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Ariane C.

Part-Time Pet Sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS! Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light arranging/cleaning, pet...

Dana S. says "Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal...

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Stacy G.

Professional Childcare Provider

Burke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Stacy, a childcare professional with over 20 years of experience. My journey in childcare began as an Infant Care Specialist at a reputable learning center. Over the years, I've become a trusted figure for Fairfax families, offering various childcare services, from date nights to extended in-home care. My approach is...

Kelsey W. says "Stacy was so good to my 7 and 3 year old. She even got them to bed on time and kept them busy. She also watched and fed our dog. Would recommend and would...

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Juana C.

Lovely Experienced Nanny

Burke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I had been working as a nanny for more than 20 years. I'm a very energetic person with a lot of love for children. I am a teacher and love to teach children. I have excellent references. I'm a US citizen. I have a clean driving record. I had been working with children of various ages and different needs. willing to travel, Speak...

Sandra M. says "Juana was punctual and responsible, but more importantly, she was engaging and energetic with our son. Highly recommend!"

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Alexis V.

Part Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Alexis (Lexi) and I am a graduated student from ODU now living in Arlington, VA. While in my undergrad, I received a double Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Now that I am Post - Grad, I am working in Cybersecurity. I have 10+ years of experience in child care which includes teaching (Pre-K),...

Robyn V. says "She was wonderful. She took care of my 3 kids all summer and did a wonderful job. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Naya W.

Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...

Joseph G. says "She was kind and patient with our son and made us feel very comfortable leaving him for the first time. Will definitely hire her again."

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Magdalena S.

Babysitter!

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Magdalena, and I'd like to offer my babysitting services to your family. I love working with kids and providing a safe and fun space. While I have one year of professional childcare experience, I worked in a church that gave me experience with kids that were 3 months up to 6 years old. I understand the importance...

Care Member says "Extremely responsive and very caring towards my son. Great attitude and personality. "

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Kathy B.

Part-Time Caregiver For The Elderly And Children

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I retired from United States District Court after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (95 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children. I have 2 grandsons. I love kids! I have cared for many family members over the years, including my mother, my father, my father in law, and siblings. My mother had COPD and my father...

Lisa D. says "Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for...

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Amena S.

Babysitting/nanny Service

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have been caring for children over the years -children of all ages and I really enjoy it. I now am a stay at home mom my kids are in full time elementary and my youngest who is always with me- is 4. I would love to watch another child ideally from my home. I love children of all ages!

Sly S. says "Amena and her family are WONDERFUL! She has been providing childcare for my preschooler for the past year. My child has many severe food allergies, and Amena...

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Shannel S.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny And Senior Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. In 2020 I graduated with my BSN and work as a registered nurse in the DMV area. I BLS/CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified. I have over 7...

Janet B. says "Shannel is great with my 5 month old and 2 year old. She was able to do light house keeping, and keep the children occupied as I work at home. My 2 year...

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Imoni S.

Get To Know Me

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am occasionally...

Care Member says "Hands down, Imoni is ONE in a million! Her warm and caring spirit is such a positive force for our family. Her communication style is professional and...

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Vilma G.

Cleaning Specialist

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I started offering my cleaning services in 2000, I have taken several trainings "care and maintenance of properties" "use of organic products" "care and cleaning different kinds of floors" among others. I love entering a house and enjoy the clean smell. My contribution to society is that people do not stress by cleaning their...

Karina W. says "It was a pleasure to talk to Vilma. She was pleasant and very helpful. We didn't hire her, but I would consider her in the future."

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Vian A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...

Leke A. says "Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older...

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Kailey M.

Vienna, VA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...

Care Member says "Kailey is wonderful! She has been our nanny for 3 months and is nothing short of a godsend. Our lives are like many of yours...two working parents, long...

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Narry C.

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, patient, good listener, and client centered caregiver. My priority is to provide safe handling of clients with dignity and respect. I aim at making clients engage in everyday life activities in a safe manner. If needed and desired, I can assist with modifying tasks in order to help client to be as...

Jacquie B. says "Narry is the very essence of how care should be defined! She took such excellent care of my father when his regular caretaker was away and my father...

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Belky A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
I started to work as a caregiver because I realized servicing the others gave me a great satisfaction, specifically to the vulnerable ones like the seniors whose family and relatives are unable to take care of them. I feel full of joy when I can give them attention, support, and make them feel happy. I have good attitude, a lot...

Monica P. says "Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95...

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Oyunjargal S.

Professional House Cleaning

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Basement cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
LET ME DO THE DIRTY WORK! I'm a seasoned cleaning professional that takes pride in sparking joy in my customers' homes. I provide all types of cleaning including, top to bottom, move in and move out, laundry, and organizing services that are suggested by the customer. My goal is to build a consistent and reliable home cleaning...

John E. says "Very detail oriented and very very efficient. Would definitely hire again. "

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Sandra N.

Housekeeping

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Basement cleaning
oven cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Imagine coming back to a completely clean, fresh smelling home after a long day of work. Now imagine that you did not have to lift a finger, dust a surface, plug in a single vacuum to get it that way. Upon your request, I will come into your home and provide you with an array of services, including bathroom scrubbing, sweeping,...

Chelsea N. says "Sandra been helping us with cleaning for about a year, she cleans our home on a weekly basis, I like how she rotates her tasks every week she comes...

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Paula T.

Housekeeper Available On All Weekdays

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Basement cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Paula , I have 10 years experience with cleaning. I provide monthly, weekly, biweekly and move in/out cleaning. I am a very reliable and detail oriented person. I can also provide other services like laundry and closet/office organizing. You name it, I can clean it. My references are available upon request....

Kelly L. says "Paula is so great, very responsible cleaner and cleans good. I will always choose her over anybody else and will recommend her to everyone."

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Geovana R.

Experienced Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Geovana, I'm 25 years old and I am a dedicated and caring nanny with more than 3 years of experience working with kids with different ages (infants, toddlers and teenagers) I am thrilled to offer my child care services, fueled by my love for sports, dancing, swimming, and crafts. With my diverse range of skills and...

Kathryn T. says "Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play...

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Kathy B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.87/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.8

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA

Therapy Dogs in Springfield, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Ariane C.

Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our...

- Dana S.

Stacy G.

Stacy was so good to my 7 and 3 year old. She even got them to bed on time and kept them busy. She also watched and fed our dog. Would...

- Kelsey W.

Juana C.

Juana was punctual and responsible, but more importantly, she was engaging and energetic with our son. Highly recommend!

- Sandra M.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Springfield, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in Springfield, VA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Springfield, VA is $18.87 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Springfield, VA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Springfield, VA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Springfield, VA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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