to three children at a time between the ages of 6 months and 13 years old. I look forward to being able to help you with your children - I enjoy playing games, running at the park, completing puzzles, and helping children learn....
Lianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"She was awesome. Took excellent care on my son. Will definitely hire again."
Terri C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently live in Alexandria I graduated from ASU in May 2019 with my bachelors degree and May 2021 with my masters degree. I have lots of experience with childcare. I have 6 siblings that I helped raised from birth. I worked in a kids club at a gym for about 3 years, we took kids from the age of 2 months to 12 years old....
Phailynn can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Phailynn is very sweet and was able to handle both our 3 year old son and niece. She painted with them, and prepared/served dinner as well. Looking forward to having her back in the near future!"
Dana P.
5.0
(1)
Hello families, I am 42 years old with 10+ years of experience. I'm from El Salvador currently living in Alexandria, VA. I have been babysitting for a little over 10+ years now, I have worked with children of many ages. I love being creative, playful & doing arts & crafts, Etc. I am willing to help out with homework , some light...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My boys love Yesenia. She worked as a nanny taking care of my two boys for six years. She is very dependable, punctual and above all, loving. Excellent cook too! We missed her jovial and caring personality. When my kids started full day kindergarten I could no...
Lourdes D.
5.0
(1)
I am energetic and a fun mother of two.
I was working in the last year as a nanny for 2, 4 years old boys.
Right now I prefer to work more as a temporary nanny who babysits on occasion, such as playdates at the playground, if parents want to have a night or day out or just a time when you need your children to be taken care of.
Viviana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Viviana is a loving, dependable caregiver who will go the extra mile for anyone she is responsible for. As a mother of 2, she understands the needs of children and is able to bring much needed structure, attention and presence to her role as a nanny or caretakers....
Lindsey P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
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
Nusrat A.
5.0
Nusrat is a gem. She has cared for my two children (ages 4 and 1) multiple times and is always on time, organized, and great with the kids. She cared for my daughter when she was still an infant, a few times for full days at a time, and I never had a worry in the world. Don't hesitate to hire...
- Addar L.
Geovana R.
5.0
Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!
- Kathryn T.
Marilis G.
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 night at all. She successfully put our...
- Aaron C.
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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.