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Alexandra A.

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello Families, My name is Alexandra. I am a recent graduate of Virginia Tech and currently I work as a medical assistant at local clinic. During my undergraduate career, I worked as an elementary teaching assistant, where I engaged with students, played games with them, fed them, read with them, and went over lessons. After...
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Natalie S.

Teacher Looking For Part-time Summer Gig

Alexandria, VA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I am a 4th Grade teacher looking for some part- time summer work. I enjoy working with children because there is always something fun to do, and I love seeing the world through their eyes!
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Lucy R.

Alexandria, VA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello! I am a recent college graduate who has been doing childcare since high school. I've lived in Alexandria my whole life and do theatre work part time. I am very energetic, creative, and organized. I'm here to help, so let's get in touch!
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Keaira W.

Part-time Sitter/ Weekend Helper!

Alexandria, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Keaira and I am a recent college graduate, looking to continue my education locally. I have over nine years of experience caring for children. I have worked with children ages one month to 14 years old. Before becoming a sitter/nanny I worked as a summer camp counselor and after school program counselor. Some...
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Morgan S.

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I've been a childcare provider for the past 5 years, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and explore. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing educational games and activities with children. I'm also very...
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Natalie C.

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have recently come back to the USA after working abroad for 2 years in South Korea as a teacher. I was able to work with high schoolers teaching AP Economics and AP modern world history and it was a very rewarding experience for me. Throughout my life I have volunteered at various summer camps like Rec-PAC, the National...
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Diana R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families, I'm Diana and I'm 28. I'm from Colombia and I've been working with kids since 2015. I have experience with babies, toddlers , children and multiple kids at the same time. I have a clean record of my drivers license and all my vaccines are updated. Also, I have my first aid training and CPR. I consider myself very...

Care Member says "Diana is a warm, responsible, calm, energetic and loving caregiver. She took care of our three children ranging in age from 3 months - 5 years for over...

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Kathy B.

Part-time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care of many family members over the years,...

Merna Y. says "Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy was very...

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Renessa D.

Energetic, Creative, Outgoing Childcare Provider

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I believe the children are our are future! Kids need to be told on a daily basis how awesome they are so that one day when they grow up and enter the real world - tthey have heard it enough - they believe it themselves! I am a creative, energetic outgoing 31-year-old who loves working with children. I have been working with...

Brittany P. says "Renessa is absolutely wonderful with children. She is kind, loving, nurturing, and so much fun. Her approach to child care compliments our parenting...

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Mismak K.

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 20 years of experience, I have the expertise to care for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I strive to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. I...
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Amanda W.

Alexandria, VA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amanda. I'm teacher with 7 years of experience in teaching social studies. I'm excited to offer childcare and babysitting services this summer, and I'd love to support your family's needs. As a teacher, I have worked with children of all ages, from early elementary to middle school, and am comfortable with a...
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Ismairi P.

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi I'm 20 years old. I'm from Dominican Republic. I speak Spanish and I learning English. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and I also can work as a household assistant and can cook, clean. I'm not allergic to pets. I have one dog his names is sky. I'd describe my...
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Belinda V.

Nanny

Alexandria, VA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm an experienced childcare provider with two decades of nurturing and caring for children. My passion for fostering their growth and development has led me to this fulfilling career. I'm patient, calm, and creative, which allows me to engage children in imaginative play and educational activities. Effective communication with...
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Terry W.

Alexandria, VA

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I may be on the "older" side but my mind is still young at heart and offers years of experience. I'm patient, understanding, compassionate but stern. I'm responsible, dependable and your typical "cool" grandma. With years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have developed a patient and calm approach that puts...
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Kelley F.

Experienced Teacher And Child Care Center Director Available For Weekend Babysitting

Alexandria, VA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My work with children started with my much younger siblings and then included neighborhood babysitting all through my teen years. I got a degree in psychology and education (a combined major). I taught preschool for 6 years and kindergarten for three years (all the while babysitting) before moving to a back-up child care center...
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Jesica O.

Happy Kids , Make The Family Happy Too.

Alexandria, VA

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$22/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I've been working with kids 12 years ago I love children care My passion is teaching them to be a good kids , make them happy and encourage them how to be independent is very important too. Make them happy and laugh is my favorite part ! Love kids a lot , kids are the new generation for us in the future.
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Aylin D.

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Aylin and I have worked as a babysitter/nanny since highschool. I majored in psychology at NC State University and then worked as a 6th grade teacher in New York for a year after graduation. After my year in NY I worked as a preschool teacher working primarily with 1 to 3-year-olds. I am now studying education...
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Leila B.

Part-time Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience on-and-off with providing childcare. I can provide you and your child(ren) with light housekeeping, cooking, craft activities, and more!
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Sarah A.

Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, fun, and creative I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and learn. And they teach me just as much if not more than I teach them! I started working with kids when I was really young babysitting for family friends. In high school I started part time nannying and have...
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Raquel C.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Raquel, and I have recently moved to Virginia after having grown up in Maryland. I am a recent graduate from University of Maryland, College Park and will be working as Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the school system this fall. I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 8 years and have experience with...

Care Member says "We have used Raquel as our dog sitter and walker for the past year and she’s the best! She’s very caring and willing to keep up with even the highest...

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  • 181 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.9

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA

After School Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 102 reviews of the 181 listed after school babysitters

Diana R.

Diana is a warm, responsible, calm, energetic and loving caregiver. She took care of our three children ranging in age from 3 months - 5...

- Care member

Kathy B.

Kathy looked after my very active 8 months old son and was one of the few people who knew how to handle him with exceptional care. Kathy...

- Merna Y.

Renessa D.

Renessa is absolutely wonderful with children. She is kind, loving, nurturing, and so much fun. Her approach to child care compliments our...

- Brittany P.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Alexandria, VA

You can review 181 after school babysitter profiles near you in Alexandria, VA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Alexandria, VA is $20.83. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Alexandria, VA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Alexandria, VA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Alexandria, VA.

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