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429 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of grown children and also a grandmother. Since moving away for my husband's job, I have plenty of time on my hands to share in playtime, cuddles and care. I remember how hard it was to find trustworthy, patient, fun and safe help for the kids when we suddenly had an opportunity for a night out. It was stressful and I...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Judith is an excellent caregiver! She was professional, punctual, had a great bedside manner, and is a wonderful conversationalist. She truly put me at ease on our way to my endoscopy procedure, and offered very helpful tips from her previous experience taking...
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Kristi O.
Arlington, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kristi and I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am a very caring, responsible and dependable childcare provider with comfort, care and safety being my #1 priority for every child in my care. My earliest childcare experience began when I watched over my younger brothers and sisters being the 3rd oldest of...
Kristi can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kristi is wonderful! She stepped in at the last moment when my original hire fell through before I left on a business trip. She has taken terrific care of my son on our very odd schedule. I really appreciate her flexibility, open communication, and caring...
Jay S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mirela. I am an experienced nanny with infants and toddlers in the DC and Arlington VA area. In my country, I have worked for 22 years as a pediatric doctor. I have taken care of many children of different ages and I've always loved it. If you choose me to be your nanny, I'll do my best to keep your child happy...
Mirela can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I hired Mirela as a nanny for our son when he was 7 months old, and she was the first person other than us to care for him for an extended period of time. As first time parents, we were nervous, but Mirela put us at ease quickly. Two things were...
Brian K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving, reliable, honest and trustworthy nanny who loves children and I have experience as a care giver 10+ years with new born, toddlers and twins also have my own transportation and have CPR training certificate and a clean driving record.
Jeimy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeimy is an amazing caregiver who is trustworthy, responsible, and most importantly, a wonderful person. She provided the best care for my son and I feel so lucky that she came into our lives. "
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5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, guys! How are you doing? I hope everything is going well. My name is Marianna, I'm 30 years old, living in Arlington, I'm from Brazil and I speak Portuguese and English. I'm looking for extras jobs over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Also, I'm fully vaccinated booster, I'm a great cook, pet lover, strong driver (I have...
Marianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marianna is wonderful! She watched our two elementary school-aged kids for several hours in the afternoon. She arrived on time and immediately began to engage with the kids. Marianna helped make them lunch, was eager to play, and tidied up. The kids had so much...
Sarah B.
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 has been wonderful taking care of our son since November 2022. From the first day she watched him, we trusted her to take him to the local playgrounds and around the neighborhood -- and he always returns happy. She is professional, communicative, has great...
Nicole P.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues."
Brittany 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Claire is wonderful, she is sweet and dependable. Our daughter has a great time with her. We call her whenever we need a sitter."
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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. "
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren helped watch our Infant twins and 4 yr old son for 12 hours at a time, was always punctual, trustworthy and helped beyond what we asked of her, was very patient and fun with our toddler, Coming up with creative ways of keeping him busy. We were sad to see...
Jules R.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adri was perfect from the start. I work from home and have a 21-month-old daughter, so finding the right babysitter was crucial. My daughter instantly liked her, and Adri is dependable, kind, and great with kids. She’s been a lifesaver for date nights and personal...
Sam Z.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sussy is warm and my son adores her! She is sitting tonight and he is already looking out the door for her car! Sussy was our Summer nanny while school was out and we could not have been happier. We are still using her for afternoons currently and hope to continue...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for many years. At home, I've helped out my mom raise my twin brothers, I've taken care of three of my godchildren, and now I'm helping my brother by taking care and raising my little niece of 7 years old. I've also had the opportunity to babysit throughout the last eight years. I have 22 years...
5.0
"Claudia interviewed with me for an after school nanny position. She was lovely, very knowledgeable about 5 year old children, and clearly very passionate about her work. She was one of our top candidates for our job. We offered the position to someone who had a...
Sarah L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Judith M.
5.0
Judith is an excellent caregiver! She was professional, punctual, had a great bedside manner, and is a wonderful conversationalist. She truly put me at ease on our way to my endoscopy procedure, and offered very helpful tips from her previous experience taking patients for similar procedures at the...
- Care member
Kristi O.
5.0
Kristi is kind and thoughtful with my son. She is always on time and she usually even brings him a small toy as a gift. She helps to tidy up the common areas as well, such as washing his dishes. We trust her completely and recommend her without reservation.
- Marie J.
Mirela H.
5.0
We hired Mirela for part-time work when our nanny took some time off. She is punctual, responsive, independent, and very loving with kids. She fed my baby, took him to the park, and was very helpful while he was teething! She even folded all of his clothes-without me asking her to do it! Will...
- Jonathan M.
Jeimy D.
5.0
Jeimy worked with our family for over two years. She took care of my twins starting at just three months old and treated them like her own. Jeimy’s patience is absolutely remarkable, and she has such a kind gentle way that our kids really responded to. She was always on time and very dependable....
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Marianna C.
5.0
Marianna is fantastic.
We've used Mariana since 2022. She was the first person I hired of care.com and I was nervous but she offered a facetime interview and was patient with my questions.
She is extremely professional and reliable but also warm and fun with the kids.
She's never been late,...
- Elaine 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 429 babysitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA?
The average rate for Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.69 per hour as of March 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 287 reviews of the 429 listed babysitters.