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861 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Most recent reviews for babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Kathy M.
5.0
Kathy has been helping us with our little boy for the last 2 months. She is patient and caring and he LOVES her! So happy to have Kathy in our lives.
- Bethany E.
Leydi R.
5.0
My girls love Leydi. She was great helping with school drop-offs and very hands on with my toddler. Will be hiring her again!
- Jennifer W.
Shakila E.
5.0
Shakila did a great job taking care of my 12 and 8 year old boys. She was very punctual, kind, responsible and communicative. I recommend her!
- Brooke M.
Shamel S.
5.0
Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids love spending time with her. The house is always cleaner than I left it, and I'm happy to trust her with my children!
- Rosie H.
Summer L.
5.0
Dear Summer,
Thanks for showing up on time. Thank you for taking care of my children for the night. They had nothing but great things to say. Both of them enjoyed playing board games and basketball with you. Also, the house was exactly how I left it. Much appreciation for the great service! We...
- Michael W.
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
5.0
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Hello, My name is Kathy, I'm 27 years old and I'm bilingual in Spanish. I love kids which is why I really enjoy being a nanny. I've had many years of experience taking care of babies and children from newborns to 13-year-olds. I enjoy creating a bond and becoming friends with the kids I take care...
Recent review:
5.0
Kathy has been helping us with our little boy for the last 2 months. She is patient and caring and he LOVES her! So happy to have Kathy in our lives.
Reviewed by Bethany E.
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5.0
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I speak English/Spanish I'm really responsible person and someone you can trust. I have a car I can drive your kids to any activities they have . I'm a part-time Nanny, I'm free on Mondays, Fridays and weekends. I love kids, playing, reading to them, having educational activities, teaching them...
Leydi can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
My girls love Leydi. She was great helping with school drop-offs and very hands on with my toddler. Will be hiring her again!
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
5.0
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Hello, Families! I am a very honest, reliable, energetic, and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I get great satisfaction out of helping. I have experiences working with children of different ages. I love to cook and can also help with some light...
Recent review:
5.0
Shakila did a great job taking care of my 12 and 8 year old boys. She was very punctual, kind, responsible and communicative. I recommend her!
Reviewed by Brooke M.
5.0
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I am a caring, energetic, and organized caregiver with 15+ years full-time and part-time live-out nanny experience. I would love to work for a family where my strengths and talents working with multiples or newborns can be used to help children develop to their best potential. Extensive background...
Shamel can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids love spending time with her. The house is always cleaner than I left...
Reviewed by Rosie H.
4.5
(2)
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I have 8 years of experience working with children ages 2-14. I babysat regularly while in high school and during my undergraduate career. I was also a full-time nanny/babysitter for a family (ages 8 & 10) for two summer breaks while in college. I have babysat children for as little as 2 hours to a...
Summer can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Dear Summer,
Thanks for showing up on time. Thank you for taking care of my children for the night. They had nothing but great things to say. Both of them enjoyed playing board games and basketball with you....
Reviewed by Michael W.
Holly H.
Alexandria, VA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun And Energetic Babysitter! Weekend Activities And Loves To Explore DC!
5.0
(4)
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I have over 20 years of babysitting experience... I started watching kids when I was still a kid myself! I love spending time with my numerous nieces and nephews (to include twins) and will watch your children as if they are my own. I have recently moved to this area after 10 years of honorable...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Holly is remarkable. She babysit my three kiddos under five last night. She was super engaging with my children as soon as she arrived. She got right on the floor and started playing with my toddler. My kids...
Reviewed by Anne D.
5.0
(3)
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I have a full-time job from 9-5 Monday through Friday, but I'm looking for weeknight, overnight, weekend, recurring/occasional, one-time, etc. jobs. I've babysat and worked as a nanny for over 30 local families in my area. I have experience caring for children anywhere from the age of one month to...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Had Hope for interview and babysitting job. Baby was 10 month old so can't ask him how it went but she did everything we asked! Great response time and arrived on time.
Reviewed by Sarah B.
Oumaima A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends
5.0
(1)
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I love spending time with children. I have over 7 years of experience taking care of children of any age. I have my own vehicle for travel and I am looking for a nice wonderful family to work with and take care of their kids. love children and I am willing to work with them, play, and take care of...
Recent review:
5.0
Oumaima helped our family when we needed a nanny on short notice. She was just simply outstanding with our three toddlers. Very punctual and caring. She even integrated learning activities during playtime with...
Reviewed by Chris A.
5.0
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Hello! I am a full time preschool teacher and a student at Community College pursuing a nursing track. My hopes are to later become a nurse midwife. My experience ranges from daycare, gym child watch, individual babysitting, and summer camps. With that being said, I'm able to provide many...
Recent review:
5.0
I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and...
Reviewed by Lachelle J.
5.0
(1)
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Loving, bilingual, experienced babysitter with infants and toddlers. I have worked with five families and also worked as a childcare assistant caring for ages infants to 3 years old in a home family daycare. I have two grown children of my own. I love to take care of kids as well as teaching them.
Recent review:
5.0
Jenny worked for us for several months when we had an unexpected childcare gap due to some problems with the daycare center we were using. Jenny is a wonderful person; she worked with our kids to help teach...
Reviewed by Edmund K.
5.0
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During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town.
While attending graduate school in Texas,...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult year due to COVID. She actively engages and plays with...
Reviewed by Amy G.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Bekah and I am a 22-year-old student new to the Saint Augustine area as of this summer. I have moved from Alexandria, VA; known to be close to the DC area; where I was located with my family for 17 years. I have years and years of childcare experience starting with becoming a...
Bekah can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Bekah was my daughter's preschool teacher in VA. She also babysat for us. We love her so much! Highly recommend! So sorry she moved. My little one still talks about her. She plays with the kids and keeps them...
Reviewed by Nancy R.
5.0
(4)
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I was a children's karate instructor between the ages of 16-20. I also babysat some of these children outside of the dojo, as well on weekends and during the summer. After quitting karate to focus on school, I continued babysitting for one family for a couple summers here and there, when needed. I...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
My wife and I have known Kelly for more than 10 years. She has been our babysitter, petcarer, chauffeur and life saver. We are full time professionals. We have often called Kelly to help drive our children to...
Reviewed by Jacques B.
5.0
(1)
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I have 28 years of experience with elementary kids , ages are of 6-12 years old. I worked in elementary school for 19 years as a teacher, 7 years as a principal and 2 as a superintendent.
I enjoy working and play with children.
I was mail handler at USPS.
I do Spanish class for kids at FCPS and...
Brianna S.
Alexandria, VA
$16-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi All, I'm Looking For Babysitting! I Am Patient And Kind. I Love Kids And Helping Them Grow!
5.0
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Hi all! I have 6 years experience and would love to catch some more hours and help out! Lots of experience, and references! I love helping out, hanging with the kids, and watching them grow!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Brianna is a natural with little kids. She jumped right in and made my girls, and me, very happy we found her. She is easy to communicate with. She genuinely cared for my children and I knew they were having...
Reviewed by Alison G.
5.0
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Hi. I enjoy looking after and having fun with the little ones. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (2018) and my master's degree is in progress. I am looking to babysit for date nights, short term, and/or long-term assignments. With my most recent position, I worked as a...
Recent review:
5.0
Chiniqua did an excellent job. We contacted her almost last minute and she was still able to show up on time. She was very helpful and asked questions to understand. She did great with our three kids.
Reviewed by Stephanie T.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Natalya and I am 24 years old. I started babysitting when I was 12 for family friends and then consecutively for a few families in my neighborhood growing up. My mom was a preschool special education teacher so I used to volunteer at her school during the summer to help in the...
Recent review:
5.0
Natalya was an amazing babysitter, my kids loved her!
Reviewed by Natalya R.
4.5
(17)
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Hello! I am Maria and have been cleaning homes for more than 10 years. I would love to show you my professionalism and reliability. I am very responsible and have great references. Hope to be working with you soon.
Recent review:
5.0
Maria is the sweetest most helpful lady. 10/10
Reviewed by Kwon D.
Priscilla A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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PROFESSIONAL NANNY AVAILABLE FOR BACKUP CARE + DATE NIGHT SITTING.
My name is Priscilla but my friends and family call me Pri. I am 31 years old, and I have a degree in Social Communication and a master's degree in Marketing, and Project Management.
Responsible, energetic, crafty, outdoorsy, and...
Recent review:
5.0
We needed coverage for an evening and Priscilla was available to take care of our child. Our 5-year-old took to Priscilla immediately and a had wonderful time with her. She is superb with children, warm and fun...
Reviewed by Sangeetha S.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Emmi L, I am a college student who is working on their masters degree in Education. I'm currently working for Fairfax County public school +3 year. I absolutely love working with children's. I have been working with children for the past 10 years. I have worked in daycare's, I been...
Recent review:
5.0
Emmi has been with our family for over 3 years. She has always been my kid's favorite babysitter. Emmi is a very special young woman and my kids look forward to seeing her when she comes to babysit! When she...
Reviewed by Katie A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alexandria, VA:
How can I find a Alexandria babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alexandria, VA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 861 babysitters in Alexandria, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Alexandria, VA?
The average rate for Alexandria, VA babysitters on Care.com is $18.12 per hour as of June 2023. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Alexandria, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alexandria, VA through Care.com. As of 2023, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 654 reviews of the 861 listed babysitters.