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Babysitters in DHS, VA
Mackenzie H.
DHS, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a current adapted physical education teacher in the Fairfax County Public school system. I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I have provided child care services for over 10 families for eight years. I enjoy helping children learn and grow both in and out of school!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, carpooling
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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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha I'm a responsible, loving, honest, fun, energetic, and reliable person whom you can trust. I have my own transportation. I am legal to work in the US. I have a driver's license with a clean record. I have CPR certification. I have Strong references from my past jobs, which are available to be contacted...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I know Martha L. for 5 years she is my mother in law, she is a good person, honest, reliable, she has this warm feeling for kids. She always helps me anything that has to with her granddaughters or me, I trust her 100%. I highly recommend her as a...
Erika O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother of six, ranging in age from 1-17 including 18-year-old twins.. I started babysitting when I was in my teens; my first official babysitting job was for the Lt. Governor of Kentucky. I was recommended by my neighbor, who was their nanny. She needed to have surgery and I was the only one she trusted and was...
Florence can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Florence provided part-time childcare for several weeks for our two-year-old this summer. He loved spending time with her, and we felt very comfortable trusting him in her care, whether we were home or not. She has a lot of experience and wisdom and is very laid...
Jana H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with child care includes working at 3 different daycare centers in the past that had ages ranging from 1-12 and babysitting for various Care. com families. I am a college graduate and majored in International Studies and minored in Dance. I am currently pursuing my dream job as a dance instructor and choreographer...
Fatima can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids absolutely loved Fatima and we would definitely recommend her to any family. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, and so kind/fun! Her lengthy experience with kids truly shows and we can always count on her for anything we need. She grew to become...
Linda B.
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am currently finishing my second year as a Kindergarten teacher in Prince George's County and just received my Master's in Early Childhood Education from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for short-term babysitting gigs as the school year ends, as well as over my summer break. I am also interested in tutoring...
Viola can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Viola was amazing with our kids and even brought activities for them to do. She was punctual and communicative with us. My daughter was reluctant to have a babysitter but she visibly was comfortable from the time Viola stepped in the door. She was patient and kind...
Melat J.
Oumaima A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love spending time with children. I have over 7 years of experience taking care of children of any age. I have my own vehicle for travel and I am looking for a nice wonderful family to work with and take care of their kids. love children and I am willing to work with them, play, and take care of them. Please feel free to...
Oumaima can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oumaima was a wonderful sitter for my kids and treated them like family. We would highly recommend her services "
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Amelia W.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am Amelia and I am a sophomore at University. I am studying Classical Music and am involved in a number of outreach programs such as playing at the University. I have been babysitting children from 3 months to 11 years for the past 7 years. I love taking care and playing with children of all ages.
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Was great with my twin daughters, lovely young woman; I left her alone with them for two long days and she had nothing but good reports; my girls really liked her, too"
Miriam F.
5.0
(3)
Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's my passion. I have been babysitting for a few years. I started babysitting my brother, sisters, cousins and neighbors, and now I babysit for multiple families. I have also worked in a day care center for 4 years . I know many educational songs and activities to expand their...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sabrina is wonderful with our 4 and 2 year olds. She's reliable, patient, fun, and calm in a crisis. She's our go to sitter!"
Caroline W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren and I work at a water and sanitation non-profit in Denver. I am looking for work outside of office hours and have always loved working with children! My experience includes working at my university's child care center, babysitting for 10+ years, and growing up with young cousins. As a Peace Corps...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been an amazing sitter for my two children (3 & 6). She was the first non-family member to care for them and was amazingly accommodating and patient with the transition (as much with me as with the kids!). She's very energetic, responsible, playful but...
Cassandra C.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Nia A.
Washington, DC
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Nia, a 23-year-old with a genuine passion for nurturing young minds. With 7 years of babysitting experience, I've had the privilege of becoming a part of various short-term and long-term families.
My background in theater has endowed me with a vivid imagination, perfect for conjuring up captivating stories and...
Nia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nia is an excellent babysitter and a rare find! She's very reliable, easy to reach by phone, and has a kind, easygoing personality. She got along great with my four-year-old son. He has a speech impediment and can sometimes be shy around new people, but she made...
Megan F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I have an undying love for children. I have an extensive background in nannying and working in schools/childcare centers. Working with families will not only give me the opportunity to learn more but will also put me a step closer to my career goals.
Toniqua can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Toni was wonderful. She cared for our newborn. She kept us updated throughout the day. She was caring and understanding especially during the transition periods. "
Ashley C.
Chloe W.
Washington, DC
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Chloe. I'm A Junior At The University Of Iowa And I Live In Iowa City.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, and hard-working. I believe that childcare requires a positive energy!
I started working with kids when I was 13. I began babysitting neighborhood kids and eventually become a paid babysitter at 15. I have been a nanny for the last 3 summers with a family that I started...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe has been a nanny for our 2 boys for the last 3 summers. She is always on time and dependable. She is great with getting the kids out of the house to do activities, doing summer workbook activities and always being fun and upbeat. The boys enjoy their summers...
Kate W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susana. I am 26 years old. I am looking for occasional jobs in Chevy Chase.
I have a vast experience working with kids of all different ages. I love to work with children, and babies - it is my passion. I keep them entertained with fun activities, not just with TV and video games. I like to take them out for physical...
Susana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Susana is very dependable and patient. I am normally at home watching my infant when she comes to help so I can tell first hand that she closely watches my toddler and also when needed, the little baby too. She is also flexible. She is late 5-10 minutes...
Samantha D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.
Michelena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner."
Saharah Moon C.
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.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Tykisha. I am interested in working for your family. I am currently a aftercare teacher at a local elementary/middle school in Washington, DC. I reside in the Washington DC (Brookland/Woodbridge)area. I enjoy Art, traveling, and music. I'm currently obtaining my certification to be some a Postpartum Doula....
Tykisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with my children!
Ms.T is reliable, punctual & very hands on with children."
Melissa L.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Vernae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vernae was a lifesaver! Baby #2 came home from the hospital with a number of complications we hadn’t anticipated. Vernae quietly and quickly got to work, making my care and recovery a priority, taking on household tasks from dishes, laundry, pet care, lunch and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in DHS, VA
Claire L.
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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Martha L.
5.0
I am sad to say that after 5 great months of working with Martha, my husband and I will be relocating and I have decided to no longer work. Martha started with us when our baby girl was only 3 months old and has been a pleasure to have in our home. She has always been on-time, (making my 1 hour...
- John And Casi T.
Florence S.
5.0
Our daughters had a good time playing with Florence and happily recapped her visit to us afterward.
- Leah S.
Fatima F.
5.0
Fatima has been my children's most favorite nanny so far. We are so sad that we had to move and wish we could've kept her with us forever! She is truly responsible and trustworthy. Could always depend on her to be on time or handle any situations. My kiddos looked forward to her coming over every...
- Jillian L.
Kristin H.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in DHS, VA:
How can I find a DHS babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in DHS, 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 1 babysitters in DHS, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 DHS, VA?
The average rate for DHS, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of November 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 DHS, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in DHS, 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.