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858 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Most recent reviews for babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Danielle D.
5.0
Danielle was great with our kitten when we were away. She also did a nice job with our kids for a couple of babysitting jobs. She comes very prepared and receptive. I would recommend Danielle for pet or childcare needs.
- Naomi P.
Fathya A.
5.0
The kids love her. She's very punctual and responsible and has quickly gotten familiar with our routine.
- Sabah N.
Kathryn B.
5.0
Kathryn works very well with children. She keeps them entertained and active by doing fun activities with them. She is a joy to be around and work with.
- Kristine A.
Rosa P.
5.0
Rosa took care of our three young daughters for three years. We always knew they were safe and would be engaged in fun activities (trips to the park, reading stories, making music, coloring, etc) when in her care. She is very loving and became an adored caretaker!
- Stephanie K.
Helen B.
5.0
Helen was amazing with my kids! She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with my needs during a transitional time with my kids. We would hire her anytime!
- Lakeia H.
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Danielle D.
Alexandria, VA
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello everyone!!
I'm a college student looking for a part time babysit ( I'm free Monday - Friday 6:30am- 11am)
I'm available for date nights, and weekends
I'm also available for pet sitting/ dog walking and doing general errands.
I can travel to cities around me: Alexandria, Arlington, Falls...
Recent review:
5.0
Danielle was great with our kitten when we were away. She also did a nice job with our kids for a couple of babysitting jobs. She comes very prepared and receptive. I would recommend Danielle for pet or...
Reviewed by Naomi P.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Fathya and as a mother of three children , I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I have been working as a childminder for 12 years and enjoy every day I have children around me. I...
Recent review:
5.0
The kids love her. She's very punctual and responsible and has quickly gotten familiar with our routine.
Reviewed by Sabah N.
4.3
(4)
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I took classes in college to obtain a certification to work with young children and also studied social work and psychology. I have been watching children for over 20 years. I started as an assistant camp counselor (for children age 2-14, and went to babysitting families (from ages 4months-15 years...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Kathryn works very well with children. She keeps them entertained and active by doing fun activities with them. She is a joy to be around and work with.
Reviewed by Kristine A.
4.3
(5)
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I have been in the childcare industry for over 15 years. I am comfortable babysitting any age group from newborn to 4 years old. One of my favorite activities is taking the kids out for a stroll or to the park in nice weather or going to the library to read book and learn new things, also taking the...
Rosa can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Rosa took care of our three young daughters for three years. We always knew they were safe and would be engaged in fun activities (trips to the park, reading stories, making music, coloring, etc) when in her...
Reviewed by Stephanie K.
5.0
(4)
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Hi, my name is Helen and I am a responsible, caring, and creative college student. I'm currently studying biology on the pre-med track, in hopes of being a pediatrician in the future! I have a 2 years of child care experience including babysitting and tutoring. I have my own vehicle with perfect...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Helen was amazing with my kids! She was reliable, punctual, and flexible with my needs during a transitional time with my kids. We would hire her anytime!
Reviewed by Lakeia H.
Crisia C.
Alexandria, VA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My Name is Crisia! I am 23 years old I am currently working full time and also going to school remotely for NOVA community college. I love working with kids, I was an assistant teacher for 3 years for a day care. I have a little brother who is 8 years old, who I love spending time with! He is...
Recent review:
5.0
Crisia was amazing with my girls. My youngest daughter enjoyed playing with her so much that she's asked for her babysitter to come over to play again (this is not like her at all, lol). Crisia was flexible and...
Reviewed by Veronica C.
5.0
(3)
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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 (77 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children(2 step). I also have 2 grandsons. I love kids, especially little ones.
I have cared for many family members over the...
Recent review:
5.0
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 everything from personal companionship, to patient...
Reviewed by Lisa D.
5.0
(2)
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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 (80 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 of many...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Kathy is a very upbeat, happy, talkative people person and exceptional care giver! She developed an immediate connection with my special needs daughter, H, who has autism. Even though H doesn't talk, Kathy...
Reviewed by Kathleen T.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Sabine and my interests are in: art, drama, games, reading, music, singing, and outdoor playing. I have more than 10 years of experience caring for infants and children up to 15 years old. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, multiples, nanny share. I'm a (ECE) certified and...
5.0
(5)
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Hi! I have been a part time pet sitter for over 10 years, and I'm able to take care of a variety of dogs, cats, and other household pets. I have experience in multi-day and overnight sitting, as well as daily walking/care. I'm an enthusiastic animal lover and love every pet big or small! I'm also...
Elizabeth can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet sitting, Pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
I will definitely use Elizabeth again. My dog loved having her visit. It was helpful to receive photos and updates during Elizabeth's visit.
Reviewed by Marjorie H.
Danielle D.
Alexandria, VA
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I'm a Pet lover, I have experience taking care of cats and dogs, I feel comfortable taking them to a walk, hanging and walking them. I'm also open to overnight on my free days.
Danielle can also help with: Boarding, Pet walking, Pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Danielle came by every other day over the winter holidays to look in on my cat. She was attentive and sent me text updates and pictures each time she visited, which I really appreciated. She was easy to...
Reviewed by Nishant M.
Colby H.
Alexandria, VA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Care Giver, Pet Sitter, House Keeper, Anything Along Those Lines :)
4.3
(6)
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I am very experienced with children and pets. Ive babysat and pet sat many times in my life. I love children and pets very much. I am outgoing and love to have fun with children and pets. I am red cross certified and have worked as a lifeguard, Skate guard, store associate, host, and waitress. I am...
Colby can also help with: Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Colby when she watched our children this summer. She is friendly and warm. She kept our kids busy all summer with lots of activities.
We would highly recommend her and...
Reviewed by Sasha G.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Nelly. Im 53 years old, I have a son and I have been working as a nanny for 10 yeas.
I speak Spanish and Im learning English. I have experience with kids of all ages.
I do watch your children and make sure they are safe. Im a reliable and a very responsible person, as well as patient...
Recent review:
5.0
Nelly has been the nanny for our two year old son for the last year. She is wonderful! We are sending our son to preschool in the fall so sadly we will not need her services anymore. She is very reliable and...
Reviewed by Sarah H.
5.0
(6)
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Hello there! It's Katherine! Nanny in this area, available on ASAP I'm native Spanish speaker, it's easy for me teach and learn about every single thing in life. Super positive person, Easygoing, warmly, happy and active person. I love play dates picnics playgrounds and outdoors activities.
I'm a...
Recent review:
5.0
Our little one absolutely loves Katherine! She is enthusiastic, punctual, creative, and reliable. She earned our trust quickly, and she would take our little one on field trips to a different museum every...
Reviewed by Ben S.
Danielle D.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I would be able to help you with chores around the house like organizing, light cleaning, water plans, dog sitting, trash.. or outside like groceries, mail, pick up and drop off..
Recent review:
5.0
Even though Danielle was not available for my particular job, she was communicative, responsive in a timely manner, polite, and extremely professional. Furthermore, she even assisted me with finding another...
Reviewed by Caroline M.
Helen S.
Alexandria, VA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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I'd describe my personality as I like kids I have boy I want working with kids be because I like
I like working with kids because I love kids
I'm looking for a job that
I started working with kids when next month
Recent review:
5.0
Helen is very caring loving very kind nanny! She is on time,she love helping kids play with them she is very responsible! She use to takes care of my daughter until she goes to kindergarten. And She is taking...
Reviewed by Warda A.
5.0
(3)
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Hello! My name is Olivia. I'm from Alexandria, VA. I love kids and animals, so being able to work with them while finishing up school is a wonderful opportunity. I am very easygoing and reliable and really enjoy helping people.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Grocery shopping, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Olivia to babysit our 11 year old son after school and after camp in the summer. She is terrific. Very reliable, good communicator, and our son really liked her. Our son is now 12 so we no longer need...
Reviewed by Amanda M.
5.0
(2)
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I'm a mature and patient and careful person. I have experience in the care seniors. Simple and energetic care provider compassionate with what I do. I truly enjoy working with the elderly. I'm certified CPR certification and First Aid. I'm bilingual (Spanish). I can prepare the foods and wash and...
Recent review:
5.0
Maria is a very lovely person and easy to work with. She is very accommodating to your needs. She worked very well around my schedule and is easy to talk to. We always had things to talk about during our car...
Reviewed by Jessica L.
Julia M.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr
5.0
(4)
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Hello! My name is Julia and I'm a junior nursing student at the University of Virginia. I'm not sure what specialty of nursing I'll decide on, but I am definitely considering geriatrics. Growing up I frequently went to assisted living facilities and played my violin for the residents, and I still do...
Recent review:
5.0
Julia is great. She was on-time and very communicative. Very sweet and kindhearted. Our senior liked her a lot. Plus, she has a degree in nursing! Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Scott P.
5.0
(5)
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My name is Amanda, I'm from Brazil and I have 4 years of childcare experience, I'm a patient, calm, caring and who loves working with children, and I commit to taking care of your children with care and affection. I have experience with routines as prepare and giving meals, administering medicine,...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Amanda proved to be a very capable, proactive and collaborative nanny, we hired her services for my 6 month old baby, and the experience was great, whenever I need I will hire her again.
Reviewed by Kristen S.
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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 858 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 $18.05 per hour as of May 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 662 reviews of the 858 listed babysitters.