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454 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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
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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great service. Very professional and my kids loved her. Will definitely rehire."
Sasha U.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blen was great with my 19-month old daughter. She prepared meals, took her on walks, played with her and put her down for naps. I would hire her again!"
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is a literal all star all the way around. My 1 year old son (and us) absolutely adore her. She is very punctual, kind, compassionate and we hit the lottery finding her. Anna always keeps her eyes on him and keeps him entertained, she also will take him to play...
Tiffany L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified babysitter by Red Cross. I have 8 years of babysitting experience. I am very active. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games and being outside when the weather permits. I like to limit screen time. I can help with dinner time and bed time routines. I look forward to hearing from you (:
Please note: I can only be...
Gabbie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gabbie seemed great, she replied very quickly to my message but unfortunately I need someone more local to babysit."
Sarah K.
Adelle P.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I've been babysitting and nannying for 5 years and have experience working at a daycare. My previous daycare job has made me very comfortable caring for various age groups but I find infants my favorite as I have 3 infant nieces and nephews whom I adore. I am CPR certified and learn quickly what each child and...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Adelle is amazing! She is genuinely a sweet and loving young lady! Our kids love her and so do we. Wish she had stayed in Ohio but we understand that life has its calling. As a father I’m protective with who I allow around my children. Me and my wife trusts Adelle...
Care member
Iliana M.
Alexandria, VA
$21-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, families!
My name is Iliana, and I live in Alexandria, VA. I spent two and a half years as an Au Pair with a wonderful host family, looking after their three lovely children aged 4, 2, and 3 months old. Additionally, I have four years of experience babysitting for other families, and they're more than willing to...
Iliana can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Iliana was awesome with our 16mth old and we couldn't recommend her more. We hired her for 6wks, M-F from 6:30am to 4:30pm when our nanny was on vacation. She was always on time, cheerful and ready for the day. Iliana has a very sweet and patient demeanor. Our...
Christie B.
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.
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:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Deirdre. I am in my second year of college. Currently, I attend Quincy college as a full-time student. In my free time, I enjoy going for a run, watching my favorite show or spending time with family and friends. I have grown up in the quiet Squantum neighborhood in a family of 10. I have been babysitting my...
Deirdre can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Deirdre babysat for our two boys and was fantastic. She was punctual, communicative, highly responsive and responsible, energetic and playful with our young boys, and effective in getting them to bed happy and on time. Our kids loved her and we hope to hire her as...
Whitney S.
Lianna T.
Alexandria, VA
$20-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With Experience With Young Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was awesome. Took excellent care on my son. Will definitely hire again."
Terri C.
Kiana S.
Alexandria, VA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a rising sophomore at the University of South Carolina. I have always enjoyed watching children and started babysitting at 12 yr old and then got my first job at the YMCA of Columbia, where I cared for children ages 7wks-13, at 16 and stayed there until 18. At the Y, I learned to care for babies, 10+ children at once, and...
Kiana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kiana is awesome! My kids took right to her and love her. "
Andrena 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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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
(2)
Hired by 6 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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Sehrish I.
Alexandria, VA
$10-20/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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so fortunate to have found Nylah! She helped watch our 1.5 yo daughter over the summer while our usual caregiver was gone. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experiences with Nylah has been. She was incredibly patient with our wild toddler,...
Britton B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED!!! :) I have over 13 years of experience caring for kids from newborns to 13 years old. I am very affectionate with babies and very playful with toddlers. I have my own transportation, love dogs and cats and can take care of them as well. CPR certified, completing my Nursing Degree, and very...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Phenomenal with my 1 year old, dependable, etc. I'll happily use Maria's services regularly and would highly recommend her. "
Anika W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Raquel C.
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
Nyah W.
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.
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
Maryclaire O.
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.
Anna F.
5.0
Anna came and babysat my daughter a week ago. She was awesome. She was very responsive, punctual, and responsible. She and my kiddo had a great time together. I would definitely hire her again.
- Jessica W.
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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 $20.03 per hour as of November 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 472 reviews of the 454 listed babysitters.