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Melissa S.

Experienced, Creative, And Patient

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Melissa Andrea Coleman , I am 28 yrs old . I have been working as a child care provider the last 6 years. I have experienced taking care of babies and toddlers . I am patient and creative. I like to take the kids for a walk and play grounds . I love to do crafts and story time for them. If the weather...

Klia K. says "Melissa is so sweet and professional and you can tell she takes childcare serious and that she has experience. She has such a calm and pleasant demeanor...

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Hope T.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello there! I have worked in childcare for almost 7 years. I provided full-time and part time childcare services for kids ranging from 6months to 12 years old. I am dedicated to ensuring safety, well-being, and development through communication with parents/guardians. I followed a structured daily routine/schedule that included...

Courtney I. says "Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I don't know...

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Diane W.

Energizer Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 40 years of experience working with kids in many different volunteer jobs as well as an RN at CHKD. I can help with Travel and Laundry, errands cooking or anything you may need to make your day easier. I'm 64 have raised 3 girls who are now grown and on their own , I have 1 granddaughter:) and I'm recently divorced. I...

Cassandra S. says "Diane is a huge blessing to our family. As a new mom she is a wonderful resource. She had so many tips and suggestions. She is wonderful with our baby...

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Kathryn G.

Fun, Caring Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
As an elementary school ESOL teacher in Fairfax County, I work with youth of many different ages! I have also worked with middle school and high schoolers in previous jobs as a case manager with a non-profit. I can help with meal and bed-time, as well as with picking kids up from/bringing them to activities. As needed, I am...

Care Member says "Was friendly on our initial call, arrived on time, and communicated was responsive. Kids had a good time and were glad to have her. "

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Sarah M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sarah, I am 25 years old, and I am a Psychology major. I come from a very big family and I have experience watching children of all ages and I enjoy it! I am also a mother of a 5-year-old daughter myself. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have experience working in a daycare as well. I am very fun,...

Shanna K. says "I hired Sarah to look after my 6 month old daughter. She was punctual and very friend.y. She was very patient and caring with my child as she is not...

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Ana V.

Wonderful Experienced Nanny Looking For PT Position (30 Hours/Week)

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a very well qualified nanny currently seeking the right family! I have nearly 18 years of experience in childcare, working with children of all ages, from newborns/infants (primarily) to teens. I have also raised two kids of my own. I love spending time with kids and engaging in various types of age-appropriate recreational...

Nicole M. says "Ana worked for us in 2013 when our son was an infant. She started when he was 5 months old and I first went back to work! She made that most difficult...

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Rafaela A.

Alexandria, VA

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
[FULL VACCINATED] Hello parents My name is Rafaela , I'm 30 years old, I'm from São Paulo, Brazil. I currently live in DC as a nanny. I have been here since August 2017. I took care of two kids, twins 4 years old. My experience before I came here were with other kids: P, who was 2 years old and his brother L who was born after...

Heloisa M. says "Rafaela is very skilled in supervising children and caring for their needs, planning, preparing and serving meals to children, bathing, dressing and...

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Mamoda R.

ITFDC Certified And Over 15 Years Of Experience Child Day Care Provider

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I pride myself in the commitment to excellence I have made to child care in the past 15 years through my active effort to learn and understand the needs of children. I have gained my certification through ITFDC (Infant Toddler Family Day Care), with training certificates in both CPR and First -Aid. My spacious, clean, pet-free...

Heather C. says "My son has been in Mamoda's care since Dec 2016. He started there when he was 4.5 months old. Any parent knows leaving your child in someone else's care...

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Raquel L.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello my name is Raquel I am 44 years old, I've been living in Alexandria Va for more than 25 years. I was born in Bolivia. Emigrated to the United States when I was 19 years old. I became a Us citizen three years ago and I feel very grateful for it. I consider myself very patience, clean & tidy, take my job and responsibilities...

Maria L. says "Raquel has the patience of an Angel. She is amazing with kids, and even with dogs. She is caring, punctual, organized, clean, and reliable. She is easy to...

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Camila A.

Your Children's (soon-to-be) Favorite Nanny!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Camila and I am currently in my last semester at NYU living in Downtown Brooklyn. My passion for working & caring for younger kids stems from my experience as an assistant/substitute teacher at a daycare back home near D. C. where I worked for over 5 years throughout high school. Managing my time between work &...

Caralee U. says "Camila is fun and friendly. She had my shy 6yr old son laughing and chatting within just a few minutes of showing up! I always felt comfortable leaving...

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Caty S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Neha V. says "Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a...

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Becky T.

Adult Educated Female With Years Of Experience.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have cared for children in varying capacities for the last 15 years. Ages have ranged from new born to young teens, with up to 5 children at a time. I believe in supporting the parents in their parenting style and engaging the children.

Care Member says "Becky was fantastic! My daughter had an amazing time with her and can't wait to see her again."

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Renata A.

Child Care Full Time

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hello, I'm Renata - I'm responsible, patience, flexible and creative. - Pet friendly and non smoker. Experience: - Full time nanny in a Daycare for 3 years taking care of infants and toddlers. - Full time nanny for 1 year: 1 child 1. 8 years old, I used to take her to the library, yoga and other outdoor activities like going to...

Kwesi M. says "Renata has been amazing since her first day in our home. We hired her to help out with the boys while mom was out of town for a couple of weeks, and now...

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Isabel A.

Happy And Friendly

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is isabel I have been working with children since 2013. I have experiences with infants and toddlers. I have many hours of training since I worked for 7 years in a daycare as a teacher. I like to make art with the children so that they can explore new things. I like to sing and learn the colors. A, b, c and have a...

Jade A. says "Isabel helps with taking care of our little toddler. Our son always greets Isabel with a smile so we know she is taking care of him very well. Part of their...

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Mayara S.

Part Time/full Time Responsible Caregiver Available :)

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Mayara, I'm 27 yo and I'm from Brazil. I have over 4 years of experience with children of all ages. In my home country a had experiences full times jobs, part time, volunteers work in kindergarten and events with kids. I am graduated in Foreign Trade, but I've always loved work with kids. Also, I'm the oldest one...

Ariane C. says "I have known Maiara for approximately 4 years. I have been impressed with her drive and desire to succeed in all aspects of her life. She is a very...

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Laniya-ann H.

I Am An Attentive, Reliable, And Playful Sitter

Alexandria, VA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience with children of all ages. I'm able to do laundry as well as errands and household chores. I enjoy planning fun activities like nature walks or arts and crafts that could use clay or crayons. I am a great multitasker and can keep a watchful eye on several different children at once. I'm adaptable to...

Karina G. says "Laniya was super sweet with my daughters! Our family plans changed so we won't need her services recurrently but we would hire her again for special...

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Fernanda F.

Caring Nanny For Your Baby

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
. I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for the past six years, working full-time as a nanny. I have extensive experience caring for children as young as 3 months and older. Over the years, I've gained valuable skills in areas such as speech delay therapy, potty training, and I'm also a strong swimmer. I'm...

Care Member says "Fernanda was an exceptional nanny for our three kids. She has experience caring for babies, toddlers, and older children. She was always very loving,...

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Bruna M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Bruna, 28 years old. I have been working with children for about six years. I'm originally from Brazil, I speak English and Portuguese fluently, also have my own car and a clean driving record. I am CPR certified, non-smoker. My most recent position involved caring for a baby from 2 to 16 months old, and prior to that...

Care Member says "Bruna is an amazing person! She's incredibly helpful and a lifesaver for anyone lucky enough to have her around, and I could say the same for families...

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Yudy O.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi families. My name is Yudy, I'm 32 years old, and I have nearly 6 years of experience working with children from 4 months to 14 years, including caring for twins as a former Au pair for 2 and a half years. I love to be outside at the playground, go to the library for story time, museums, zoo, art and crafts, sing and...

Care Member says "Always on time - bubbling personality- happy to do whatever the children needed done and an amazing cook - so impressed with her work ethics - I wish we...

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Hanan J.

Daycare Professional

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.

Jane C. says "Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced....

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  • 418 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.32/hr as of December 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 312 reviews of the 419 listed babysitters

Melissa S.

Melissa is so sweet and professional and you can tell she takes childcare serious and that she has experience. She has such a calm and...

- Klia K.

Hope T.

Hope was great with our infant son. She was dependable and very warm and nurturing. I was naturally worried about leaving him with someone I...

- Courtney I.

Diane W.

Diane is a huge blessing to our family. As a new mom she is a wonderful resource. She had so many tips and suggestions. She is wonderful...

- Cassandra S.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Alexandria, VA

The average rate for babysitters in Alexandria, VA on Care.com is $21.32 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Alexandria, VA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 419 babysitters in Alexandria, VA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Alexandria, VA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Alexandria, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Alexandria.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Alexandria offer flexible or same-day availability.

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