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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vernae restored our faith in doulas. We had a very complicated post-partum experience and our hired doula was not tracking or responding well to mama’s needs and worsening signs of infection. Vernae was covering for her one day and it was clear that she was the...
Care member
Leslie J.
McLean, VA
$23-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leslie. I graduated from UVA. I'm currently working as a medical assistant as I apply for PA school. I worked in the daycare (ages 4 weeks+) at a gym for 5 years. I have been babysitting for the past 8 years. I am certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR.
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leslie is wonderful! She is dependable, professional, and our kids really enjoyed spending time with her. We recommend her and will be hiring her again."
Erin L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
4.9
(37)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
*FULLY VACCINATED SINCE FEBRUARY 2021* Hello everyone! My name is Sheila, I am a recent Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate looking to babysit/nanny for you! I get to thank my big family for being around children all my life. Growing up as the oldest sibling, I was always in charge of looking after little siblings and...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sheila is absolutely amazing! I have two high needs children and she jumped in eagerly and cared for them. She is kind, dependable and amazing with children. She changes diapers, helped with showers, medication, and through it all helped clean up our space!
If...
Sarah V.
Monique C.
Washington, DC
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. While in college, I studied childhood development. I have also worked in early childhood development centers and daycares. I have experience with children of all ages, including infants/newborns.
I adore children. I am a very gentle and loving sitter, with lots of energy for...
Monique can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Five Star Nanny! Monique is always on time, always in good spirits, and a joy to be around. She gave my newborn son her undivided attention each time she was with him and I could not be more grateful for finding such a gem. She exceeded my expectations, and I look...
Dax K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Gaelle, I am a 25-year-old professional. I have been babysitting for about 5 years and have experience working with kids at camps, as well as schools. In addition, I have younger siblings who are significantly younger than I am, and I am used to babysitting them. I very much enjoy working with children and...
Gaelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She was so great with my kids. She's very nice, gets the job done and also very crafty!"
Marsha P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Queenie watched my three children with relatively short notice, even making herself quickly available for a phone interview. What's been written by others holds true to my experience with Queenie ... she's prompt, flexible, warm, and accepting. My family includes...
Kelly F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jocelyne, I am a mother and wife living in Silver spring . I am deeply committed to the welfare of my family and conscious of how important is for the parents have someone reliable to care of their kids, I am willing to do my job with dedication and affection . I am also a nurse in my home country in a validation...
Jocelyne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jocelyne helped my elderly mother get to the doctors with a fractured femur. She was very thoughtful and my mother described her as very sweet and kind. My mom does not like needing help and can be stubborn, but Jocelyne took it in stride. I will definitely hire...
Debra S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...
Celina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter and really good with kids of all ages!
I am also fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
I enjoy fun activities, I am comfortable being around pets, organizing, reliable, responsible, and good driving.
I look forward to meeting you and your family!
**AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY!
Ximena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ximena took care of my son from September to December of 2024. Once he adjusted to Ximena, he looked forward to seeing her and spending time with her. He was always excited to see her arrive. Ximena treated him with a lot of love and kept him active. They spent...
Ana B.
Stephanie G.
Takoma Park, MD
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Positive & Upbeat Sitter With Child Development Background
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to the DC area and am looking for occasional baby sitting opportunities. I studied child development (undergrad) and spent my 15+ year career in nonprofits, several of which had me providing care for and leading activities with young children. I am dependable, responsible, and have always loved helping out...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was absolutely fantastic - she helped watch our 1 year old during my sisters wedding. She was everything and more we could have hoped for as a first experience on this website. Too many great things to say but wish we could hire her full time back home."
Todd P.
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I'm Briana. I just graduated college and moved back to DC with family! I currently live here, however I also call Zambia and South Africa home!
I have always enjoyed taking care of children and have a lot of experience providing care to my younger siblings and those of family friends. With ages ranging from 0-12...
5.0
"I have had the absolute pleasure of having Briana as a sitter. Every time she steps into our home she brings a positive attitude and gentle demeanor.
Over the months of working with Briana she has developed an excellent relationship with my son. She is impeccably...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I had the wonderful opportunity to be an Au Pair for three children in a US Navy family. This experience gave me the chance to discover how amazing it is to see the world from the perspective of a child and how important is the responsibility for us as adults to guide them with the best tools we can provide.
Hilda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Romina when our first child was just a few months old. She took care of both our children from the time they were babies until they were school-aged. She was active and social and they always had something fun going on with their friends. The kids are...
Felicity K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current Child Life Specialist at Children's National Hospital who works with children and families going through stressful medical experiences. I have a bachelors and masters degree in child psychology. I am looking for some extra work after my full time job! I love working with children and love to help make families...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Sophia without hesitation! Any family would be lucky to hire her and I'm so sad she is moving away! She has taken care of our 6 year old twins and 1 year old. She always plans fun activities for them, takes them outside, and helps with homework...
Heidi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm BLS certified as well as a certified CNA. I'm currently located in Springfield, VA and looking for a family to nanny for the next year or more. In the past I have nannied 8 kids (ages 6-11) during the school year and over the summer. I love nannying because I love being a great influence to younger kids and not to mention...
Martine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Martine is one of the kindest, most loving people I have ever met. We hired Martine for the summer of 2019 and we're already begging her to come back next year. She is sweet, responsible, punctual, accommodating, and my kids and I absolutely love her. We all cried...
Leanne C.
Haben F.
Chevy Chase, MD
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haben and I'm a student at Northwestern University, though originally from the Washington DC area. I have a huge family (two younger brothers and lots of younger cousins) and I love (and am very comfortable with!) being around younger children. I was an athlete all throughout high school, with my main sports...
Haben can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haben is such a delight. She was so sweet with our children, who loved her, and was just a pleasure to talk with. I'd hire her again in an instant!"
Kathryn J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a genuine love for children and serving others. I am at George Washington University for my doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am organized, creative, flexible and competent. I have over 10 years of extensive experience with children. I am BLS/CPR certified. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was fantastic looking after my 2 year old boy while I went to work. When she arrived, my son immediately took a liking to her. While I was gone she made sure he was occupied with games, toys, and kid approved tv shows, and fed him dinner before I got home....
Adrian W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! My name is Arame .
I have been professionally babysitting for almost 8 years now, but been doing it years before being paid to do so, and I absolutely love it! I have experience with infants as young as 1-week-old, toddlers, and school-aged children. I love the interaction with children and seeing them learn new...
Arame can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emilie has cared for my 6 month old son on a few occasions. She is very punctual and friendly, and I am happy that we have found her through Care.com. I look forward to having her provide care for our son in the future."
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello care families, I have an extensive background caring for children and adults with diverse needs. My family owned a child care growing up and I that is where my love for children began. I have experience as a pre-school teacher and a high needs care coordinator. I furthered my education by obtaining a Bachelors in Human...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is very difficult to leave your child to go to work, but Ashley has made us comfortable. She is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and easy to get along with. Our baby loves her!"
Tamber C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in DHS, VA
Tykisha T.
5.0
Great with my children!
Ms.T is reliable, punctual & very hands on with children.
- Melissa L.
Vernae R.
4.0
Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she cared for our newborn while me and my husband rested. She took exceptional care of our son and cleaned/sanitized bottles, folded laundry, and kept...
- Care member
Leslie J.
5.0
Great care provider. Effortless communication before hiring. Interaction with child during care was ideal. Will definitely re-hire at very next need for in-home childcare.
- Joe C.
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.
Sheila V.
5.0
Sheila is wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. They have so much fun together and she looks forward to seeing her every time. Sheila has been available in advance and with short notice which I truly appreciate. She is very kind, responsive and communicative. I would recommend her!
- Lauren M.
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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 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 DHS, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in DHS, 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.