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501,568 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2023
The average star rating for child care providers is 4.6
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Faith B.
5.0
Faith acted as my parent proxy while my children (boys age 11, 9, and 7) attended home school enrichment classes. She always ensured my children were in the correct location and correct classes at the right time. She helped them during lunch time, making sure they behaved and cleaned up before...
- Danette B.
Maria O.
5.0
From the beginning of my correspondence with Maria, she was extremely responsive. This made hiring her to babysit my 1 and 3 year old super easy! She is punctual and did a great job playing with my kids, speaking to them in Spanish, and caring for them-- ensuring that my 1 year old's diapers were...
- Christa D.
Brooke W.
5.0
Overall Brooke was great, she was punctual, immediately was able to connect with the kids and they had a lot of fun.
- Zachary P.
Stephanie S.
5.0
Stephanie has been watching our baby boy on a part-time weekly basis for the last few months. She is absolutely wonderful with him and he is always so excited to see her every time she is here! It's very clear that she adores him as well and that she genuinely enjoys spending time with him and not...
- Laura N.
Jessica C.
5.0
Jessica came to us right when we needed her. We had a nanny no show to us and it was a scramble when I got back to work. She answered my message quick, interviewed and hired in a short time. She has been absolutely amazing with our son and so very helpful to this working first time mom. She takes...
- Brittany M.
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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I always bring toys to share.
Recent review:
5.0
Faith acted as my parent proxy while my children (boys age 11, 9, and 7) attended home school enrichment classes. She always ensured my children were in the correct location and correct classes at the right...
Reviewed by Danette B.
5.0
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Hi Families,
My name is Maria, I am from Colombia, 22yo. I have been taking care of children for 5+ years now. I very much enjoy my time with them, how much they can learn from me and vice versa. Spanish is my native language, I do speak fluent English as well. I can help out with school work,...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
From the beginning of my correspondence with Maria, she was extremely responsive. This made hiring her to babysit my 1 and 3 year old super easy! She is punctual and did a great job playing with my kids,...
Reviewed by Christa D.
5.0
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Hi Families! I have around 8 years of professional experience ranging from infants to middle schoolers, and am comfortable with each age! I received my Masters in Teaching from JMU this May, and have plenty of fun educational tools and ideas!
I have a huge love for nature and exploring the natural...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Overall Brooke was great, she was punctual, immediately was able to connect with the kids and they had a lot of fun.
Reviewed by Zachary P.
Stephanie S.
Leesburg, VA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible College Student Seeking Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
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FULLY vaccinated & happy to share my vaccination card!
Hi there! I'm Stephanie and I have a passion for babies, kids, little tots... you name it! I'm 26 and have 13+ years experience caring for kids in the Northern Virginia area.
The past 4 years I worked for Mickey Mouse in Walt Disney World....
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Stephanie has been watching our baby boy on a part-time weekly basis for the last few months. She is absolutely wonderful with him and he is always so excited to see her every time she is here! It's very clear...
Reviewed by Laura N.
JC
5.0
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My name is Jessica and I would love to meet with you to potentially be your Nanny, care taker or babysitter! I'm a very outgoing and loving person especially with kids! Growing up I have always been the babysitter for my family members and I've just really grown to love being around kids and their...
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica came to us right when we needed her. We had a nanny no show to us and it was a scramble when I got back to work. She answered my message quick, interviewed and hired in a short time. She has been...
Reviewed by Brittany M.
Shawn R.
Reston, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated Parent Of A Toddler Who Also Has Extensive Professional Childcare Experience!
5.0
(1)
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Hi there!
My primary focus in undergrad studies focused on education. During this period, I worked as a part time developmental daycare teacher. I have reentered higher education as a "much older" student, but have a toddler who is my main priority. I love little ones and therefore it doesn't seem...
Recent review:
5.0
Shawna was our nanny for 1.5 years and was terrific! We have 2 school aged girls, one with mild special needs and they loved her! She was flexible and reliable, would often change her personal schedule to...
Reviewed by Alicia G.
5.0
(3)
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Hello,
I am looking for an opportunity to work with a family, full time by the end of August. I am currently working with a beautiful family, my little ones will all be in school full time. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a nanny. I have own a family day...
Rosa can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Rosa helped take care of our 1 year old son part-time while we worked. We were looking for someone to help care for and help him grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually before enrolling him into daycare....
Reviewed by Wendy W.
Rula H.
Reston, VA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Montessori Bilingual (English/Arabic) Nanny With An Educational Background
5.0
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I have had extensive experience working with young children in an individual or a group setting as both a Nanny and an Arabic language immersion partner for parents who were interested in having their children learn Arabic from a younger age and heard it spoken. My caretaking style involves...
Rula can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
5.0
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My name is Sarahi... I have been working as a housekeeping for 7 years, I will be glad to help your family, beyond expectation I'm a very multitask person who loves to be helpful and dedicated to the workplace I have experience housekeeping, commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, moving in, moving...
5.0
(3)
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People describe me as a mature, reliable and energetic person. I have been watching kids of different age over this last decade and I have strong references. I have been a mentor, big sister, friend for these kids and I'm still in touch with most of the families. I have my own transportation and a...
Recent review:
5.0
Myriam, was a great with our two children. Making sure homework was done and kids were always feed by the time parents got home from work. I would highly recommend Myriam and plan to use her services again in...
Reviewed by Javier G.
Adriana B.
Herndon, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I am a young professional (24 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching proper...
Recent review:
5.0
Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with.
Reviewed by Madison C.
Aldeni K.
Ashburn, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, Caretaker, Personal Asst And Errands, Housekeeper, Pets And Senior Help
5.0
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Hello, my name is Aldeni. I have been involve with children and seniors my whole life. I am a wife and mom of two great teens. I have taken care of a family in Northern Virginia for over 16 years that had pets, kids in private school , multiple properties, and several businesses . In the past, I...
Aldeni can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Alseni is the most wonderful nanny that we've ever had. Very professional, punctual and well versed in her field. She's very patient with the children, does many physically and mentally taxing activities with...
Reviewed by Sarah M.
5.0
(3)
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I am a patient, attentive, and responsible babysitter/nanny with over 6 years of experience with a variety of families. My babysitting experience started with my younger siblings and family friends, and since then I have cared for children of all ages from newborn infants to middle schoolers. I have...
Aliyah can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Aliyah is very patient and fun! She worked with my daughter for a summer. We've known her for over five years. She's extremely reliable with an excellent work ethic!
Reviewed by Christine K.
CV
5.0
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My name is Cristina. I am 43 years old. I have experience with kids of all ages. I not only watch your kids and make sure they are safe. I help them to learn from doing fun and creative activities. I' m reliable and very responsible person, as well as patient and caring with children. I have a...
Cristina can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
If I could give Cristina more than five stars I would! She was amazing and I knew from the first interview that my son would have fun and be safe in her care. She helped prepare food for my toddler (who has...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
5.0
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Hi my name is Destiny. I am 21 y/o, I have a vast amount of experience. I am certified in CPR, First aid, and I have the skills needed to use an AED. Babysitting/ Nannying has displayed my interest for a career in Neonatology. It would be an honor to bring exceptional care to your child. I have done...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Destiny helped me care for my very demanding 3 month old twins though the end of my maternity leave a few days a week and she was absolutely fabulous! After accepting the role before her first day she asked...
Reviewed by Caitlin S.
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Riches of Glory Home Daycare is a Christ-centered Daycare that aims to promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of a child from start to finish. We do this through a holistic approach while...
Recent review:
5.0
Ms. Kate is a loving and understanding teacher who always puts my kid first. Her encompassing love lets my child feel really at home in her presence!
Reviewed by Bella L
Description:
We are a new Montessori School offering services to children from infancy through third grade. Our teachers are Montessori certified and we offer multiple daily and weekly schedules to meet every family's...
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My name is Sherline Sun and I am the owner of Bubbles In Home Daycare, located in the City of Alexandria VA. I have over 15+ years of experience working with children and I love the happiness and joy these kids...
La Petite Academy of Sterling
211 Edds Lane, Sterling, VA 20165
Description:
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn...
Description:
Community Montessori School is a traditional Montessori school with extended child care hours. We offer care for children 3 months to 6 years. Our teachers are kind and loving with Montessori certifications...
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501,568providers |
5.6 yrsavg. experience |
242,425member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding child care near you
What is child care?
What child care looks like to one parent may differ from another, so there is no one child care definition. That being said, child care is a professional service that involves looking after children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Some parents may need to hire a child care provider to take care of their young children while they are at work for 40 hours a week, whereas some families may just need after school transportation and care. Other families may just need to hire the occasional babysitter on the weekend.
How can I find someone near me to provide child care for my kids?
The first step is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids.
After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
What interview questions should I ask a child care provider near me?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families near you and if they are certified in first aid and CPR. You can visit the Care.com Safety Center to learn more.
How much does child care cost near me?
The average rate for child care services on Care.com as of June, 2023 is $17.01 per hour. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, how much experience the child care provider has and the number of children to be watched. Other factors that may also influence the rate include the need for additional child care duties and any specialized care needs you have, such as overnight care.
Ratings for child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Child Care Providers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 242,425 reviews of the 501,568 listed child care providers.