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464 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
4.8
(6)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"This review is to express our gratitude to Amina who took care of our children. The day of her interview, she was sitting on the sofa when our kids came out to the living room. Amina immediately started speaking to them and automatically drawn them to her. They...
Altina D.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!"
Kathryn T.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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
$10-15/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
"Natalia is absolutely phenomenal! She began caring for our son when he was only four months old and is wonderful with infants. Natalia learned all of our sons queues very quickly - whether he was hungry, tired or just needed to be held. She was a pro in keeping him...
Kimberly B.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, 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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Sonia V.
Alexandria, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently work for an environmental education non profit, but have spent most of my life catering to children. I hold teaching certification in New York and Florida for Elementary Education as well as Exceptional Education. I also have Floridian Certification in middle school science. I currently hold certification as a...
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sonia is incredible! She watched our 20-month-old son while we did a hike in Yosemite. She is very warm and personable and put us totally at ease leaving our son with her all day in a new place. He had a great time! We would highly recommend her and wish we lived...
Ellen S.
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional.
I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taisa has been so responsible and helpful with our daughter this summer. We hired her for just two hours for several mornings with our daughter but she made a wonderful impression during that time. We've been very happy with her help and our daughter likes spending...
Mindy L.
Mamoda R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
ITFDC Certified And Over 15 Years Of Experience Child Day Care Provider
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I pride myself in the commitment to excellence I have made to child care in the past 15 years through my active effort to learn and understand the needs of children. I have gained my certification through ITFDC (Infant Toddler Family Day Care), with training certificates in both CPR and First -Aid. My spacious, clean, pet-free...
Mamoda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son has been in Mamoda's care since Dec 2016. He started there when he was 4.5 months old. Any parent knows leaving your child in someone else's care 5 days a week is a tough decision, but we couldn't be happier that we chose Mamoda. Our son is always happy when...
Heather C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 23 years old. Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I was a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College, PA (therefore, I am no stranger to heavy...
Marlene can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Camila and I am entering my last year of undergrad at NYU this fall. My passion for working & caring for younger kids stems from my experience as an assistant/substitute teacher at a daycare in my hometown Alexandria, VA. I worked there for over 5 years throughout high school. Managing my time between work &...
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camila is fun and friendly. She had my shy 6yr old son laughing and chatting within just a few minutes of showing up! I always felt comfortable leaving my son with Camila knowing that he would not only be safe but also have a great time."
Caralee U.
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sam. I always have a joy looking after children and I have cared for kids from a variety of backgrounds including children with special needs. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and baking, traveling, and being involved in my church. I do not smoke, I own my own car, and have a clean driving record. I have studied...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam is great with all types of kids and is super helpful around the house. She has been a fantastic babysitter and I can't wait to hire her again! "
Stephany W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mayara M, I'm from Brazil and currently living in Alexandria VA.
Over the last few years, I've worked with kids of all ages especially toddlers and infants.
I really enjoy having quality time when I am taking care of the little ones, teaching and encouraging the learning of children at the appropriate age.
I love...
Mayara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mayara is very responsible, caring and loving.
My kids loved spend time with her."
Jessyca O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paola, I'm 31 years old, I speak Spanish, English and Portuguese.
I graduate with Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Arts- Psychology.
*CPR and First aid Certified.
*5 years of Nannying experience.
*Valid Driver's license and clean record.
*Covid-19 Vaccinated.
I'm also friendly, optimistic, energetic , creative...
5.0
"Paola was great! The girls loved her. Punctual and kind. Recommend hiring her."
Sheneika W.
Zulma F.
Alexandria, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
12 Year Experienced Bilingual Part Time Nanny Looking For A Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fun, loving, patient, psychology background and genuine love for children. I'm also outgoing, energetic, love to do arts and crafts, join or start play dates, trips to playground, library, children shows, or any fun, creative activity related to children.
12 years of experience, and pristine references.
Zulma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Olivia R.
Alexandria, VA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pospartum Doula And Newborn Care Specialist (soon-to-be CLC)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I am a Postpartum Doula dedicated to supporting babies and their families. I am currently working towards my nursing prerequisites at NVCC with hopes to pursue a career in lactation consulting. I am passionate about providing care for families of all backgrounds and cultures. One of my greatest joys is helping new...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and I would definitely recommend her."
Lachelle J.
Doris S.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 18 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1
I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
Doris can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doris it is great with kids, reliable and responsible"
Wendy V.
I'd describe my personality as responsible, creative and funny
I like working with kids because it brings me joy and allows me to make a positive impact on their lives.
I'm looking for the job to build meaningful connections with kids and take on responsibilities of caring for them with trust and reliability.
I started...
Hey there! I am a 27-year-old attorney, currently between jobs, looking for a way to spend my summer :)
As the older sibling to two sisters and many young cousins, I have been caring for children my whole life. My professional experience includes babysitting neighbors on weeknights and weekends, spending an entire summer...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Amina A.
5.0
We were incredibly fortunate to have Amina as the nanny for our twin daughters (3 years old) and our son (1 year old) over the past five months. Amina was consistently punctual, reliable, and brought a wonderful positive energy to our home every day. She not only assisted with food preparation and...
- Steven F.
Geovana R.
5.0
Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!
- Kathryn T.
Fernanda F.
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!
- Care member
Bruna M.
5.0
Bruna is an amazing person! She's incredibly helpful and a lifesaver for anyone lucky enough to have her around, and I could say the same for families in need of childcare.
What makes her stand out is her genuine caring and warm personality. You can tell she loves what she does, and it shows in how...
- Care member
Lensa A.
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 throughout the day. She also brought...
- Evan J.
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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 464 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 $20.27 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 411 reviews of the 464 listed babysitters.