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438,290 babysitters are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $17/hr as of March 2024

The average star rating for babysitters is 4.7

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Nancy G.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Honest And Loving Babysitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I consider myself a mature woman. A friendly, loving and energetic person, with 20 years of experience in the childcare industry. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. Deeply motivated to help children become happy, and well-behaved. I have a great attitude, always positive. A lot of experience with infants and...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Nancy is a pleasure to have in our home as she is very dependable and loving with my kids and our dog. Given I have changes in my schedule often, she has been able to accommodate our needs each time. She leaves my home very clean and ensures my kids pick up after...

Rose S.

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Nicole L.


Ashburn, VA

$20-32/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Niki and I currently work in healthcare. I love kids and have experience with many different age groups. I am well qualified, dependable, and dedicated with 7 plus years of experience. I am CPR and First-Aid Certified, am a non-smoker, have my own transportation, and am comfortable with pets. If you decide to entrust...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Niki is great. She asked all the right questions to make a parent feel at ease when leaving their children. My toddler is a COVID baby and has a little separation anxiety so I know he wasn't easy. But when we came home she had a smile on her face and volunteered...

Ericka O.

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Andrea M.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Looking To Be A Time Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Sofia and I am a recent graduate from The University of Tennessee! I am currently working in marketing, but I have always enjoyed working with kids! I have experience with multiple kids at a time of all ages, and have been babysitting for about 8 years now. I have also babysat all throughout high school...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Sofia is excellent with kids. My children are excited she is back for the summer to watch them. They are 6 and 9 and she started caring for them when they were 5 and 8.

Amber M.

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Kalli L.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Or Weeknight Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kalli and I have been a babysitter/nannied since I was in 6th grade. I went to school for elementary education and absolutely love kids! I am looking for any weeknight/weekend babysitting needs.
Kalli can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kalli cared for both of my sons at different points this past summer and she was excellent with both the 9 month old and the 3.5 year old. She was well-liked and very dependable.

Caroline L.

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Erika D.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Erika!

Hi, I'm Erika! I'd describe my personality as caring, attentive, and fun. I'm currently attending college but I'm looking to nanny during my winter and summer breaks. One thing you should know about me is that I'm easygoing and flexible.

Recent review:

5.0
Erika was punctual, kind, proactive and patient with my little one.

Marlenne S.

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Luisa A.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Caregiver for 12 years. I worked for LCPS for 11 years with especial needs kids. I enjoy take care of adults, I have great references.
Luisa can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Luisa is a great care giver. She took care of my parents and I could not have asked for a better person to be with my parents when I couldn’t. She was so kind and reliable. It gave me peace of mind knowing that I had someone I could rely on.

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Mary E.


Ashburn, VA

$8-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am 19 and currently in college. My classes are online until the end of the school year, so I am available for help till the end of summer! I love pets so much! I love taking care of them! I used to help take care of my neighbors dogs and other pets a lot! I am very energetic and can do anything that is needed to help and...
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, Boarding, Dog training, Pet walking, Grooming
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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 29 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to an almost 3-year-old beautiful baby girl . I have 15 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus...

Jillian B.

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Ashley H.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Fun & Responsible Sitter At Your Service!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm kind, sweet, responsible, reliable, gentle, caring, compassionate, and nurturing. I absolutely love and adore children! I have lots of experience taking care of others being an older sister to my two younger siblings. I've also worked with many wonderful families through Care and worked at KinderCare previously where I...

Recent review:

5.0
Ashley is very punctual, responsible, thoughtful, and kind. Would use her again in a heartbeat.

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Devon V.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Devon V.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate student studying Mental Health Counseling at George Mason this year. As a full time student, part time nanny, and part time intern I'm looking to pick up extra jobs to help support myself through school! As a grad student and counseling intern, I am still in need of work and would love to continue working with...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Devon was a wonderful caretaker for my children. She is reliable and prompt. She was so helpful and made my children feel safe and really interacted with them. She wasn't just there to clock hours, she really got to know them. She is one of a kind and she would be...

Carrie D.

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Lauren C.


Ashburn, VA

$30-37/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Lauren, I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education and I'm a certified teacher. I have over 8 years of experience with children of all ages. I love kids, and I am a very hands-on babysitter/nanny. I think it's important to build a strong relationship with each child as well as the family that I work for....
Lauren can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Lauren is great with our daughter. We have booked her for more dates to babysit. My daughter is very excited that Lauren will be coming back to play with her again.

Jon L.

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Mary E.


Ashburn, VA

$10-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a student in college. I love taking care of kids! I have a 5-year-old nephew that I help my sister watch and take care of and have ever since he was born. Also, I took early childhood my senior year of high school, which was where I had to teach and take care of preschoolers and it was my favorite class! Also,...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Mary is great with kids, very reliable and I hard worker. You will love her.

Stuart E.

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Miriam U.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny Part-Time Or Full-Time Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature, experienced, warm, patient, honest, and nurturing Nanny who provide loving care and attention to kids. I am a former professional preschool teacher. I have more than 10 years of experience working with infants. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a valid driver's license and my own car. I adore working with...
Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Miriam has been caring for our first child for over a year now, and we hired her when our baby was very small, and we were very cautious new parents. She has always been on time, flexible, follows instructions perfectly, remembers everything, and most importantly...

Tami W.

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Bailey M.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bailey, I'm 21 years old and just recently a cosmetology graduate in Provo, UT. I am passionate about fitness and sports, living a healthy lifestyle, and being active outside. Cooking & preparing meals have been a huge part of my life for the past 2 years, I love creating meals that are healthy and delicious! I have...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Bailey is in incredibly kind and helpful. I would hire her again.

Bobbi B.

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Katherine G.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Responsible And Will Always Make Sure I Communicate With Parents Every Step Of The Way

I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, reliable, energetic I like working with kids because kids are lots of fun, they are creative and inspiring and honestly we all need that I'm looking for a job that is willing to work with me on scheduling since I only have weekend availability, and also a family that respects...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She was friendly and responsible, 100% recommend.

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Claudia L.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years of experience in the childcare field. I am a responsible person, have a clean background, and I am CPR certified. Any age or activity, it is not a problem! References upon request.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Claudia should be regarded as one of the top 5 nannies in the region of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Central Maryland. She has been our nanny for 3 full school years for our 6 year old son and 4-year-old daughter. Obviously she came on board with us when...

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Michelle F.


Ashburn, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Times

I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I am a grandmother of 3.
Michelle can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Michelle was fantastic with my 4 year old. She's a wonderful grandmother type, who is fun and a little silly, and made my son laugh all the time. She's prompt, attentive, and friendly. Would absolutely hire again.

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Caroline P.


Ashburn, VA

$15-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Caroline! I Am Currently In College And Love Playing With Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am currently a freshman at James Madison University. I will be home for the summer and love playing with kids, so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity. In high school, I tutored 2nd and 3rd graders. I also took care of my younger cousin. I can help with crafts, travel, errands, homework, carpooling, and...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Caroline is punctual and responsible, highly recommended!

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Meagan K.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr

Veterinrian Student!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college student in veterinary medicine. I am very comfortable with all animals! I have worked with animals my whole life, I have managed a doggy daycare, and I do work with the humane society. I would love to meet you and your pets!
Meagan can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents

Nancy G.

5.0

Nancy is a pleasure to have in our home as she is very dependable and loving with my kids and our dog. Given I have changes in my schedule often, she has been able to accommodate our needs each time. She leaves my home very clean and ensures my kids pick up after themselves. As a working Mom, I'm...

- Rose S.

Nicole L.

5.0

Niki is great. She asked all the right questions to make a parent feel at ease when leaving their children. My toddler is a COVID baby and has a little separation anxiety so I know he wasn't easy. But when we came home she had a smile on her face and volunteered her or her sisters services for the...

- Ericka O.

Andrea M.

5.0

Sofia is excellent with kids. My children are excited she is back for the summer to watch them. They are 6 and 9 and she started caring for them when they were 5 and 8.

- Amber M.

Kalli L.

5.0

Kalli cared for both of my sons at different points this past summer and she was excellent with both the 9 month old and the 3.5 year old. She was well-liked and very dependable.

- Caroline L.

Erika D.

5.0

Erika was punctual, kind, proactive and patient with my little one.

- Marlenne S.

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