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427 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
Hanan H.
Arlington, VA
$35-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hanan. I can tutor your child as well as picking up and dropping off. I have my own car. I live in Arlington myself. I have a big family. I love kids and I'm good with kids with every age. I have five years of experience. I'm available in the morning/after school and on weekends.
5.0
"Hanan cares for my son. She started with us when he was four months old and he immediately fell in love with her. Hanan is kind and nurturing. She is patient and fun; Hanan sings and dances with him. She is one of a few people who can get him to fall asleep for nap...
Kate S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
FULL/PART TIME: part time/full-time
DAYS AND HOURS AVAILABLE: M-F 8am-11pm/ weekends (availability may vary)
LOCATION: Arlington
AGES HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: newborns, toddlers and school age
RATE (min/max): $~25 (depending on the number/age of children)
HAS A DRIVER'S LICENSE?: yes
HAS A CAR?: no
CPR...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a amazing newborn care specialist, i have hired her to help me take care of my newborn baby when she was as little as a month and Sarah has a lot of knowledge in this world and she is very very warm and trustworthy i trust her blindly with my baby!
she...
Deborah M.
Jackie M.
Arlington, VA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with a wide range of kids, as I am a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools and have been for 3 years. I have babysat for neighbors, relatives and a lot of families on Sittercity. I had a nanny gig for about 6 months last year and it was great! I loved the kids and still remain in touch with them. I took a...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Jackie has babysat for us several times, and is always excellent. She replies to emails or text messages very quickly, has always been on time, and my kids love spending time with her."
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(9)
I have worked in a daycare center in Arlington, VA, and two daycare centers in DC over the past five years, but I've always loved children! Since I was young, I have always been interested in babies and children. I would always help my parents and family members by babysitting. I enjoy being a part of a kid's early childhood...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues."
Brittany M.
Elena B.
Arlington, VA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Current Master Of Social Work Student Looking For A Consistent Nannying Job.
5.0
(3)
I'd describe my personality as confident, organized, and upbeat.
I like working with kids because they are honest and fun. My degrees are in social work and psychology, so I am experienced in behavior management and really enjoy it.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent and fluid. I am open to a variety of tasks and am very...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena nannied my two children for two consecutive summers. She was always on time, respectful and extremely knowledgeable about child development. My son in on the ASD spectrum and is selectively mute - Elena never treated him with anything but acceptance and...
Lisa K.
Claire L.
Arlington, VA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a friendly college graduate searching for a babysitting position. I have experience watching and coaching younger children and am up for any activities! I am a prior college athlete and experienced swimmer. I am planning on attending medical school in the future and can't wait for what my future holds!
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Claire was great, we would definitely hire her again!"
Tim K.
Katie S.
Arlington, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a doctor of physical therapy who recently graduated and have a few months off! Aside from babysitting, I have experience with kids from healthcare and education opportunities. I was an English as a Second Language Teacher in Prague for 15 children aged 4-11. Although I did not know Czech, I was...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep asking about her and miss playing games with her the most."
Amy R.
Ella R.
Arlington, VA
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! Please Note That I Live In Both Arlington, VA And Columbus, OH Depending On The Time Of Year.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a lot of experience with all ages, starting with infants. In the summer 2023, I nannied full time for a 6-month-old, and I am currently an as-needed babysitter for a 1-month-old. I also have experience nannying infants overnight.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, and responsible.
I started...
Ella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ella watched our 11-month old son while we were in DC visiting friends. She was very responsive and responsible and I felt totally comfortable leaving our son with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Zeynep, and I am a Child Development Specialist and certified Child Yoga Instructor from Turkey, currently based in Arlington. I am seeking a full-time or part-time position where I can utilize my skills and passion for early childhood development. My experience includes one year as a preschool teacher and...
Zeynep can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeynep has been working with our family for the past 10 months as our full time nanny and she has been amazing. She is reliable, punctual and trustworthy. She has done so much with our daughter, from fun activities, crafts, playing outside, reading, to education...
Erin K.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am a senior in college attending Texas A&M University. I am studying horticultural sciences, but I am up in Arlington VA working full time for The Fertilizer Institute for the fall semester as part of a policy program. My weekends are free, and I would like to make some money working as a part time babysitter. I have 4...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren is very kind. She has an obvious loving attitude and approach to kids. Adaptability and flexibility with multiple kids, their personalities, and emotional state on a given day was one of her strong suits. She enjoys taking kids outside for walks and to the...
Julianne R.
Kristin H.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 24-year-old college student studying to become an elementary school teacher. I've been babysitting for 3-4 years so plenty of experience with kids of all ages as well as fantastic recommendations. I'm very creative and like to keep children entertained with new and inventive ideas. Looking forward to hearing from you:)
Kristin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Kristin did a great job watching our twin 18+ month old girls. She was self-sufficient, reliable, punctual, and really enjoyed playing with the girls and reading books to them. It was a pleasure to have her as our babysitter, and I would recommend her to anyone."
Scott D.
5.0
(7)
My name is Adriani, I have five years of experience as a babysitter for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. In addition, I have a first aid course to help me deal with risky situations and be prepared to conduct myself correctly and I am also certified in Early Childhood Montessori and Positive Guidance and...
Adriani can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey has been wonderful watching after my six-year-old who is on the autism spectrum me and my family are very thankful that we found her she is truly wonderful "
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Sussy C.
Arlington, VA
$25-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents!
My name is Susy and I am an experienced and creative 29-year-old former live in and currently nanny who has a lot of experience with kids.
I've got a degree in Culinary Arts and Pastry and lots of creativity to share.
I worked as a Pastry and Gelato teacher in Colombia and also teaching pastries in a summer camp...
Sussy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sussy is outgoing, loving, responsible, and communicative. She joined us when my daughter was 3 and jumped into the routine seamlessly, planning play dates, finding activities, and even joining in a local nanny group with other children for my daughter to play...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was a teenager and have experience with kids of all ages! I am currently an English Teacher, and have previously taught in a 3rd grade classroom in Spain and in refugee camps.
I can help with meal and bed-time, as well as with picking kids up from/bringing them to activities. As needed, I am...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn was very kind and professional. She instantly got along great with my son and I knew he was in good hands. She was on time and needed very little instruction. I definitely recommend Kathryn!"
Paul H.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie seemed to really enjoy my girls and they had a great time. They acted up a bit and she took it in stride. It was very easy to communicate with her and set up logistics. I recommend!"
Lucy T.
Fernanda K.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I'm Fernanda I'm originally from Brazil, I'm 25 years -old, I came here to US as an Au Pair and now I live in Arlington with my husband.
I'm...
- Infant qualified (experiences with newborns)
- Easygoing, patience and caring
- Totally fine with pets
- Strong driver (I drive since my 18yo)
- Meal preparing...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding, and levelheaded.
I like working with kids because they have wonderful perspectives on life and watching them experience the world and learn about their surroundings is incredible!
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a camp counselor. I worked with...
5.0
"Sophia is an incredible caregiver who has watched over our infant at critical moments and when mom and dad just need a date night. She is dependable, smart, punctual, and genuinely lovely to be around. We would hire her twice if we could. "
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Quinn H.
Arlington, VA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from Marymount University currently living in Leesburg, VA and am looking to do some nannying and pet sitting during my job hunt. I have 7 official years of experience though I was changing my little sister's diapers when I was 4 years old! I have a lot of experience with all ages and am comfortable...
Quinn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Quinn watched our two year old son and took care of our animals on multiple occasions. Our son absolutely loved her. She was always punctual and professional. We would highly recommend Quinn as a babysitter and pet sitter. "
Julia O.
Cremilda C.
Arlington, VA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Mida, 23 Years Old Bilingual (Portuguese And English). Looking Forward To Meet You!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Dear families
I am writing to you to express my interest in taking the opportunity to become a nanny for your family. I have over five years-experience in childcare and managing households to improve family life for my employers.
Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's my passion. My experience and references will...
Cremilda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mida has been wonderful! We have had her watch our little 3-year-old a few times now and she has been great with him. She plays really well with him with all his toys, takes him outside to play and run through the sprinklers when it's hot, reads to him, feeds him,...
Michael G.
Barbara G.
Arlington, VA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny and I have been working with children for the past 9 years. My previous families/employers describe me as responsible, creative, patient, loving and organized. I love spending time outside, doing arts and crafts and activities that support the kids' skills and development. I also have experience working at a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Barbara is a spectacular nanny. Barbara offered to
Help me at the last minute, responsive via text, showed up on time, loving with 2 year old and 4 year old daughters, loved to stay busy with the kids- played pretend, arts and crafts, letters and numbers, etc....
Julie S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Hanan H.
5.0
Hana drove two of our children to camp this summer and babysat for one of our children at home. We have a special needs child and she is an incredibly calm and caring caregiver. She is also very responsible and communicative throughout the day. I would highly recommend her to any family needing...
- Ross K.
Sarah L.
5.0
I can't say enough great things about Sarah! She has been working with our family for the past three years, and my son absolutely adores her. She is incredibly caring, reliable, and always goes above and beyond to make sure my son is happy and well taken care of. Her bond with my son is truly...
- Care member
Jackie M.
5.0
Jackie has babysat for us several times, and is always excellent. She replies to emails or text messages very quickly, has always been on time, and my kids love spending time with her.
- Elizabeth G.
Jada H.
5.0
Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues.
- Brittany M.
Elena B.
5.0
Elena nannied my two children for two consecutive summers. She was always on time, respectful and extremely knowledgeable about child development. My son in on the ASD spectrum and is selectively mute - Elena never treated him with anything but acceptance and support. We cannot thank her enough!
- Lisa K.
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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 427 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 $20.13 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 Arlington, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Arlington, 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 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 205 reviews of the 427 listed babysitters.