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350 babysitters are listed in Fairfax, VA
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fairfax, VA
Ofeliya T.
Fairfax, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For All-week Daytime Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was caring for 3 wonderful kids (ages 1. 5 - 4 yrs) for the last 3 years. They started kindergarten this year so I am looking for a new family to assist with their childcare needs. My main duties were: - Watching the kids - Taking them for a walk - Taking them to the park - Putting them to take a nap - Cooking for them -...
5.0
"Ofeliya is a wonderful person and a professional caregiver to your children. She is very patient and an excellent listener. She will play with your children with passion and enthusiasm. I trusted my two children to Ofeliya without hesitation. She is very adaptable...
Sevinj M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
12 years as a teacher in a daycare, taking care of babies from 2 months to 5 years old. Having the opportunity to prepare them to get into pre-K, love to make crafts and exercise with them. Love to see children grow and be a part of their healthy development. First aid and CPR certified! COVID vaccinated April 2021.
Fabiola can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot speak more highly of Fabiola! She has been such a blessing to our family. She has been with us for 8+ months with our now 18 month old son. She truly treats my son as her own and loves him with all her heart. She is not only the most caring and kind...
Emily M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter and really good with kids of all ages! I am also fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
I can play baseball with your boys or have tea parties with your girls! As a volunteer reading tutor I'm always ready to help little ones learn to read or assist your teens with homework or a school project....
Becky can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Becky is very energetic and kept up with our little ones. They loved interacting with her."
Brea H.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Worked for a family full-time for twin boys, age 10 (caring for them since they were 10 months old) & their young sibling age 5. I currently work with...
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ingrid was absolutely wonderful with our two boys. She arrived on time and kept them engaged with lots of fun activities while we were away. Our little one asked if she could come to school with him - no bigger compliment! :)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I've cared for individuals of all ages - ranging from newborns to teens to adults with special needs. I'm pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education & will graduate at the end of the Fall 2024 semester. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years before I started working as a...
Caeli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and responsible. I felt very comfortable with her ability to care for my son who has Autism, ADHD, and seizure...
Marcy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a graduate student getting a master's in Clinical Mental Health and looking for part-time work. I have 4 years of experience with children ages 2 to 10 years old, but I am comfortable with children of all ages. I am passionate about working with children and doing active and creative activities.
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am Mery, 34 yo. I was teacher in my country Peru, since I came to USA (11 years ago)
I have been working with many families taking care of their kids and driving them to activities. I have been Aupair for one year also I worked in a childcare center for 2 years.
During Covid, I taught Spanish and assisted as a...
Mery can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We feel extremely fortunate that timing worked out and Mery could help us out with our daughter. Mery watched my daughter for 6 days in a row in the morning/afternoon while I was on modified bed rest for my second pregnancy. She was absolutely wonderful with my...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maria. Having raised 5 kids of my own, I know the ins and outs of mothering. I have a tender passion for children, and when I am at work I care for them like if they were my own. I am very good at following directions to respect parents' wishes and preferences. I am also extremely responsible and reliable.
I am...
5.0
"Maria has been our nanny since May 2023, caring for our 2-year-old daughter and watching our older children (8 and 10) whenever they're home. She is extremely caring, affectionate, and patient, and always keeps our daughter engaged in crafts, outdoor play,...
Gul G.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with great references. I have been a babysitter and nanny for about 10 years and I have a clean driving record and great references!
April can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sade A.
Fairfax, VA
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experience Babysitter Available Or Short-term Notice And Weeknights
5.0
(3)
I've been a babysitter for over 6 years now. I am organized and well disciplined, I cook and I clean, I'm creative. I love to do arts and crafts as a fun, affordable activity, as well as read and encourage creativity and healthy growth in each child. For example I enjoy thinking of games to help a child with their homework, or...
Sade can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sade always arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids and with a smile on. She's kind, compassionate, and intelligent. My children always looked forward to spending time with Sade and till this day still keeps in contact with her. Any family that...
Cassandra S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lucia. A little about me, I am originally from Colombia, and I have been living in the Fairfax area for the last 10 years. I have an 9-year-old son who I adore. I speak Spanish and some English; I am still learning to improve it.
I worked full-time for a private daycare center for the last 7 months. I also...
Lucia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia is a great person with a lot to offer, and is an amazing person at heart. Lucia is flexible, understanding, respectful, polite, and most of all amazing with my Little one! and she keep me posted with videos and photos of my son activities.I couldn't ask for...
Veronica L.
3.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My commitment is to sustain a caring relationship with each child and their family. If you are looking for a responsible, honest. Reliable, outgoing, self-motivated, caring and patient babysitter you can count on me. I will assure that you are completely satisfied with all the attention, and affection not to mention the needs of...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I hired Sandra to help us out with our kids last September, I have to say my husband and I are very happy with her, my kids love her so much and if they are happy so are we. She is very responsible, polite and hardworking person. We hired her as babysitter but she...
Nathaly L.
4.8
(28)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi
I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
Ana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hired Ana on short notice a week before we needed some help while kids were on spring break. She was great and handled our 3 kids really well! We were super thankful for her help"
Shaz Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My nickname is Leta, I live in Fairfax! I am responsible, honest, patient and loving nanny-babysitter with a lot of experience from 2 months to 8 years and twins too. Children are my priority! I care for them as if they are mine! I feed them, keep them clean, play, walk, bathe them. I will clean their rooms, wash their toys and...
Levterka can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I don't even know where to begin with my love for Levterka (Leta, or Baba to us). We met Leta through Care.com in 2015 when we were in desperate need of a nanny for our 7 week old son and occasional care for our then almost three year old. We had just come out of...
Diane S.
Belsy H.
Fairfax, VA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi , I have over 10 years of cleaning experience , I'm very trustworthy, reliable transportation.
You will experience a new level of clean. I love to clean, and I work to Customer's satisfaction. I provide all the cleaning supplies needed to leave your home sparkling clean.
I offer the following services:
Deep cleaning
Basic...
Belsy can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning
5.0
"Belsy does a great job. Arrives on time and cleans my house thoroughly. She also puts up with my sometimes annoying dogs."
Judith T.
5.0
(30)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting and working with children (different ages & abilities) for a long time :D After graduation from undergrad at CNU (majored in psychology & childhood studies), I moved to New Zealand where I was an Au Pair for 8 months to a 3 and 5-year-old. It was a great experience and I'm so thankful to still keep in touch...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney has been a wonderful addition to our home. She jumped into our family’s routine and connected with the kids immediately. She is kind, caring and punctual, and I hire her as often as I can!"
Care member
Emily T.
Fairfax, VA
$33-80/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed some Early Childhood Education courses at the master's level. I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care experience. I have a younger sister who has special needs, and...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great with our kids. She is a natural and just jumps right in to play. She is very dependable, follows the outlined structure yet brings lots of creativity so the kids are always entertained. I highly recommend Emily!"
Chrissy B.
Meagan W.
Fairfax, VA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past seven years. I have baby sat children ranging from 5 weeks old to 11 years old. Outside of babysitting I have coached a youth running team and a youth cheerleading and dance team. I also have enjoyed working as a tutor. I recently graduated from Michigan State with my Masters Degree and moved...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Meagan was great. She was timely and sweet with the kids. We'll definitely have her back."
Tami H.
Joanna L.
Fairfax, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! :) My name is Joanna but some people call me jojo lol! I am fully vaccinated and currently live in Odenton MD. I worked in a preschool but had to leave because I am 6 months pregnant, I am no rush to be working at the moment, just putting myself out there in case someone needs a part time babysitter. Please feel free...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great with children, no complaints what so ever!"
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Mannal and I'm currently a Sophomore at George Mason University. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been
watching toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school,...
Mannal can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Mannal has always completed her responsibilities on time. She worked for me last year and I have to admit I was so satisfied with her work. My children loved spending time with her. She gives very energetic and friendly vibes. My children loved seeing her again and...
Fozia S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, VA
Ofeliya T.
5.0
Ofeliya is a wonderful person and a professional caregiver to your children. She is very patient and an excellent listener. She will play with your children with passion and enthusiasm. I trusted my two children to Ofeliya without hesitation. She is very adaptable and adjusts her style to the...
- Sevinj M.
Fabiola L.
5.0
Fabiola watched my boys for over 4 years. She took excellent care of them- she was there for our family in every way possible. From taking them to the park, to navigating health challenges, or preparing their meals and teaching them to hold a pencil and write correctly, she did it all. Most of all,...
- Care member
Becky H.
5.0
We hired Becky to watch our 6 and 9 year olds while my husband and I attended a holiday party. She was a great communicator and made it very easy to work with. She had enough energy to match my two energetic kids. I got the sense that they spent most of the time playing made up games and building...
- Jennifer K.
Ingrid T.
5.0
Ingrid was absolutely wonderful with our two boys. She arrived on time and kept them engaged with lots of fun activities while we were away. Our little one asked if she could come to school with him - no bigger compliment! :)
- Care member
Caeli V.
5.0
I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and responsible. I felt very comfortable with her ability to care for my son who has Autism, ADHD, and seizure disorder. She met my son at the bus...
- Marcy P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, VA:
How can I find a Fairfax babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, 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 350 babysitters in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, VA?
The average rate for Fairfax, VA babysitters on Care.com is $19.32 per hour as of June 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 Fairfax, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, VA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Fairfax, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 250 reviews of the 350 listed babysitters.