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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Naila G.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Jessica M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion, and it's what led me to childcare six years ago. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation. I build safe and engaging environments where children thrive. I am patient, friendly, and ensure the children in my care feel secure and loved. I provide daily written...

Care Member says "Jessica has been a true blessing to our family. She first joined us when our baby girl was roughly 8 months old and stayed with us through her 14th...

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Emily J.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Neliswa N.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hey! My name is Neliswa. I'm trustworthy, reliable and loving. I am a former aupair and love spending time with kids. I am fully vaccinated and CPR certified. I have experience in taking care of infants , toddlers and school aged children. Open to both Live-in and live out.

Care Member says "Neliswa is so kind, patient, professional, loves children and my 1 year old daughter adores her so much. She’s so much fun, me and my husband enjoyed...

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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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Elyana G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am 35 years old and I have a 2-year-old daughter and 2-month-old son. I am looking to start watching another child this fall/winter since I am staying home from work as a school counselor. I am reliable, fun, and engaging. My daughter will be in school part-time so most of the time it will just be my son. I am interested in...

Gayden A. says "Elyana was a trusted member of our village from the time our first born was 5 months old up until we moved states 4 years later. She was a regular...

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Keylyn S.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, caregiver, hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, active, social, and fun-loving. I like working with kids because I can help them learn and explore by doing things that they enjoy doing every day. I have worked with children for 10 years starting with infants to 10-year-olds...

Care Member says "Keylyn has been incredible with our 10month old. Our daughter immediately took to her and Keylyn has been so reliable, caring, and playful with our...

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Eniiyinola O.

The Caregiver You've Been Looking For!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Eni. People often describe me as patient, caring, and dependable. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids. Their curiosity, creativity, and unique personalities always keep things interesting. I love answering their questions, sharing laughs, and being part of their everyday moments. My experience with children began...

Care Member says "Eni was prompt and pleasant and she was very sweet with our baby. "

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Zulma F.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Fun, loving, patient, psychology background and genuine love for children. I'm also outgoing, energetic, love to do arts and crafts, join or start play dates, trips to playground, library, children shows, or any fun, creative activity related to children. 15 years of experience, and pristine references.
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Jordyn G.

Experienced Babysitter, And Senior Caregiver Available Mornings, Afternoons And Nights.

Alexandria, VA

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am currently 23 years old, working as an RN, BSN at Georgetown University Hospital in a Medical ICU. I graduated from Penn State University in 2016. I have experience baby-sitting children from ages 6 mo- 8 yrs of age. Also I have had the pleasure to care for senior citizens with dementia. Because I am a nurse with shift work...
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Dafne E.

Full Time Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Dafne, I'm 35 years old. I currently live in Alexandria VA. I'm a very responsible, mature, punctual, dynamic, friendly, funny, positive woman. I'm a highly adaptable nanny with a great record of parent and child satisfaction. Able to respond quickly and creatively to unusual or difficult child care situations....
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Eva G.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I've had about a year of paid experience with children with ages ranging from 12 months-9 years at St. Stephen St. Agnes Lower School. I also have experience babysitting through care. com!...
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Georgia H.

I Go By Georgia Or "the Cool Babysitter"

Alexandria, VA

from
$14/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have experience with kids of all ages and I am still a "teen" so I love to have fun and play around while also teaching kids a few life lessons about legos. My mother is a doctor so I am very handy with a first aid kit and can take care of any bump or bruise. I can perform CPR, however, I am not officially CPR certified. I...
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Mackenzie C.

Babysitter + Swim Instructor

Alexandria, VA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. I always knew I wanted to continue working with kids, so I became a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor. I have had experience taking care of and teaching kids between the ages of 2-12. I love doing arts and crafts, swimming, and playing with kids! I just moved to Alexandria...
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Kayla V.

Babysitter Evenings/Weekends 10 Years Experience

Alexandria, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a licensed elementary teacher with over 10 years of experience with children. Your child's safety and well-being is my top priority. As well as creating a space where they have lost track of time until their favorite people, you, come back home.
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Susan S.

Friendly Babysitter Offering Flexible Hours And Short Notice Care

Alexandria, VA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Susan. I'm 30 years old and am a GMU graduate (Biology). I truly love helping people, hope to make the world a better place, and hope to earn a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) degree in the next few years. I have over 6 years of experience taking care of children aged 4-11. In the past, I have prepared...
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Samantha M.

Babysitter/Nanny

Alexandria, VA

from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
I have been certified in babysitting for 5 years. I have recently completed a CPR and EMR certification through school. I have worked with many families in the area caring not only for children but pets too. I have worked with children of all ages. I have also lived with one family this past summer caring for the 3 kids ages 2-7...
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Gabriella P.

Part-time Babysitter/petsitter

Alexandria, VA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I've been babysitting for about 4 years consistently now, caring for kids from 3months- 12 years. I've done school drop off as well as pick up and have a clean driving record. I'm looking for something consistent that works with my class schedule as I am a student at ECU, but am also open to doing days as needed.
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  • 431 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.30/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 433 listed babysitters

Hader M.

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...

- Dave S.

Diana R.

Diana is a warm, responsible, calm, energetic and loving caregiver. She took care of our three children ranging in age from 3 months - 5...

- Care member

Naila G.

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

- Melissa W.

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 433 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 $21.30 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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