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445 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Alexandria, VA
We hired Hader for several months, while I (home school mom) had to take a class. She had fun with my toddler and guided my son through his…
Review for Hader M. by Dave S.
She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience.
Review for Helen S. by Care member
Excellent with children! We hired Nusrat aunty for our son when he was a newborn and as needed as he became a toddler. She is wonderful with…
Review for Nusrat A. by Care member
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
4.3
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I'm Hader, a bilingual nanny fluent in English and Arabic. I'm passionate about fostering growth and development in children of all ages. While I have extensive experience with newborns and toddlers, I've worked with kids of all ages.
I specialize in potty training, teaching babies to walk and crawl, and focusing on...
Hader can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hader is very dependable and goes above and beyond. She follows instructions well and updates me with reminders with my child's school schedule/messages from teacher."
Marquitta N.
Helen S.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience. "
Care member
Nusrat A.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with taking care of children for more than five year. I have also had five of my own children. I enjoy taking care of them and seeing them learn. I enjoy teaching them the right things. I am passionate about what I do because I have had experience with them for such a long time.
Nusrat can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nusrat is a gem. She has cared for my two children (ages 4 and 1) multiple times and is always on time, organized, and great with the kids. She cared for my daughter when she was still an infant, a few times for full days at a time, and I never had a worry in the...
Addar L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I have worked with kids before and below are some things I have done in the past:
Designed and managed weekly schedule. Made sure everyone was right on time for the schedule.
Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, family night, and...
Vernelldra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vernelldra has been providing childcare for my five month old on a weekly basis for about a month. She has been a pleasure to work with and is patient and caring with our little one. A couple of the things that stand out to me is Vernelldra's thoughtfulness and...
Esperanza A.
Haley G.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm A Social Butterfly And I Love Playing Video Games!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as open book, funny and caring.
I like working with kids because I love to building a relationship with them over time!
I'm looking for a job that is very fun and possibly different everyday!
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old and haven't stopped since!
In my spare time, I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is currently seeking a part time nanny / home assistant role in the morning. She helps our family with afternoon school pick up for my daughter, meal prep & cooking, cleaning, laundry and running errands. She is a terrific cook and is very efficient. She...
Care member
Nagila D.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Nagila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Maria T.
Alexandria, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi families
I am a professional nanny who has 10+ yr experience . I'm now a mum myself to my adorable daughter who's 18 months and know the exact care and love children need. I always ensure that they safe and needs are taken care of. I have tons of experience when it comes to kids from infants to teenagers. I have worked in a...
5.0
"Nome was absolutely wonderful. It was not easy trusting someone to care for our almost 3 month old baby, but she did a fantastic job and really put our hearts at ease by communicating constantly, sending pictures and videos, and asking questions to make sure she...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...
Aaron C.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia 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...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have allowed me to gain valuable experience in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me...
Paula can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is great!! I had the pleasure to have her for 15 days and we miss her so much, my boys loved her :)"
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kendall and I love babysitting! I have 10 years of babysitting experience plus 3 years experience as a full time preschool teacher. I've worked with all kinds of families and I'm comfortable with up to four children at a time, and I have a pretty equal level of experience with babies, toddlers, and older children....
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It only took a day for my kids to fall in love with Kendall. She gives the kids her full attention, is playful, responsive (both to the kids and parents) and clearly takes pride in her child care. We felt pretty much instantly we could trust her with our kids to go...
Care member
Raquel C.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Raquel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 energy pups."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Kelly. I am 27 years old and I have been babysitting during 5 years. I started babysitting around my 17th birthday with my nephew and some neighbors kids, but the real full time experience I start having was the past 5 years. I am a psychologist and part of my practice was with elementary school kids, while studying in...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kelly has been my babysitter for close to a year. I have a 4 year old and a 10 months old and I’m always impressed with the amount of patience she has, specially with my toddler. She does a great job coming up with activities to keep the kids entertained, cooks for...
Care member
4.5
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I took classes in college to obtain a certification to work with young children and also studied social work and psychology. I have been watching children for over 20 years. I started as an assistant camp counselor (for children age 2-14, and went to babysitting families (from ages 4months-15 years old) and worked at a daycare...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn watched my infant son and toddler daughter for a couple of hours while I saw a client in my home office. Kathryn was on time, and my daughter took to her very well. We would hire her again."
Jessica W.
Maquela M.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Maquela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.7
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Nyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Nyah provides regular care for our infant & we truly appreciate her. Whenever we experience a schedule change she is available without hesitation! I definitely recommend her if you are looking for a sitter."
Autaneak R.
Janys B.
Alexandria, VA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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,...
Janys can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Pros:
Fantastic, energetic and joyous personality!
Connects with children at their level
Excellent, clear Spanish
Well-read and well-spoken-- helped son build confidence
Safe driver
Modeled healthy eating and exercise habits in tune with our family...
Manisha S.
Blen K.
Alexandria, VA
$20-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
Blen, Student At James Madison University Friendly And Social
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Im Blen I love looking after kids and have been babysitting for few years. I'm all about making sure kids have fun while they learn and grow. I plan cool activities like arts and crafts, story time, and outdoor play that are safe and enjoyable.
Safety is super important to me, and I'm trained in first aid and CPR. I'm...
Blen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with kids, very responsible, genuine passion for kids development, knowledgeable, good communication skills...overall pleased with the service...thank you🙏🏽"
Care member
Kate B.
Alexandria, VA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Kate to care for our 3 children ranging in age from 7-12 1/2 years old. She is always on time, very responsive to text inquires about how the children are doing and quick to come up with fun - and non-screen time- activities! I don't worry about the...
Joshua K.
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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 445 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 $21.02 per hour as of May 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 440 reviews of the 445 listed babysitters.