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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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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 is one of the best caretakers I have ever worked with - she has been absolutely amazing with our 7 month old son and I could not ask for better. We will continue to call on her for assistance with both of our children when we need it!"
Mizuki T.
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
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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
(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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ashley,
I live in Fairfax county Area and have taught and worked with so many diverse families and children from all walks of live and different ages. During my career as a teacher, I take so much pride in providing a safe, responsive, and nurturing learning environment whether it's a home or inside a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley work very well with my daughter. She provided her in nurturing and caring environment until my return from work."
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Nelly M.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello
My name is Nelly. I'm from Colombia. I m 51 years old. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years. I speak Spanish and I m learning English. I have experience with kids of all ages. I not only watch your children and make sure they are safe. I'm lovely person. I love pets . I m a reliable and a very responsible person, as...
Nelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nelly a kind person, honest , punctual , responsible , she also have a lot of experience takin care of babies, and kids. She also loves to work with kids.
another important point Nelly is bilingual speaks Spanish and English. "
SANDRA H.
Crisia C.
Alexandria, VA
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Crisia! I am 24 years old I am currently working full time and also going to school remotely for NOVA community college. I love working with kids, I was an assistant teacher for 3 years for a day care. I have a little brother who is 10 years old, who I love spending time with! He is also who I take care most of...
5.0
"Crisia was amazing with my girls. My youngest daughter enjoyed playing with her so much that she's asked for her babysitter to come over to play again (this is not like her at all, lol). Crisia was flexible and able to arrive 15 minutes earlier than I originally...
Veronica C.
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
"Yudy is amazing to work with. She is reliable and trustworthy."
Amos S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rafaela was highly motivated to learn as much as she could and performed exceptionally well by utilizing her best capabilities. She frequently devoted herself to long hours to develop lesson plans for my children and monitor their progress. As an individual who...
Ana S.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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
(2)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with baby sitting of all ages. I have done part time jobs, full time jobs and last minute jobs. My schedule is somewhat flexible and I am very easy going, always happy to step in and help when you need it. I have done over night stays as well as long term sitting. Being able to work with kids while...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was fantastic! She would send us notes and photos of the animals. We would definitely have Ashley stay at our house with our animals again."
Robert S.
Lyndsey C.
Alexandria, VA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am trained as a first responder and know basic first aid and CPR. I am reliable, helpful, honest and caring. I am looking for a family where those traits are valued.
*I have permission from the child's parents to post these photos.
Lyndsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lyndsey is wonderful. Lyndsey has worked for us for over 2 years, she is great with kids! Lyndsey started with us when my oldest was 13 months, and consistently adapted to all the changes as he grew (he's now 3), along with throwing a newborn baby into the mix....
Jessica J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Gabbie A.
5.0
Gabbie seemed great, she replied very quickly to my message but unfortunately I need someone more local to babysit.
- Sarah K.
Iliana M.
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 daughter loves her and Iliana keeps...
- Christie B.
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
She was awesome. Took excellent care on my son. Will definitely hire again.
- Terri C.
Kiana S.
5.0
Kiana is awesome! My kids took right to her and love her.
- Andrena 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 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.