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Ofeliya T.

Experienced Babysitter Available For All-week Daytime Babysitting Jobs

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I was caring for 3 wonderful kids (ages 1. 5 - 4 yrs) for the last 3 years. They started kindergarten this year so I am looking for a new family to assist with their childcare needs. My main duties were: - Watching the kids - Taking them for a walk - Taking them to the park - Putting them to take a nap - Cooking for them -...

Sevinj M. says "Ofeliya is a wonderful person and a professional caregiver to your children. She is very patient and an excellent listener. She will play with your...

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Becky H.

Experienced Babysitter in the Washington, DC Area

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 36 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am an experienced babysitter and really good with kids of all ages! I am also fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I can play baseball with your boys or have tea parties with your girls! As a volunteer reading tutor I'm always ready to help little ones learn to read or assist your teens with homework or a school project....

Jennifer K. says "We hired Becky to watch our 6 and 9 year olds while my husband and I attended a holiday party. She was a great communicator and made it very easy to...

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Monica B.

Local Babysitter

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm currently a graduate student getting a master's in Clinical Mental Health and looking for part-time work. I have 4 years of experience with children ages 2 to 10 years old, but I am comfortable with children of all ages. I am passionate about working with children and doing active and creative activities.
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Lucia M.

Looking For Full-time Babysitter Position

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Lucia. A little about me, I am originally from Colombia, and I have been living in the Fairfax area for the last 10 years. I have an 9-year-old son who I adore. I speak Spanish and some English; I am still learning to improve it. I worked full-time for a private daycare center for the last 7 months. I also...

Veronica L. says "Lucia is a great person with a lot to offer, and is an amazing person at heart. Lucia is flexible, understanding, respectful, polite, and most of all...

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Sydney L.

Caring Gal Looking To Help YOU!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting and working with children (different ages & abilities) for a long time :D After graduation from undergrad at CNU (majored in psychology & childhood studies), I moved to New Zealand where I was an Au Pair for 8 months to a 3 and 5-year-old. It was a great experience and I'm so thankful to still keep in touch...

Care Member says "Sydney was punctual and very friendly. She was immediately engaging with my two young boys. They have both asked when she is coming back and said they...

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Meagan W.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have been babysitting for the past seven years. I have baby sat children ranging from 5 weeks old to 11 years old. Outside of babysitting I have coached a youth running team and a youth cheerleading and dance team. I also have enjoyed working as a tutor. I recently graduated from Michigan State with my Masters Degree and moved...

Care Member says "Meagan is absolutely wonderful. Our 6yo was excited several days in advance of her scheduled arrival. Meagan takes great care of our child and does a...

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Viviana R.

Fairfax, VA

3.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am friendly, energetic , 54-year-old female. I am the proud mother of a 27-year-old son. I live in Fairfax, Va. My family migrated to this wonderful country in 1976. I try to visit Chile as much as possible. I developed a love for children when I was very young. My mother would take me to her babysitting jobs. I went to...

Care Member says "Viviana is such an amazing nanny who truly cares about the baby. I hired her as a nanny back in 2021 when my baby was just 6 months old and she worked...

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Olivia A.

Responsible And Fun Caregiver

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 21-year-old student attending James Madison University with 3+ years of childcare experience. Before I return to school for the fall, I will be taking babysitting jobs until August 10th. My schedule is extremely flexible this summer, as I can work anytime Saturday - Sunday. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Gary D. says "Olivia was great with our 4 month old. She was very patient and was a huge help. She was able to feed him, play with him, and put him to bed each day and...

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Ariana A.

Fun Sitter!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
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Brianna B.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Brianna! I am 24 years old & a teacher! I have a major in elementary education and love kids! Activities and playing outside is great but also movies and just hanging around! I have been babysitting since I was around 15 (not my own siblings) and have grown very comfortable with kids! I have experience with as young as...
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Imoni S.

Get To Know Me

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am occasionally...

Care Member says "Hands down, Imoni is ONE in a million! Her warm and caring spirit is such a positive force for our family. Her communication style is professional and...

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Emily C.

Creativity Enthusiast And Great With Kids!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Emily C. and I have been babysitting/tutoring for 4 years. I've had much experience caring for children in the past, including 2 long-term families I've been with as well as summer schools and camps! I was a teaching assistant for three summers for classrooms of kids ages ranging from 4-13. I was required to...

Hannah K. says "Very responsible and good at fulfilling needs"

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Joanne H.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Joanne. I am 23 years young. I am newly married and a follower of Christ. During my free time I enjoy reading, watching tv, playing board games and doing outdoor activities. I have an Associates in General Studies and I am certified in Early Childhood Development. I have always had a big interest in childcare and...

Mollie I. says "Our situation changed which is the only reason we didn't hire Joanne, who we would have hired in a heartbeat to care for our 3 girls. I hope we will have...

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Nadiro Y.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Naddy. I have worked with kids for the past 6 years as a teacher's aid in both a preschool and in a daycare. I have personal and professional experience with taking care of children ranging from the age of 6 month to 14 years old and I absolutely loved doing my jobs. I am very loving, patient and outgoing and...

Jason H. says "My boys absolutely loved her, not only did they listen to her but she made reading and homework fun to them. Loved working with Naddy"

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Elena A.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences.

Care Member says "Elena cared for our toddler boy weekly for over a year until mom went on an extended maternity leave. She is patient and kind and personable, and has...

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Keily T.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! my name is Keily . I have been working with kids for 9 years and I love it! I have experience with ages from newborns to 12 years old. I like to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the kids to grow and develop. I am Comfortable with pets, CPR certified, authorized to work in the US, fully vaccinated and...

Kevin D. says "Keily did a fantastic job watching our 10-month old while we had date night. We will definitely reach out to her again."

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Maria Helena B.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Helena, 28 years old, I speak English and Portuguese, I'm a teacher and worked in early childhood education in a daycare center for two years, I also have two years of experience as an Au pair and I currently work as a nanny. During this period I served children from 2 months to 12 years old. I am a strong driver, I...

Care Member says "Maria was amazing. She was not only so sweet and kind to my kids, but she was helpful around the house as well. Both of my daughters adored her and I...

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Madeline F.

Part-Time Nanny Available

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am currently an employee of the government and live in DC. Ever since I was old enough I have been taking care of children all throughout my neighborhoods and surrounding communities. I have babysat children in the past ranging from 1-12 years old. I have been a dance and tumbling coach before for elementary school children. I...
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Corrin C.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I was a counselor and tutor. I taught Math, History and English. I was a dancer in ballet & liturgical/interpretative. I also sung in a choir for 10 years. I absolutely adore animals, I have many. I'm very giggly and sweet but believe in discipline, I maintain a loving yet firm nature about me. It's very important to me that...

Roxanne B. says "Corrin has a very gentle nature and interacts easily with my now 3 year old. She started caring for my daughter almost a year ago as a "when needed"...

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Bernadette F.

Reliable, Experienced, Educated, And Fun Nanny Available!

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I began caring for and being around infants and small children at the age 12. After high school, I was a Nanny in the San Francisco Bay area for a retired 49'ers player. After returning to the Pacific Northwest I began working in Preschools. I continued in that field for over a decade until the birth of my third child. At that...

Deb S. says "I had the pleasure of working with Bernadette at a Therapeutic Riding Facility and got to see her patience and professionalism first hand. She's dedicated...

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  • 165 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.62/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, VA

Babysitters in Fairfax, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 126 reviews of the 165 listed babysitters

Ofeliya T.

Ofeliya is a wonderful person and a professional caregiver to your children. She is very patient and an excellent listener. She will play...

- Sevinj M.

Becky H.

We hired Becky to watch our 6 and 9 year olds while my husband and I attended a holiday party. She was a great communicator and made it very...

- Jennifer K.

Lucia M.

Lucia is a great person with a lot to offer, and is an amazing person at heart. Lucia is flexible, understanding, respectful, polite, and...

- Veronica L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, VA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, 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 165 babysitters in Fairfax, 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.

The average rate for Fairfax, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.62 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 Fairfax, 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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