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452 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Katherine L.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible babysitter with six year of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summers and winter break. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all the care for...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kids loved her (3 y/o boy and 6 y/o girl), very communicative, punctual, and friendly."
David K.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Julieth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 been very reliable and flexible. She is good with feeding for infants to toddlers as well as doing bath time and...
Care member
5.0
(47)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
**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...
Tofsirun can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 needed extra hours of care starting at 4 months old and now at 6 months old. She provides frequent updates,...
Laura C.
4.8
(24)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
Lethukuthula can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lethu was very reliable, friendly, and easy to trust. She did a great job as a nanny for our daughter and we would easily hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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...
Sheida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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. Sheida is so incredibly reliable- in the time we have been with her she has never once been late and always willing...
Care member
4.9
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for many years. From 2017 to 2019, I was an aupair and from 2019 I've been nannying. I have many references and experience with kids of all ages. I consider myself to be responsible, kind, caring and loving ans flexible person. I enjoying engaging with kids and teaching them new things and also...
Rukhsar can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy is great with kids. Our daughter runs over to see Lucy when she comes to babysit, she wants to play with Lucy, and (importantly) she eats well and goes to sleep easily when Lucy is babysitting. The next day, our daughter will ask "Where's Lucy?" as she wants...
Care member
4.9
(18)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Diah and I have many years of experience babysitter since I was in college pursuing my Bachelor Degree. I am still doing babysitter job as my part time because simply I love kids and I love being around them. I babysit from infant to children ages between 1 years old to 12 years old. I am comfortable with all...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Diah is great with kids! She had my very attached toddler totally comfortable and on her hip by the time I left for my Dr. Appt. She kept in touch with me via text how the kids were doing..and they were doing great the entire time! When I came back the house...
Jenny C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya has been babysitting our daughter over 2 years. I met her at the library and I was amazed how she was interacting with the children she was watching. I feel very lucky to have Tanya in our lives, my day is so much easier to know my daughter is in great hands...
Katerina A.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Sabrina, and I'm a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from infants to pre-teens. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and structured environment where kids can thrive, learn, and grow.
I am First Aid and MAT (Medication Administration Training)...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sabrina is wonderful with our 4 and 2 year olds. She's reliable, patient, fun, and calm in a crisis. She's our go to sitter!"
Caroline W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...
Naya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She was my daughter's teacher for two years. My daughter would always come home talking about Ms. Naya, so I decided to ask her if she did babysitting outside of school and lucky for me she did! She was great with meal preps and bedtime routines. She even did arts...
Kate W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, energetic, and organized caregiver with 20 years full-time and part-time live-out nanny experience. I would love to work for a family where my strengths and talents working with multiples or newborns can be used to help children develop to their best potential. Extensive background in working with preschool,...
Shamel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 time with her. The house is always cleaner than I left it, and I'm happy to trust her with my children!"
Rosie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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.
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 provided outstanding care. Thank you. "
George M.
5.0
(5)
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...
Tradicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I taught with Tradicia in a kindergarten classroom. She is kind, attentive, and supportive to all children. She is knowledgeable about how to handle each child's unique needs. She is a fun, smart, and compassionate teacher and caretaker. She is supportive to...
Sarah R.
5.0
(1)
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.
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"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. "
Care member
Oumaima A.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Oumaima can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 5 years I have experience, 16 hours of training have certificate, CPR. TB test updated, background checked, first aid training. I am very good at taking care of babies. I have worked in a daycare center as lead teacher for 4 years in the baby room.
Dina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha I'm a responsible, loving, honest, fun, energetic, and reliable person whom you can trust. I have my own transportation. I am legal to work in the US. I have a driver's license with a clean record. I have CPR certification. I have Strong references from my past jobs, which are available to be contacted...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I know Martha L. for 5 years she is my mother in law, she is a good person, honest, reliable, she has this warm feeling for kids. She always helps me anything that has to with her granddaughters or me, I trust her 100%. I highly recommend her as a...
Erika O.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with them. I can't begin to express how awesome she has been...
Amy G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariane, I'm an experienced nanny and I can guarantee professional and quality child care service. I have cared for children ranging from 2 years old to 14 years of age.
I am able to provide an array of services for families such as help with laundry and organization projects, cooking, run errands, taking...
Ariane can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariane is a wonderful helper. She is smart, punctual and thoughtful. She always has good solutions and great suggestions. I can't recommend her highly enough and I totally trust her! "
Barbara C.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over a decade and I love to care for them. I am experienced with children between the ages of zero to 12. I am passionate about child development, and love to teach children new things, do arts and crafts, explore outside, and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa watched my 10-month old son for two days while we were in town for vacation. She responded quickly to my messages and was on-time. For one afternoon she watched both my son and my friend's 18-month old, and they seemed to have a great time. She was able to...
Sarah S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Katherine L.
5.0
Kids loved her (3 y/o boy and 6 y/o girl), very communicative, punctual, and friendly.
- David K.
Julieth A.
5.0
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 been very reliable and flexible. She is good with feeding for infants to toddlers as well as doing bath time and bed time. Would highly recommend...
- Care member
Tofsirun L.
5.0
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 needed extra hours of care starting at 4 months old and now at 6 months old. She provides frequent updates, cares for my daughter like her own,...
- Laura C.
Lethukuthula A.
5.0
Lethu was very reliable, friendly, and easy to trust. She did a great job as a nanny for our daughter and we would easily hire her again!
- Care member
Sheida P.
5.0
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. Sheida is so incredibly reliable- in the time we have been with her she has never once been late and always willing to help out wherever she can. I...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alexandria, VA:
How can I find a Alexandria babysitter near me?
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 452 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Alexandria, VA?
The average rate for Alexandria, VA babysitters on Care.com is $21.05 per hour as of April 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Alexandria, VA?
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.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 465 reviews of the 452 listed babysitters.