At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked part time babysitters in Arlington, VA and hire the best fit for your family.

Available in Arlington
Nasim F. says "I hired Sarah to babysit for my daughters this summer and they absolutely loved her. She has a wonderful approach to kids and my girls loved spending time...
Ami H. says "Christina was awesome! She was so great with our 11 month old. Very caring and great with keeping a schedule. Couldn't have asked for a better nanny."
Arlington, VA
Lila V. says "Margaret is a fantastic caregiver! She has been tutor, nanny, household manager and confidante for our 12 year twin boys for the past few months and we feel...
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...
Showing 1 - 20 of 95
95 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.25/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.8
Part Time Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 95 listed part time babysitters
- Nasim F.
- Ami H.
- Lila V.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Arlington, VA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Arlington, VA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Arlington, VA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Arlington, VA is $21.25.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Arlington, VA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Arlington, VA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.