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78 babysitters are listed in Sterling, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sterling, VA
4.5
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Every concerned parent knows that looking for child care or a babysitter in your area is an important decision. Every parent wants to find the perfect caregiver for their family. I understand that security is most important when it comes to children and family. I've worked with kids for many years. Children adore me.
Bharti can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Bharti S is not only a professionally proficient person, but a person with a caring attitude that endears her to all get her services. My wards not only bettered their subjective skills but enjoyed the benefits of a cultivated individual. I would highly recommend...
Indira C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in childcare in all ages(newborn-teenager) I took my Child Care , CPR, First Aid Certificate, I'm lovely person, happy, references, my own transportation, OK with pets etc
Dalila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dalila is amazing! I trust her with my house and my kids. She's a very sweet woman and does a great job too."
Jenny T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
People describe me as a mature, reliable and energetic person. I have been watching kids of different age over this last decade and I have strong references. I have been a mentor, big sister, friend for these kids and I'm still in touch with most of the families. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record.
I am...
Myriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Myriam is a lovely, fun and dependable babysitter. She was always on time, attentive to the children and is a warm and friendly person. Her fluent French is a bonus. No complaints."
Caroline W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Yanina, I am looking for a full time ( Monday to Friday) or part time ( only Saturday's) position caring for your son or daughter in your home. A have a lot of experience caring for children of many different ages, CPR certificate, trained in first AID and AED, Covid-19 vaccinated ( fully vaccinated). I love the...
Yanina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Yanina last year for a potential position, and although I did not end up hiring her (due to our schedules not being compatible), I thought she was an honest, professional, and kind person who seemed trustworthy and caring. She also was punctual when...
Sandy I.
Gloria M.
Sterling, VA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gloria , although I do not have children, I know the importance of love, dedication and responsibility for children, since a mother entrusts her most precious treasure in my hands, I will take care of it, so that this mother is always calm because your child is well, will give constant reports of the child, his...
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Let me begin by saying that Gloria is everything you would ever want in a nanny! From your very first communication with her, you can tell that she is responsible, reliable, and genuine. She truly takes the initiative and time to get to know your kids needs and...
Christa D.
Luz D.
Sterling, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in daycare for the past 23 years, and babysitting for different families for 12 years, I have CPR training and Basic First Aid for adult, children and infants. I do not smoke and have my certification for handling and preparation of food. I love pets, and I have my driver's license and good references. I am...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luz is the perfect caregiver! Loving, kind, and extremely trustworthy. She cared for our 4 year old and our 1st grade son, along with helping us keep up with household tasks (cleaning, cooking). She became a member of our family, we can't thank her enough❤️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I would describe my personality as kind hearted, humble and creative! I am a 20-year-old college student who is looking for nanny/babysitting jobs around the Winchester area! I have been working with children for 5+ years now. I started working in the daycare setting almost two years ago and have really enjoyed it. I...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlynn is my daughter's favorite babysitter! She is so knowledgable, relaxed and fun. My daughter looks forward to play time with Kaitlynn every time! My house is always tidy when we get home and my child is happy so I highly recommend! She takes her outside to...
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am looking to help out with date night babysitting. I am a mom with three children ages 14, 11, and 9 years old. I ran my own in-home daycare for 8 years. I am CPR and First-aid certified. I have over 20 years of experience with childcare. I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to 14 years old. I have...
Danniellie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has so much patience, honest and so kind always is willing to help and learn new skills. "
Mandy F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible and reliable babysitter/nanny and I enjoy working with kids of all ages. I have 10 plus years of experience with children from newborns to teenagers. I love children and I enjoy crafts and reading. I am the mother of a 17-year-old son and I am so grateful for the gift of being his Mom. I am a Christian...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"If I could give Ana more stars, I would! She was a nanny to our 2 month old, until he was 7 months. She was amazing with him. She always asked if she wanted me to do something different, but the answer was no because she was so caring to him. Our son loved her and...
Katie M.
5.0
(1)
I am located in Sterling, VA. I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I graduated with a major in Community Health and Psychology. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare, including special needs care. My previous work and volunteer experience have allowed me to obtain valuable skills in...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalia was great with my girls. She made learning fun through art projects, story time and active playtime. She is patient, kind and compassionate."
Walesca R.
Daniela P.
Sterling, VA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Daniela. 30 years old. I have taken care of children like 10 years ago with children's of different ages. I love to spend time with kids and take care of them, I'm very friendly, careful and hardworking.
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is wonderful we are so excited to have her!!"
Teresa B.
Shannon N.
Sterling, VA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have a full time job so I can no longer nanny/baby sit. However, I am available for pet care! I absolutely love animals and have a lot of experience.
Shannon can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon was a pleasure to interview with and quickly became one of our top choices to care for our 17 month old. Had her university schedule not overlapped with our needs, we would have hired her this time around. She gave us plenty of her time for an interview and...
Lauren S.
Sandra J L.
Sterling, VA
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Already Raised Two Wonderful Children/can Help With Yours!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling, homework, cooking, laundry. I love children, can teach them yoga, patience, and much more...
Sandra J can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"All around amazing person!!! Sandy brought love, light and dependably when our family needed it most! The kids loved her right away and my husband and I were very comfortable with her immediately. She jumped right in with childcare role, meals, light pickup,...
Ashley W.
Alison F.
Sterling, VA
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always enjoyed working with children and staying busy! I've worked around kids throughout high school with volunteer work with schools in my area. I am also CPR/BLS certified and bilingual (Spanish & English)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, & active
I like working with kids because I like to learn from...
5.0
"Alison has been with our family as our part-time nanny for nearly 4 months now and is absolutely amazing with our 1 year old daughter. We seriously can't imagine her not being with our family at this point! She is a natural with children and comes up with the most...
Carrie M.
Elsy H.
Sterling, VA
$25-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 2 and have cared for my kids for 21 years, along with helping raise my nieces and nephews. I love caring for kids and watching them grow up. As a parent I know how important it is for my kids to be safe and to be cared for properly. I hope that I'm able to win your trust and confidence in caring after your kids.
Elsy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as attentive, carrying, passionate, loving and respectful
I like working with kids because they're active, creative and imaginative. They allow us to keep us young and passionate about the simple pleasures in life
In my spare time, I like to exercise and spend time with my family and friends
My...
5.0
"Maria is a fantastic nanny! She's incredibly attentive and dependable, which made everything so much easier. She's always been punctual and super responsive, making communication a breeze. Her kindness and genuine care for our daughter really shone through in her...
Ada F.
Andrew M.
Sterling, VA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, And Tutor With Strong Experience Instructing And Working With Children
I have cared/instructed for children through working and volunteering. I have been a long time swim team coach, I have been the head coach responsible for 120+ kids aged 5-18 as well as the assistant coach on numerous other larger teams. I also have provided private swim lesson instruction and private tutor (reading and math)...
Andrew can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a mother of 3, and babysit many children ranging in age from infants to preteens. I mostly take care of kids with special disability. My duties have ranged from feeding, delivery to school, playgrounds, feeding, cooking, bathing, and potty-training.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've been a nanny and part-time babysitter for three years. I have a lot of experience working with children from ages 3 months to 13 yrs.
Priya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Angel. I love kids! With that said, I will care for your child As if they were my own. I'm a mother myself and I am aware that as parents, we have our own expectations on how our children should be cared for. I am very open as to how you want things done. I prepare meals, baths, pick up drop off and play time.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sterling, VA
Bharti S.
4.0
Bharti babysat my 15 month old last week while I had a much needed night out, she was amazing with my daughter. She played with her for a while, got her to bed and even tidied up a little bit by putting away my daughter's toys and stuff. I would hire her in a heartbeat if we ever needed a...
- Shravya M.
Dalila N.
5.0
Dalila is fantastic. She is very punctual, always arriving right on time. Our 10-month old daughter immediately took to Dalila, something especially impressive given her limited interactions with others due to Covid, and within a few days was completely comfortable with Dalila, as if she had known...
- Charles C.
Myriam C.
5.0
Myriam, was a great with our two children. Making sure homework was done and kids were always feed by the time parents got home from work. I would highly recommend Myriam and plan to use her services again in the future!
- Javier G.
Yanina B.
5.0
I interviewed Yanina last year for a potential position, and although I did not end up hiring her (due to our schedules not being compatible), I thought she was an honest, professional, and kind person who seemed trustworthy and caring. She also was punctual when she showed up to the interview and...
- Sandy I.
Gloria M.
5.0
Let me begin by saying that Gloria is everything you would ever want in a nanny! From your very first communication with her, you can tell that she is responsible, reliable, and genuine. She truly takes the initiative and time to get to know your kids needs and preferences. Hire her- she will bring...
- Christa D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sterling, VA:
How can I find a Sterling babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sterling, 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 78 babysitters in Sterling, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Sterling, VA?
The average rate for Sterling, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.83 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 Sterling, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Sterling, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 78 listed babysitters.