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Amena S.

Babysitting/nanny Service

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have been caring for children over the years -children of all ages and I really enjoy it. I now am a stay at home mom my kids are in full time elementary and my youngest who is always with me- is 4. I would love to watch another child ideally from my home. I love children of all ages!

Sly S. says "Amena and her family are WONDERFUL! She has been providing childcare for my preschooler for the past year. My child has many severe food allergies, and Amena...

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Amy T.

Registered Nurse, CPR Certified, Part-time Babysitter, Personal Assistant

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 36 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an RN, w/Healthcare CPR/BLS Certification (February-2025). I am married to a retired Naval Officer & mother of 2 adults. I have worked as an RN w/infants through adults. I have experience with newborn care, infants, toddlers & school age children; & expectant mothers. I provide care at hotels/conferences & wedding venues...

Lauren P. says "Amy was a mother's helper to me several mornings during my maternity leave, allowing me to go to appointments and just have a bit of a break. She was very...

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Lindsey S.

Part-Time/Occasional Care Giver

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages including children with moderate to severe disabilities. I am a Middle School Art Teacher! I am currently pursuing my Masters in Elementary Education. I am CPR, AED, Seizure, Epi Pen, & First Aid Certified. I am a local and have worked on the Marine Corps base...

Adam W. says "We feel so relieved to have found such a caring and responsible sitter to trust our girls with. Lindsey watched our girls and our neighbors' kids. Four...

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Mckenna N.

Experienced Babysitter Available 24/7

Woodbridge, VA

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm 20 years old, live in Woodbridge VA, and currently am working towards my bachelors degree in Cyber Security Engineering at University. I often babysit children in my neighborhood whose ages range from 2 to 12. I enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, volleyball and swimming. I also enjoy tutoring elementary students and...
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Jelissa W.

Child Care

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Jelissa and I am a college graduate. I have 6 years of experience working with children and for the past 4 years I have worked for an after school program with middle and elementary school children. I also have experience shadowing doctors in pediatrics as my major in college was biology pre-med. I would love to set...

Matthew B. says "Jelissa is an extremely caring & thoughtful person in general. She impressed us in her interview and hasn't stopped since. She's helped us in caring for...

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Jordan E.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm a 23-year-old college graudate from James Madison University. I am now in nursing school at Marymount University! (Since I am in nursing school, I unfortunately cannot nanny full time.) I really enjoy caring for and working with kids, and plan on becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner in the future. I have 5 years of...

Brianna B. says "Jordan is fantastic. Just hire her, you won't regret it. Jordan has been nannying for me all summer, helping take care of my 4-month-old daughter all day...

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Jessi M.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi. My name is Jessica many call me Jess. I love taking care of children and I hope to one day own my very own daycare center. I am able to keep children entertained through crafts and games and I am also able to do light cleaning. I work well with children of all ages and I am about to help with homework as well.

Wam M. says "Jessi is currently my go-to babysitter for my 1.5 year old. Jessi provides wonderful care for my daughter. She plays with her, gives her a bath, has given...

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Helen Q.

Full Time Or Part Time

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
My most recent employment was with a family for 2 years. I cared for their children aged 2-6 years. I have also cared for an infant with another family. Their childcare needs have changed and I am now looking for another full time or part time position. I still have a great relationship with the families as you will see from my...

Care Member says "Helen did a great job! She was kind and my two boys went on about how she was kind and loving towards them and they liked playing with her. Definitely...

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Julia R.

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi families I'm Julia I'm a bubbly and caring nanny who brings a lot of positive energy into a household I moved to the area in August 2024 and I'm looking for a full time role where I can support a family day to day I started working with kids and children with special needs in high school after my brother was diagnosed with...

Care Member says "Julia is the best!! I cannot say enough about how wonderful she is. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun. She has all of the skills and all of the...

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Saima G.

Caregiver

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I use work as a babysitter and it was the best experience to work with kids so I made my own home daycare and became a caregiver. It's my passion to work with kids we do a lot of fun activities:Reading, Writing, sing, Dancing, painting. I provide pick up and drop off services. I have finger print back ground check up and CPR...

Care Member says "My kids started with Saima a month ago and they love it! They get excited to go to her house and have smiling faces when I pick them up. I also...

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Chinyere O.

TRUSTWORTHY SITTER

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello. I am an extremely reliable and trustworthy sitter who loves kids. No pets or smoking. Professional with a lot of experience in this area ranging from my having younger siblings to being a live in nanny for 2 boys from birth to age 7.

Doris M. says "Chinyere is highly recommended for hire because she is a very hardworking and caring individual. She has good morals and is very professional, she is very...

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Claudia R.

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Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
I have been around and working with kids for more than 14 years. From birth to teen years. And love pets.

Lars H. says "Claudia was fantastic with our two children 2 and under and she has watched our kids a few times now. Our 2 year old who usually does not like anyone new...

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Naoual A.

Experienced, Qualified And Outgoing Nanny Available Who Loves To Have Fun!

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello. My name is Naoual and kids call me (Nono/Nana/Nany/wanana...) I absolutely love caring for children! I began working as a living nanny for a wonderful family of four kids newborn to 15 years old. Then, assistant teacher in a childcare center for almost 9 months I am an fulfilling and responsible person and looking...

Kelly S. says "I can't say enough great things about Naoual. She is smart, warm and kind, and she loved and took care of my infant daughter like she was her own. The only...

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Rosemary R.

I Been Working With Infant's,children All Ages For The Past 20

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I have 20+ years working with infants and children all ages. Puntual, responsable. very active . love to keep children in outdoors activities library, playground, sports activities, Zoo and museums. help with school homework. always keeping kids busy!

Stephanie S. says "Rosemary has been a great addition to our family as a Nanny for our baby girl. She has been with us since our daughter was 3 months old (now 8 months...

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Bessy A.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love to be Around kids because I love to be a mother! I have experience working with kids for many years.

Chase J. says "Bessy watched our kids for 3 years. She is literally the best Nanny you can find. She taught our two kids life lessons, cleaned and is the best."

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Iris G.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level. I believe in open communication with parents and...

Melissa M. says "Iris has been helping me over the last year. She's absolutely wonderful at everything she does, which is a lot! She's helped me with housekeeping,...

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Katia Z.

Reliable Babysitter

Woodbridge, VA

4.7(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I recently graduated with a MHA and am helping families with childcare outside of my full time job. My more than 13 years of experience prepares me to prioritize safety and find ways to have fun and learn.

Amanda F. says "Katia has helped us a few weekends while I work and my husband gets some things done. She is always on time, happy, friendly, patient, helpful, kind, and...

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Vanessa B.

Woodbridge, VA

4.6(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm currently looking to offer care for any families looking for occasional/last minute care. I recently graduated from NOVA and am a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have 15 years of experience in caring for children as a nanny/babysitter/church child care attendant. I am comfortable and...

Care Member says "Vanessa was great with my 5 and 6 year old and they warmed to her quickly. Would definitely reach out to Vanessa again!"

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Nixie W.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a registered nurse with some extra time on my hands! My schedule isn't always the same every week but I do have lots of free time and experience with kiddos. Please reach out to me with any specific questions!

Kathleen B. says "Nixie is a wonderful, smart, motivated young lady and is very good with kids! I completely trust her to take care of both my 1 year old and 4 1/2 year...

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Leanessa S.

Part-Time Or Temp In College Caregiver

Quantico, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Leanessa and I will be in Beaufort, SC June 2026. (Will have base access) I have experience in: Babysitting (all ages) Nannying (0-8yr olds) Daycare teacher/supervisor (infant room, toddler room, and preschool room!) I can follow a schedule for your child(ren) if you have one already or can help make one! Anything...

Folake S. says "Leanesa worked with us from mid February to beginning of June, 2023. She was wonderful. I was pregnant and few weeks from my due date when she started....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.18/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dumfries, VA

Babysitters in Dumfries, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Amena S.

Amena and her family are WONDERFUL! She has been providing childcare for my preschooler for the past year. My child has many severe food...

- Sly S.

Amy T.

Amy was a mother's helper to me several mornings during my maternity leave, allowing me to go to appointments and just have a bit of a...

- Lauren P.

Lindsey S.

We feel so relieved to have found such a caring and responsible sitter to trust our girls with. Lindsey watched our girls and our neighbors'...

- Adam W.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Dumfries, VA

The average rate for babysitters in Dumfries, VA on Care.com is $20.18 per hour as of January 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 Dumfries, 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 28 babysitters in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, 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 Dumfries.

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 Dumfries offer flexible or same-day availability.

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