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The average posted rate is $18/hr as of September 2024

The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

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Bharti S.


Sterling, VA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent & Expert Babysitter & Child Caretaker

4.5

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Every concerned parent knows that looking for child care or a babysitter in your area is an important decision. Every parent wants to find the perfect caregiver for their family. I understand that security is most important when it comes to children and family. I've worked with kids for many years. Children adore me.
Bharti can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was simply superb with my 8 year old autistic son. She is extremely caring and warm not only towards him but also towards us as a family. I highly recommend her and she is very patient and understanding about my son's needs. I am so looking forward to work with...

Mrinalini T.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter Available

4.2

(27)

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

Fully Vaccinated Covid 19 Loving to be a babysitter. Setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid.. My other qualifications include: Creative arts and talent. I am reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and trustworthy. Fluent in Spanish, organized, dependable and energetic. Potty...
Damaris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Damaris is the most amazing person you could find to take care of your children! She is engaging, caring, loving, energetic, calming, creative with all children. She primarily cared for our baby during the day and then handled after school with my elementary aged...

Sarah D.

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Tiffany R.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Babysitter!

Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am 36 years old. I currently work a 9-5 remote position in Ashburn. I have a lot of experience with kids. I have 7 nieces and nephews and have been the primary babysitter for each of them. I have a passion for helping kids grow and learn! I work well with babies, toddlers and teens. I am available...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"My wife and I are both very paranoid about leaving our kids with anyone. We rarely go out without the kids because we just don't feel comfortable leaving them with babysitters. Except for Tiffany. With Tiffany we feel comfortable, and know that the kids are safe...

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Andrea M.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Looking To Be A Time Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Sofia and I am a recent graduate from The University of Tennessee! I am currently working in marketing, but I have always enjoyed working with kids! I have experience with multiple kids at a time of all ages, and have been babysitting for about 8 years now. I have also babysat all throughout high school...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Sofia is excellent with kids. My children are excited she is back for the summer to watch them. They are 6 and 9 and she started caring for them when they were 5 and 8."

Amber M.

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Cristiane B.


Sterling, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

FULLY VACCINATED- Responsible & Professional Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for an OCCASIONAL babysitting. I am a very helpful, calm, sympathetic and considerate babysitter. My first nanny position lasted for two years, where I cared for three children, ages 4 yrs and her twin siblings (boy and girl, 2-month-old). I worked for the second family for over a year. I cared for twins...
Cristiane can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cristiane is simply amazing. We were lucky to find her 1.5 years ago. From the first time she came to our house, she immediately got down on the floor to connect and play with our son, and it has been the same on every visit since. We constantly receive updates...

Keri S.

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Kaitlynn R.


Sterling, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Kaitlynn

I would describe my personality as kind hearted, humble and creative! I am a 20-year-old college student who is looking for nanny/babysitting jobs around the Sterling area! I have been working with children for 5+ years now. I started working in the daycare setting almost two years ago and have really enjoyed it. I predominately...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlynn is my daughter's favorite babysitter! She is so knowledgable, relaxed and fun. My daughter looks forward to play time with Kaitlynn every time! My house is always tidy when we get home and my child is happy so I highly recommend! She takes her outside to...

Erica S.

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Ashley H.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun & Responsible Sitter At Your Service!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm kind, sweet, responsible, reliable, gentle, caring, compassionate, and nurturing. I absolutely love and adore children! I have lots of experience taking care of others being an older sister to my two younger siblings. I've also worked with many wonderful families through Care and worked at KinderCare previously where I...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Ashley is very punctual, responsible, thoughtful, and kind. Would use her again in a heartbeat."

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Oriana L.


Ashburn, VA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Oriana. I go to James Madison University and am looking for baby sitting jobs. I am a Media Arts and Design Major with a WRTC minor. I babysat a 16-month-old every weekday for 9 months and loved it so have the skills of feeding, changing and getting the child to nap. Previous to this I had helped my mom babysit...
Oriana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Oriana took care of my one year old in late 2021-mid 2022. She was warm, kind, and very engaging. At times, my son struggled with being away from me, but she was patient and provided him with lots of comfort and reassurance. We miss her and would highly recommend...

Yeimarie L.

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Erika D.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Erika!

Hi, I'm Erika! I'd describe my personality as caring, attentive, and fun. I've been nannying for 5 years now and have taken care of a variety of different age ranges. One thing you should know about me is that I'm easygoing and flexible.
5.0
"Erika was punctual, kind, proactive and patient with my little one."

Marlenne S.

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Karla O.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Fun, patient, adaptable and responsible baby sitter looking for an opportunity to work for your family. I have babysat most of my younger family members throughout the years as well as my own little brother who has ASD. I like children of all ages and love doing outdoor activities with them. I love animals of all kinds specially...
Karla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karla is responsible and caring with children. My daughter loves her so much. She is very experienced with children's needs. I highly recommend Karla."

Rossy B.

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Mary E.


Ashburn, VA

$10-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a student in college. I love taking care of kids! I have a 5-year-old nephew that I help my sister watch and take care of and have ever since he was born. Also, I took early childhood my senior year of high school, which was where I had to teach and take care of preschoolers and it was my favorite class! Also,...
Mary can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary loves kids and loves to help with her 4 year old nephew. She has a playful spirit and great positive attitude!"

Jeanette E.

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Jose J.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

My Name Is Jose

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm an experienced and reliable babysitter with over 4+ years of experience caring for children. I'm confident that I can provide your child with a positive, safe and fun environment. My hobbies include playing the guitar, reading, photography, and watching documentaries. I have a wide range of creative ideas to help kids...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jóse came very highly recommended from a family friend. She exceeded our expectations with the manner that she cared for our son. She is a very sweet, patient, caring, and a true professional. Our son is very shy when meeting new people, but he warmed up to her...

Richard M.

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Jessica M.


Ashburn, VA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jessica. I was born in the states, Washington DC to be precise, but raised in three countries in African (Congo, Gabon and Cameroon). I speak and write French fluently, it is my first language. I have worked at a preschool for over a year, while attending Northern Virginia Community College where I learned...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Jessica is the bomb.com! So much fun to talk to and she jumped right in. Our 2 month old baby did great with her. We would highly recommend. "

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Luz D.


Sterling, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in daycare for the past 23 years, and babysitting for different families for 12 years, I have CPR training and Basic First Aid for adult, children and infants. I do not smoke and have my certification for handling and preparation of food. I love pets, and I have my driver's license and good references. I am...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Luz has been an exceptional nanny for our family, consistently showcasing unwavering dedication over the 2.5 years she cared for our child from 6 months to 3 years old. Her punctuality is commendable; she has never been late or missed a single day. Luz's...

Care member

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Yesenia V.


Ashburn, VA

$25-27/hr4 yrs exp

I Just Want To Put A Smile On Your Child's Face When They See Me!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two boys, Angel & Gabriel, ages 12 and 15. I am spontaneous and love learning new things every day. I love music, the outdoors, and any fun & exciting activities! I enjoy teaching children and have done so in home and school settings. I worked for families in their homes and also worked for Minnieland Academy...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Yesenia was amazing. She was super friendly and knew exactly how to care for our 4 month old. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

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Daniela P.


Sterling, VA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Daniela. 30 years old. I have taken care of children like 10 years ago with children's of different ages. I love to spend time with kids and take care of them, I'm very friendly, careful and hardworking.
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is wonderful we are so excited to have her!!"

Teresa B.

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Cintia V.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a welcoming environment for children. I prioritize open communication with parents, providing...
Cintia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Travelling with a young child while getting work done is challenging and Cintia made it possible. My son was well taken care of by her and had a lot of quality time while I was working on our trip. She is kind, responsible and would go the extra mile for us. I'd...

Zhewei G.

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Miriam U.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny .

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, punctual, trustworthy, honest and nurturing babysitter, who provides loving care, safe environment and dedicated every child, I am a former professional preschool teacher. I have more than 10 years of experience, I am CPR and First Aid certified. I adore working with children and providing them education...
Miriam can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miriam has been caring for our first child for over a year now, and we hired her when our baby was very small, and we were very cautious new parents. She has always been on time, flexible, follows instructions perfectly, remembers everything, and most importantly...

Tami W.

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Michelle K.


Ashburn, VA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary Educator- Tutor- Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 30-year-old college graduate with degrees in Elementary Education and ESL. I absolutely love to work with children of all ages! I have 3 years classroom experience as a 1st grade teacher. I have 5+ years as a homeschool teacher/tutor. I am a VA licensed teacher and have the ability to homeschool under the certified...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is an exceptional human being. As a senior citizen, I am constantly challenged by this new world of technology. Many young persons understand all of these new concepts, but few of them can teach it. She is knowledgeable and patient. As a retired high...

Care member

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Yanina B.


Sterling, VA

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Yanina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I interviewed Yanina last year for a potential position, and although I did not end up hiring her (due to our schedules not being compatible), I thought she was an honest, professional, and kind person who seemed trustworthy and caring. She also was punctual when...

Sandy I.

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents

Bharti S.

4.0

Bharti babysat my 15 month old last week while I had a much needed night out, she was amazing with my daughter. She played with her for a while, got her to bed and even tidied up a little bit by putting away my daughter's toys and stuff. I would hire her in a heartbeat if we ever needed a...

- Shravya M.

Damaris H.

5.0

Damaris is kind, caring, and thoughtful person that takes wonderful care of our baby. She brings a great level of energy and enthusiasm every day that she has been with us. We are so grateful to find her and have her as part of the family. We highly recommend her to all the families out there who’s...

- Thomas E.

Tiffany R.

5.0

Tiffany was amazing with my daughter, she kept her entertained the entire time as she has lots of uplifting energy. She goes the extra mile to make sure she is providing the best care possible as if it were her own child. She is honest, reliable and respectful. I would highly recommend Tiffany as...

- Care member

Andrea M.

5.0

Sofia is excellent with kids. My children are excited she is back for the summer to watch them. They are 6 and 9 and she started caring for them when they were 5 and 8.

- Amber M.

Cristiane B.

5.0

Fantastic. My son had so much fun playing with her. Highly recommend.

- Eric H.

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Hiring a babysitter may be a perfect option if you are looking for someone to care for your kids while you focus on other things in life. Finding a great...

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Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 102,419 reviews of the 191,340 listed babysitters.