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Helen S.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I love being a nanny because it allows me to positively impact a child's growth in a nurturing environment. I'm passionate about building strong connections, adapting to each child's needs, and creating fun, educational activities that inspire curiosity and creativity. With patience and experience, I'm dedicated to providing...

Care Member says "She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience. "

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Nagila D.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I am a Brazilian babysitter who have a large experience with child care. When I lived in Brazil, I worked like nanny taking care a newborn twins until them 16 months. After I took care a sweet boy (8 years old ) for 2 years. Here in the USA I worked like Au pair, so I lived with a host family and I took care a sibling,...
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Rehana K.

Alexandria, VA

4.1(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am Rehana with an experience of almost 9 years I am in Woodbridge VA and I am CPR certified, Covid-19 Vaccinated and currently looking for a job. Due to Covid-19, I am taking precautions seriously as I'm wearing mask, social distancing, meeting less people as possible on daily basis, sanitizing regularly, taking care of...

Care Member says "Loved Rehana! Well, Rehana was only with us for a short period of time. I learned to trust her immediately with my daughter. Not only was she very...

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Alexa S.

Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Alexa has amazing energy and is great with kids. Her smile is infectious and I know my kids are safe with her."

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Alexis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in Spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as a tutor with...

Benjamin S. says "Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work...

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Alexandria S.

Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a middle school teacher in Alexandria. I grew up watching over my younger cousins since they were born. One of my aunts has 5 children, and that's when I began my babysitting career! . I've always enjoyed taking care of my cousins, and god kids. Once I was in high school, I began babysitting for people who weren't my family....
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Jenny M.

A Little More About Me!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...

Danielle C. says "Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things...

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Kate B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is Kate! I have my Bachelors in Psychology and COTA. I am CPR, lifeguard and babysitting training instructor certified as well as have my drivers license. I am adoption competent and have worked for DCF. What would best work for me are families that are in need of a babysitter for a date night. I have great...

Krista P. says "Kate has been babysitting my boys (6, 3, <1) for the past year and she is truly wonderful! She is dependable, always on time, and is very hands-on and...

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Rosanna J.

Full Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Hello. I am a U. S. citizen who has been here since May 2017. I have raised five children of my own back home in the Philippines. Before coming here, I spent 3 years working in the United Arab Emirates as a nanny/housekeeper for two different expat families with young children. After coming to the U. S., I did after-school...

Matt M. says "I am writing this reference letter on behalf of our nanny, Rosanna (Ross), who has been an invaluable member of our family for over four years. It is with...

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Raquel C.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Yesenia P.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello families, I am 42 years old with 10+ years of experience. I'm from El Salvador currently living in Alexandria, VA. I have been babysitting for a little over 10+ years now, I have worked with children of many ages. I love being creative, playful & doing arts & crafts, Etc. I am willing to help out with homework , some light...

Lourdes D. says "My boys love Yesenia. She worked as a nanny taking care of my two boys for six years. She is very dependable, punctual and above all, loving. Excellent...

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Maquela M.

Alexandria, VA

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maquela! I am currently a student at PPCC. I was seeking a Nursing degree, but recently switched majors to be an Educator. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves her job, but I am looking for something different! I love children and have always gotten along with them. I have experience in babysitting my...
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Nyah W.

Fun Sitter

Alexandria, VA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello I am a recent graduate from George Mason University and a substitute teacher for Fairfax County. My experience ranges from daycare, individual baby-sitting, and summer camps. I have 9+ years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry and meal prepping. I am fully vaccinated. I am available for date nights,...

Autaneak R. says "Nyah provides regular care for our infant & we truly appreciate her. Whenever we experience a schedule change she is available without hesitation! I...

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Bruna F.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Bruna. I worked as a full-time nanny for seven years, caring for kids of all ages and truly loved every part of it. I'm patient, responsible, and love creating fun, calm, and caring moments with the little ones. Now that I have a full-time job in another field, I'm just looking for occasional babysitting on weekends or...

May W. says "As first time parents, we were so grateful to Bruna for watching our baby boy. She was so kind, patient and flexible. Bruna is one of the sweetest people...

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Sehrish I.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Sehrish I am a loving mother and alot of experience in childcare. I worked in private daycare. also worked in families. I have worked all ages. I am looking for babysitting job in my own home. I have also 2 year teaching experience in preschool. I have CPR/AED certificate. I have reference. also have master degree...
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Laura R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a good babysitter on the weekend! I'm 40 years old, and I'm a very qualified nanny. I have 20 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children up to teenagers. I also have great references that I am happy to provide. I drive my car. I am a citizen of the USA. I have my CPR and First Aid certificates....

Kaitlyn T. says "Laura is very personable, friendly and trustworthy. She put my worries at ease leaving my son with her and he loves her! Would highly recommend."

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Janys B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced babysitter taking care of children (ages 0-15) here in the Maryland and Virginia area. I have total dedication and experience in the daily care of children. Flexible and adaptable, with creative thinking and easy to solve problems independently. I also characterize myself as a person of integrity, proactive,...

Jose R. says "Janys took care of my son and she was fantastic. Janys is very reliable, punctual and an excellent person. As a caregiver, Janys is hands-on with...

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Tessa N.

Want Your Children To Have Fun! I'm The Perfect Choice. I Provide Exceptional Care.

Alexandria, VA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
I have experience with children of all ages. I am an elementary school teacher. I've also worked with children of all ages. . I've done arts based activity and I always look for ways to include science and math at home. I have my own car and I don't mind doing light work around the house.

Care Member says "Tessa is so awesome. My kids really love her! She recently helped my kids do some of their homework that I didn’t really understand. She even does...

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Olivia R.

Pospartum Doula And Newborn Care Specialist (soon-to-be CLC)

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi There! I am a Postpartum Doula dedicated to supporting babies and their families. I am currently working towards my nursing prerequisites at NVCC with hopes to pursue a career in lactation consulting. I am passionate about providing care for families of all backgrounds and cultures. One of my greatest joys is helping new...

Lachelle J. says "I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a...

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Natalie C.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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...

Julia M. says "Natalie did a great job caring for my son and my friends daughter for a last minute event. She did crafts, gave them snacks and played with them. She is...

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  • 425 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.24/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 325 reviews of the 426 listed babysitters

Helen S.

She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience.

- Care member

Rehana K.

Loved Rehana! Well, Rehana was only with us for a short period of time. I learned to trust her immediately with my daughter. Not only was...

- Care member

Alexa S.

Alexa has amazing energy and is great with kids. Her smile is infectious and I know my kids are safe with her.

- 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 426 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 $21.24 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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