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453 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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Leilani!
I have previous years of experience as a nanny and am very confident in my work. I bring high sprints and really just love being with kids! I hope to make life a little less hectic and make the everyday things a little more special! Let me know if you would like to chat! Thank you!! - Leilani
Leilani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leilani, is simply the best!!! She watched my two active toddlers several times while we were in town. My girls absolutely loved Leilani and they keep asking when they can see her again. Every time I come to Charleston, I will be contacting her. She is awesome!...
Angela M.
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 is an amazing babysitter, she is joyful, kind, patient. Part of what makes Paola exceptional is her outgoing, sweet and engaging personality, her hardworking nature and flexibility. She always makes sure children are safe and at the same time having fun. I...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Camila and I am currently in my last semester at NYU living in Downtown Brooklyn. My passion for working & caring for younger kids stems from my experience as an assistant/substitute teacher at a daycare back home near D. C. where I worked for over 5 years throughout high school. Managing my time between work &...
Camila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have utilized her services on and off for 3 years and we have found her to be kind, generous and caring with our son. Our son adores her and her daughters and even asks to visit them on the weekends. I would highly recommend Mamoda to a new prospective family."
Debbie D.
Keylyn S.
Alexandria, VA
$23-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, caregiver, hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, active, social, and fun-loving.
I like working with kids because I can help them learn and explore by doing things that they enjoy doing every day. I have worked with children for 9 years starting with infants to 10-year-olds...
Keylyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Keylyn was with us for about 3 months watching our 1 year old. We unfortunately couldn't give her all of the hours she needed each week so we lost her but she was amazing! She was always energetic and treated our son as if he were her own! She was always playing...
Rachael C.
Sonia V.
Alexandria, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My daughter LOVES her so much and she has so many awesome ideas and activities that I’m even learning a few tricks of my own! I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to work with Sonia and proud that my little gets a chance to grow with her. If there is a need...
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Haley G.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm A Social Butterfly And I Love Playing Video Games!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as open book, funny and caring.
I like working with kids because I love to building a relationship with them over time!
I'm looking for a job that is very fun and possibly different everyday!
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old and haven't stopped since!
In my spare time, I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is responsible, reliable, communicative, flexible, and overall has been a delight in our home. She works really hard to be sure that she's adhering to the way you'd like to parent your children, is respectful and is open to feedback. On top of being an...
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Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(8)
Hired by 9 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 was awesome. I contacted her at short notice to look after our two young boys in the mornings for a week. She was reliable, resourceful, punctual and likeable. She did a great job. If you’re looking for help I highly recommend Taisa. We will definitely be...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond was.
Doris went out of her way to ensure Laila's...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 24 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene was wonderful! She connected with our son right away and was able to channel his creative energy into lots of fun play. He’s already asked if she can come back!"
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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Susan S.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Friendly Babysitter Offering Flexible Hours And Short Notice Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Susan. I'm 30 years old and am a GMU graduate (Biology). I truly love helping people, hope to make the world a better place, and hope to earn a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) degree in the next few years. I have over 6 years of experience taking care of children aged 4-11. In the past, I have prepared...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children. With a graduate degree in Education and certifications in First Aid and CPR, I have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in my care.
I believe in open and...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
I have experience teaching preschool for children with disabilities and teaching medically fragile children in both school and homebound settings and have worked with many children who are nonverbal and/or physically disabled. Additionally, I advise parents on how to manage kids' unique behavior and communication challenges and...
Abbey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have 1 year of experience on-and-off with providing childcare. I can provide you and your child(ren) with light housekeeping, cooking, craft activities, and more!
Leila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was a babysitter for 3 years when I was a teenager. Now I am a caregiver with two other patients and just looking for some extra work.
Ode Marie Louise K.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Bilingual Babysitter (English & French) | Experienced Mom With Tech Skills
Hello! My name is Ode, and I'm a bilingual (French and English) babysitter with a passion for nurturing and guiding children. Having raised three wonderful kids of my own, I bring hands-on parenting experience and a deep understanding of creating a loving, structured environment.
I'm skilled at helping establish and maintain...
Ode Marie Louise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Gracie and I am an experienced Nanny in Alexandria, VA. I recently moved here from Bethesda, MD where I nannied full-time in Rockville. Before that, I nannied for a Baltimore-based babysitting app for about 3 years and worked with over 50 families. I currently work full-time in DC and am hoping to build a...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Leilani S.
5.0
Leilani, is simply the best!!! She watched my two active toddlers several times while we were in town. My girls absolutely loved Leilani and they keep asking when they can see her again. Every time I come to Charleston, I will be contacting her. She is awesome! Highly recommend!
- Angela M.
Paola M.
5.0
Paola was great! The girls loved her. Punctual and kind. Recommend hiring her.
- Sheneika W.
Camila A.
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.
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.
Mamoda R.
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 we pick him up, very well taken...
- Heather 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 453 babysitters in Alexandria, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $20.85 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 468 reviews of the 453 listed babysitters.