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426 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
Jessica L.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I love being able to play with and care for children of any age. I am a college graduate with a very flexible schedule! I would love to have the opportunity to help your family with any babysitting/ day-time nanny needs. I have experience with all ages, and will be able to accommodate to any needs! I also have my own...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Jessica has watched my kids throughout the years and now has such a special relationship with our family. She is easy going very good with getting things done and the kids always took directions from her extremely well! Never had any issues she is extremely...
Mary P.
Alli O.
Arlington, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am available for evening and weekend babysitting. Born and raised in Atlanta, I am the oldest of four kids. My youngest sister is 12 years my junior, so I have had first hand experience caregiving from a young age. I have been baby-sitting for 20 plus years now. I was a nanny during graduate school for an amazing family,...
Alli can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Alli is simply wonderful! I had a last minute trip to DC and Alli took wonderful care of my 2 year old. I have to say it was not at all easy to pick a sitter with zero context but she was responsive from our first communications throughout, which gave me all the...
Pamela P.
Olivia H.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and absolutely love it! I feel comfortable with multiple kids at a time and all ages. I currently work as a Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse, seeking some part time babysitting jobs on the side! When I am not at work I love to be outside or...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Olivia as our regular babysitter two days a week for several months. She was adored by the kids and very reliable. Would love to have her babysit again anytime when she's back from school!"
Cheryl D.
Julia W.
Arlington, VA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Julia! I recently graduated Penn State University with a majoring in marketing. I just moved to Arlington, VA for my full time tech job. However, I am looking to pick up babysitting jobs after work hours and weekends!
I have babysat since I was 12 years old and I have experience with kids of all ages (as early as 4...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was great, we ended up hiring her twice in one week. She arrived right on time and did a great job with our two young kids. Would definitely recommend her"
Ryan C.
Mary F.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mary and I am an alumna of the University of Florida. I graduated May 2020 with my Bachelors in Psychology and Criminology. I moved to the DMV shortly after to pursue my Masters at American University. I have recently graduated with my Masters and looking to babysit part-time after my full time job or on weekends.
I...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I temporarily hired Mary to take care of my 3 month old baby girl while i had to recover after having surgery. Mary is very caring, trustworthy, and always goes the extra mile to help! Now that I'm healed I no longer need a babysitter, but if I were to need one I...
Chrissy V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
***Please note that I am fully Covid vaccinated.
Hi! Are you looking for help with school pickups, and/or general care and help throughout the day? I might be just the person for you. I'm happy to provide you with references and I have a clean driving record. I've been babysitting since I was a teenager and have many years of...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Rebecca was an outstanding childcare provider who also at times helped us with some of our errands throughout the week. She was always on time and dependable. If our schedule could match her availability, we would've hired her again in a heartbeat."
Ali K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for helping children learn and grow. Drawing from my experience as a dedicated babysitter, I find joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. I have six years of experience caring for children aged one to six with a capacity to care for two children at a time.
I value open...
5.0
"Naira was amazing with our two kids (4 and 2 years old). My oldest is insisting that she come back so they can play together again. I would highly recommend Naira to anyone looking for a babysitter. "
Nina Maja B.
Claudia R.
Arlington, VA
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I have experience with newborns to 6 years old. I am a mom of 2 children. I focus my attention 100% on the child I am watching. I am mindful of each individual child' s needs and take instructions from parents and also make suggestions to the parents when I feel it may be helpful. I strive to create a caring, loving and...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claudia is everything you could want in a nanny and more. She quickly exceeded any expectation we ever could have dreamed of and became a true part of our family. I would not have made it through the first few years or my son's life in one piece without Claudia....
Jennifer A.
Zenash G.
Arlington, VA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zenash, and I am an experienced and dependable nanny with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages and I'm especially experienced in providing care for infants and toddlers. I am a certified CPR provider and I'm well-versed in keeping kids safe and providing nutritious diet so that children...
Zenash can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We have known Zenash for almost 6 years as she has cared for both of our children. We trust her completely and love her as part of our family. We cannot recommend her highly enough. We have recommended her to multiple other friends who have also used her and loved...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am kindergarten teacher back in my country. I do believe in taking care of a child as my own. I can do house keeping jobs related to kids when they are napping. Currently I am taking care of 11months baby. Taking about my experience, I have taken care of 7months baby until he was 19months and 14months toddler until 21months....
Juny can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Juny came and babysat for my two young boys. She was punctual, kind, and attentive to their needs. My boys were safe and had a fun time playing with her all day. I will definitely call Juny again in the future to take care of my little ones."
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Ingrid I.
Arlington, VA
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Expert Baby Sleep-Consultant And Professional Relationship Psychologist
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of kids for over 25 years, have raised five kids of my own and am excellent with newborns and infants. My philosophy is that children should be stimulated, whether it's outdoors in parks, or indoors through books, games, art and music, because their brains are developing and growing every day. The younger...
Ingrid can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I cannot speak highly enough of Ingrid's credentials and skills as a caregiver. She's one of the most incredible people I've ever met and is highly skilled as a nanny, with an ability to work with a diverse array of families. She's provided my kids (4yrs and 2...
Sarah V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As an elementary school ESOL teacher in Fairfax County, I work with youth of many different ages! I have also worked with middle school and high schoolers in previous jobs as a case manager with a non-profit.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
Jenna M.
Arlington, VA
$21-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a positive, energetic, organized, and very patient person, I took care of my nephew since birth mother during her sickness for several years, and my sister with polio. I worked on and off with kids. I am looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love (Photography, Sailing and traveling)....
Samia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Samia was available last minute to help with our baby who had to be home from daycare. She was very comfortable with him and very communicative leading up to the sitting time! We will definitely be reaching out to her again when needed."
Care member
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. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I work full time as a labor and delivery nurse . I have my schedule 6 weeks at a time and able to help out on date nights when my schedule allows. I have a high stress tolerance, organizational skills, and a positive attitude. I will also tidy the house and respect boundaries set within your household. Message me if you think...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have 3 kids, and Elizabeth has been babysitting for us since they were quite young. She is very responsible and punctual, has excellent judgment, is respectful of our home, and just terrific with the kids. You will be lucky to have her take care of your...
Katherine L.
Shawnquita D.
Arlington, VA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as Passionate, Respectful & Eager!
I like working with kids because of the energy and unconditional love they give. I love to watch children grow and to see them conquer everyday life with the growth and different obstacles they overcome is amazing to experience.
I started working with kids when I...
5.0
"Shawnquita is a very great babysitter. She was always a call away when I needed her. This was basically her home away from home. I’d say Shawnquita is a very dedicated, trustworthy and most importantly a patient individual. I love the bond she has built with my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
ISO: Looking for a family
Hello, My name is Gabby I am 27 years old. I am an experienced nanny working in the U. S. for 5 years as full time. I have been taking care of kids from multiple families and I have a large experience with infants and toddlers.
Part time/ Full time: Either
DAYS AND HOURS: 9-5 Mon -Fri, (...
5.0
"Gaby is a great babysitter. She is a very loving and caring caregiver. She is multitasking and well experienced with kids including special needs."
Sara W.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
Jessica L.
5.0
Jessica has watched my kids throughout the years and now has such a special relationship with our family. She is easy going very good with getting things done and the kids always took directions from her extremely well! Never had any issues she is extremely reliable and all around a great person. I...
- Mary P.
Alli O.
5.0
Alli was everything we hoped for! We had our first night out post-baby and she took excellent care of our 14-month old.
- Jill C.
Olivia H.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Olivia as our regular babysitter two days a week for several months. She was adored by the kids and very reliable. Would love to have her babysit again anytime when she's back from school!
- Cheryl D.
Julia W.
5.0
Julia was great, we ended up hiring her twice in one week. She arrived right on time and did a great job with our two young kids. Would definitely recommend her
- Ryan C.
Mary F.
5.0
Excellent babysitter! We have 3 kids - a new born, five year old, and a two year old. We hired Mary to babysit on the weekends while my husband and I prepared for our move out of state. Mary took care of everything for us when it came to the kids, including preparing meals and snacks! She partook in...
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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 426 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 $20.76 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 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 324 reviews of the 426 listed babysitters.