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848 babysitters are listed in Arlington, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Arlington, VA
5.0
(1)
I know it s hard to leave your pet behind due to travel. My experience working with pets has been very enjoyable and unique. I like how this creatures make a bond with me as a caretaker and give their trust. They teach you patience and give you unconditional love.
Scarlet can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Know her as a well loved and caring neighbor. I live across the street. She is always available and ready to assist me (senior) in any way she can. "
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4.3
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey parents!
My name is Hader,
I'm a Bilingual nanny Arabic being my second language. I grew up with 7 siblings I'm good with teaching/tutoring children, I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews and doing arts/crafts with them and taking them to the park is my favorite as it reminds me of how much fun I had when I was just as small....
Hader can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.0
"Hader was very nice, but her attention to detail was lacking to the point that we will look elsewhere for help."
Bill A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jada, and I'm a Biology student at Howard University with the goal to become a RN. I am fluent in English and intermediate in Mandarin Chinese. I have six years of experience working with children, professionally and non-professionally. The past three years, I've been working with kids through care.com,...
Jada can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada recently watched my one-year-old son while we were traveling to the DC area from Ohio. Jada was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with as we were preparing for our trip, which gave us peace of mind that we had a great sitter lined up. During the...
Laura C.
5.0
(3)
Currently Not Accepting Housekeeping Jobs
Please note that at this time, I am not available to take on any housekeeping jobs. Thank you for understanding, and I apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any inquiries unrelated to housekeeping, feel free to reach out. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Rafaela can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love animals and have cared for both dogs and cats. I'm happy to stop by and feed them as needed, take them on walks, bathe them and any other requests you may have. Also, I am available to house sit and watch your pet(s) if you will be away so you don't have to board your pet. Please let me know if you are...
Lindsey can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, understanding, and levelheaded.
I like working with kids because they have wonderful perspectives on life and watching them experience the world and learn about their surroundings is incredible!
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a camp counselor. I worked with...
5.0
"Sophia is an incredible caregiver who has watched over our infant at critical moments and when mom and dad just need a date night. She is dependable, smart, punctual, and genuinely lovely to be around. We would hire her twice if we could. "
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5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey and I graduated from UofVirginia in 2018 with a Distinguished Major in Psychology and a Spanish minor. I graduated with my M. Ed. in Counselor Education (School Counseling) in May 2022. I currently work at MHS in FCCPS and would love to nanny on an as-needed basis, so please reach out if your...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey is such a fantastic nanny, and a wonderful human! She has been looking after our twin boys (1 y/o) for a few months, before we move back to the UK. I wish we could take Lindsey with us. She is so attentive to the boys' needs, and conscientious about keeping...
Katharine B.
Laura P.
Arlington, VA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello :)
This is Catalina a responsible, joyful and reliable nanny. I babysit babies and kids mostly from all ages, in case you need references I will be glad to share them with you. Additionally, I have the DC driver's license if you need me to drive your kids, CPR certification and Firs Aid Kit certificate.
My current...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was heaven sent! Clear and great communication scheduling her. We flew in from out of town and she helped us almost for 1 month even worked late night with our 3 children. She jumped in with little instruction and took care of them perfectly!! Laura is great...
Summer N.
Lina K.
Arlington, VA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Multilingual Caregiver Committed To Quality Care
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Lina, and I am an experienced caregiver with over 21 years of experience in dentistry and teaching. I believe my professional background gives me a unique understanding of care and empathy.
My approach to care is focused on providing comfort, companionship, and routine daily assistance to those in need....
Lina can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitting Background
I am a professional babysitter with over 5 years experience. I have BA degree in Education and Master's degree in Social Work. I live in Arlington, Clarendon area.
As a babysitter, I have experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, school-aged kids & siblings. I craft different and interesting...
Nurana can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Nura has a natural gift with animals. Our little George felt at ease with her instantly, and we came home to happy and well-cared-for fur babies. Highly recommend!"
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Delmy R.
Arlington, VA
$16-39/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped
I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.
5.0
"Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"
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Cremilda C.
Arlington, VA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Mida, 23 Years Old Bilingual (Portuguese And English). Looking Forward To Meet You!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear families
I am writing to you to express my interest in taking the opportunity to become a nanny for your family. I have over five years-experience in childcare and managing households to improve family life for my employers.
Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's my passion. My experience and references will...
Cremilda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My child loved playing with her since Mida has a fun imagination. She was kind and patient with my little one. On time and I would definitely ask her to babysit again."
Cyndi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Special Education Teacher | OG Trained
I am a special education teacher with nearly 10 years of experience. I have taught in both self-contained and in push-in/pull out models. I have been tutoring elementary students in reading, writing, and math for the last 4 years. I am very familiar with Virginia's SOL's and VESOL's and...
5.0
"I can not say enough good things about Christina! She is amazing! She is always on time, prepared and ready with bucket loads of patience and enthusiasm.
My girls absolutely adore her and wish she could be their classroom teacher not just tutor.
Christina goes...
Tara C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a vaccinated, experienced caregiver and patient advocate with a strong background in the healthcare field. I am kind, caring with lots of patience and a big heart for helping others. I have worked as a medical assistant and other healthcare roles in my career. I have a good understanding of the challenges that patients and...
Marilyn can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Due to my brother's worsening illness, Marilyn only worked for me for half a day (after an initial meeting), but I can say that my brother immensely enjoyed her visit as he was able to discuss his interests in music and film with her, while she provided...
Ann H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sam and I recent graduate with my Masters of Occupational Therapy from Radford University. I am currently on the job hunt for a full-time OT position in pediatrics and am looking for short-term child care jobs in the meantime. I have over 8 years of experience working with children birth through young adulthood...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I first met Samantha when I was working at summer camp with her. She was great with all of the kids, regardless of age. Samantha is so patient and willing to be present in every instance. She is there to learn the specific needs of the kid and cares for every...
Raini A.
Winaly S.
Arlington, VA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Recent College Graduate With 4+ Years Of Tutoring Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Winaly and I recently graduated with a degree in Economics. Throughout college I tutored college students in Spanish and Economics. I also taught English as a foreign language to Italian students for 4 months abroad. I have also worked of North America where I taught students ages 5-14 English and Math. I would...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
Jessie O.
Arlington, VA
$15-30/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of The University Law School looking for part-time work over the summer (and potentially long term depending on the fit) while I search for full-time post-graduate employment. I am a highly organized person who loves a good planner (although I finally made the plunge with google calendar recently),...
Jessie can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessie is excellent! Always punctual, always reliable. Smart, skilled, helpful and nice. Was great with computer related tasks, organizational tasks, driving tasks, and errands. Would recommend her for any job, very trustworthy."
Yelena F.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently 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.
For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "
Karen M.
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling and do some laundry prepare meals.
Yaneth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Yaneth is a pro. As a parent herself, she approaches her work as a parent would. Becomes a family member. She makes amazing, well balanced meals for the kids, and plates the food in creative ways. She is excellent in art and creativity, generally. She is attuned to...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, VA
Scarlet G.
5.0
Know her as a well loved and caring neighbor. I live across the street. She is always available and ready to assist me (senior) in any way she can.
- Care member
Hader M.
5.0
We hired Hader for several months, while I (home school mom) had to take a class. She had fun with my toddler and guided my son through his independent schoolwork. Most importantly she was amazing with my son, who struggles with anxiety, ADHD, and ODD. She was beyond patient with him, and helped him...
- Dave S.
Jada B.
5.0
Jada was amazing with C. This was our first time using a babysitter in general so to have someone that both my wife and C were comfortable with was a huge plus. I will definitely be using Jada again
- Carvent W.
Sophia P.
5.0
Sophia is an incredible caregiver who has watched over our infant at critical moments and when mom and dad just need a date night. She is dependable, smart, punctual, and genuinely lovely to be around. We would hire her twice if we could.
- Care member
Lindsey J.
5.0
Lindsey is awesome! She was nanny to our two elementary school-age girls for one year. She keeps the kids engaged in fun activities all day. She also encourages responsibility and nice manners. Lindsey is dependable and kind. Please feel free to contact me if you need any other information.
- Lindsey D.
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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 848 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 $19.98 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 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 372 reviews of the 848 listed babysitters.