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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Trenisha R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a dedicated childcare professional, I am committed to providing high-quality care and support to young children. I have worked in a variety of settings, including daycares, preschools, and as a private nanny. I am passionate about creating a warm and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. I believe in fostering...

Care Member says "Trenisha has been our nanny for the past three years, taking care of our three children who are all under six years old. She has always been reliable...

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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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Ashley B.

Happy Children, Happy Parents

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm Ashley, I live in Fairfax county Area and have taught and worked with so many diverse families and children from all walks of live and different ages. During my career as a teacher, I take so much pride in providing a safe, responsive, and nurturing learning environment whether it's a home or inside a...

Care Member says "Ashley is great! She is such a joy to have. She is very attentive and loving. "

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Beatriz S.

I'm From Brazil, I'm 22 Years Old And I Describe Myself As A Caring, Flexible And Funny Person.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm from Brazil, I've been working as a nanny from 2019 to nowadays. I was an Au Pair for 2 years so I'm qualified to give excellent care, also help them with all the activities and necessities they have. I'm CPR and AED trained, I have my own car, I'm a non smoker and I took the 3 vaccine doses against Covid-19. I define...

Abby K. says "Bia is dependable and creative. The kids enjoy spending time with her! "

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Allie S.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Allie, and I have had almost 3 years experience as a Nursery Assistant in Sunday School. I have also helped organize a couple of children's day camps. I also have some experience tutoring, although it was all informal, so I am happy to help kids with online learning or tutoring.

Carrie H. says "We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone."

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Amina A.

Child Care

Alexandria, VA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, I know I am the right person to take care of your love ones and I would like to have the opportunity to show it to you. I have many years experiences . I worked for families with one child as well as families with 3 and 4 children. Every single family I worked with, whether in the U. S. or back in Cameroon will testify...

Steven F. says "We were incredibly fortunate to have Amina as the nanny for our twin daughters (3 years old) and our son (1 year old) over the past five months. Amina was...

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Gillian F.

Loving, Warm And Friendly CareGiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past year I have invested my time in the growth and developmental stages of a 1-year-old who recently turned 2 years old. The transitioning stages from crawling to his first steps, to walking, talking and feeding himself has been indeed rewarding. Main duties among others included feeding, changing, reading, teaching,...

Charlene D. says "Gillian was such a blessing to our family. We had never hired anyone for more than date night babysitting, so we were anxious about hiring a sitter for...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Raquel L.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Lina D.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm lina, I'm very easy going, fun, loving, patient and organized. I have 7 years of experience, I've worked with kids of all ages. I know how to cook, drive, swim and speak Spanish. I enjoy doing crafting, fun activities and games with kids! I love going for nature walks, to the playground, parks, libraries, story...

Star S. says "It is with great honor that we enthusiastically recommend Lina as a nanny! She was fantastic watching over our 3 year old. Lots of open ended play, story...

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Hader M.

Elite Nanny

Alexandria, VA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Dave S. says "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 independent...

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Diana R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi families, I'm Diana and I'm 28. I'm from Colombia and I've been working with kids since 2015. I have experience with babies, toddlers , children and multiple kids at the same time. I have a clean record of my drivers license and all my vaccines are updated. Also, I have my first aid training and CPR. I consider myself very...

Care Member says "Diana is a warm, responsible, calm, energetic and loving caregiver. She took care of our three children ranging in age from 3 months - 5 years for over...

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Emily J.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Emily! I'm originally from South Carolina, but have been living in Alexandria, VA since graduating college in 2023. Throughout high school and college I have worked with several wonderful families in a variety of capacities. From daily routines to overnights and date nights, I've helped families with kids of all ages...

Mike S. says "We absolutely loved working with Emily! She nannied regularly for our two small boys (1 and 3), and was always on time and energetic. She frequently...

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Taisa D.

Alexandria, VA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .

Care Member says "Taisa is very dependable and reliable. She was able to help me on short notice as well. "

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Naila G.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Naila, I'm from Colombia, and I'm 29 years old. I'm a very responsible, mature, punctual, dynamic, friendly, funny, positive woman. I'm highly adaptable with a great record of parent and child satisfaction. I'm able to respond quickly and creatively to every childcare situations. -8+ years of experience with children...

Melissa W. says "Nila was great in responding and communicating and did a great job with my little one. Very pleased and would highly recommend."

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Hollis L.

Hollis

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as someone who is outgoing, kind, and compassionate. I like working with kids because it gives me a sense of purpose and it has always been something I was passionate about. I'm looking for a job where we can work together as a team to figure out how we can make your kid feel their best self! I...

Anne R. says "Hollis was very timely and responsive in coordinating aftercare for my son. We ended up having to go with a babysitter who had a car, but Hollis remained...

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Lensa A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi, my name is Lensa, I am 23 years old, and I am the youngest of my two sisters! I started playing basketball and volleyball when I was 5 years old and will forever love the two sports. Fun fact: My parents met on a co-ed national volleyball team in Ethiopia. My father is a preacher, so I spent my entire childhood in church and...

Evan J. says "Lensa was a wonderful nanny for my toddler daughter. She provided kind care for her and a firm foundation that provided much needed stability as my toddler...

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Renessa D.

Energetic, Creative, Outgoing Childcare Provider

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I believe the children are our are future! Kids need to be told on a daily basis how awesome they are so that one day when they grow up and enter the real world - tthey have heard it enough - they believe it themselves! I am a creative, energetic outgoing 31-year-old who loves working with children. I have been working with...

Brittany P. says "Renessa is absolutely wonderful with children. She is kind, loving, nurturing, and so much fun. Her approach to child care compliments our parenting...

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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

Hanan J.

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

- Jane C.

Trenisha R.

Trenisha has been our nanny for the past three years, taking care of our three children who are all under six years old. She has always been...

- Care member

Isabel A.

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...

- Jade A.

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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