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466 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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced babysitter, I've babysat for families for 6 years now. I enjoy caring and interacting with kids and becoming close to the families I work with!
Isabella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello everyone! I am Courtney, a 30-year-old Operations Specialist at a large non-profit working in DC, living in Alexandria. I am a very angelic, nurturing and detail oriented person who loves to read, bake/cook and be creative. I also have a natural curiosity to learn which is infectious to everyone around me who I encourage...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Hello! I am a corporate worker seeking a part-time job. I am very active and enjoy working with children. I have been around them my whole life, from helping my mother with her own childcare company to working with corporate kids. I am always determined to make the children happy and have them enjoy their time.
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance
My name is Riley , I am 18 and from Alexandria, VA. I just finished my first year at VCU and I am looking for a summer job. I am the oldest sister in my family so I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. However I had my first official babysitting job at 16 and worked with the family for 2 years. I also took an...
Hi! I'm a dedicated and compassionate nanny with fluency in Spanish. Nothing brings me greater joy than caring for others. As a mother myself, I deeply appreciate the importance of this role. I'm excited for the opportunity to share my love and nurturing spirit while giving my absolute best in every aspect of my job!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I first started babysitting when my oldest sister had her first kid when I was 9. She then had 3 kids and I have babysat all three of them every single year of their life since birth and they are now 10, 12, and 13. I went to Ithaca College and studied to be a vocal performance and music education teacher so I am certified to...
Naya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with working with children of all ages, from newborns to middle schoolers. I had several long term nannying jobs during Covid, but now work a fulltime job as a school counselor. I love working with children and look forward to connecting with you!
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. As a teenager I would babysit on the weekends, in college I worked in a daycare. I have also worked as a nanny for children ages ranging from 3 months-12 years old. I am responsible, punctual, and here to make your life run smoother :)
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ive been babysitting for about 6 years. I have worked with children of all ages. In the summer time I work at a day camp but this year I am working at an OT clinic on Capital Hill . I want children to have fun through different games and activities. I always have a positive attitude and understand children's needs.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dafne, I'm 35 years old. I currently live in Alexandria VA.
I'm a very responsible, mature, punctual, dynamic, friendly, funny, positive woman.
I'm a highly adaptable nanny with a great record of parent and child satisfaction. Able to respond quickly and creatively to unusual or difficult child care situations....
Dafne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. I always knew I wanted to continue working with kids, so I became a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor. I have had experience taking care of and teaching kids between the ages of 2-12. I love doing arts and crafts, swimming, and playing with kids!
I just moved to Alexandria...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare at our house till I was 20 years old. I started watching the children by myself or with the help of my sister when I was 13 years old. Throughout the years we had babies as young as 3 months old to as old as 10 years. On top of that experience, I was an in-home Nanny the summer of 2007 for two...
Joby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm the oldest of four girls, so I've been taking care of little ones for almost all my life! I'm a pre-med senior at Dartmouth College who loves taking care of kids and pets, and I have extensive experience working as a nanny and a babysitter. I'm CPR/first-aid trained, I have a license, and I would love to work for you!
Dagny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for young children. I am a pediatric physical therapist, with extensive experience working with children of all ages and with different needs. Additionally, I have experience babysitting, coaching, life-guarding, and as a teaching assistant in a preschool. I worked consistently for the...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Mariah , and l'm a 23-year-old I've been babysitting and I absolutely love working with kids. Growing up as the oldest grandchild l've always been surrounded by children, which has made babysitting second nature to me. Over the years, l've gained experience caring for kids of all ages, and l'm comfortable...
Kelley F.
Alexandria, VA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Child Care Center Director Available For Weekend Babysitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My work with children started with my much younger siblings and then included neighborhood babysitting all through my teen years. I got a degree in psychology and education (a combined major). I taught preschool for 6 years and kindergarten for three years (all the while babysitting) before moving to a back-up child care center...
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I am Milena; a babysitter for 7 years. I love kids. I am friendly, kind, flexible and responsible with kids. I can make them something to eat, drive them to a school, help the with their homework, take care if they are sick, and in their free time I can help them with their homework, play with them, take care of them and if they...
Milena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a 3rd grade teacher in Arlington who is looking for jobs on the weekends or evenings. I have worked with children for over 25 years as I grew up with an in-home daycare. I helped my mom every day for years, and have continued that as an adult! I worked in college setting for 10 years before I moved to Elementary education....
Ashton can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kendall and I love babysitting! I have 10 years of babysitting experience plus 3 years experience as a full time preschool teacher. I've worked with all kinds of families and I'm comfortable with up to four children at a time, and I have a pretty equal level of experience with babies, toddlers, and older children....
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sureeyaphat C.
Alexandria, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello,
I'm looking for a full-time job. I have 5 years of experience with children between newborn to 7 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a responsible, reliable, caring, and kind person who realizes the importance of quality childcare.
I currently works as a nanny live in for the...
Sureeyaphat can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 466 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 $20.47 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 408 reviews of the 466 listed babysitters.