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454 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jorgie has been very responsive and reliable to provide part-time child care services for our special needs daughter, and we will definitely continue using her services in the future!"
Care member
Olivia T.
Alexandria, VA
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Olivia, I am a recent college graduate and currently in nursing school. I have some extra time after classes to assist with child care and pet care.
I have availability all day Wednesday and weekends. I am also available on Tuesdays after 11 a.m. and Thursday, Friday after 4 p.m. I have 4 years of working with...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is a great worker and very personable with kids."
Olivia G.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Lianna T.
Alexandria, VA
$20-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With Experience With Young Children
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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
I'm a middle school teacher in Alexandria. I grew up watching over my younger cousins since they were born. One of my aunts has 5 children, and that's when I began my babysitting career! . I've always enjoyed taking care of my cousins, and god kids. Once I was in high school, I began babysitting for people who weren't my family....
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel. I began babysitting for children aged 7-10 while in high school, and continued to work with kids over the summers throughout high school and college, leading service trips at a local church for both middle and high school students, as well as working as a camp counselor for several years at a day camp...
Maku can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When your children ask about the babysitter everyday, it means the babysitter did a great job. Maku was really good with my children. She came on time and did what she had to smoothly. I came home to find all the children asleep. She left a positive impact on my...
Marina A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience as a nanny/babysitter, caring for children aged 1 to 15 years in the U. S. I am highly creative and passionate about engaging kids in outdoor activities, puzzles, and arts & crafts. My goal is to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive and explore their creativity
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Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thalita has worked with us as full time, then part time nanny for our son for the past +2 years. She has been taking care of him since he was two and we consider her part of our extended family. Thalia is incredibly responsible and creative. She takes him to fun...
Care member
Lilliana C.
Alexandria, VA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student Looking For A Part-time Job On The Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lilliana and I am currently a college student at GMU based around the Alexandria/Rose Hill area. I have been nannying/babysitting for one year and have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age kids ranging from 6months - 11 years old. I'm open to occasional babysitting or becoming a recurring nanny.
Lilliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lilliana has been an amazing addition to our family this past winter. She keeps open lines of communication with us and has been very easy to work with despite our irregular professional schedules. Our children (3 and 5 yrs old) have established a fantastic...
Caroline C.
Sehrish I.
Alexandria, VA
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sehrish I am a loving mother and alot of experience in childcare. I worked in private daycare. also worked in families. I have worked all ages. I am looking for babysitting job in my own home. I have also 2 year teaching experience in preschool. I have CPR/AED certificate. I have reference. also have master degree...
Sehrish can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience taking care of children. I enjoy entertaining kids and being a part of their learning experience. I have taken a few child care classes in the past as well when I assisted my mom with her child care business.
I am also a mom of 2 girls, 3-year-old and 1-year-old. I am currently a stay at home...
Attia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Attia has been absolutely fantastic with my three kids. She is extremely responsible and reliable. In the entire six months she worked for me she never cancelled at the last minute. She has been pleasant to work with and I wish her lots of success in her future...
Varda O.
Yudy O.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi families.
My name is Yudy, I'm 32 years old, and I have nearly 6 years of experience working with children from 4 months to 14 years, including caring for twins as a former Au pair for 2 and a half years.
I love to be outside at the playground, go to the library for story time, museums, zoo, art and crafts, sing and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Always on time - bubbling personality- happy to do whatever the children needed done and an amazing cook - so impressed with her work ethics - I wish we hadn’t moved away- Yudy is an asset for any family "
Care member
Diana R.
Alexandria, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families, I'm Diana and I'm 28. I'm from Colombia and I've been working with kids since 2015. I have experience with babies, toddlers , children and multiple kids at the same time. I have a clean record of my drivers license and all my vaccines are updated. Also, I have my first aid training and CPR.
I consider myself very...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana is a warm, responsible, calm, energetic and loving caregiver. She took care of our three children ranging in age from 3 months - 5 years for over a year. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a School Counselor seeking pet care jobs for weekends and the summer ahead as I have summers off. I have several years of experience caring for local Alexandria and Arlington pets from drop-in visits to longer stays. I have made longtime connections with my cat and dog clients from Care over the years! I recently...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie has been babysitting for our boys for a couple years. She dependable, responsible and always jumps right into playing as soon as she arrives."
Patricia M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care of many family members over the years,...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very attentive to my baby's needs and went above and beyond to make him comfortable. She was always reliable and very...
Merna Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe the children are our are future! Kids need to be told on a daily basis how awesome they are so that one day when they grow up and enter the real world - tthey have heard it enough - they believe it themselves!
I am a creative, energetic outgoing 31-year-old who loves working with children. I have been working with...
Renessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Renessa is absolutely wonderful with children. She is kind, loving, nurturing, and so much fun. Her approach to child care compliments our parenting style very well.
We have a deep trust of Renessa with our kids, and this is no easy feat to accomplish - we went...
Brittany P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a Registered Nurse committed to providing exceptional care to families. I have 7+ years of experience caring for children of ages newborn to 10 years. It has been a pleasure working with families in the DC/MD/VA area.
I aim to develop strong relationships with families by remaining transparent, respecting boundaries,...
Nylah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We found Nylah after a little searching and reading reviews! My fianc and I were hesitant only because it was our first time using care but Nylah was awesome very friendly and understanding and seemed to genuinely care for my son ,not like some out there just...
Jacob R.
Rafaela A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
[FULL VACCINATED]
Hello parents
My name is Rafaela , I'm 30 years old, I'm from São Paulo, Brazil. I currently live in DC as a nanny. I have been here since August 2017. I took care of two kids, twins 4 years old.
My experience before I came here were with other kids: P, who was 2 years old and his brother L who was born after...
Rafaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Rafaela to work as a nanny in my home a few months ago, and I would certainly recommend her work. Rafa has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great...
Tinna S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Naila, I'm from Colombia, and I'm 29 years old. I'm a very responsible, mature, punctual, dynamic, friendly, funny, positive woman. I'm highly adaptable with a great record of parent and child satisfaction. I'm able to respond quickly and creatively to every childcare situations. -8+ years of experience with children...
Naila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nila was great in responding and communicating and did a great job with my little one. Very pleased and would highly recommend."
Melissa W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Jorgie A.
5.0
Jorgie has been very responsive and reliable to provide part-time child care services for our special needs daughter, and we will definitely continue using her services in the future!
- Care member
Olivia T.
5.0
Olivia is a great worker and very personable with kids.
- Olivia G.
Phailynn M.
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.
Lianna T.
5.0
Lianna was amazing with our little guys. Kind and sweet we will definitely have her back.
- Care member
Yesenia P.
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 longer keep her full time. I highly...
- Lourdes D.
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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 454 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 $20.83 per hour as of April 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 472 reviews of the 454 listed babysitters.