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Lauren D.

Weekend Baby Sitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Zeynep G.

About Me

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Zeynep, and I am a Child Development Specialist and certified Child Yoga Instructor from Turkey, currently based in Arlington. I am seeking a full-time or part-time position where I can utilize my skills and passion for early childhood development. My experience includes one year as a preschool teacher and...

Erin K. says "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....

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Kristin H.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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:)

Scott D. says "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...

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Nora B.

Fun Reliable Sitter!

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Nora! I am 22 years old. Currently, I am taking online classes in college to complete my degree in early childhood education. On the days I do not have class I like to spend my time babysitting. I have babysat kids of all ages. I love to create friendships with each child. I like to learn what they are interested...

Care Member says "Nora was always punctual, flexible when my schedule changed, and was engaging with my baby. I felt very comfortable having Nora care for my little...

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Adriani G.

Experienced And Caring Nanny.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Adriani, I have over five years of experience as a babysitter for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. In addition, I have a first aid course to help me deal with risky situations and be prepared to conduct myself correctly and I am also certified in Early Childhood Montessori and Positive Guidance and...

Sam Z. says "Adri was perfect from the start. I work from home and have a 21-month-old daughter, so finding the right babysitter was crucial. My daughter instantly liked...

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Claudia B.

Part-time Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been caring for children for many years. At home, I've helped out my mom raise my twin brothers, I've taken care of three of my godchildren, and now I'm helping my brother by taking care and raising my little niece of 7 years old. I've also had the opportunity to babysit throughout the last eight years. I have 22 years...

Monica T. says "Claudia provided after school care for our 6 year old son. When I read Claudia's profile I was so excited to meet with her. I was very impressed with her...

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Stephanie N.

Kindness Is Key

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Lucy T. says "Stephanie seemed to really enjoy my girls and they had a great time. They acted up a bit and she took it in stride. It was very easy to communicate with...

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Luisa A.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I go by Lu, short way for Luisa. I'm currently a college student and looking for a babysitting position. I'm 25yo I have worked with kids 8 years, I started working in a science museum and aquarium interacting with kids individually and groups of children from 4 yo to 16 yo for about 3 years and then 5 years ago I started...

Care Member says "Lu was our son’s very first babysitter. He was born a few weeks before the COVID shutdown so it took us a long time to be comfortable with letting a...

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Jada H.

Smile Creator

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Brittany M. says "Jada is very good with kids! My kids and I love Ms. Jada and have never had any issues."

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Jackie M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Katie S.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Amy R. says "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...

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Marykate G.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Marykate, a Radford University grad with 9 years of babysitting experience and a CPR certification. I previously worked at a camp for 5 years and have been a dedicated babysitter for my neighbor until their recent move abroad. I'm a great listener, and my rate is negotiable. I'm excited to get to know your family...

Amanda B. says "Mary Kate was wonderful! She was perfectly easy going and great with our son. She didn't mind my shifting schedule and she was always punctual. She was...

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Jessica L.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Lexus B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Travel
I'm Lexus! I moved to Arlington VA a few months 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...

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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Olivia H.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and absolutely love it! I feel comfortable with multiple kids at a time and all ages. I currently work as a Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse, seeking some part time babysitting jobs on the side! When I am not at work I love to be outside or...

Cheryl D. says "We had the pleasure of having Olivia as our regular babysitter two days a week for several months. She was adored by the kids and very reliable. Would...

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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
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Paula F.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a Certified Nursing Assistant with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm passionate about nurturing their growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a warm and safe environment where children can thrive. I excel at fostering creativity and imagination through play, whether it's...

Care Member says "Paula was our au pair for a over a year from April 2022 to June 2023. She was fabulous with our 2 boys aged 4 and 2. She had lots of energy and...

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Julia W.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I am Julia! I recently graduated Penn State University with a majoring in marketing. I just moved to Arlington, VA for my full time tech job. However, I am looking to pick up babysitting jobs after work hours and weekends! I have babysat since I was 12 years old and I have experience with kids of all ages (as early as 4...

Ryan C. says "Julia was great, we ended up hiring her twice in one week. She arrived right on time and did a great job with our two young kids. Would definitely recommend...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Claudia R.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I have experience with newborns to 6 years old. I am a mom of 2 children. I focus my attention 100% on the child I am watching. I am mindful of each individual child' s needs and take instructions from parents and also make suggestions to the parents when I feel it may be helpful. I strive to create a caring, loving and...

Care Member says " Claudia is our amazing nanny and will be looking for a new role starting in September when our son starts schools. Since caring for our son from the...

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  • 404 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.90/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA

Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 244 reviews of the 405 listed babysitters

Lauren D.

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

- Julianne R.

Zeynep G.

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...

- Erin K.

Kristin H.

Kristin did a great job watching our twin 18+ month old girls. She was self-sufficient, reliable, punctual, and really enjoyed playing with...

- Scott D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Arlington, VA:

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 405 babysitters in Arlington, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.90 per hour as of June 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 Arlington, 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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