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Tofsirun L.

Loving, Patient, And Kind Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 39 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
**IMPORTANT: PARENTS + FAMILIES, PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE SENDING ANY BOOKING REQUEST!!!** ***Also, I do NOT consider ANY requests in Maryland, Arlington/Falls Church, and DC because they are too far, thank you for understanding.*** Hello, my name is Tofsirun. I have been a mom to three kids ages 25, 15, and 9. I have been...

Laura C. says "Highly recommend entrusting in Ms. L to take care of your little ones. She has been an amazing resource to provide care for my daughter during times when I...

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Sheida P.

Full-Time Babysitter Available

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a 56-year-old mother of 1 son, 26 years old. I have been in the United States since 2011, and I am a citizen. I speak Farsi and English. I am a very healthy, organized, reliable and responsible person. I love children and have been around kids all my life. I have been a babysitter both part time and full time. I also...

Care Member says "Sheida is fantastic. She has watched around daughter as her full time nanny from 4months-2 years. She is incredibly loving, kind, patient, and fun....

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Tradicia J.

Nanny/ Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I enjoy working with and caring for children! I have had the privilege of working and caring for kindergarten age children for the past 10+ years. Prior to this I worked with a before and after school program, supervising groups on 20 or more children and implementing age appropriate activities to keep them engaged. In the past...

Care Member says "Tradicia was our full-time nanny for 8 months for our toddler. She became a valuable asset to our family, maintaining our son’s routine and bringing a...

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Lucia N.

Occasional Babysitter Available

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hi there! My name's Lucia and I'm a DMV native. I used to work in Childcare at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, and nannied throughout college. My biggest life hack is when you need a kid to come over to you and they don't want to, either pretend like you're leaving without them or ask them for a high five.

Care Member says "Luci was an engaging and reliable sitter for our family! The kids (4 & 2) loved reading stories, playing games, and spending time at the park with her....

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Tatiana B.

Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have reopen my profile because I' ready to pick up some more hours. I absolutely love seeing children grow, explore and learn and I would be trilled to make a positive impact in your family's life! With over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I find each stage exciting and enjoy being as creative as...

Care Member says "Tanya is an exceptional babysitter who cared for my two daughters with such kindness, patience, and attention. She always ensured they were engaged in...

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Hiwetay H.

Babysitter And Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I've always loved working with kids and have grown up with a mother who works in childcare.

Ashley T. says "Hiwetay was WONDERFUL !! She was so sweet when it comes to caring for my two boys! She has always been on time, was willing to help clean up, and was able...

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Megan P.

Experienced Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Megan and I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I have my B. A. in psychology and my masters in education from UPenn. I have 11 years experience working with children! I have spent these last 11 years working as a babysitter, nanny, teacher's aide at a daycare, as a summer camp counselor & assistant director,...

Cara W. says "Megan cared for our infant daughter part time during the day while we worked from home and went to the office. She was reliable, flexed her schedule to...

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Shamel S.

Full-Time or Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a caring, energetic, and highly organized caregiver with over 20 years of full-time and part-time live-out nanny experience. I am passionate about helping children grow into confident, curious, and kind individuals, and I take great pride in supporting families in providing a nurturing, structured, and joyful environment. I...

Rosie H. says "Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids love spending...

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Monica G.

Kind And Professional Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
More than 5 years of experience with kids of different ages. Patience, kindness, and responsibility are the values that define me. I'll be there not just as a babysitter but as your friend to help you educate and take care of your kids. I'm active, love sports and games. I am comfortable with pets.

Veronica S. says "I needed someone for two weeks as my mom was away. Monica helped me in the morning with the kids, meals, dishes and beds. She has lot of initiative and...

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Oumaima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I love spending time with children. I have over 7 years of experience taking care of children of any age. I have my own vehicle for travel and I am looking for a nice wonderful family to work with and take care of their kids. love children and I am willing to work with them, play, and take care of them. Please feel free to...

Care Member says "Oumaima helped our family when we needed a nanny on short notice. She was just simply outstanding with our three toddlers. Very punctual and very...

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Maria T.

Full Time Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children for 3 years now. I can transport from one place to other. I am a non-smoker and I am comfortable with pets. I am bilingual.

George M. says "Maria assisted me during the week my wife was out of town. Assisted with transfers into and out of bed. Her professionalism and safety conscious attitude...

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Damyanti M.

Babysitter Available In Danbury CT And Keene NH Area

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old and have experience with children of all ages including infancy. I have experience working at schools in a variety of settings and levels as well. I'm a very creative person and enjoy arts and crafts as I was previously a preschool teacher. I'm also willing to help kids with...

Wesley G. says "Mom writing from Dad's account Dom is a very capable and polite young professional. Our 17 month old responded immediately to her during the interview....

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Julieth A.

Awesome Babysitter/nanny

Alexandria, VA

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a warm-hearted, imaginative, and patient professional with over a decade of experience in childcare. I've had the pleasure of working as both a babysitter and a teacher, caring for children from infancy through their teenage years. My passion lies in nurturing young minds, helping them grow strong and thrive in a...

Care Member says "Julieth is a great caregiver! She has been watching my son as a weekend babysitter since he was three months old and now he is 2 1/2. Julieth has always...

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Naya W.

Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. With 10 years of experience, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My background includes a college degree, Early Childhood Education coursework, and experience as a Certified Teacher. I am also certified in First Aid and CPR. I enjoy playing outdoor sports...

Joseph G. says "She was kind and patient with our son and made us feel very comfortable leaving him for the first time. Will definitely hire her again."

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Renata L.

Babysitting

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Renata, I'm 25 years old. I live in Alexandria. I worked as a live-in nanny of 3 children for 2 years. I'm a responsible and fun nanny. I enjoy playing outside, go to the park and go to the pool. I'm very creative, I love arts and crafts. I have experience will all ages and great references. I would love to...

Jackie P. says "Renata has been a huge help to our family. She is incredibly responsible and always willing to come early or stay late and has a great attitude. Our son...

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Susan A.

Experienced Nursery School Owner And Teacher Available For Babysitting.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have retired from civilian employment with the Navy and Air Force, having worked on Joint Base Anacostia DC, as a full time preschool teacher for infants and toddlers in the base schools for 10 years. I also have 20 years preschool experience in Bangkok, Thailand with student ranging from 1 to 6 years old. I instructed the...

Michael M. says "Susan is an absolutely wonderful and excellent caregiver for our 2-year old son. Not only does she have a deep, sincere love of children, she has a lot...

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Lilliana C.

College Student Looking For A Part-time Job On The Weekends!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Lilliana and I am currently a college student at GMU based around the Alexandria/Rose Hill area. I have been nannying/babysitting for one year and have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age kids ranging from 6months - 11 years old. I'm open to occasional babysitting or becoming a recurring nanny.

Caroline C. says "Lilliana has been an amazing addition to our family this past winter. She keeps open lines of communication with us and has been very easy to work with...

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Doris S.

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...

Care Member says "Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L....

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Brenda P.

Alexandria, VA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. I was a kindergarten teacher and also worked in parties for children during the weekends in Peru. I'm currently leading the early childhood program for a non-profit organization. I'm very passionate and motivated to work with children since I have the dream to build a...

Megan W. says "We hired Brenda recently for a date night. She was flexible when we had to move our schedule around a bit, and arrived right on time. She brought an...

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  • 433 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.35/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA

Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 339 reviews of the 433 listed babysitters

Tofsirun L.

Highly recommend entrusting in Ms. L to take care of your little ones. She has been an amazing resource to provide care for my daughter...

- Laura C.

Sheida P.

Sheida is fantastic. She has watched around daughter as her full time nanny from 4months-2 years. She is incredibly loving, kind, patient,...

- Care member

Tradicia J.

Tradicia was our full-time nanny for 8 months for our toddler. She became a valuable asset to our family, maintaining our son’s routine and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alexandria, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alexandria, 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 433 babysitters in Alexandria, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Alexandria, VA babysitters on Care.com is $21.35 per hour as of November 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alexandria, 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.

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