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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
(4)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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. "
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Thais, a 30-year-old from Brazil. I speak both Portuguese and English and am known for being organized, punctual, positive, and kind. I love helping others and enjoy being around people.
My Experience:
Over the past two years, I've been taking care of a wonderful little boy who is now 3-year-old in Washington, D. C....
Thais can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thais has been an amazing help with our two little boys (ages 1.5 and 3.5). She takes them out on adventures including the Zoo, the local parks, the agricultural farm park, places to see boats, etc. She has really bonded with our two boys and they love seeing her...
Stephanie P.
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.
5.0
(4)
Hi parents! My name is Ana, everyone calls me Anita, I am from El Salvador and I've worked with children in the US for 5+ years. I'm a caring and experienced nanny. I have a passion for working with children and creating a safe and nurturing environment for them. I have excellent communication skills and love engaging kids in...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anita is a wonderful nanny, she watched our three year old daughter for a period of time while we visiting Virginia. She was very hands on and jumped right in. She was never on her phone while babysitting. She was also reliable and showed up at the agreed upon time...
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Jessica R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
"Jessie is a wonderful babysitter. She is my girls' (ages 6, 4, and 1.5) absolute favorite. They get so excited when they know she is coming over! And don't get upset that we're leaving, because they know they will have the most fun time with Jessie. She is very,...
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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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very caring, patient, energetic and a creative person. I love helping the kids with their development. I cook/meal prep, clean, do laundry, can do pick-up/ drop-offs after school or events. I'm able to overnights and early morning also.
Professional Skills: l have experience as nanny and au pair. I have worked with children...
Rafaella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rafaella is an amazing babysitter. She watches my children (7 and 9 ) regularly and they love her so much. She is like a big sister to the family. She is reliable, on time , and a great safe driver , getting my kids to their activities. She also plays with them,...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...
Caty can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a very sweet personality. We also trust her driving our children. It's been a fantastic experience thus far! "
Neha V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Renata
- I'm responsible, patience, flexible and creative.
- Pet friendly and non smoker.
Experience:
- Full time nanny in a Daycare for 3 years taking care of infants and toddlers.
- Full time nanny for 1 year: 1 child 1. 8 years old, I used to take her to the library, yoga and other outdoor activities like going to...
Renata can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Renata has been amazing since her first day in our home. We hired her to help out with the boys while mom was out of town for a couple of weeks, and now she is our go-to sitter! She has had no problems accommodating my crazy work schedule. Renata always arrives...
Kwesi M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
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.
5.0
(2)
Hello Families,
My name is Jessica, I am 30 years old and I have over five years of experience caring for children and am currently working with a family in Washington, D. C., where I care for a wonderful 1. 4-year-old girl. However, as she will be starting daycare in early February, I am seeking a new position. I would be...
5.0
"Jessica has been a true blessing to our family. She first joined us when our baby girl was roughly 8 months old and stayed with us through her 14th month.
Jessica not only watched our infant girl full time, but also helped watch our 3 year-old on occasion after...
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Janilex T.
Alexandria, VA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Versatile & Caring Nanny | 6+ Years Experience | Fluent In Spanish | Newborn, Pet, & Travel Care
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and dedicated nanny with over 6 years of expertise in providing exceptional childcare, fostering child development, and creating a safe, nurturing environment for children of all ages. Passionate about promoting children's well-being through creative, engaging activities that support learning and development. Fluent...
Janilex can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jani is like a real-life Mary Poppins! She came in with a bag full of fun for our daughter to distract her from her separation anxiety. We used her very last minute and she was extremely responsive and so kind. If we lived in the area I would use her again without...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
. I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for the past six years, working full-time as a nanny. I have extensive experience caring for children as young as 3 months and older. Over the years, I've gained valuable skills in areas such as speech delay therapy, potty training, and I'm also a strong swimmer. I'm...
Fernanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Fernanda was an exceptional nanny for our three kids. She has experience caring for babies, toddlers, and older children. She was always very loving, organized, and responsible, an experienced driver, and an overall wonderful human being. I highly recommend her! "
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Bruna M.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Bruna, 28 years old. I have been working with children for about six years. I'm originally from Brazil, I speak English and Portuguese fluently, also have my own car and a clean driving record.
I am CPR certified, non-smoker. My most recent position involved caring for a baby from 2 to 16 months old, and prior to that...
Bruna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bruna was nanny of my kids for over one year. She is caring, responsible, active. She is amazing and I would love to have her again if my kids were not at school all day the whole week. You won't regret!"
Beatriz V.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I know I am the right person to take care of your love ones and I would like to have the opportunity to show it to you. I have many years experiences . I worked for families with one child as well as families with 3 and 4 children. Every single family I worked with, whether in the U. S. or back in Cameroon will testify...
Amina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Amina as Nanny to your child/ children. She a loving person , very reliable, responsible person with a great sense of humor. She understands and blends herself into children's world and really enjoys reading, playing games and all the fun...
Altina D.
Nusrat A.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Nusrat has been taking care of my daughter since 8 months. She is great with my daughter and has a great bond with her. She engages with her very well, does activities and plays games with her to develop her curiosity and takes care of her food and nutrition. She...
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Lensa A.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lensa, I am 23 years old, and I am the youngest of my two sisters! I started playing basketball and volleyball when I was 5 years old and will forever love the two sports. Fun fact: My parents met on a co-ed national volleyball team in Ethiopia. My father is a preacher, so I spent my entire childhood in church and...
5.0
"Lensa was a wonderful nanny for my toddler daughter. She provided kind care for her and a firm foundation that provided much needed stability as my toddler began testing limits. Lensa was able to keep her on task and help her transition well between activities...
Evan J.
Natalia A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalia and it all started when I was just 16 years old and I volunteered to read stories to children with cancer while living in Brazil. From there, I started volunteering to take care of little neighbors and I have many sweet memories of that time. I always learned a lot from them. I graduated in Advertising in...
5.0
"Natália is very professional, responsive, and prompt. She has babysat for us several times over the past year and we completely trust her. She is wonderful with children, a pleasure to work with, and a reliable child care provider. We highly recommend Natália!"
Melissa L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I'm Mina, a private housekeeper with over four years of experience in light cooking, deep cleaning, and organization. I value flexibility and tailor my services to fit each client's needs.
I'm committed to creating clean and comfortable spaces because I believe a tidy environment can really boost your quality of...
Mina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mina has a sweet, cheerful can-do spirit combined with a great work ethic. She has wonderful ideas of how to organize things, and great with our kids if they were home when she was here. Truly a gem!"
Diana W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Jornay D.
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
Thais D.
5.0
Thais has been with our family since September 2022 and we have been very impressed with her and the care she has provided for our sons (age 3 and age 7). She's extremely dependable and has been very flexible with us as we have needed extra hours occasionally. We trust her deeply and have brought...
- Care member
Allie S.
5.0
We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone.
- Carrie H.
Ana M.
5.0
We have adored having Anita care for our son from 9-21 months. He was a little COVID baby and we wanted to get him more exposure to other kiddos, which was the only reason we enrolled him in daycare. We wholeheartedly recommend her! We all (dog and cat included) miss her SO much! We know that she...
- Care member
Jessica R.
5.0
Jessie worked with us for over 2 years as my daughters nanny. She is present, kind, patient and very creative with my girls. She takes a child led approach and I always appreciated that. We still use her this day for babysitting and my girls adore her. I would highly recommended her.
- Care member
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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.