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871 babysitters are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA
Blen K.
Alexandria, VA
$20-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
Blen, Student At James Madison University Friendly And Social
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Blen I'm a graduate from James Madison University in public policy and administration. I love looking after kids and have been babysitting for few years. I'm all about making sure kids have fun while they learn and grow. I plan cool activities like arts and crafts, story time, and outdoor play that are safe and...
Blen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blen was great with my 19-month old daughter. She prepared meals, took her on walks, played with her and put her down for naps. I would hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified babysitter by Red Cross. I have 8 years of babysitting experience. I am very active. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games and being outside when the weather permits. I like to limit screen time. I can help with dinner time and bed time routines. I look forward to hearing from you (:
Please note: I can only be...
Gabbie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gabbie seemed great, she replied very quickly to my message but unfortunately I need someone more local to babysit."
Sarah K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Looking for jobs I am very responsible and I love my jobs let me know please if you have any questions.
Taisa can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Taisa was very responsive in my communication with her. She was thorough and efficient in cleaning my home and was a great help to me."
Tim A.
Helen S.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen S. is a fantastic nanny for both of my boys, 2 y.o and 5 months old for some time. she is responsible, caring, honest, communicative, and on-time throughout her employment with me. she is also open-minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like...
Kidist Z.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I know I am the right person to take care of your love ones and I would like to have the opportunity to show it to you. I have many years experiences . I worked for families with one child as well as families with 3 and 4 children. Every single family I worked with, whether in the U. S. or back in Cameroon will testify...
Amina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Amina as Nanny to your child/ children. She a loving person , very reliable, responsible person with a great sense of humor. She understands and blends herself into children's world and really enjoys reading, playing games and all the fun...
Altina D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! How are you going ? I hope you are doing well! I'm Joceny and I've been a nanny over 3 years; also I'm graduated as a nurse with more 3 years of experience working in a hospital. I have a large experience with new born, infant and toddlers. I'm first aid certified due my graduation and I'm able to take care children in...
Joceny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Joceny was great with my 7-month-old. Very warm and capable of calming him and making him laugh. Highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
Hanan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she quickly demonstrated how she is a natural with caring for...
Jane C.
Mamoda R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
ITFDC Certified And Over 15 Years Of Experience Child Day Care Provider
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I pride myself in the commitment to excellence I have made to child care in the past 15 years through my active effort to learn and understand the needs of children. I have gained my certification through ITFDC (Infant Toddler Family Day Care), with training certificates in both CPR and First -Aid. My spacious, clean, pet-free...
Mamoda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter started with Mamoda when she was 3 months old (over a year now) and from the beginning, it felt like a perfect fit. Mamoda is a kind, nurturing and amazing person. She is very patient and attentive, treating each child as if they are her own. At pick...
Laura P.
Haley G.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Haley! I'm A Social Butterfly And I Love Playing Video Games!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as open book, funny and caring.
I like working with kids because I love to building a relationship with them over time!
I'm looking for a job that is very fun and possibly different everyday!
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old and haven't stopped since!
In my spare time, I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is responsible, reliable, communicative, flexible, and overall has been a delight in our home. She works really hard to be sure that she's adhering to the way you'd like to parent your children, is respectful and is open to feedback. On top of being an...
Care member
Taisa D.
Alexandria, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional.
I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .
Taisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taisa babysits full time for us and our family absolutely loves her. She is so good with our infant daughter: plays with her, takes her for walks, helps her to meet her milestones. She is a wonderful communicator and is excellent at her job. We can’t say enough...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I have worked with kids before and below are some things I have done in the past:
Designed and managed weekly schedule. Made sure everyone was right on time for the schedule.
Organize and lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, canoeing, family night, and...
Vernelldra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vernelldra has been providing childcare for my five month old on a weekly basis for about a month. She has been a pleasure to work with and is patient and caring with our little one. A couple of the things that stand out to me is Vernelldra's thoughtfulness and...
Esperanza A.
Thayna O.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Nanny with an long experience looking for a full or part time job. I'll aways give my best to make sure your kids learn and grow in a fun and safe environment. I'm super funny and friendly I feel like I can connect and create a friendship with kids easily.
Thayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thayna is fantastic! We cannot recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marilis. I am from Panama. I have 22 years of experience working with kids (Mix age and special need). I love working with kids, having fun with them, activities for their development. I am easy going, honest, punctual person. I have really good reference.
Spanish-English.
Marilis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Marilis for your childcare needs. Marilis spent an evening in our home with our 16 month old son and she connected with him immediately. She's a consummate professional and also very warm and friendly, we had no reservations leaving for the...
Aaron C.
Alexis G.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis! I recently graduated from SUNY Fredonia with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is helpful and polite. She is soft spoken, professional, and has great manners.
She served as the proctor for our 6th grader's achievement test. She also assisted us for his English subject, graded practice tests, and aided in making his US History Poster...
Vidya R.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm Nicole, a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula.
Rooted in Early Childhood Developmental Psychology, I've served as an elementary school teacher and caregiver for the last 7 years.
Over the years, I've been blessed to be a part of many families' journeys on care. com, guiding and nurturing...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is a smart young woman, very educated and well trained person, very reliable and truthful.
We never hesitate to count on her for anything"
Oscar C.
Mosammed A.
Alexandria, VA
$27-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
I am an experienced childcare nanny with 12+ years of experience. I work with children all ages and am compassionate about being a nanny and impacting children's lives. I have a Driver's License, Child Development Associates (CDA), First Aid and CPR certification, as well as TDAP vaccination, flu shot and TB tests. I'm fully up...
Mosammed can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very kind.and responsible respectful. "
Care member
4.9
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A junior in college in Richmond, major is psychology while my minor is criminal justice. Currently not enrolled at the moment but plan on finishing. I was raised to love God and be a respectable young lady. Watching kids was my first real job ever since I became old enough to stay home alone. I am a little kid at heart too, I...
Diamond can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"This girl is so nice. I really think she can be a great care giver for anyone that needs care giving. Very fun and loves activities just like when I knew her from high school. A definite recommend."
Tischara J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 babysitting for the past...
Emmi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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 is with my kids, my husband and I always feel very...
Katie A.
Nagila D.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am a Brazilian babysitter who have a large experience with child care.
When I lived in Brazil, I worked like nanny taking care a newborn twins until them 16 months. After I took care a sweet boy (8 years old ) for 2 years.
Here in the USA I worked like Au pair, so I lived with a host family and I took care a sibling,...
Nagila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's wonderful! Very smart, fun, active and creative person. Very sweet girl"
Juliana G.
Katie C.
Alexandria, VA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone my name is Katie and I'm looking to find a part time babysitting job. A little about me I was born and raised in Virginia. I am bilingual speak English and Spanish fluently. I grew up around kids my whole life due to that I have a big family with lots of nieces and nephews. I am a mom to a 4-year-old and almost...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very happy with her. She has helped us many times with our 3 year old. Will hire her again"
William N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA
Blen K.
5.0
Blen is so great with my kids, they adore her. She provides the necessary detailed attention to care for their needs. She is responsive and keeps me informed.
- Care member
Gabbie A.
5.0
Gabbie seemed great, she replied very quickly to my message but unfortunately I need someone more local to babysit.
- Sarah K.
Taisa D.
5.0
Taisa was very responsive in my communication with her. She was thorough and efficient in cleaning my home and was a great help to me.
- Tim A.
Helen S.
5.0
She is awesome person and always come on time she is very kind and my kids love her. She has good experience.
- Care member
Amina A.
5.0
I highly recommend Amina as Nanny to your child/ children. She a loving person , very reliable, responsible person with a great sense of humor. She understands and blends herself into children's world and really enjoys reading, playing games and all the fun creative activities with them. Having her...
- Altina D.
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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 871 babysitters in Alexandria, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $19.44 per hour as of May 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 701 reviews of the 871 listed babysitters.