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103 babysitters are listed in Springfield, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Springfield, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four children. I consider myself a warm-loving, responsible, enthusiastic, organized, and a patient person, who loves children and takes care of them as if they were my own. I am licensed in CPR and First Aid. I have been taking care of children for the past 15 years working in my own daycare for three years and...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since I was 12/13 but officially began paid babysitting 3 years ago. Since then I have worked with all age ranges from babies all the way to teenagers. love children and love taking care of them! I have plenty of experience with changing diapers and doing nap times, as well as feeding and...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our son LOVES Riley! She has great energy and patience which is really important for a little one. She is flexible when I need to make changes to the schedule and has tons of different types of experience with child care. We are so happy we found her!"
Emily G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elizabeth. I am 26 years old and a graduate of the University of South Carolina and American University. I currently live in northern Virginia. I work a flexible job for Deloitte but have free time in the evenings and on weekends to babysit. I occasionally have availability during the weeks as well. I have been...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth has babysat our three boys for a few years, starting when our youngest was about 2 years old. My boys love her, and we trust her completely. It's so nice to see the care she took when spending time with them and I know they all had fun. She is very...
April M.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ximena was wonderful and we would definitely work with her again! She took really great care of our 15-month-old baby boy for a week. He warmed up to her super quickly, and we really loved how much time she spent taking him outdoors to various parks in the area."
Susan P.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carolin, I live in Springfield and I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny. I was born and raised in Germany but have lived in the US since 2002. I have 19 years of experience working with children of all ages, but have focused my work and studies on infants in recent years.
I am reliable, professional, energetic,...
Carolin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carolin is everything you want in a babysitter---knowledgeable, energetic, friendly, and so much more. Carolin is the first baby sitter we've ever had with our five month old and we couldn't be more happy. She took the time to go over everything and asked questions...
Megan M.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Jillian L.
Alicia C.
Springfield, VA
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alicia! I've been working with children of all ages since I was young whether it was caring for my younger siblings, babysitting neighborhood children, or summer camps and church service childcare. I studied social work in college and went on to pursue a career in child welfare where I worked with families in crisis. Most...
5.0
"Alicia you was a joy to work with and did a great job with my 11 month old twins. She was on time, thoughtful, easy to talk to, and willing to do what was requested. We will definitely hire her again soon."
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Kelsey S.
Springfield, VA
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
2003 to 07: As a HS student, I would babysit for the neighborhood. In particular, I would frequently babysit for a family with two young girls (around 7-8 years old), and another family with an older boy (12 years old) and a younger boy (around 5 years old).
2011- current: Recently, I have been babysitting for friends and...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is bright, dedicated, caring, reliable and intelligent. When she makes a commitment, she keeps it. My family will miss her. "
Rose D.
Tipyan A.
Springfield, VA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's degree. I have always loved children and I have 4 younger siblings of my own that I grew up babysitting so I have plenty of experience watching out for children along with different babysitting jobs. I am also fluent in Arabic as well as English. Please...
Tipyan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Tipyan is LOVELY! She occasionally sits for us when we need support on weekends or evenings. I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old and they adore her. She is always on time and is super flexible and understanding. Thank you for all you!"
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cynthia. I been working as a caregiver / babysitter for more than 9 years. I have plenty experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and all ages up to 12.
A little about me ; I am a mom of 2 boys, I consider myself as caring , fun , self started if need it, and a trustworthy person.
I have my own transportation,...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cynthia was wonderful. She tried to connect with the kids immediately and brought her own books and toys to play with the kids. She followed our instructions. She also cleaned up after the kids went to bed."
Sadaf D.
Katherine R.
Springfield, VA
$25-40/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in a home daycare center for the past 9 years. I love working with the children (the ages range from 3 months old to 12 years old). I really enjoy working with the children and providing them with a safe, loving and playful environment that allows them to learn and grow. Some activities I enjoy to do with...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is always on time. Super nice. awesome with my son. great with my 2 dogs. I just love her and would hire her for more jobs is she can do it"
Jennifer B.
Viann T.
Springfield, VA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
Babysitter available for date nights!!
I'm a senior at George Mason University. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as a substitute teacher for FCPS.
I'm located in Springfield, but have my own transportation and am willing to travel. My goal is not only to care for your families'...
Viann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viann was amazing! My daughter has social anxiety and doesn't easily trust people, but she immediately opened up to Viann. She was punctual, friendly and easy going. Even our dog loved her! I would definitely hire her again."
Crystal G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jannell and I am a special education teacher. I received my bachelor's in early childhood education and I am currently working on my masters in special education. I am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading program. I offer childcare and tutoring services for early childhood (K-5). I enjoy working with...
Jannell can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sweet, professional, punctual. Has made my life so much easier. Has been my right hand in organizing and decluttering my home. My kids really like her a lot. Whenever she is watching my children she comes prepared with ideas and activities to keep them occupied. I...
Kamilah S.
5.0
(1)
Friendly, Kind, Patient and Experienced and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children's. Exceptional in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old.
Proficient in communicating with children at different development stage.
Oversee playtime and schedule activities to ensure proper...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she came to my interview on time, she is very sweet and has good references, but the hours I wanted did not coincide with her time she needed, but the time we talked seemed like a good candidate for a babysitter."
Dalcy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay-at-home father for two small children. I have 8 nieces and nephews that I have helped raise from infancy through college. Childcare is my number one favorite job in all the world and I especially enjoy the responsibilities with ensuring that each child have maximum happiness. I am patient, fun, caring, and have a...
Craig can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As my neighbor and friend, I wholeheartedly trust Craig with the care of our three sons (ages 3 to 12). He has watched and cared for our sons like family. His professional, patient and fun demeanor ensures a safe, growing and loving environment. His playing soccer...
Tiffany A.
Zoubida B.
Springfield, VA
$25-42/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I love kids. I have 3 boys 26 years 25 years and 11 years. I work with kids everyday. I work with Alexandria city public schools as food nutrition assistant manager the kids at my job call me mom, I love it . I'm very caring loving patient understanding person. I can cook delicious quick meals I can help around the house like...
Zoubida can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoubida cared for our 3 year old son in the afternoons after his preschool until we got off work. She also picked him up from the preschool and drove him home. She is always punctual, never called in sick, is a safe driver, and is very experienced in caring for...
Nikhil C.
5.0
(1)
Jamie G.
-Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia, Multistate license
-Lactation Consultation
-8+ Years of Experience
-Preemie Specialist
-Multiples Experience
-Inpatient BabyFriendly Hospital Experience, Postpartum/Obstetrics/Family Centered Care
-Updated Immunizations
-BLS/CPR/ First Aid Certified
-Certified...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie is a knowledgeable and experienced nurse who has worked with newborns and their mothers in the hospital. She is caring and very motivated to provide the best care. She is conscientious and responsible. She is about to be an auntie in her personal life, and...
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Jelian A.
Springfield, VA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Dependable and compassionate caregiver, I have been working in the home care for over eight years. I pride myself On being able to learn new skills quickly and adapt to any situation. I have a clean background, I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you
Jelian can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Jill helped me in a bind! She was absolutely wonderful with my three year old daughter. She was very engaged and sent me updates throughout the day. I would 100% recommend her to anyone needing excellent childcare!"
Casey S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
From the first time I watched over kids in my neighborhood growing up, it was always a rewarding experience for me helping and being a role model for younger kids. What you get with me is a fun, patient, and encouraging sitter who will provide children with the same fun and compassion as a parent would. I would love to get the...
Aaron can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Aarron was a big help this summer, taking care of our 8 and 10 year old kids 2-3 days a week. He was especially helpful picking up our daughter when she was attending half day summer school. Both kids enjoyed hanging out with him."
Margaret M.
I have a 15 year experience with kids of all ages from infant to middle schooler. I love building a relationship with kids and their families which allows me to watch them grow in all aspects. Being a part of a child's life in any capacity has always brought me joy. I am thankful to continue having a strong bond with my families...
Zeynep can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA
Riley R.
5.0
Our son LOVES Riley! She has great energy and patience which is really important for a little one. She is flexible when I need to make changes to the schedule and has tons of different types of experience with child care. We are so happy we found her!
- Emily G.
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth has babysat our three boys for a few years, starting when our youngest was about 2 years old. My boys love her, and we trust her completely. It's so nice to see the care she took when spending time with them and I know they all had fun. She is very responsible, courteous, kind, and I...
- April M.
Ximena U.
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 time playing and walking outside,...
- Ana B.
Carolin R.
5.0
Carolin took care of our newborn baby since the day we got back from the hospital. She is knowledgeable, caring, and kind. She is open with communication and taught us new parents many things about infant care. She also took care of our puppy when needed. We highly recommend Carolin to those who...
- Chu L.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Springfield, VA:
How can I find a Springfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Springfield, 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 103 babysitters in Springfield, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Springfield, VA?
The average rate for Springfield, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.55 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 Springfield, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Springfield, 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 Springfield, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Springfield, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews of the 103 listed babysitters.