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423 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey and I graduated from UofVirginia in 2018 with a Distinguished Major in Psychology and a Spanish minor. I graduated with my M. Ed. in Counselor Education (School Counseling) in May 2022. I currently work at MHS in FCCPS and would love to nanny on an as-needed basis, so please reach out if your...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is such a fantastic nanny, and a wonderful human! She has been looking after our twin boys (1 y/o) for a few months, before we move back to the UK. I wish we could take Lindsey with us. She is so attentive to the boys' needs, and conscientious about keeping...
Katharine B.
Lina K.
Arlington, VA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Multilingual Caregiver Committed To Quality Care
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Lina, and I am an experienced caregiver with over 21 years of experience in dentistry and teaching. I believe my professional background gives me a unique understanding of care and empathy.
My approach to care is focused on providing comfort, companionship, and routine daily assistance to those in need....
Lina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Lina was an incredibly kind and dependable care giver for my 3 teenage children. "
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Andrea Quiroz A.
Arlington, VA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Enjoy Sharing My Love For Art And Creativity With Kids.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Andrea, I'm 34 years old, seeking my next baby sister opportunity with a wonderful family. As the oldest of my siblings, care giving has always been part of my day to day, so naturally I turned to childcare as part of my life. I've worked with many families full time & part time and I absolutely have heart for kids...
Andrea Quiroz can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Andrea cared for our 18-month old for a week in a pinch and was AMAZING. Attentive, loving, totally trustworthy. Highly recommend. "
Eliana J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving, reliable, honest and trustworthy nanny who loves children and I have experience as a care giver 10+ years with new born, toddlers and twins also have my own transportation and have CPR training certificate and a clean driving record.
Jeimy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeimy is an amazing caregiver who is trustworthy, responsible, and most importantly, a wonderful person. She provided the best care for my son and I feel so lucky that she came into our lives. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nicole but the little ones call me Nikki. I'm a dependable and qualified nanny working with families around the DMV (primarily Arlington). I have 5 years experience working with children ranging from 6 months to 9 years old. I love my job as a nanny because I get to teach and learn new things, like who Daniel the...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Nicole has been caring for our 3 year old for several months and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. She is caring, thoughtful, and so patient with him, and our kiddo genuinely looks forward to seeing and playing with her. Nicole is also a great...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Naomi, I am a 28-year-old college graduate and working professional. I work full time as a Clinical Research Supervisor at a hospital. I work directly with patients of all ages, backgrounds and varying levels of functionality and health. I am CPR and first aide certified. I have work experience as a nanny,...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Naomi for date nights and short notice babysitting and so far she has been wonderful! My 5 month old seems to really like her and I feel very comfortable with her. She is a sweet young lady and we were lucky to meet with her. We will be using her as long...
Vallen W.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Mina and I graduated from college about a year ago and now I am working in Arlington!! I have been around children my whole life since I have over 70 cousins! I genuinely love kids and can't wait to apply my experience to your children and ensure a safe and happy environment for them :)
Minahil can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Minahil was great with my girls!! If she hadn't moved away for college we'd still be working other her. She always let us know her availability in advance which was very helpful!"
Yasmin E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am thrilled to offer my services as a caregiver, pet sitter, and house sitter through Care. com. With a passion for providing exceptional care and ensuring the well-being of both children and pets, I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment.
When it comes to child care, I have 6...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna took excellent care of my two cats. She diligently gave my cat medication and went the extra mile to clean the home/ litter box and played with them. Very trustworthy would hire again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...
Celina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
My name is Barbara. I'm from Brazil and I'm 30 years old. I am currently doing my MBA and looking for a full-time position. In addition to the position I am looking for, I am also available on weekends and weekdays at night.
I have been working with kids for almost 6. 5 years. I was an Au Pair for 2. 5 years and have...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Barbara as a babysitter. She has been an exceptional caregiver to my children! Her dedication to their well-being and engaging activities have made a positive impact on their lives! I can't recommend her more"
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Megan D.
Arlington, VA
$18-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old student attending graduate school for mental health counseling at Marymount. Despite what my bio says, I currently reside in Arlington, VA (I can't figure out how to change my location!) I love working with children, and have nannied for various families, working with children ages 1-14 years. I am more than...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"My son loved having Megan to watch him. She was always punctual and conscientious of our family's needs. She was courteous, friendly, and a delight to work with. Our schedules changed so was unable to continue to have her watch my son. Otherwise, I would hire her...
Brandon L.
Kavaisha M.
Arlington, VA
$27-37/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello, I Am A Honest, Caring And Loving Women More Than Ready To Help You Watch Your Children.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, honest and bright.
I like working with kids because kids bring me joy and peace. I baby sit all the time and I know lots of fun activities for children.
I started working with kids when I was a child myself.
In my spare time, I like to color in adult coloring books, listen to...
Kavaisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kavaisha is an amazing professional in every way. She goes above and beyond what’s asked of her, and is very dedicated to making sure your loved ones are not just looked after but truly loved. Kavaisha has shown the ability to care for children and pets as if they...
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Claudia Q.
Arlington, VA
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meal preparation, I have been working with newborn, infants, toddlers any age.
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow. I like to play with them, reading books, painting , early developments, teaching them spanish, outdoor...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is awesome caregiver works with my family for 6 years my kiddos love her and miss her I totally recommended Claudia she is great with kids and great working with her "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, guys! How are you doing? I hope everything is going well. My name is Marianna, I'm 30 years old, living in Arlington, I'm from Brazil and I speak Portuguese and English. I'm looking for extras jobs over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Also, I'm fully vaccinated booster, I'm a great cook, pet lover, strong driver (I have...
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marianna is fantastic.
We've used Mariana since 2022. She was the first person I hired of care.com and I was nervous but she offered a facetime interview and was patient with my questions.
She is extremely professional and reliable but also warm and fun with the...
Elaine K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by meeting her needs, being interactive and a great teacher....
Katia D.
My name is Lexie. I am a recent graduate of University of South Carolina living in Columbia. I have been babysitting for 8 years and I have babysat kids from ages 6 months to 14 years old. I love playing with the children and doing outside activities with them. I am patient and kind to the children and am a very reliable person....
Lexie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I recently relocated to Arlington after graduating college and am now teaching preschool. I have a degree in Psychology and Human Development and have seven years of Camp Counselor / Assistant Director experience and have been babysitting for eight years. I am looking for part time babysitting work for the summer,...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with pretty much anything around the house etc. I love kids and animals, I'm a student I am studying to become an RN, I have a lot of free time on my hands as of right now and I think babysitting or pet sitting or anything would be great for me!
Calleigh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very patient and good with kids and have a positive, upbeat attitude. I have been a nanny off and on for two different families of three children. One family was full-time over the summer, and another was part-time after school care. Although, I have been occasionally babysitting for many years for kids of all ages and have...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am taking a sabbatical from work as a Product Marketing Manager for a few months and I would love to help you with your kids!
I have been babysitting for over 15 years, with experience as a live in nanny as well as on an as-needed basis. I currently live in Alexandria with my husband and our chocolate lab, Junie.
I'm...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Lindsey J.
5.0
Lindsey is awesome! She was nanny to our two elementary school-age girls for one year. She keeps the kids engaged in fun activities all day. She also encourages responsibility and nice manners. Lindsey is dependable and kind. Please feel free to contact me if you need any other information.
- Lindsey D.
Lina K.
5.0
Lina was an incredibly kind and dependable care giver for my 3 teenage children.
- Care member
Andrea Quiroz A.
5.0
Andrea cared for our 18-month old for a week in a pinch and was AMAZING. Attentive, loving, totally trustworthy. Highly recommend.
- Eliana J.
Jeimy D.
5.0
Jeimy worked with our family for over two years. She took care of my twins starting at just three months old and treated them like her own. Jeimy’s patience is absolutely remarkable, and she has such a kind gentle way that our kids really responded to. She was always on time and very dependable....
- Care member
Nicole R.
5.0
Nicole was great with our 7 year old son. He had a lot of fun and Nicole was professional and very communicative. Would highly recommend!
- Mike B.
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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 423 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Arlington, VA?
The average rate for Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.88 per hour as of May 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.
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 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.
Ratings for Arlington, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 302 reviews of the 423 listed babysitters.