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Suly M.

Sterling, VA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Coordinated specific activities for each of the children, understanding their individual needs and interests. Prepared and organized meals taking into account dietary restrictions and intolerances. I'd describe my personality as responsible and creative with assertive communication. I like working with kids because I receive...
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Sofia B.

Hi!! My Name Is Sofia Berg And I'm Currently A Student At JMU!!

Sterling, VA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hii!! I'm Sofia and currently a student at JMU! I absolutely love babysitting and caring for kids! I'm looking for a job this summer that I can carry on to when I come home for breaks!!! I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and outgoing I like working with kids because I enjoy being someone they can trust, have...
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Jutamat W.

Sterling, VA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting families and ensuring the well-being and happiness of children. My journey into caregiving began through positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for nurturing and engaging with children. I have three years of experience...
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Jenna R.

Licensed Teacher & Experienced Nanny

Sterling, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Jenna and I'm currently relocating to the Northern Virginia area. I'm a licensed K-12 Art teacher and I've been babysitting for over 12 years. Some of my responsibilities have included light housekeeping, driving children to after school programs, preparing meals, and overseeing play dates. I have previously watched...
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Cecilia F.

Full-Time Child Care Provider

Sterling, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a stay-at-home mom with a Bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis on development. In addition to having my own children, I've worked with kids in many diverse settings. From babysitting to full-time nanny, helping run a daycare to an after-school teacher; I've worked with children of all ages and developmental backgrounds!...
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Lyna M.

Reliable Babysitter, Tutor, And Child Lover!

Sterling, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and a part-time babysitter.
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Krystal L.

Sterling, VA

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Krystal and have 8 years of experience taking care of children from long term nannying to the occasional babysitting for a night out. I am a registered nurse and have been working as a nurse for the past 5 years. I enjoy caring for children and am open to helping out anyway I can.
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Bernadette F.

Reliable, Experienced, Educated, And Fun Nanny Available!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I began caring for and being around infants and small children at the age 12. After high school, I was a Nanny in the San Francisco Bay area for a retired 49'ers player. After returning to the Pacific Northwest I began working in Preschools. I continued in that field for over a decade until the birth of my third child. At that...

Deb S. says "I had the pleasure of working with Bernadette at a Therapeutic Riding Facility and got to see her patience and professionalism first hand. She's dedicated...

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Kathleen A.

Seasonal Part-time Caregiver

Oakton, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently a grad student at Virginia Tech and am studying Human Nutrition Food and Exercise. I worked as a lifeguard before and am CPR certified. I have been nannying now for 7 years and have driven children to and from school, helped with school work, prepared dinner and meals, and kept children entertained while their...

Erin P. says "Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!! She is a real...

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Briana D.

Engaged Caregiver

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I'm Bri! I pride myself on being a very engaging childcare giver from tea parties, dress up, and playing school, to dinosaurs, cars, and hide and go seek. I remember being a child and loving when my babysitter would be a kid with me rather than just sit and ignore me, so I am happy to provide that same level of connection...

Rachel F. says "I very rarely leave my kids with a sitter but when I met Bri, that changed. She’s great with my kids (age 8 & 4 year old twins), mature and intelligent. I...

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Ana M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Housekeeper

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ana and I am 22 years old. I am currently a student as well as an Assistant teacher at a Montessori school in Reston. Ive always loved working with kids of all ages. I am CPR/AED certified. I have been a nanny before for multiple years as well. For the family I worked for I would watch over the kids, play with...

Care Member says "Ana is amazing, my kids love her so much!!!!She does so much to help them with school and sports. 10/10 recommend, just wish we could take her with us...

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Kalli L.

Weekend Or Weeknight Babysitter

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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.

Caroline L. says "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...

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Cintia V.

Child Care

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I have a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which only solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe that every child deserves a patient, creative, and...

Zhewei G. says "Travelling with a young child while getting work done is challenging and Cintia made it possible. My son was well taken care of by her and had a lot of...

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Amanda W.

Experienced And Loving Provider

Chantilly, VA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have years of experience caring for children in a day care/preschool setting, as well as, I have been a nanny for twins. I am passionate about children because of the great impact you can make on their lives and really contribute to their success in the future. I love their energy, as I am very active also. I have a lot of...

Wendy B. says "Amanda is wonderful. My daughter loves her and is happy to see her when I drop her off. Amanda is flexible with our schedule. She takes her for walks on a...

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Jenn O.

Experienced Babysitter

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...

David R. says "Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She...

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Sarah T.

Experienced Nanny

Reston, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a highly experienced nanny, babysitter, and tutor. I also have a Master's degree in Education and Human Development. Current on first aid and CPR as well as vaccinations. Good driving record and safe car. Love pets! I have extensive infant and toddler experience and I've cared for many babies of all ages. I like to read and...

Caroline F. says "Sarah is very experienced and a lovely lady. She is very reliable, always on time and just a kind human being. Our daughter got on with her really well...

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Carrie H.

Reston, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology from Louisiana State University. I love to read, play board/card games, watercolor, puzzle, go on walks, and hang out with my elderly rescue cat. I have been working with children and families for more than 12 years. I have been with the same family for 8 years and...

Karin D. says "Carrie did regular housekeeping and errands and occasional babysitting and house/pet sitting for my family for a little less than a year. She did...

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Bailey M.

Nanny

Ashburn, VA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Bobbi B. says "Bailey is in incredibly kind and helpful. I would hire her again. "

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Miriam U.

Wonderful Nanny .

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm an experienced, punctual, trustworthy, honest and nurturing babysitter, who provides loving care, safe environment and dedicated every child, I am a former professional preschool teacher. I have more than 10 years of experience, I am CPR and First Aid certified. I adore working with children and providing them education...

Tami W. says "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...

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Mebrat I.

Full Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Chantilly, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Mebrat I. I have been doing this work for around 15+ years now. I've worked as an in-home caretaker and a substitute teacher at Day Care Center. I've continued doing this for so long now because I'm passionate and enjoy working with kids and also the elderly. I m a punctual person who has experience working with...

Cynthia C. says "Mebrat has cared for my grandson for about 18 months. She is a very hands on and attentive care giver. I could not have been more pleased for my...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.70/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.6

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

After School Babysitters in Sterling, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Bernadette F.

I had the pleasure of working with Bernadette at a Therapeutic Riding Facility and got to see her patience and professionalism first hand....

- Deb S.

Kathleen A.

Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!!...

- Erin P.

Briana D.

I very rarely leave my kids with a sitter but when I met Bri, that changed. She’s great with my kids (age 8 & 4 year old twins), mature and...

- Rachel F.

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

You can review 27 after school babysitter profiles near you in Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA is $20.70. 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA.

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