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429 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nanny looking for a job
FULL TIME:
DAYS AND HOURS: M-F
AGE: 34
LOCATION:Arlington
AGES YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: Infant through early teens
RATE: 20+
AVAILABLE TO START ON: Anytime
HAS A DRIVERS LICENSE? Yes
HAS A CAR? Yes
Hello! My name is Fatima . I am a professional nanny with 10years of experience working with...
Fatima Zahra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she's amazing, would totally hire her again. worth the 5 stars, my kids loved her and they keep asking me if she will come back !!"
lamiaa B.
5.0
(2)
With over 15 years of experience in professional caregiving, including being food handler certified, I'm here to provide top-notch care for your little ones. From newborns to bigger kids, I've got you covered!
For newborns, I'm proficient in all aspects of care, from feeding to soothing and establishing routines. With toddlers,...
Fatima can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Fatima as our nanny, and we couldn't have been more pleased with her exceptional care for our children. Fatima is a true professional, always punctual, and goes above and beyond to ensure our children are safe, happy, and engaged.
Her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Back in 2021 I got furloughed from my flight attendant job with American Airlines. I nannied for a family in NYC for 7 month during my furlough. From school pickup, to sports and after school activities, to cooking dinner and bedtime I was the go to for the parents. Now I am back working as a flight attendant in the dmv area....
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckenna has been the nanny for my two-year-old son for the past year. She picks him up from daycare, makes dinner for him, and occasionally puts him to bed. She does an amazing job with him, from playing with him inside and outside to making sure that he is...
Erin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Arlington, and am a recent M. Ed graduate of GMU. I am a seasoned nanny in the area and am available for weekend help and occasional weekdays. Very pet-friendly! Hope to hear from you soon!
Samara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her."
Elenor H.
Emily C.
Arlington, VA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking For A Fun, Reliable, Energetic, And Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter??
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years experience working with children ages 2 weeks - 14 yrs, experience watching multiples consistently, infant-pediatric-& adult CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, potty training, sleep training/safety knowledge, reliable transportation (clean driving record), extensive newborn experience including night nannying, overnight...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has babysat for us twice now and we have enjoyed having her watch our three children!! Emily is very communicative, punctual and my kids had a lot of fun with her. Will definitely hire Emily again!"
Melanie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I am currently getting my Master's in school counseling. I have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years and have been babysitting for 12 years. I also currently work as a kindergarten assistant while finishing up my degree.
I am looking for some part-time work towards the end of August. I will be...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn is wonderful!! She is so attentive, reliable, and kind! It's really hard finding someone to trust with your little one, but Caitlyn puts all my worries to rest. I've been using her periodically for two years now. She follows directions and is great with...
Angelica M.
5.0
(2)
I am interested in being a nanny or babysitter. I am a happy and upbeat person. A child's imagination, innocence, and playful energy give my day meaning. I am intrinsically motivated by providing services that require compassion, encouragement, empathy, and nurturing. Hence, I dedicated the majority of my professional experience...
Danitza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danitza has spent all of her adult life teaching, mentoring, and motivating children. She has worked very hard in making sure that they get a great head start and are on the right path to a bright future. She is very driven and determined and most of all, she cares...
Dean A.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and work full time as a Sales Manager remotely. I love kids and want to meet a family that I can help on occasion, since I do not have kids of my own.
In undergrad I was a nanny through an agency in Cape Cod where I worked for over 10 families.
I was also a camp counselor for a couple of summers during...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Kelsey was very professional during our conversations through care.com, and even recommended someone that could fill in for the days that she could not if she were hired. We were not able to hire her because of her school schedule and our needs, but she would be a...
Amy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a vaccinated, non-smoking, professional who loves to babysit on occasional weekends/evenings. I am also certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. If you're looking for a sitter who could become a regular date night sitter that's something I'm open to! I've worked for three families as summer nannies from Care: full-time for...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is so great! My family and I were visiting a brand new city, and needed to hire someone brand new, and I feel very lucky to have found Molly! She was so sweet, very polite, and the kids told me how much they liked her. I have her number saved in my phone so...
Eunice K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated & boosted. Nonsmoker. I work full time in the sustainability sector - so I'm free for babysitting weekends (for date night, to let you run errands, etc). I am a friendly, positive, responsible caregiver with a variety of experience. I love playing board games, sports, crafts, reading to kids, helping them...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah was great! So down to earth and easy going. My kids loved her! Would definitely hired her again."
Malcolm E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher and have more than 15 years of experience babysitting. I am looking to make some extra money babysitting. I am looking for occasional work for date nights or special occasions. I work full time so I am only available on weekends!
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is an absolutely beautiful, wonderful, reliable, trustworthy person on all of the levels you would wish in a person you entrust with your child."
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily. I have 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience in the D. C. metro area. I can help with homework, online school, cooking, light housekeeping, and laundry. I have babysat children of all ages including infants and teenagers. I'm comfortable watching multiple children at a time. I love children and animals, and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's kind and smart. Kids love her!"
Bailey L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for date nights and weekends.
I have 9 years of experience taking care of children in the United States. I love to work with children because it's really rewarding to see them learning and developing as they grow. There are so many things you can do with children, such as going out for a walk, go to playgrounds,...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Natalia or as we fondly call her, Nati, is hands down the best thing that has happen to our family since the birth of my son. Nati has worked for us for over 1.5 years since my son was 12 weeks old to now (he is 22 months). Nati saved me when my husband was...
Samantha E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Shannel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"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 old love her fun meals.
She's very attentive, always on time, if she isn't sure about something she asks me....
Janet B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for an after school babysitting job. I am currently a full-time teacher in Fairfax County. This is my 6th year teaching! I have taught grades 1-3, special education and general education. I have had several babysitting jobs since I moved to Arlington in 2012. My responsibilities have included picking children up...
Bari can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My girls loved Bari when she watched them for 2 days last month. She played lots of fun games with them and fun crafts. The girls can't wait until she babysits for us again."
Susannah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Allyn and I am currently a first-year graduate student at George Washington University. My availability is mainly in the mornings because I have my classes in the afternoon/ evening time. If you are looking for any morning help, feel free to reach out!
Allyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"I hired Allyn to be our summer nanny, and she has been great!!! She is always on time, and dependable and trustworthy. The kids enjoy every minute with her, whether they are swimming, riding bikes, building forts, and/or playing P-I-G. I would absolutely hire...
Kristin L.
Christina W.
Arlington, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Babysitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a special education teacher, but I've babysat for the last 14 years. I've babysat children newborn through middle school. I am comfortable with multiple responsibilities, including caring for children, feeding children, and changing/assisting with toileting as needed. I am comfortable with other duties, as long as...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Winaly S.
Arlington, VA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With Loads Of Babysitting And Tutoring Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Graduate student with experience in child care and tutoring! Spanish tutor throughout college in Washington, DC. I taught English in Italy to students ages 5-14 for 4 months. I've also worked in Kumon of North America as an English and Math tutor for students ages 6-12. I have experience babysitting toddlers to teenagers. I...
Winaly can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Winaly was very engaging and our three year old daughter played and learned very well with her. We would definitely hire Winaly again."
Lauri B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nicole but the little ones call me Nikki. I'm a dependable and qualified nanny working with families around the DMV (primarily Arlington). I have 5 years experience working with children ranging from 6 months to 9 years old. I love my job as a nanny because I get to teach and learn new things, like who Daniel the...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Nicole was great with our 7 year old son. He had a lot of fun and Nicole was professional and very communicative. Would highly recommend!"
Mike B.
Kristi O.
Arlington, VA
$14/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kristi and I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages. I am a very caring, responsible and dependable childcare provider with comfort, care and safety being my #1 priority for every child in my care. My earliest childcare experience began when I watched over my younger brothers and sisters being the 3rd oldest of...
Kristi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Kristi is kind and thoughtful with my son. She is always on time and she usually even brings him a small toy as a gift. She helps to tidy up the common areas as well, such as washing his dishes. We trust her completely and recommend her without reservation."
Marie J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Fatima Zahra A.
5.0
she's amazing, would totally hire her again. worth the 5 stars, my kids loved her and they keep asking me if she will come back !!
- lamiaa B.
Fatima G.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Fatima as our nanny, and we couldn't have been more pleased with her exceptional care for our children. Fatima is a true professional, always punctual, and goes above and beyond to ensure our children are safe, happy, and engaged.
Her ability to connect with kids is...
- Care member
Mckenna T.
5.0
Mckenna has been the nanny for my two-year-old son for the past year. She picks him up from daycare, makes dinner for him, and occasionally puts him to bed. She does an amazing job with him, from playing with him inside and outside to making sure that he is behaving. She is punctual, reliable,...
- Erin W.
Samara S.
5.0
Samara helped us this summer with transportation and occasional sits. She was a great sitter and our daughters loved her.
- Elenor H.
Emily C.
5.0
Emily is a wonderful provider for our two daughters ages five & three. Emily is flexible with scheduling and very receptive to our requests and well versed in providing care for children of all ages. She is punctual with reasonable rates. We can depend on Emily to provide exceptional care for...
- Anthony T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Arlington, VA:
How can I find a Arlington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Arlington, 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 429 babysitters in Arlington, VA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Arlington, VA?
The average rate for Arlington, VA babysitters on Care.com is $20.13 per hour as of July 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 Arlington, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Arlington, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 192 reviews of the 429 listed babysitters.