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420 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced Nanny of 10+ years! AVAILABLE NOW!!! I have my own transportation and am comfortable with dogs as well.
My name is Mary and I'm a 29-year-old professional. I am currently living in Arlington VA! I am looking for a family to help care for weekly.
I graduated with a Bachelor in Science from Shepherd University...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary has been a godsend. We were in a lurch after losing our au pair and Mary felt like the magic fairy gave us what we actually had needed the whole time. Clean, responsible, kind, and energetic. 💯 endorse. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Arlington, and am a recent M. Ed graduate of GMU. I am a seasoned nanny in the area and am available for weekend help and occasional weekdays. Very pet-friendly! Hope to hear from you soon!
Samara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her."
Elenor H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, fun, empathetic
I like working with kids because I learn so much from them! I love understanding the world through a child's point of view. I also love helping them work through problems and feelings, it is incredibly rewarding to me!
I'm looking for a job that allows for flexibility. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn is wonderful!! She is so attentive, reliable, and kind! It's really hard finding someone to trust with your little one, but Caitlyn puts all my worries to rest. I've been using her periodically for two years now. She follows directions and is great with...
Angelica M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Back in 2021 I got furloughed from my flight attendant job with American Airlines. I nannied for a family in NYC for 7 month during my furlough. From school pickup, to sports and after school activities, to cooking dinner and bedtime I was the go to for the parents. Now I am back working as a flight attendant in the dmv area....
Mckenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckenna has been the nanny for my two-year-old son for the past year. She picks him up from daycare, makes dinner for him, and occasionally puts him to bed. She does an amazing job with him, from playing with him inside and outside to making sure that he is...
Erin W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and worked full time as a Sales Manager for the last 7. 5 years in insurance. I have full time availability at least for the next few months, if not longer. I will always have part time availability.
I have babysat for a ton of families over the years and spent a summer living in Cape Cod working at a nanny...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three kids, including driving them to school with my car. I am so thankful we met Kelsey here! "
Amanda F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated & boosted. Nonsmoker. I work full time in the sustainability sector - so I'm free for babysitting weekends (for date night, to let you run errands, etc). I am a friendly, positive, responsible caregiver with a variety of experience. I love playing board games, sports, crafts, reading to kids, helping them...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah was great! So down to earth and easy going. My kids loved her! Would definitely hired her again."
Malcolm E.
5.0
(2)
I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter. I am a happy and upbeat person. A child's imagination, innocence, and playful energy give my day meaning. I am intrinsically motivated by providing services that require compassion, encouragement, empathy, and nurturing. Hence, I dedicated the majority of my professional experience...
Danitza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I observed Danitza numerous times when she was working as a kindergarten teacher and was always impressed how well she was able to relate to the kids and kept their attention with her imaginative and creative ways of interacting with them. She demonstrated this in...
Jan N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a CPR certified non-smoking, professional who loves to babysit on weekends/evenings. I am certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Because I work during the day, I'm not available for full-time
care, but If you're looking for a sitter who could become a regular date night sitter, I'd love to help! I've worked for three...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly was punctual. She was very attentive to the need of the kiddos. I would definitely hire Molly again in the future."
Vanessa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience babysitting and some experience nannying. I have nannied three young kids (elementary age) for about two weeks during the summer, and have babysat occasionally for my neighbor since he was about a year old. I love being active and being outdoors, reading, as well as playing sports and games. I am a...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families. With over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing approach to childcare. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. I am also an excellent driver, providing...
5.0
"Maria worked with our family for several months while I was finishing out the school year. She is a wonderful nanny! She took excellent care of our 7-month-old daughter. I highly recommend her."
Vanessa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher and have more than 15 years of experience babysitting. I am looking to make some extra money babysitting. I am looking for occasional work for date nights or special occasions. I work full time so I am only available on weekends!
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is an absolutely beautiful, wonderful, reliable, trustworthy person on all of the levels you would wish in a person you entrust with your child."
Jessica S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nanny looking for a job
FULL TIME:
DAYS AND HOURS: M-F
AGE: 34
LOCATION:Arlington
AGES YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: Infant through early teens
RATE: 20+
AVAILABLE TO START ON: Anytime
HAS A DRIVERS LICENSE? Yes
HAS A CAR? Yes
Hello! My name is Fatima . I am a professional nanny with 10years of experience working with...
Fatima Zahra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"she's amazing, would totally hire her again. worth the 5 stars, my kids loved her and they keep asking me if she will come back !!"
lamiaa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emily and I currently work 40 hours a week. My hours are 630am-(330-430pm). Sometimes it just depends on the day, but I am never there past 430 p.m. I have both a bachelors and master degree and also played both field hockey and lacrosse in college. In my free time I spend time with my dog, hanging with friends,...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further as I highly recommend Emily! I know that your children will love her as much as mine have and you will never be disappointed in her services! Her natural love for children and responsible attitude will...
Nicholas B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for date nights and weekends.
I have 9 years of experience taking care of children in the United States. I love to work with children because it's really rewarding to see them learning and developing as they grow. There are so many things you can do with children, such as going out for a walk, go to playgrounds,...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Natalia or as we fondly call her, Nati, is hands down the best thing that has happen to our family since the birth of my son. Nati has worked for us for over 1.5 years since my son was 12 weeks old to now (he is 22 months). Nati saved me when my husband was...
Samantha E.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."
Susannah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey :)
Its really nice E-meeting you! I am here because I want to be your go to babysitter! I have babysat all of my family and friends kids and even use to do it as a side job in college! I want to make sure your babies are well taken care of and most importantly safe! As a med student, I consider myself extra careful as I...
5.0
"Inochi has such a natural caretaker instinct. We reached out to her for a one-time commitment and she was extremely responsive and responsible. We now frequently reach out to her for anything!"
Maria F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. In 2020 I graduated with my BSN and work as a registered nurse in the DMV area. I BLS/CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
I have over 7...
Shannel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannel helped me out last minute as my original nanny cancelled. Even though I hired and met her on the same day, she took initiative right away and my 2 kids loved her. Shannel is reliable, arrived on time, she can cook and my kids absolutely loved her.
Thank...
Kim R.
Winaly S.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With Loads Of Babysitting And Tutoring Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Graduate student with experience in child care and tutoring! Spanish tutor throughout college in Washington, DC. I taught English in Italy to students ages 5-14 for 4 months. I've also worked in Kumon of North America as an English and Math tutor for students ages 6-12. I have experience babysitting toddlers to teenagers. I...
Winaly can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Winaly was very engaging and our three year old daughter played and learned very well with her. We would definitely hire Winaly again."
Lauri B.
Christina W.
Arlington, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Babysitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a special education teacher, but I've babysat for the last 14 years. I've babysat children newborn through middle school. I am comfortable with multiple responsibilities, including caring for children, feeding children, and changing/assisting with toileting as needed. I am comfortable with other duties, as long as...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Stephanie and I'm 23 and currently in school studying IT. I've been working with kids since I was 16, being a babysitter in high school. I then have had full-time nanny jobs, as well as part-time and occasional date nights as well as overnights. I primarily have experience with infants and toddlers but I have...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is very responsible. She connected with my teenage daughter. I would highly recommend her."
Denise S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Mary G.
5.0
Mary has been a godsend. We were in a lurch after losing our au pair and Mary felt like the magic fairy gave us what we actually had needed the whole time. Clean, responsible, kind, and energetic. 💯 endorse.
- Care member
Samara S.
5.0
Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her.
- Elenor H.
Caitlyn N.
5.0
Caitlyn is wonderful!! She is so attentive, reliable, and kind! It's really hard finding someone to trust with your little one, but Caitlyn puts all my worries to rest. I've been using her periodically for two years now. She follows directions and is great with keeping my little girl happy! By far...
- Angelica M.
Mckenna T.
5.0
Mckenna has been the nanny for my two-year-old son for the past year. She picks him up from daycare, makes dinner for him, and occasionally puts him to bed. She does an amazing job with him, from playing with him inside and outside to making sure that he is behaving. She is punctual, reliable,...
- Erin W.
Kelsey F.
5.0
Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three kids, including driving them to school with my car. I am so thankful we met Kelsey here!
- Amanda F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Arlington, VA:
How can I find a Arlington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Arlington, 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 420 babysitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA?
The average rate for Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.26 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Arlington, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Arlington, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Arlington, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 222 reviews of the 420 listed babysitters.