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Rafaela D.

FULL TIME NANNY AVAILABLE

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello families, I'm Rafaela! With over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from teaching to nurturing children of various ages, I'm committed to contribute to their growth and development. Fully vaccinated, responsible, and comfortable with pets, I'm currently seeking opportunities for weekend and date night...

Julie R. says "We initially interviewed Rafaela to be our son's nanny, but we ended up sending our son to daycare. I liked her so much that I asked if she would be...

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Karleigh M.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Karleigh. I just finished my first year as a special education teacher, so I love working with children and has always been a passion of mine. I am an experienced nanny and am proficient in infant and toddler care, light housework, laundry, and am comfortable with pets! I am patient, reliable, hard-working, and...

Care Member says "She was incredible! The boys loved her and it felt great knowing they were taken care of."

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Andrea M.

Summer Nanny

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Andrea! I have held many nanny positions in the past--live-in and live-out. I have watched children of numerous families throughout the past 10 years, ages ranging from newborn to 15. Last summer, I was a nanny share for two families. Each family had three children, ages ranging from 6-13. For the five summers...

Susan M. says "LOVED HER!! We remain in touch....she was the BEST."

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Blanca T.

GREAT NANNY AVAILABLE !

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is Blanca I'm from Arlington, Va with a lot of experience with children. Like new born and toddler I'm an experienced and enthusiastic Nanny who loves child care. I enjoy everything from meal time to playtime and story time. I'm responsible, reliable hard working and always on time. With over 15 years of experience...

Courtney A. says "If you hire Blanca, you're sure to get exceptional childcare and an asset to your family. Blanca joined our family when our daughter was five months old...

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Mirela H.

Experienced Nanny

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am an experienced nanny with infants and toddlers in the DC and Arlington VA area. In my country, I have worked for 22 years as a pediatric doctor. I have taken care of many children of different ages and I've always loved it. If you choose me to be your nanny, I'll do my best to keep your child happy and healthy! I'll engage...

Jonathan M. says "We hired Mirela for part-time work when our nanny took some time off. She is punctual, responsive, independent, and very loving with kids. She fed my...

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Kelsey F.

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Arlington, VA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 30 years old and worked full time as a Sales Manager for the last 7. 5 years in insurance. I have full time availability at least for the next few months, if not longer. I will always have part time availability. I have babysat for a ton of families over the years and spent a summer living in Cape Cod working at a nanny...

Amanda F. says "Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three kids,...

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Beatriz S.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Morning Part Time Job

Arlington, VA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Experienced nanny or House manager available mornings till 1 p.m. Available to start ASAP Hi everyone! My name is Bea, 29yo, I have 10 years of experience, l've been working with kids from 3mo to 11yo since 2012, and I have had work as a nanny live in for 2 years. I enjoy everything from mealtime to playtime. I'm responsible,...

Care Member says "Bea was amazing with our 2 kids, she is super responsive and responsible. Very good communicator and made everyone feel so safe. We hired her for a one...

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Lindsey J.

Nanny (and Professional School Counselor!)

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey and I graduated from UofVirginia in 2018 with a Distinguished Major in Psychology and a Spanish minor. I graduated with my M. Ed. in Counselor Education (School Counseling) in May 2022. I currently work at MHS in FCCPS and would love to nanny on an as-needed basis, so please reach out if your...

Lindsey D. says "Lindsey is awesome! She was nanny to our two elementary school-age girls for one year. She keeps the kids engaged in fun activities all day. She also...

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Anna M.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently enrolled in a second degree Nursing program. I have worked with children in varying positions for over the past 10 years. After completing my first degree at East Carolina University I worked with the US Peace Corps in Africa as a global health agent. The intense hands on experience of administering immunizations,...

Julia J. says "Anna is an incredible babysitter and a lovely person. Our boys still ask after her. She is warm and fun and very responsible. She took initiative and...

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Rosy L.

Experienced And Caring Full Time Nanny Available

Arlington, VA

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Rosy. I have been working as a childcare giver for 11 years with many families and in the nursery of a church in Northern Virginia. I specialize in New Born and Toddler Care (reference available upon request). I have completed certificate programs in Day Care Management, 'Newborn Care Specialist' training from...

Care Member says "Rosy was the nanny for our son for the last year and a half (from 6mo. To 2 years). We did a nannyshare with another family. She was a wonderful...

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Naira Juliana R.

Nanny

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Juliana , and I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny based in Arlington, VA. Originally from Colombia, I bring over six years of experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish, and I love introducing Spanish through daily routines, songs, and conversation to...

Care Member says "Juliana was evening help caregiver with us for a few months when we needed extra help. She is very diligent with the kids and did excellent work helping...

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Angela J.

Reliable And Loving Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a native of northwest Indiana (just 25 miles south of Chicago), and I have lived in the DMV area for two years. I work full-time in Virginia during the week, so most of my availability would be during the evenings or weekends. I have enjoyed babysitting in the past before I moved and was hoping I could find a kind family to...

Leslie D. says "Angela has showed on time for both meeting her and babysitting job. My daughter absolutely enjoyed her. Angela was willing to play all of my daughter's...

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Jackie M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with a wide range of kids, as I am a substitute for Arlington County Public Schools and have been for 3 years. I have babysat for neighbors, relatives and a lot of families on Sittercity. I had a nanny gig for about 6 months last year and it was great! I loved the kids and still remain in touch with them. I took a...

Elizabeth G. says "Jackie has babysat for us several times, and is always excellent. She replies to emails or text messages very quickly, has always been on time, and my...

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Mary G.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Experienced Nanny of 16 years! AVAILABLE NOW!!! I have my own transportation and am located in Arlington, Va. My name is Mary and I'm a 31-year-old professional Nanny! I am looking for a family to help care for weekly. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Shepherd University where during the summers I was a Director...

Care Member says "Mary is prompt, highly responsible, communicative and kind. She’s been tremendously helpful to our family! "

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Jeimy D.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a loving, reliable, honest and trustworthy nanny who loves children and I have experience as a care giver 10+ years with new born, toddlers and twins also have my own transportation and have CPR training certificate and a clean driving record.

Care Member says "Jeimy worked with our family for over two years. She took care of my twins starting at just three months old and treated them like her own. Jeimy’s...

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Madeline S.

Graduate Student

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello everyone. I am currently a special education teacher and previously I taught kindergarten for 5 years. I have nannied and babysat for a very long time and I am CPR and first aid certified. I have my own transportation and I am very comfortable driving kids. I would love to meet both you and your kids, do not hesitate to...

Scott M. says "Maddy has babysat for our 5-month old daughter several times. She always arrives on-time and is friendly and attentive to our daughter's needs. I would not...

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Jessica L.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I love being able to play with and care for children of any age. I am a college graduate with a very flexible schedule! I would love to have the opportunity to help your family with any babysitting/ day-time nanny needs. I have experience with all ages, and will be able to accommodate to any needs! I also have my own...

Mary P. says "Jessica has watched my kids throughout the years and now has such a special relationship with our family. She is easy going very good with getting things...

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Isobel P.

Experienced With All Ages!

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Iso and I graduated from UVA in 2021 and I graduated from Tufts with my masters in 2024. I am currently a substitute teacher at a few private schools in the area. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old and have done extensive work at summer camps. After my first year at UVA, I worked as a...

Chris P. says "Isobel was great! Used her with our 2 year old son and she showed up early and was flexible with our schedule."

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Gabriella C.

Excellent Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...

Melissa A. says "I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities...

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Julia C.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Julia and I have been babysitting for 7 years and a part time nanny for 4 summers. I am a Penn State Schreyer honors college graduate looking to help out after 5 p.m. on weeknights and/or durning the day on weekends. I love to do crafts, science experiments, and bake with the kids. I can cook, drive, and will...

Cathy R. says "Julia is the Mary Poppins of babysitters- practically perfect in every way. childcare AND light cleaning. I can't say enough good things about her, but...

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  • 236 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA

Nannies in Arlington, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 235 listed nannies

Rafaela D.

We initially interviewed Rafaela to be our son's nanny, but we ended up sending our son to daycare. I liked her so much that I asked if she...

- Julie R.

Karleigh M.

She was incredible! The boys loved her and it felt great knowing they were taken care of.

- Care member

Andrea M.

LOVED HER!! We remain in touch....she was the BEST.

- Susan M.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Arlington, VA

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Arlington, VA is around $24.05 as of November, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Arlington, VA.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Arlington, VA. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 235 nannies in Arlington, VA on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Arlington, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Arlington, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Arlington, VA, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Arlington, VA offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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