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The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average star rating for rated in-home babysitters is 4.7

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Norma M.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Norma. I'm a loving mother of two boys, now graduated from college. I have had years of experience raising my own two boys as well as my nieces and nephews along the way. A couple of years back, my sister in law, and I opened our own home dare care, which ran for 5 years until 2017. Afterward I decided to pursue...
Norma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Norma has been the absolute best nanny to our 1 year old daughter over the last 6 months. She is an incredibly loving and caring person. We trust her 100%. Our daughter has loved her from the very first moment they met and they have become best friends ever since....

Andrea M.

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Patricia M.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience caring for children from the ages of newborn up to 5 years. I love children, especially babies. I had 10 years of experience working at a daycare, and I also used to run a home daycare of my own. I have cared for families as a nanny in their homes for more than 10 years. I have a CPR certificate and...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison B.


Ashburn, VA

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Madison. I am from Ashburn, Virginia and graduated from Riverside High School. I am currently a sophomore in college at Virginia Tech. I am not home right now, as I am at school, but I am very interested in being a nanny/babysitter this winter break once I get home. I enjoy kids and have babysat many times. I used...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chynna O.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Part-time Babysitter

I am currently seeking a nanny/babysitting position, for my previous nanny position has been fully rehabilitated and has returned to daycare after 15 months. My duties included preparing and cleaning up after-meals, maintaining child's cleanliness throughout the day, creating and maintaining lesson plans, as well as, taking her...
Chynna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Molly B.


Ashburn, VA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter & Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Molly, and I've been working with children for over 9 years, and plan to continue for the rest of my life! I plan to recertify my Basic Life Support (CPR, AED, & choking for Healthcare Providers) and First Aid certifications in June 2023. I am currently looking for part-time babysitting while I look for full-time...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a stay-at-home mom with a Bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis on development. In addition to having my own children, I've worked with kids in many diverse settings. From babysitting to full-time nanny, helping run a daycare to an after-school teacher; I've worked with children of all ages and developmental backgrounds!...
Cecilia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Danniellie J.


Sterling, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hello, I am looking to help out with date night babysitting. I am a mom with three children ages 14, 11, and 9 years old. I ran my own in-home daycare for 8 years. I am CPR and First-aid certified. I have over 20 years of experience with childcare. I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to 14 years old. I have...
Danniellie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has so much patience, honest and so kind always is willing to help and learn new skills. "

Mandy F.

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Fakhra M.


Herndon, VA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Infant, Toddler And Family Daycare

Hello my name is Fakhra! My daycare is located in Herndon and licensed. I am certified in Infant/Toddler care from Northern Virginia community College. in addition to this I am certified in MAT, CPR & FIRST AID.. I have been working with children over the past 24 years, whether it may have been with children of my own, or...
Fakhra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kayla S.


Herndon, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience as a caregiver and have been babysitting since college as my main job. I spent three summers being a camp counselor to ages 7 through 14 at Montgomery recreational Center and loved every minute. I genuinely love caring for children of all ages, especially babies! With five nieces and a nephew, I've...
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Chantal P.


Herndon, VA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter/Nanny With A Health Science Background

Hello! My name is Chantal and I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. With a Bachelor's degree in Health Science and currently pursuing my Master's in Nursing, I bring a unique blend of knowledge and care to every family I work with. I genuinely love working with children and...

Leah G.


Herndon, VA

$15-45/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I have eight years of babysitting experience. This includes working at a kids camp, in-home babysitting, coaching, and caring for younger siblings
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Tamara B.


Glen Burnie, MD

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Stay-At-Home Mom, Babysitter

4.3

(12)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of care experiences with children from infants to teen years. I have watched some children overnight in their/my home for parents traveling on business trips. I have transported children/teens to and from school, sports, tutoring and work. I have performed other duties such as bathing infants and young...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tamara is great with flexibility- could meet us or drop kids off when plans changed or work ran late- and was easy to work with. She has two kids as well, and they were great role models for our kids. And best of all, she has structure and rules that she enacts,...

Lj P.

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Camille B.


Sandy Spring, MD

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, All Subjects Tutor, Home Help

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am in nursing school based in Sandy Spring MD and looking for a family to take care of primarily on the weekends. I have taken care of kids (ages 2-16) for years (8+) and really love it. Kids are a lot of fun, and it means a lot to be a mentor. have also been a volleyball coach for 12-13's girls in high school...
Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Camille is an absolute joy. Her enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious! She worked with our daughter to help meet her IEP goals throughout sixth grade. Not only was she excellent in working with the academic aspects, she was also able to incorporate many social...

Jt G.

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Natalya A.


Potomac, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter In My Home

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am reliable, responsible, dependable, nurturing, energetic, loving and caring mom. I can provide your child with special one-on-one attention. I will care for your child as if he/she is my own. I am located near elementary school and looking for work near my home. I have experience with multiple infants and toddlers, great...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia currently cares for our toddler. She is punctual and flexible with her schedule. Our baby is happy to see her every day. She is carrying, dedicated, responsible and trustworthy. Very reliable and I am happy we found her. "

Anna C.

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Tehmina A.


Glen Burnie, MD

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter In Home

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two teenage daughters and very much enjoy being around children. I'm currently working in an elementary school cafeteria so I can work mornings, evenings , nights and the weekends. I am a non smoker and I have reliable car .
5.0
"Tehmina takes my son to his after school activity on Mondays. She is great at keeping me updated on departure and arrival. My son gives her a thumbs up as well."

Cynthea T.

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Tofsirun L.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, And Kind Babysitter

Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood

**IMPORTANT: PARENTS + FAMILIES, PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE SENDING ANY BOOKING REQUEST!!!** ***Also, I do NOT consider ANY requests in Maryland, Arlington/Falls Church, and DC because they are too far, thank you for understanding.*** Hello, my name is Tofsirun. I have been a mom to three kids ages 25, 15, and 9. I have been...
Tofsirun can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. T. was the first person to take care of my baby other than family, when my baby was only five months old, and I am so glad we chose her because she is so good with her! Ms. T. is great at sending pictures and updates throughout the day, which were so much...

Angeline H.

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Josseline Q.


Gaithersburg, MD

$26-28/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Much More!

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, I've been helping homes and businesses with administrative tasks, driving, organization, and childcare support for over six years. I have a marketing degree from the University of Maryland. I can accommodate families with one-time, date nights, or weekend care. I've worked with infants, toddlers, and children...
Josseline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Josseline was all that we could ever want in a babysitter/nanny but she was also so much more! Josseline spent time with our 2 young boys ( 5 and 2) and they absolutely adore her. She is kind, thoughtful, nurturing, punctual and simply an incredible person. We...

Zachary C.

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Sherwyn F.


Frederick, MD

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Someone You Can Trust

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, If you're looking for a drop-off child care. I do child care at my home. Our house is child proof, we have a big gated playroom. We have baby crib, bassinet, etc. We have a haft acre fence in backyard for kids to play around and some outdoor activitie toys for them to play with. And a few walking distance playgrounds. Our...
Sherwyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Olivia F.


Baltimore, MD

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia. I've been babysitting for about 6 years and have recent experience being a nanny for an infant and a 2-year-old 5 days a week. I love to come up with activities to do with the children to help them reach their developmental milestones and gently guide kids through their feelings. I'm big on teaching kids...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Olivia did an awesome job with our boys. She is so so sweet and patient. She served the kids dinner, hung out with them, washed them up and put them to bed with ease. She also gave cuddles to our little one when he had trouble sleeping. I look forward to hiring her...

Takia A.

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Elisa L.


Culpeper, VA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Loving Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and animals. I babysat my nephews, nieces and Godchildren since my teenage years. During my college years, I worked part time as a nanny and at La Petite Academy (I was contemplating teaching and international relations as a college Major while I volunteered for the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations...
Elisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Elisa due to a sudden closure of our usual childcare. She responded quickly to our job post, was easy to get a hold of, and professional. Prior to starting her babysitting job, she took the extra time to come meet our two young children the day before and...

Sarah G.

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents

Norma M.

5.0

Norma has been the absolute best nanny to our 1 year old daughter over the last 6 months. She is an incredibly loving and caring person. We trust her 100%. Our daughter has loved her from the very first moment they met and they have become best friends ever since. Norma has done an exceptional job...

- Andrea M.

Danniellie J.

5.0

She has so much patience, honest and so kind always is willing to help and learn new skills.

- Mandy F.

Tamara B.

5.0

Tamara is a true gem! I new that I could always count on her to take the best care of my son. She was always available, always kind, and always professional. I am truly grateful for her help and would highly recommend her.

- Karrima M.

Camille B.

5.0

Camille is an absolute joy. Her enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious! She worked with our daughter to help meet her IEP goals throughout sixth grade. Not only was she excellent in working with the academic aspects, she was also able to incorporate many social and teamwork strategies to help...

- Jt G.

Natalya A.

5.0

Natalia currently cares for our toddler. She is punctual and flexible with her schedule. Our baby is happy to see her every day. She is carrying, dedicated, responsible and trustworthy. Very reliable and I am happy we found her.

- Anna C.

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