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Dalia B.
5.0
Dalia was a fantastic nanny for our son and has become a part of the family. Dalia joined us when He was still an infant and helped us so much. We were new parents and we learned a lot from her and always felt safe and comfortable having our son with her. Five years later, she's still a part of his...
- David M.
Amanda B.
5.0
Amanda proved to be a very capable, proactive and collaborative nanny, we hired her services for my 6 month old baby, and the experience was great, whenever I need I will hire her again.
- Kristen S.
Iris M.
5.0
Iris has been great with our girls. They are always excited for her to come and she keeps them busy.
- Jennifer W.
Aleyda F.
5.0
Excellent and loving! She excels with babies and young toddlers. She is dependable and trustworthy. She would make a wonderful addition to any family.
- Hassan S.
Alessandra L.
5.0
Ale gave me very positive vibes right away. My 9 month old is TERRIFIED of strangers, but meeting Ale the first time, my baby seemed pretty comfortable. Ale is a natural, showing a sweet personality that put both me and my baby at ease. Ale was punctual, good at communicating and sent me updates....
- Irse M.
Child care in Alexandria, VA
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Dalia B. | Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 46 yrs old
Child Care Provider/Nanny/Babysitter
Description:
I have been working for 10 years now and I have 3 children of my own so I am very experienced. I make their lunch, breakfast, and dinner if needed. I do provide transportation to and from school or their bus...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Dalia was a fantastic nanny for our son and has become a part of the family. Dalia joined us when He was still an infant and helped us so much. We were new parents and we learned a lot from her and always felt...
Reviewed by David M.
5.0
(3)
Description:
Hi, this is Sunita. For over 10 years now, I have been taking care of children from newborns to teens. Throughout the years, I have learned to adapt to various needs of children to allow them to grow into...
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5.0
(2)
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I have been a nanny for about 35 years and my duties have included taking care of kids before and after school, homework, dinner, taking them to their extra-curricular activities, parent fill-in for when they...
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5.0
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Amanda B. | Alexandria, VA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp • 30 yrs old
Responsible And Caring Nanny Looking For Family.
Description:
My name is Amanda, I'm from Brazil and I have 3 years of childcare experience, I'm a patient, calm, caring and who loves working with children, and I commit to taking care of your children with care and...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Amanda proved to be a very capable, proactive and collaborative nanny, we hired her services for my 6 month old baby, and the experience was great, whenever I need I will hire her again.
Reviewed by Kristen S.
5.0
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Iris M. | Alexandria, VA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp • 29 yrs old
Lovable Sitter That Enjoys Working And Taking Care Of Children
Description:
Hello Everyone,
I am a lovable and energetic person who enjoys working with children. I have seven years of experience, working with children of various ages. Some of the duties I am able to do are meal...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Iris has been great with our girls. They are always excited for her to come and she keeps them busy.
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
5.0
(3)
Aleyda F. | Alexandria, VA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 43 yrs old
Caring Nanny And Play Date Orchestrator
Description:
Aleyda has worked with our family for 3 full years. She started with us when our 2 older daughters were 2. 5 and 1-year-old, and stayed with us until our newborn was 1. 5.
Aleyda has a clean driving record and...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Excellent and loving! She excels with babies and young toddlers. She is dependable and trustworthy. She would make a wonderful addition to any family.
Reviewed by Hassan S.
5.0
(2)
Alessandra L. | Alexandria, VA
$18-26/hr • 8 yrs exp • 28 yrs old
Caring Date Night / Occasional Sitter
Description:
Hello! My name is Ale and I'm a 20 something millennial living in the DC area.
I used to nanny and babysit all throughout my university and early post college years, but took a break once I fully became...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Ale gave me very positive vibes right away. My 9 month old is TERRIFIED of strangers, but meeting Ale the first time, my baby seemed pretty comfortable. Ale is a natural, showing a sweet personality that put...
Reviewed by Irse M.
3.0
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Claudia A. | Alexandria, VA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 35 yrs old
Responsible, Loving And Caring Au Pair/Nanny
Description:
Hiii and thank you so much for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Claudia and I am a 33-year-old pre school teacher/ Spanish teacher/ ESL teacher/nanny/ baby sitter/ former Au Pair and the first...
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5.0
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Gladys S. | Alexandria, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 50 yrs old
Caring And Loving Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job
Description:
Dear family, My name is Gladys and I'm 47 years old. I'm originally from Peru. I'm an experienced nanny with more than 15 years experience providing childcare services to children of all ages especially,...
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3.0
(3)
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Hello, My name is Miryah and I am 27 years old. I am originally from Vacaville, CA. I have plenty of experience with all different ages of children and I have had 15+ years of experience with babysitting. I am...
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5.0
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I am a current doctor of occupational therapy student and am looking for a part-time job that fits my schedule. I am CPR and first aid trained. I have previous experience in a school setting daycare and as a...
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5.0
(2)
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Hello, I am an 24-year-old recent college graduate. Just recently relocated to Alexandria VA. I have experience with babies and children ranging from newborn to 16 years old. I have worked for a daycare for...
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5.0
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Cindy R. | Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp • 29 yrs old
Energetic Nanny With Several Years Of Experience Taking Care Of Multiple Children
Description:
I have several years of experience taking care of children ranging form babies to 8 years old. I'm fun loving and energetic, and I love to be active with the children. With older children, I enjoy playing...
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5.0
(2)
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I'm Jeremiah
Hi Parents! I'm a 25 year college graduate. Born and raised in northern VA, I'm familiar will most the fun spots kids enjoy.
My background is teaching middle and high school as well as camp...
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5.0
(4)
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Hi. My name is Julia and I'm a college student looking for extra income. I have 4 years of experience in babysitting from ages 0-15 yrs. I have a certified nursing assistant certificate and I am CPR certified....
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5.0
(9)
Description:
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool...
5.0
(2)
Description:
License Family Home Day Care, loving and caring providers, 26 years of experience, we have ongoing training to bring the best to your child education, family environment, planned activities, educational...
4.8
(32)
Description:
The Star Daycare is a Fairfax County and Virginia-state licensed childcare center, organized by Mrs. Shahnaz Tariq, a professional childcare provider. Mrs. Tariq's goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and...
Recent Review:
5.0
The Star Daycare is a professional home daycare setting. Mrs. Tariq is very professional and personable. She lives the children and is very diligent in caring for them. She teaches them through dance, song, and...
Reviewed by Anosha
5.0
(2)
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Our History
Established at Virginia Theological Seminary in 1986, The Butterfly House Preschool (TBH) is a licensed childcare facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Our Program
At The Butterfly House (ages...
Recent Review:
5.0
Fantastic place for your children. We have had our children in a couple of daycares over the years. Butterfly House is by far the best. The teachers are creative and have energy from the start of the day until...
Reviewed by EW
5.0
(32)
Description:
Hello! I'm Harjinder, a professional child care provider with many years of good experience. I have a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and MAT (Medication...
Recent Review:
5.0
Harjinder has done a wonderful job with our daughter! We are first time parents and we understanably nervous about our daughter being away from us. Harjinder reassured us by her professional demenor,...
Reviewed by Tori
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FAQs for finding child care in Alexandria
How much does it cost in 2022 to hire a child care provider in Alexandria, VA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.36 per hour as of September 2022. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care help near me?
Care.com currently has 851 child care providers Alexandria, VA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Alexandria and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Alexandria that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a child care provider?
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. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Alexandria, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Alexandria and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.