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Samara S.

Babysitter And Pet-Sitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I was born and raised in Arlington, and am a recent M. Ed graduate of GMU. I am a seasoned nanny in the area and am available for weekend help and occasional weekdays. Very pet-friendly! Hope to hear from you soon!

Elenor H. says "Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her."

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Emily C.

Looking For A Fun, Reliable, Energetic, And Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter??

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Emily, an Arlington-based Newborn Care Specialist & PP Doula with 8 years of experience caring for children ages 2 weeks-14 yrs including multiples. I'm available for date night babysitting and night nanny care 3-4 nights per week. I'm infant, pediatric, & adult CPR/First Aid/AED certified, a non-smoker, pet friendly,...

Anthony T. says "Emily is a wonderful provider for our two daughters ages five & three. Emily is flexible with scheduling and very receptive to our requests and well...

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Kelsey F.

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Arlington, VA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 30 years old and worked full time as a Sales Manager for the last 7. 5 years in insurance. I have full time availability at least for the next few months, if not longer. I will always have part time availability. I have babysat for a ton of families over the years and spent a summer living in Cape Cod working at a nanny...

Amanda F. says "Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three kids,...

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Angela J.

Reliable And Loving Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a native of northwest Indiana (just 25 miles south of Chicago), and I have lived in the DMV area for two years. I work full-time in Virginia during the week, so most of my availability would be during the evenings or weekends. I have enjoyed babysitting in the past before I moved and was hoping I could find a kind family to...

Leslie D. says "Angela has showed on time for both meeting her and babysitting job. My daughter absolutely enjoyed her. Angela was willing to play all of my daughter's...

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Sarah S.

Tutor And Part Time Babysitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Located in Arlington, Va. I am an elementary teacher with certifications in Orton Gillingham Phonics as well as AVMR mathematics. Through my different certifications I am able to provide targeted interventions to children of all ages but especially those in elementary school. I have experience working with individuals with...

Nasim F. says "I hired Sarah to babysit for my daughters this summer and they absolutely loved her. She has a wonderful approach to kids and my girls loved spending time...

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Danitza R.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter. I am a happy and upbeat person. A child's imagination, innocence, and playful energy give my day meaning. I am intrinsically motivated by providing services that require compassion, encouragement, empathy, and nurturing. Hence, I dedicated the majority of my professional experience...

Dean A. says "Danitza has spent all of her adult life teaching, mentoring, and motivating children. She has worked very hard in making sure that they get a great head...

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Fatima Zahra A.

Experienced Mom and Babysitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nanny looking for a job FULL TIME: DAYS AND HOURS: M-F AGE: 34 LOCATION:Arlington AGES YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: Infant through early teens RATE: 20+ AVAILABLE TO START ON: Anytime HAS A DRIVERS LICENSE? Yes HAS A CAR? Yes Hello! My name is Fatima . I am a professional nanny with 10years of experience working with...

Care Member says "Fatima helped my family from November 2021 to May 2024. In 2021 she began caring for my baby, and in 2023, also my 4 year-old. Fatima is calm, gentle...

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Meron A.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Meron. I am 23 years old and have been on Care. com for over 7 years! I love children and animals, and would love to care for either. I have sufficient experience caring for children ages 1 and up, animals, and tutoring students as well. As for a little about me, I am a very responsible, compassionate, patient,...

Dolores B. says "Meron provided after school care for our 8 year old daughter. This included homework help, preparing a snack and making sure our daughter had fun. Not...

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Anna M.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am currently enrolled in a second degree Nursing program. I have worked with children in varying positions for over the past 10 years. After completing my first degree at East Carolina University I worked with the US Peace Corps in Africa as a global health agent. The intense hands on experience of administering immunizations,...

Julia J. says "Anna is an incredible babysitter and a lovely person. Our boys still ask after her. She is warm and fun and very responsible. She took initiative and...

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Rafaela D.

FULL TIME NANNY AVAILABLE

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello families, I'm Rafaela! With over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from teaching to nurturing children of various ages, I'm committed to contribute to their growth and development. Fully vaccinated, responsible, and comfortable with pets, I'm currently seeking opportunities for weekend and date night...

Julie R. says "We initially interviewed Rafaela to be our son's nanny, but we ended up sending our son to daycare. I liked her so much that I asked if she would be...

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Lauren D.

Weekend Baby Sitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a senior in college attending Texas A&M University. I am studying horticultural sciences, but I am up in Arlington VA working full time for The Fertilizer Institute for the fall semester as part of a policy program. My weekends are free, and I would like to make some money working as a part time babysitter. I have 4...

Julianne R. says "Lauren is very kind. She has an obvious loving attitude and approach to kids. Adaptability and flexibility with multiple kids, their personalities, and...

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Alli O.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am available for evening and weekend babysitting. Born and raised in Atlanta, I am the oldest of four kids. My youngest sister is 12 years my junior, so I have had first hand experience caregiving from a young age. I have been baby-sitting for 20 plus years now. I was a nanny during graduate school for an amazing family,...

Jill C. says "Alli was everything we hoped for! We had our first night out post-baby and she took excellent care of our 14-month old."

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Makana R.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Ive been babysitting off and on for the past 10 years and have babysat for over 40+ families. I took 2 years of child development class at my high school in which I am a graduate. My mother has been a preschool teacher for about 6 years. I would go in and help her with the kids as a volunteer service. My sister was a 7th grade...

Pamela C. says "Makana did such a great job playing blocks with my 2 year old son that he just kissed me goodbye when I left...no crying or meltdown! Although he was...

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Jackie M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with a wide range of kids, as I am a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools and have been for 3 years. I have babysat for neighbors, relatives and a lot of families on Sittercity. I had a nanny gig for about 6 months last year and it was great! I loved the kids and still remain in touch with them. I took a...

Elizabeth G. says "Jackie has babysat for us several times, and is always excellent. She replies to emails or text messages very quickly, has always been on time, and my...

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Jessica L.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I love being able to play with and care for children of any age. I am a college graduate with a very flexible schedule! I would love to have the opportunity to help your family with any babysitting/ day-time nanny needs. I have experience with all ages, and will be able to accommodate to any needs! I also have my own...

Mary P. says "Jessica has watched my kids throughout the years and now has such a special relationship with our family. She is easy going very good with getting things...

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Sosorburam G.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am the mom of a beautiful 13-year-old girl and I am happy to take care of your little ones as well. I have 2 years of babysitting experience. I am available as needed for special occasions. I am a very trustworthy person and you can be sure that your child will be in good hands. I enjoy taking the kids outside to play at the...

Sarah C. says "Our young son had a wonderful time with Soko. She was fully engaged with him- they read books together, did blocks, pretend play, and crafts the entire...

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Lexus B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Travel
I'm Lexus! I moved to Arlington VA 2yrs ago from MD. I have a younger sister who I helped raise before I went to college. My mom was a single mother so I took the role of another parent when it came to helping with homework, getting her ready for school, and getting her ready for bed. I currently work in Finance in Arlington...

Care Member says "am writing to share my glowing recommendation for Lexus as a private babysitter for our family. Lexus has been a tremendous asset to us, providing...

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Laurie S.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I know how difficult it is to leave your child with a caregiver, especially before they are old enough to report back to you about their experience! My children are young adults, and I still remember making the extensive babysitter emergency checklist until we developed rapport with sitter. I am a pediatric Occupational Therapy...

Jeanina M. says "We hired Laurie for a half day to watch our 11 month old, and were so happy with the experience. We were not sure how our baby would handle the time with...

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Erin S.

Fun, Patient Sitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a first grade teacher who has always loved working with children. I have several years of experience with kids between babysitting, coaching basketball camps in the summers, and my experience in the classroom. I am creative, patient, and a good problem solver. I would love to help your family out this summer!

Care Member says "Erin is Awesome. My daughter absolutely adores her. She has babysit for us regularly, typically once a week, while she’s attending college 2022/2023....

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Rebecca H.

Do You Need Help With Your Kids?

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
***Please note that I am fully Covid vaccinated. Hi! Are you looking for help with school pickups, and/or general care and help throughout the day? I might be just the person for you. I'm happy to provide you with references and I have a clean driving record. I've been babysitting since I was a teenager and have many years of...

Ali K. says "Rebecca was an outstanding childcare provider who also at times helped us with some of our errands throughout the week. She was always on time and...

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  • 325 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA

Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 324 listed babysitters

Samara S.

Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her.

- Elenor H.

Emily C.

Emily is a wonderful provider for our two daughters ages five & three. Emily is flexible with scheduling and very receptive to our requests...

- Anthony T.

Kelsey F.

Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three...

- Amanda F.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Arlington, VA

The average rate for babysitters in Arlington, VA on Care.com is $22.49 per hour as of August 2026. 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 Arlington, 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 324 babysitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington.
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 Arlington offer flexible or same-day availability.

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