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429,715 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2023
The average star rating for babysitters is 4.6
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Liliana A.
Reston, VA
$25-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Liliana. I am a recent graduate from Old Dominion University where I received my Bachelors for Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design. I have a lot of experience in child care as I have three younger sisters I've helped take care of, I started mothers helping and...
Latest review:
5.0
Lili was the best thing to happen to my little family this year. She came in and loved my 10-month old as her own. Despite my best efforts, she wasn't in favor of dropping out of college to spend her time with...
Reviewed by Lauren S.
5.0
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I earned my M. A in Special Education and am certified to teach k-12 grades. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, I was an elementary school Special Education teacher. During my masters program, I was a co-teacher in a 5th grade classroom and loved teaching middle school students as well. I am very...
Latest review:
5.0
Hannah did a great job tutoring our daughter who was struggling to read and write. Hannah was very focused on the work and direction to help our daughter succeed. She also made the lessons fun so it did not all...
Reviewed by Margaret M.
4.2
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Fully Vaccinated Covid 19
Loving to be a babysitter. Setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid..
My other qualifications include: Creative arts and talent. I am reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and trustworthy. Fluent in Spanish, organized,...
Latest review:
5.0
Damaris is the most amazing person you could find to take care of your children! She is engaging, caring, loving, energetic, calming, creative with all children. She primarily cared for our baby during the day...
Reviewed by Sarah D.
Amy G.
Herndon, VA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Babysitter/ Doula / Newborn Care Specialist Excited To Meet Your Family!
5.0
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Hi!
My name is Amy! I'm very passionate about working with young children (0-5)! I enjoy engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities and taking them outside to play! Arts and crafts & sensory bins are fun to do on rainy days, or not so rainy days too! I have my bachelors degree in...
Latest review:
5.0
Amy was so wonderful. This was our first time hiring a babysitter and we were so nervous. Amy was very patient with us during the interview process and made us feel very comfortable. We hired Amy to watch our...
Reviewed by Jessica S.
5.0
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My name is Tina and I bring you 12+ years of well-rounded care-giving and companionship care experience. I am a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, CPR and First Aid certified. I hold a CDL, personal automobile and fully insured. I can also provide excellent references upon request.
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Latest review:
5.0
Excellent care provided to a stroke victim with very limited mobility, on time and personable. Would hire again!
Reviewed by Marcus D.
5.0
(1)
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I like working with kids because their large imaginations and figuring out who they are as a person
I'm looking for a job that adds happiness and friendship to my everyday life
I started working with kids when I was in college, I always babysat for my family however my first experience through...
Latest review:
5.0
Aubrie is magical as a baby sitter... she eases her way into the hearts of the children and is a toddler whisperer.... my twin boys thrive when she is around...
she is always on or before time, has a...
Reviewed by Smita K.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Jess and I recently graduated from George Mason with a degree in nursing. I am currently a registered nurse and I will begin my career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on November 30. I'm interested in being a part-time nanny in the meantime!
In the past, I have nannied 2 boys...
Latest review:
5.0
Jess is awesome!!! I needed to find someone fast and she was super on top of it, even making arrangements to meet us after her long day at work. She was a natural with our daughter and we look forward to having...
Reviewed by Steffy H.
5.0
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I grew up in a family of nine children. This means that from an early age, I had the privilege of playing with and caring for young children. I have had so much fun playing with kids over the years! For the past 10 years, I have nannied for over 50 families. Most of these families have children from...
Latest review:
5.0
Theresa was wonderful! She was always on time, responsible, and excellent with my son, D. She played with him, took him for walks and took great care of him. I highly recommend Theresa!
Reviewed by Meghan G.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sydney, I started working with children at the age of 11 when I took the American Red Cross babysitters training course and after that I became a babysitter! I have several families that I regularly babysit for, kids ages range from 2-15 years. A few summers ago I worked for my...
Latest review:
5.0
Very reliable, great with the kids. Willing to go the extra mile. My kids are 9 and 11 but I know she has tons of experience with younger children as well. Would highly recommend her!
Reviewed by Suzanne E.
Carlyn M.
Herndon, VA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Casual Sitting/Part-time Care
5.0
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My name is Carly and I am a recent VCU graduate. I have been babysitting and nannying fairly consistently for around 8 years, and worked at a swim school for kids for 3. I really enjoy working with kids; I have experience with infants as little as 3 months old through kids as old as 12. I only have...
Latest review:
5.0
We were so incredibly fortunate to have Carly for the past five months. She became a part of our family and our 3 year old absolutely adores her. She's professional, punctual, and trustworthy. We will miss her...
Reviewed by Katelyn H.
4.7
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Hello, I'm Lauren. I am a registered nurse who is very responsible, energetic, organized, and attentive when I babysit. I have my own transportation, so I can commute to your location. I can care for all children ranging from newborns to elementary school age. I can prepare meals, do light house...
Latest review:
5.0
Lauren was very good with our girls, 2.5 and 8 months old. Her personality is very friendly and fun which was great for my happy and energetic toddler. It was nice having her in our home to watch the girls...
Reviewed by Jessika N.
Jackie O.
Sterling, VA
$5-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor With Experience Working With Special Needs
5.0
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Ever since kindergarten I have been involved with working with special needs kids. When I started kindergarten, my best friend had Down syndrome, and we remained friends until the end of junior high when she moved away. Also, when I attended elementary school, I was involved with a program where I...
Latest review:
5.0
Jackie has been wonderful! If only she weren't going off to college! Hire her with complete confidence!
Reviewed by Ray P.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Latest review:
5.0
Ana worked for me for a few years while I lived in NOVA. She was very friendly, and always punctual. Excellent communication skills and quickly became someone I could count on. She helped me with many tasks...
Reviewed by Martha M.
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5.0
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My name is Jessica and I would love to meet with you to potentially be your Nanny, care taker or babysitter! I'm a very outgoing and loving person especially with kids! Growing up I have always been the babysitter for my family members and I've just really grown to love being around kids and their...
Latest review:
5.0
Jessica came to us right when we needed her. We had a nanny no show to us and it was a scramble when I got back to work. She answered my message quick, interviewed and hired in a short time. She has been...
Reviewed by Brittany M.
4.5
(2)
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I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny and working with all types of ages. I am a mother of two grown kids so I know what it's like to be a first time mother and how to care like a mother. I have my bachelors degree in education from my native country.
Latest review:
4.0
Finlandia cared for my 1-1.5 year-old son and was wonderful. She was very sweet and attentive to him and he thoroughly enjoyed her company. She was also able to get him to sleep easily while others had had...
Reviewed by Chelsea M.
5.0
(1)
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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.
Latest 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.
Reviewed by Caroline L.
5.0
(3)
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I am a current student at Marymount University studying to be a pediatric nurse. I have 3 years of experience babysitting for multiple different families and for children of all ages. I help care for my little 4-year-old brother. Also, I have experience taking care of animals as I worked in a pet...
Latest review:
5.0
Casey is a wonderful babysitter who has helped us with date nights on several occasions with our young boys. She is kind, responsible, punctual, and our boys LOVE her! We got really lucky finding her!
Reviewed by Jessica J.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sara. I'm currently a full-time employee (current working as a Medical Assistant) and part-time student. I love working with children of all ages. I've been babysitting/volunteering at the church daycare since I was 15yrs old, and I am now 22. I love everything to do with the...
Latest review:
5.0
She's awesome! My son had a great time with Sara.
Reviewed by Morgan H.
4.7
(4)
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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....
Latest review:
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...
Reviewed by Shravya M.
5.0
(1)
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I love kids and their world. I have experience as a social worker with kids in schools and kindergarten. I love to teach them values and principles and so they in the future can contribute to transform the world and live in a better world. I am willing to share my NATIVE SPANISH with them. I am a...
Latest review:
5.0
My kids already love her. I can only hope we will have Martha with us for many years to come.
Reviewed by Aixa P.
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Liliana A.
5.0
Lili was the best thing to happen to my little family this year. She came in and loved my 10-month old as her own. Despite my best efforts, she wasn't in favor of dropping out of college to spend her time with me and my family. We absolutely love Lili and highly recommend her for any babysitting...
- Lauren S.
Hannah P.
5.0
Hannah did a great job tutoring our daughter who was struggling to read and write. Hannah was very focused on the work and direction to help our daughter succeed. She also made the lessons fun so it did not all seem like work.
- Margaret M.
Damaris H.
5.0
Damaris is the most amazing person you could find to take care of your children! She is engaging, caring, loving, energetic, calming, creative with all children. She primarily cared for our baby during the day and then handled after school with my elementary aged kids. Our baby was always happy...
- Sarah D.
Amy G.
5.0
Amy was so wonderful. This was our first time hiring a babysitter and we were so nervous. Amy was very patient with us during the interview process and made us feel very comfortable. We hired Amy to watch our son for a long evening and she was incredible. Our son took to her immediately and was so...
- Jessica S.
Ernestina C.
5.0
Excellent care provided to a stroke victim with very limited mobility, on time and personable. Would hire again!
- Marcus D.
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Hiring a babysitter may be a perfect option if you are looking for someone to care for your kids while you focus on other things in life. Finding a great...
Hiring a babysitter may be a perfect option if you are looking for someone to care for your kids while you focus on other things in life. Finding a great babysitter that you can trust shouldn't be so complicated. We're here to help you find the right type of care for your children. Compare babysitter profiles, read reviews from other parents, and search by experience or pay rates to find your perfect match.
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4.9 yrsavg. experience |
226,414member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a babysitter
What is a babysitter?
A babysitter is someone you can hire to temporarily care for children. It’s common to hear a babysitter referred to as a “sitter”. There are many babysitter duties that a babysitter can take on such as helping with homework, light cleaning, supervising swimming, or driving the kids to after school activities. Babysitters can help take care of children of all ages.
How much do babysitters charge?
The average rate for babysitters on Care.com as of March, 2023 is $15.95 per hour. A babysitter’s rate will fluctuate depending on where you live, the babysitter's level of experience, and the number of children they will look after. Other factors that can also influence the cost of care include the need for additional babysitter duties, specialized care, and overnight care. The Care.com childcare calculator can help you calculate your child care costs.
What’s the difference between a nanny vs babysitter?
How do you know when you want to find a nanny or a babysitter? This depends on your caregiving needs. Nannies usually have more responsibilities than a babysitter does and often earn a consistent weekly or monthly salary, whereas you typically hire babysitters on an as-needed basis. Families who need consistent care during the workweek will likely want to hire a nanny and may hire a separate sitter to watch their children on the occasional night or weekend. If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter, Care.com can help you find someone trustworthy.
Are babysitters background checked?
Babysitters on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Sitters who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date we ran the background check. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you take additional steps to hire a babysitter safely, such as interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.