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832 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
Kristi O.
Arlington, VA
$14/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kristi and I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am a very caring, responsible and dependable childcare provider with comfort, care and safety being my #1 priority for every child in my care. My earliest childcare experience began when I watched over my younger brothers and sisters being the 3rd oldest of...
Kristi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Kristi is kind and thoughtful with my son. She is always on time and she usually even brings him a small toy as a gift. She helps to tidy up the common areas as well, such as washing his dishes. We trust her completely and recommend her without reservation."
Marie J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I previously worked as an STM Teacher's aide for 7 years, and am known to do great with children. As well as this I've babysat children of various ages full and part-time. Now I'm looking for similar babysitting positions, part-time or full time, and I'm open to any questions or certain qualifications, so please do ask....
Demekech can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deme is a great nanny! She is very sweet with our son and keeps him active. Deme works with him to hit developmental milestones and genuinely cares about him. They go out every morning to find new parks and activities. She likes to stay busy and uses nap times to...
Jennifer J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've helped care for my mom and some of her friends and their needs throughout the years. As well, I've lived in many places and traveled extensively so have a positive outlook on life. I provided comfort care, dressing, bathing, packing, running errands, transportation to hospital visits and spent time staying in the home of...
Judith can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, home modification, hospice services, respite care & more
5.0
"Great experience. On time and responsible. Thank you Judith!"
Yarin K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my own vehicle and have time on my hands so let me help you! I'm very professional, polite and prompt. General Errands, Whether it is laundry, booking reservations, tickets, etc or walking the dog I can help out when you are in a pinch. Delivering you to a doctor or hospital appointment and waiting for you, then taking...
5.0
"Judith M. is kind, trustworthy and reliable. She is on time and a very safe driver! I hired her while visiting the area. I enjoyed her company and recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mirela. I am an experienced nanny with infants and toddlers in the DC and Arlington VA area. In my country, I have worked for 22 years as a pediatric doctor. I have taken care of many children of different ages and I've always loved it. If you choose me to be your nanny, I'll do my best to keep your child happy...
Mirela can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I hired Mirela as a nanny for our son when he was 7 months old, and she was the first person other than us to care for him for an extended period of time. As first time parents, we were nervous, but Mirela put us at ease quickly. Two things were...
Brian K.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for families for over 9 years. Custom cleaning services to fit you and your busy life. I offert a deep cleaning, light cleanings. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly service. Always, looking out for the customers needs are. I have references.
Anelva can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Anelva is always on time, and does a great job! We're very happy to have her help"
Jon D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of grown children and also a grandmother. Since moving away for my husband's job, I have plenty of time on my hands to share in playtime, cuddles and care. I remember how hard it was to find trustworthy, patient, fun and safe help for the kids when we suddenly had an opportunity for a night out. It was stressful and I...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Judith is amazing. She is kind and thoughtful. I had an instant connection with her and she truly a diamond in the rough!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I love working with children so much that I'm employed as an elementary music teacher! I've had multiple positions nannying and babysitting children ranging in age from newborn babies to 4-year-olds, and I worked three summers at a preschool working with newborns to 5-year-olds. I am CPR and first aid certified, and am cleared...
Justina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Justina has babysat for us on multiple occasions. We feel totally comfortable that she can handle any situation that arises. Our kids obey and respect her (including dog and cat), she spends time engaging them, playing games with them, etc, instead of just...
Chris C.
5.0
(2)
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...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren helped watch our Infant twins and 4 yr old son for 12 hours at a time, was always punctual, trustworthy and helped beyond what we asked of her, was very patient and fun with our toddler, Coming up with creative ways of keeping him busy. We were sad to see...
Jules R.
Kristin H.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 24-year-old college student studying to become an elementary school teacher. I've been babysitting for 3-4 years so plenty of experience with kids of all ages as well as fantastic recommendations. I'm very creative and like to keep children entertained with new and inventive ideas. Looking forward to hearing from you:)
Kristin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Kristin did a great job watching our twin 18+ month old girls. She was self-sufficient, reliable, punctual, and really enjoyed playing with the girls and reading books to them. It was a pleasure to have her as our babysitter, and I would recommend her to anyone."
Scott D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Zeynep and from Turkiye. I'm a Child Development Specialist, Child Yoga instructor. I live in Arlington, looking for a full time or part time job. I have experiences(one year as a preschool teacher and two years as a babysitter) and referances.
I would consider myself fun, respectful people's boundaries. Since I'm...
Zeynep can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeynep has been working with our family for the past 10 months as our full time nanny and she has been amazing. She is reliable, punctual and trustworthy. She has done so much with our daughter, from fun activities, crafts, playing outside, reading, to education...
Erin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! As a current graduate student at George Washington university, I am looking for a few hours a week to spend time with and love on your pets kiddos!
I have 7 years of experience with babysitting and summer camps, and spent this last summer as a YMCA camp director in Arlington. I have most experience with school...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great! Our kiddo loved playing with her - will hire again if we need a sitter!"
Care member
Luisa A.
Arlington, VA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I go by Lu, short way for Luisa. I'm looking for a summer position for July and August, I'm 24 yo and I have worked with kids for over 6 years, I started working 6 years ago in a science museum and aquarium interacting with kids individually and groups of children from 4 yo to 16 yo for more than 2 years, and then almost 4...
Luisa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Luisa is the best! She is incredibly trustworthy, patient, and engaging with our two girls. She is great with all ages- with our kids when they were newborns (now currently a baby & toddler). She’s helped us through some tough transitions too - teething, solids...
Care member
Sussy C.
Arlington, VA
$25-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents!
My name is Susy and I am an experienced and creative 29-year-old former live in and currently nanny who has a lot of experience with kids.
I've got a degree in Culinary Arts and Pastry and lots of creativity to share.
I worked as a Pastry and Gelato teacher in Colombia and also teaching pastries in a summer camp...
Sussy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sussy has been such a great addition to our family. She has been with our 3 year old daughter for a few months and is creative in finding activities to entertain and educate her. She is responsible, caring, and always willing to help out. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was a teenager and have experience with kids of all ages! I am currently an English Teacher, and have previously taught in a 3rd grade classroom in Spain and in refugee camps.
I can help with meal and bed-time, as well as with picking kids up from/bringing them to activities. As needed, I am...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn was very kind and professional. She instantly got along great with my son and I knew he was in good hands. She was on time and needed very little instruction. I definitely recommend Kathryn!"
Paul H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Stephanie and I'm 23 and currently in school studying IT. I've been working with kids since I was 16, being a babysitter in high school. I then have had full-time nanny jobs, as well as part-time and occasional date nights as well as overnights. I primarily have experience with infants and toddlers but I have...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is very responsible. She connected with my teenage daughter. I would highly recommend her."
Denise S.
Monika S.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter (who's Also A Mom!), Keeping Kids/Pets Active And Safe
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and pets, and I take great care to meet all of their needs. I am a mom myself to a toddler and a large high needs rescue dog. I have 14 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and teacher, working with all ages (as well as children with disabilities). I love playing with kids and engaging them, while...
Monika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We needed a sitter on short notice and after reviewing a number of profiles, my wife and I agreed that Monika fit our needs the best. We contacted her and she replied as to her availability promptly. She arrived exactly on time on Friday evening and was a pleasure...
Erik G.
Katie S.
Arlington, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a doctor of physical therapy who recently graduated and have a few months off! Aside from babysitting, I have experience with kids from healthcare and education opportunities. I was an English as a Second Language Teacher in Prague for 15 children aged 4-11. Although I did not know Czech, I was...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was great at taking care of my 4 kiddos, pets and light cleaning. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter! The kids keep asking about her and miss playing games with her the most."
Amy R.
Catherine L.
Arlington, VA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Part Time Caregiver / Babysitter Available. I'm 25 years old and I've been babysitting since my sophomore year of high school. I have previously worked as a lifeguard so I am Basic first aid and CPR certified, and just recently underwent adult and infant CPR training in July 2023. I enjoy working with kids of all ages. During my...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"What a gem she is. Wow. Was an instant hit with the kids. She jumped right in and became friends with all three of my children. Within an hour they wanted her to come everywhere with us. She is punctual, athletic, sweet, ethical, and smart. She is the kind of young...
Stephen B.
5.0
(9)
I have worked in a daycare center in Arlington, VA, and two daycare centers in DC over the past five years, but I've always loved children! Since I was young, I have always been interested in babies and children. I would always help my parents and family members by babysitting. I enjoy being a part of a kid's early childhood...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've worked with Jada in a preschool setting for over a year now. I've worked alongside her in the classroom having her as an assistant, and watched her act as lead teacher when I am in the office. This is a class of up to seventeen children ranging in age from...
Allegra G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Kristi O.
5.0
Kristi is kind and thoughtful with my son. She is always on time and she usually even brings him a small toy as a gift. She helps to tidy up the common areas as well, such as washing his dishes. We trust her completely and recommend her without reservation.
- Marie J.
Demekech A.
5.0
Deme is a great nanny! She is very sweet with our son and keeps him active. Deme works with him to hit developmental milestones and genuinely cares about him. They go out every morning to find new parks and activities. She likes to stay busy and uses nap times to cook for him and does his laundry....
- Jennifer J.
Judith M.
5.0
Judith is great! She went with the flow for my needs and changing schedule. She was warm and friendly and I felt very comfortable with her!
- Carrie R.
Judith M.
5.0
Judith M. is kind, trustworthy and reliable. She is on time and a very safe driver! I hired her while visiting the area. I enjoyed her company and recommend her.
- Care member
Mirela H.
5.0
We hired Mirela for part-time work when our nanny took some time off. She is punctual, responsive, independent, and very loving with kids. She fed my baby, took him to the park, and was very helpful while he was teething! She even folded all of his clothes-without me asking her to do it! Will...
- Jonathan M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Arlington, VA:
How can I find a Arlington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Arlington, 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 832 babysitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA?
The average rate for Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.86 per hour as of April 2024. 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 Arlington, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Arlington, VA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Arlington, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 317 reviews of the 832 listed babysitters.