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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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Melissa Andrea Coleman , I am 28 yrs old . I have been working as a child care provider the last 6 years. I have experienced taking care of babies and toddlers . I am patient and creative.
I like to take the kids for a walk and play grounds . I love to do crafts and story time for them. If the weather...
5.0
"Melissa is so sweet and professional and you can tell she takes childcare serious and that she has experience. She has such a calm and pleasant demeanor and knows how to keep her cool even when our son was having a little meltdown due to being overly tired. I...
Klia K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
I love working with children :) They are a bundle of joy!
Edom can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Edom was very nice to me and my kids, always punctual, stayed a little late when needed and came earlier than her start time when we asked in advance as well. The kids loved her and she also helped with helping them do homework. I would definitely recommend her to...
Angela A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Zakiya and I am 24 years old. I have over 7 years of experience working with kids in different environments as this is something that I've loved doing and have had a passion for, for as long as I can remember. I have nannied children as young as a week old until the age of 13 I've also nannied families with up...
Zakiya can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a fantastic experience with Zakiya and cannot recommend her highly enough for any future childcare needs. We encountered an unanticipated childcare coverage gap for our then seven-month-old daughter and Zakiya was able to swoop in with little notice and...
Kristen W.
Brenda P.
Alexandria, VA
$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.6
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. I was a kindergarten teacher and also worked in parties for children during the weekends in Peru. I'm currently leading the early childhood program for a non-profit organization. I'm very passionate and motivated to work with children since I have the dream to build a...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing , my toddler liked her right away , I was impressed. How she get alone with my child . Very dependable. I feel safe to leave my child with her . Definitely hire again !!!"
Daphne S.
5.0
(1)
I'm a retired mother of two looking for part time opportunity to help families and single mothers in need of a professional with successful experience in childcare. As a single mother, I have raised two beautiful, educated daughters who went on to be educators and corporate professionals. Over the years with them I have seen and...
Donna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Great at making play time educational!"
Kaylin L.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!
My name is Lydia, I've been working with kids from 5mo to 11yo since 2018, and I have had work as an Au pair for 3 years + 1 year as a nanny for a 10 -24 months.
I enjoy everything from mealtime to playtime. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking and I'm always positive. I'm creative and I have a lot experience...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Lydia and we would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and reliable nanny. She started watching our daughter when she was six months and cared and loved her like her own. Lydia is very organized and took our daughter to...
Fanny L.
Renata B.
Alexandria, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Renata And I Worked Being Au Pair For 3 Years In US!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello dear family,
My name is Renata and I'm originally from Brazil. I have experience with all ages and I have taken care of kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. I can provide references if solicited.
My duties with children included: Taking kids to and from their activities, helping them arranging play dates, childcare...
Renata can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's an amazing person, kind, responsible. You will be in good hands with her."
Silvia G.
Gabrielle S.
Alexandria, VA
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gabi and I'm so glad you're considering me as an option for your childcare needs! While I haven't done paid childcare services, I do have experience with all age groups. I am a dog mom so, I am also very open to caring for your fur babies. I will note that I am a registered nurse and am certified to provide...
5.0
"This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!"
Devin A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate, and friendly.
I like working with kids because I believe they can teach us more than we know and I love seeing them grow and learn throughout the years.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to implement patience and kindness, takes my input into consideration, and where...
5.0
"This was our first time using Care.com and Eva did an amazing job! She was on time and both of our girls loved their time with her. Eva fed them dinner, did bed time and did great with our dog. She did a great job overall and we look forward to working with her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. I'm Jenn, a fun loving, energetic mom of four who gave me tons of experience keeping children happy, healthy, and learning.
I like fostering a love of learning through play, games, playdates, and story time with lots of funny voices. Music is also a magic tool that makes transitioning between activities much...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer was a godsend to me, caring for my four year old daughter in the early mornings. She was always on time, despite the early morning hour. My daughter enjoyed her company and felt totally comfortable with her. She communicated clearly and effectively with...
Elizabeth T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children in varying capacities for the last 15 years. Ages have ranged from new born to young teens, with up to 5 children at a time. I believe in supporting the parents in their parenting style and engaging the children.
Becky can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Becky is wonderful! Fulfilled a last minute date night request, and arrived early. She has a very warm, friendly, competent and calm presence. My two year old took to her immediately. And he is picky! They did lots of high quality focused play; and she fed him,...
Olivia T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mayara, I'm 27 yo and I'm from Brazil. I have over 4 years of experience with children of all ages. In my home country a had experiences full times jobs, part time, volunteers work in kindergarten and events with kids. I am graduated in Foreign Trade, but I've always loved work with kids. Also, I'm the oldest one...
Mayara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We used to have play dates and Mayara became an amazing friend. She is wonderful with kids, patient, lovely, really helpful and the kids always love her !
We spent a lot of time at the pool and she did really well playing in the water with the kids.
She also...
Bianca M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! It's Katherine! Nanny in this area, available Now! I'm native Spanish speaker, it's easy for me teach and learn about every single thing in life. Super positive person, Easygoing, warmly, happy and active person. I love play dates picnics playgrounds and outdoors activities.
My schedule ideal is once/twice a week...
5.0
"Katherine cared for our two children for 1.5 years and was reliable, loving, caring and proactive. Our daughter was 2.5Y when she started (now 4Y) and my son was 11 months (now 2.5Y). Katherine did a wonderful job becoming an extension of our family helping to...
Care member
Ingrid P.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young And Active Nanny Who Loves Raising Children And Being Part Of Their Life
5.0
(3)
I am passionate about outdoor activities and consider myself creative, patient, and consistent, with exceptional skills in child care. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including newborns, pre-adolescents, and adolescents. I have also had the privilege of being involved in the lives of wonderful twins.
I am...
Ingrid can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired her as our nanny for our three pre-teen (at that time) kids. She was wonderful! Completely dependable, timely, responsible -- and she was really fun and engaging with the kids. They really loved her. We would absolutely hire her again if we needed the...
Chad K.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia. I'm from Alexandria, VA. I love kids and animals, so being able to work with them while finishing up school is a wonderful opportunity. I am very easygoing and reliable and really enjoy helping people.
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Olivia to babysit our 11 year old son after school and after camp in the summer. She is terrific. Very reliable, good communicator, and our son really liked her. Our son is now 12 so we no longer need a babysitter for after school but highly recommend her....
Amanda M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jornay! I have over 8 years of experience as a nanny and household manager caring for children of all ages (newborn- 16 years old; up to four children). I love engaging kids in activities like board games, puzzles, arts and crafts, and imaginative play. I'm reliable, responsible, and passionate about creating a...
Jornay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jornay took great care of my two young kids (3.5 and 9 months). My 3 year old decided she was upset at us for getting a babysitter and took it out on Jornay. She handled it well and was able to eventually get her to warm up. "
Care member
4.3
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I'm Hader, a bilingual nanny fluent in English and Arabic. I'm passionate about fostering growth and development in children of all ages. While I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers, I've worked with kids of all ages.
I specialize in potty training, teaching babies to walk and crawl, and focusing on...
Hader can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hader is very dependable and goes above and beyond. She follows instructions well and updates me with reminders with my child's school schedule/messages from teacher."
Marquitta N.
Allie S.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allie, and I have had almost 3 years experience as a Nursery Assistant in Sunday School. I have also helped organize a couple of children's day camps. I also have some experience tutoring, although it was all informal, so I am happy to help kids with online learning or tutoring.
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone."
Carrie H.
Jessica R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families, I'm Jessie and I'm looking for a part time job in the mornings. (6am-2pm)
Creative, loving, hardworking and highly nanny who has more tan 7 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 14 years old. Served as live in nanny 3 years with 4 loving and happy children. Assisted with daily care, tutoring,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessy is an amazing caregiver! We appreciate her effort in taking care of our daughter C. She was extraordinary while she was helping us. She is a responsible, smart, patient person. C loves her and we wish her the best. For any questions or information feel free...
Katherine W.
Hope T.
Alexandria, VA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I have worked in childcare for almost 7 years. I provided full-time and part time childcare services for kids ranging from 6months to 12 years old. I am dedicated to ensuring safety, well-being, and development through communication with parents/guardians. I followed a structured daily routine/schedule that included...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I don't know but Hope completely put us at ease with her sweet disposition and by providing great care for him. She even...
Courtney I.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Melissa S.
5.0
Melissa is so sweet and professional and you can tell she takes childcare serious and that she has experience. She has such a calm and pleasant demeanor and knows how to keep her cool even when our son was having a little meltdown due to being overly tired. I highly recommend her and would use her...
- Klia K.
Edom A.
5.0
Edom was a great nanny, tutor to my 2 kids. She always came on time and was friendly to my kids and us. She also did some light housekeeping for us and came early or left late as needed. I would definitely recommend her for any parent that needs help with their kids, helping the kids with homework...
- Ayda A.
Zakiya L.
5.0
We had a fantastic experience with Zakiya and cannot recommend her highly enough for any future childcare needs. We encountered an unanticipated childcare coverage gap for our then seven-month-old daughter and Zakiya was able to swoop in with little notice and provided excellent short-term care for...
- Kristen W.
Brenda P.
5.0
We hired Brenda recently for a date night. She was flexible when we had to move our schedule around a bit, and arrived right on time. She brought an activity for the kids, which was great. She remained in contact throughout the evening and followed all directions. Would absolutely hire again.
- Megan W.
Donna L.
5.0
Great at making play time educational!
- Kaylin L.
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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.