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Caroline R.

Responsible, Fun, And Caring Nanny

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Caroline, and I am looking to be a nanny or babysitter who will give your children a fun and exciting summer break! I am a rising junior at JMU, and I am studying to be an Elementary School teacher. I am enthusiastic, empathetic, and kind. Because of my previous caretaking experience, I can assure you that your...

Nicole A. says "Caroline is extremely responsible and caring! She kept my girls occupied and engaged, making sure their time with her was enjoyable and safe."

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Katerine R.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello my name is Katerine I am 34 years old. I have experience with new borns, toddlers and teenagers. Love to work with kids and can provide references! I enjoy working with kids, taking care and interacting with then. Became part of the families that I work for is important for me as well of Respect and a clear communication.

Care Member says "Katerine has been a blessing to our family! She has watched our son for us since he was 7 months old on weekends so that my husband and I could go on...

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Rebecca W.

Sterling, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Becca. I'm dance teacher with a BFA in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have extensive experience working with youth aged 2-18 and have also spent years babysitting, including infants. I'm responsible, compassionate, and have a bubbly personality. I recently moved to Bristow, VA and...
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Grecia M.

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...

Cassandra H. says "Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not...

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Casey H.

Babysitter

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I am a current postpartum nurse with 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. I am very passionate about learning, helping others, and being productive with my time. I have a positive attitude and am comfortable in different...

Jessica J. says "Casey is a wonderful babysitter who has helped us with date nights on several occasions with our young boys. She is kind, responsible, punctual, and our...

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Silvia A.

Full Or Part Time Nanny

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi there! I am currently working as a private caregiver for families in our local area. My past experience includes 10+years as an educator and caregiver in a home daycare. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified and have cared for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. I have also raised 3 beautiful daughters of my own and have six...

Care Member says "Kind and professional! Silvia is punctual, reliable, and has a lot of experience. Our toddler gets excited every time she comes over!"

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Yanina B.

Nanny With Experience

Sterling, VA

3.7(1)
from
$23/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Yanina, I am looking for a full time ( Monday to Friday) or part time ( only Saturday's) position caring for your son or daughter in your home. A have a lot of experience caring for children of many different ages, CPR certificate, trained in first AID and AED, Covid-19 vaccinated ( fully vaccinated). I love the...

Care Member says "Yanina was an absolute blessing to our family for over a year as our nanny. She is reliable, consistent, loving and capable. We will miss her greatly in...

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Elsy H.

Sterling, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm a mother of 2 and have cared for my kids for 21 years, along with helping raise my nieces and nephews. I love caring for kids and watching them grow up. As a parent I know how important it is for my kids to be safe and to be cared for properly. I hope that I'm able to win your trust and confidence in caring after your kids.
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Sopaparn M.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and I can cook kids meals and help with laundry.

Care Member says "Sopaparn or Oy, as we call her, was such a wonderful nanny to our son who was 5 months old when she started taking care of him. She worked with us for 6...

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Dalila N.

Babysitter

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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

Charles C. says "Dalila is fantastic. She is very punctual, always arriving right on time. Our 10-month old daughter immediately took to Dalila, something especially...

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Alison F.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've always enjoyed working with children and staying busy! I've worked around kids throughout high school with volunteer work with schools in my area. I am also CPR/BLS certified and bilingual (Spanish & English) I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, & active I like working with kids because I like to learn from...

Carrie M. says "Alison has been with our family as our part-time nanny for nearly 4 months now and is absolutely amazing with our 1 year old daughter. We seriously can't...

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Susana L.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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 18 and 21 , I love to ride bikes, go to the parks, pool, cooking, library,...

Care Member says "Susana has been a godsend to our family! She started with our only child when she was only 5 months and she’s been with us ever since. She is...

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Eveling S.

Child Care And Babysitter

Sterling, VA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm a mother of 5 beautiful and loving children. I have done it all from house cleaning and office deliveries to painting and babysitting/ being a nanny. I know how to do it all. I am also a very nice and caring women. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I can cook and do many other things. I am very fun but can be serious...
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Martha M.

Child Care

Sterling, VA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is martha. I have over 1 year experience baby sitting for family and friends and I must say I have a passion for working with children. I had a nephew who who was not eating well and the mum was concerned about his weight, while I baby sitted him, I looked for creative ways to get him to eat and during the next...
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Griselda L.

Caring, Dependable Bilingual Caregiver With Lead Teacher Experience

Sterling, VA

from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Griselda, a caring, patient, and dependable caregiver who speaks English and Spanish. I started caring for children around age 15 and have experience as a lead teacher at an Academy in Ashburn. I know how much trust it takes to leave your child with someone, and I take that responsibility seriously. I make safety a...
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Child care centers in Sterling, VA

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AUGUSTA SCHOOL/SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA

21480 PACIFIC BLVD STE 150 STERLING, VA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA. Augusta School is an early education and childcare center located in Sterling, Virginia. The center is just over a mile from One Loudoun and convenient to Route 7 and Route 28. Augusta School was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide quality care and education for children...

Care Member says "Augusta School was amazing to my child, giving her a sense of belonging and a very safe environment and wonderful activities during the summer. The...

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Golden Path Academy

21631 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY Golden Path Academy believes that families are the first, most influential teacher in their child's life. We understand the importance of a foundation built on trust. We seek to build relationships, establishing a family oriented, Christ-centered program for the entire community. Golden Path Academy Pathways...

LF says "in the area, and never looked back. This was the best decision for her and for our family. We couldn't be happier, and are excited for the future. We are...

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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Sterling - Woodshire)

46120 WOODSHIRE DR STERLING, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Join us for our Fall Open House events on October 7, 9-11 AM | October 8, 4:30-6 PM | Saturday, October 10, 10 AM-1 PM. Celebrate the season with us and discover how our school encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a love of learning. For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood...

Care Member says "We absolutely love our child’s preschool! The infant classroom has been such a wonderful experience for our family. The teachers are incredibly caring,...

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7708 - La Petite Academy of Sugarland/Cascades

46839 MAPLE LEAF PL STE 116 UNIT 116 STERLING, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At La Petite Academy of Sugarland/Cascades, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Sterling, VA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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4868 - Everbrook Academy of Arcola/Stone Ridge

24299 LIBERTY HARVEST CT STERLING, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Everbrook Academy of Arcola/Stone Ridge is a trusted daycare and preschool in Sterling, VA, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care options to support your family’s schedule. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, offers live streaming video,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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  • 198 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Sterling, VA

Child Care Providers in Sterling, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 198 listed child care providers

Caroline R.

Caroline is extremely responsible and caring! She kept my girls occupied and engaged, making sure their time with her was enjoyable and...

- Nicole A.

Katerine R.

Katerine has been a blessing to our family! She has watched our son for us since he was 7 months old on weekends so that my husband and I...

- Care member

Grecia M.

Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and...

- Cassandra H.

Common questions about child care in Sterling, VA

Child care costs in Sterling, VA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Sterling, VA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Sterling, VA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Sterling, VA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Sterling, VA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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