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164 babysitters are listed in Sterling, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Sterling, VA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in childcare in all ages(newborn-teenager) I took my Child Care , CPR, First Aid Certificate, I'm lovely person, happy, references, my own transportation, OK with pets etc
Dalila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dalila is fantastic. She is very punctual, always arriving right on time. Our 10-month old daughter immediately took to Dalila, something especially impressive given her limited interactions with others due to Covid, and within a few days was completely comfortable...
Charles C.
Cristiane B.
Sterling, VA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
FULLY VACCINATED- Responsible & Professional Occasional Babysitter
5.0
(17)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for an OCCASIONAL babysitting. I am a very helpful, calm, sympathetic and considerate babysitter. My first nanny position lasted for two years, where I cared for three children, ages 4 yrs and her twin siblings (boy and girl, 2-month-old). I worked for the second family for over a year. I cared for twins...
Cristiane can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cristiane is simply amazing. We were lucky to find her 1.5 years ago. From the first time she came to our house, she immediately got down on the floor to connect and play with our son, and it has been the same on every visit since. We constantly receive updates...
Keri S.
4.5
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Every concerned parent knows that looking for child care or a babysitter in your area is an important decision. Every parent wants to find the perfect caregiver for their family. I understand that security is most important when it comes to children and family. I've worked with kids for many years. Children adore me.
Bharti can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Bharti babysat my 15 month old last week while I had a much needed night out, she was amazing with my daughter. She played with her for a while, got her to bed and even tidied up a little bit by putting away my daughter's toys and stuff. I would hire her in a...
Shravya M.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have nearly 9 years of experience with babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring, teaching (1yr experience), and Home Health Work. I have extentensive experience with special needs children especially those with mobility disorders, autism, and emotional/behavioral issues.
I am CPR/First Aid certified for adults & children/infants. I...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very reliable, always on time, and great with the kids!"
Katie S.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny and working with all types of ages. I am a mother of two grown kids so I know what it's like to be a first time mother and how to care like a mother. I have my bachelors degree in education from my native country.
Finlandia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Finlandia cared for my 1-1.5 year-old son and was wonderful. She was very sweet and attentive to him and he thoroughly enjoyed her company. She was also able to get him to sleep easily while others had had difficulty. It is easy to tell she is a loving mother and...
Chelsea M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a postpartum nurse at INOVA Fairfax. I have 8 years of experience babysitting for multiple different families and for children of all ages. I help care for my little 8-year-old brother. Also, I have experience taking care of animals as I worked in a pet boarding center for a year. I am very passionate about learning,...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Casey has helped me care for my 3 month old son on a number of occasions. She is sweet and calm with my baby and very helpful with tidying up while he naps. My baby recognizes Casey when she comes in the house now and gives her big smiles. I would highly recommend...
Heather R.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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"Hello, my name is Cailey! I am currently looking for babysitting, date-night, part-time, and/or driving care job opportunities in Northern Virginia. I'm a college graduate, fully vaccinated + boosted, and have a clean vehicle and driving record. I am reliable, outgoing, and...
Cailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cailey is one of a kind and it's hard to put into words how amazing she fit in with our family. She is thorough, thoughtful, and our son loved his time with her. You will not find a higher qualified person to care for your child. Cailey is an extension of the...
Paul S.
Luz D.
Sterling, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in daycare for the past 23 years, and babysitting for different families for 12 years, I have CPR training and Basic First Aid for adult, children and infants. I do not smoke and have my certification for handling and preparation of food. I love pets, and I have my driver's license and good references. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Luz is the perfect caregiver! Loving, kind, and extremely trustworthy. She cared for our 4 year old and our 1st grade son, along with helping us keep up with household tasks (cleaning, cooking). She became a member of our family, we can't thank her enough❤️"
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
4 years experience in the general cleaning of the house and care of clothes, I love my job because it is a good source of income and it makes me happy to be able to provide my services to those who need it.
Gloria can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Gloria and her friend Lyz for our Vienna home's cleaning and were impressed enough to book another session immediately. Gloria is punctual and professional and brings a delightful energy to her work. She communicates promptly, ensuring clarity and...
Ekaterina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have five years of experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring. This experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. I graduated from Virginia Tech with my bachelor's degree in Human Development, with a concentration in Childhood Development. During my time in college, I completed an...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela (she goes by her middle name) has been excellent for our two boys (aged 3 & 1). She is very caring, kind, and loving toward our children. She plays well with them and reads with them a lot. She is very responsive to messages on care.com and text messages....
Mark H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny, looking forward to fine the right home to babysitting or nanny position, for long term.
15+ years working with newborns and toddlers. I Have Excellent references, honest, responsible, punctual, energetic. I have 2 children the age of 17 and 19, I love to ride bikes, go to the parks, pool, cooking, library,...
Susana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Susana was the most dependable and caring nanny we've hired. She was employed with us for a year and was never late and only required a few days off for personal matters. Susana cooked meals and pureed them for my infant son and took him for a walk every day. Our...
Sara M.
Sandra J L.
Sterling, VA
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Already Raised Two Wonderful Children/can Help With Yours!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling, homework, cooking, laundry. I love children, can teach them yoga, patience, and much more...
Sandra J can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sandy did an awesome job with our son! I felt super comfortable and confident that everything would go smoothly while I was gone. She is one of a kind!"
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Gloria M.
Sterling, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gloria , although I do not have children, I know the importance of love, dedication and responsibility for children, since a mother entrusts her most precious treasure in my hands, I will take care of it, so that this mother is always calm because your child is well, will give constant reports of the child, his...
Gloria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Let me begin by saying that Gloria is everything you would ever want in a nanny! From your very first communication with her, you can tell that she is responsible, reliable, and genuine. She truly takes the initiative and time to get to know your kids needs and...
Christa D.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 22 years of experience. I took a course in childcare, CPR, First Aid and adult care. I also have my own transportation and my driving record is 100% clean. I have 24 years of driving on my belt. I am a loving person, responsible, punctual and organized. I am also fine with pets. I have worked to take care of people in...
Dalila can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Dalila has been a wonderful care provider for our family. She is extremely helpful and responsible dropping our kids off for their after school activities and caring for an elderly family member's needs."
William F.
Shannon N.
Sterling, VA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love to spoil animals and make them feel loved! I am very dedicated and reliable. Our pets give us so much love and happiness and I want to provide that for your animals. I want to help make you feel comfortable leaving yours pets while you are on trips. I send updates, photos, and videos. I do whatever I can to make a client...
Shannon can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Shannon is highly punctual, mature and has a clear love for pets. She took care of my exotic pet Tortoise while I was away on a trip for a few days. She sent me updates and videos, which were very helpful. I'm so glad I found her! I will definitely hire her again!"
Farah C.
Kaitlynn R.
Sterling, VA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name I Kaitlynn! I Am 18 And A Senior In High School. I'm Very Creative And Love Being Outside!
5.0
(1)
I would describe my personality as kind hearted, humble and creative! I am 19 years old who is looking for temporary nannying or babysitting jobs!
I have been working with children for 5 years now. I took three years of early childhood in high school and majoring in early childhood development at nova!
I have been working...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlynn is my daughter's favorite babysitter! She is so knowledgable, relaxed and fun. My daughter looks forward to play time with Kaitlynn every time! My house is always tidy when we get home and my child is happy so I highly recommend! She takes her outside to...
Erica S.
Dana B.
Sterling, VA
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi- My name is Dana. I'm 23 years , non smoker, CPR certified, have my own car, and absolute love kids. I have over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages and I'm a mom myself of a 5yr old girl. I will be babysitting until mid June/July since I will be going to school ! Any questions ? Let me know
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is really great and organized. She would always listen and follow instructions and never let me down. She knows how to prioritize time and she is bilingual which is perfect."
Lexie G.
Michelle L.
Sterling, VA
$33/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Nice To Meet You! My Name Is Michelle But U Can Call Me Mishi (is How Kids Call Me)
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Michelle, I am 22 years old I am from Colombia I have been living in the United States for about a year I am currently looking for a babysitting job I have five years of experience I came to the United States as an au pair I know how to speak English and Spanish I have a license driving and I love children very...
5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful help watching our kids. She was experienced, kind, and the kids loved her. If we ever need a nanny again I would hire Michelle in a heartbeat. "
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Morgan H.
Sterling, VA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
With a 4-year-old, a baby on-the-way and a ton of experience with kids of all ages, caring for children is something I'm naturally good at! I would prefer to babysit here at my house.
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Morgan was so great with my kids and it put me at such ease knowing they were with her while I was at work. She would send me pictures at what always seemed like the perfect moment. I trust her and would absolutely use her again!"
Malinda F.
Darya K.
Sterling, VA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Darya and I am in looks for a babysitting job! I am a second year graduate student. I love interacting and spending time with kids. In school, I am studying speech language pathology and I hope that after graduating I can help kids with speech impairments! I have a lot of experience with young children which...
Darya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Darya has been nothing but exceptional. She is flexible, punctual and engaged with the kids. I have three boys and an energetic border collie puppy which isn't an easy task. More than once I have come home to find her in the backyard playing kickball or in a sea...
Christine O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sterling, VA
Dalila N.
5.0
Dalila is fantastic. She is very punctual, always arriving right on time. Our 10-month old daughter immediately took to Dalila, something especially impressive given her limited interactions with others due to Covid, and within a few days was completely comfortable with Dalila, as if she had known...
- Charles C.
Cristiane B.
5.0
Fantastic. My son had so much fun playing with her. Highly recommend.
- Eric H.
Bharti S.
4.0
Bharti babysat my 15 month old last week while I had a much needed night out, she was amazing with my daughter. She played with her for a while, got her to bed and even tidied up a little bit by putting away my daughter's toys and stuff. I would hire her in a heartbeat if we ever needed a...
- Shravya M.
Natasha J.
5.0
I hired Natasha last year after i had gotten into a bad car accident and needed some help with my little one for a few weeks. She was great! She always arrived right on time and with her sweet little girl, N! She came up with different activities for my son to do every day. We loved having Natasha...
- Michaela P.
Finlandia M.
4.0
Finlandia cared for my 1-1.5 year-old son and was wonderful. She was very sweet and attentive to him and he thoroughly enjoyed her company. She was also able to get him to sleep easily while others had had difficulty. It is easy to tell she is a loving mother and treats those she works for as she...
- Chelsea M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sterling, VA:
How can I find a Sterling babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sterling, 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 164 babysitters in Sterling, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 Sterling, VA?
The average rate for Sterling, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.96 per hour as of May 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 Sterling, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Sterling, VA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 133 reviews of the 164 listed babysitters.