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1,016 child care providers are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average rate is $20/hr as of September 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Most recent reviews for child care providers in Alexandria, VA
Kathleen B.
5.0
She is really professional and sweet with the kids, dependable, Patient, Attentive, Responsible and organize.
- MICKAELE C.
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.
Samira H.
5.0
Samira was full-time nanny to our one year old with another child in a nanny share. Our son loved her and she was great with both kids. She kept them engaged, taking them to the park and the library, and we trusted her completely. Even though our nanny share broke up, we still keep in touch and she...
- Caitlin K.
Sylvia G.
5.0
Sylvia is wonderful! Communication with her is excellent and prompt and she handles herself in a very professional manner. She's upbeat and has a great demeanor. My daughter loves her! She took good care of my child and my dog. She met my expectations to the fullest and I plan to hire her...
- Robin H.
Phailynn M.
5.0
Phailynn is very sweet and was able to handle both our 3 year old son and niece. She painted with them, and prepared/served dinner as well. Looking forward to having her back in the near future!
- Dana P.
Child care providers in Alexandria, VA
5.0
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Hey Families,
My name is Kathleen, I'm 26 years and I'm from Brazil and I'd love to be considered as your next family helper!
I love taking care of kids, taking them to explore new places, playgrounds, help in their development and giving them lost of love! I'm a very good driver and also have...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
She is really professional and sweet with the kids, dependable, Patient, Attentive, Responsible and organize.
Reviewed by MICKAELE C.
5.0
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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 stop. I have a permit. I have First Aid and CPR Training. I am able to use the government...
Dalia can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
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
(7)
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Hello Parents!
My name is Samira and I am a mother of four children of my own who are all grown up now and I have over 28 years of experience taking care of children of any age. I have my own vehicle for travel and I am looking for a nice wonderful family to work with and take care of their kids as...
Samira can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Samira was full-time nanny to our one year old with another child in a nanny share. Our son loved her and she was great with both kids. She kept them engaged, taking them to the park and the library, and we...
Reviewed by Caitlin K.
4.7
(3)
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I am 29 years old and I have over 10 years of experience caring after children ages 0 to 14 years old. My experience began with my siblings and family members, which progressed to neighbors and friends, then onto professionally working with children of all ages. Now I love spending time with...
Sylvia can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Sylvia is wonderful! Communication with her is excellent and prompt and she handles herself in a very professional manner. She's upbeat and has a great demeanor. My daughter loves her! She took good care of...
Reviewed by Robin H.
5.0
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Hi! I currently live in Alexandria I graduated from ASU in May 2019 with my bachelors degree and May 2021 with my masters degree. I have lots of experience with childcare. I have 6 siblings that I helped raised from birth. I worked in a kids club at a gym for about 3 years, we took kids from the...
Recent review:
5.0
Phailynn is very sweet and was able to handle both our 3 year old son and niece. She painted with them, and prepared/served dinner as well. Looking forward to having her back in the near future!
Reviewed by Dana P.
5.0
(3)
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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 enthusiastic individuals. Cultivating creativity and promoting learning early in children has...
Sunita can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Sunita has been an amazing caregiver for our three children for nearly a year. She is reliable and responsible and has managed a large workload (watching the kids, laundry, cooking, helping with homework,...
Reviewed by Nelson S.
5.0
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Hi, my name's Melissa! I am currently working a night shift with my full-time job and I am looking for a part time job for the mornings during the week. In grad school I worked a couple part-time child care jobs, including taking care of infants and multiple children. I like taking kids to parks,...
Recent review:
5.0
Melissa is hands down the best babysitter we have ever had. I would recommend her for all ages, she is a natural with kids and just knows what to do. She took such good care of our 9 month old little girl...
Reviewed by Katharine P.
5.0
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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, infants, toddlers and preschools age kids. I like this job because I love working with children,...
Recent review:
5.0
My kids love Gladys, she is a nurturing and very reliable nanny.
She always keep my kids engaged. Currently she does babysitting for us on weekends.
I would recommend her.
Reviewed by Lia M.
Shannon H.
Alexandria, VA
$42/hr • 9 yrs exp
Caring, Patient, And Gentle Babysitter Ready To Assist Your Loving Family
5.0
(16)
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Dear hiring parent, It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver in your home. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand to you. I have 9 years of professional experience in teaching children and general childcare. I love caring for...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Shannon was patient and encouraging to my 3 year old. She is clearly very experienced with kids, and calmly encouraged him and kept him safe, coming up with activities. I would hire again and recommend her.
Reviewed by Sarah C.
5.0
(2)
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I am 32 years old and have been babysitting for over 18 years. I am a School Counselor through FCPS and I coach Varsity soccer. I am expecting my first child in July 2023 and am looking for a part time position. I would love for our children to play and learn together. Your children will be happy,...
Elyana can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Elyana was a trusted member of our village from the time our first born was 5 months old up until we moved states 4 years later. She was a regular caretaker to our oldest daughter 3 days a week for several...
Reviewed by Gayden A.
5.0
(9)
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Hi I'm Maureen,
I am an active fun loving, responsible, caring, very patient and nurturing care taker. l have worked with multiple military families that had to return to their home town.
I ensure all children under my care are well fed, clean and rested. I excel at establishing a schedule that...
Recent review:
5.0
Zhunkie is the best! We begged her to move to Texas with us and I still (3 years later) wish she had said yes. She always took beautiful care of my baby boy - talking and singing and laughing all the time....
Reviewed by Ashley S.
5.0
(2)
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My name is Sabine and my interests are in: art, drama, games, reading, music, singing, and outdoor playing. I have more than 10 years of experience caring for infants and children up to 15 years old. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, multiples, nanny share. I'm a (ECE) certified and...
Recent review:
5.0
Sabine worked for our family for four years and was a wonderful, reliable nanny. She cared for our first daughter from about 7 months to 2.5 years and our second from about 4 months to 2 years. Both were in a...
Reviewed by Devon F.
5.0
(3)
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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 safe car, and she drives our kids to and from school, parks, play dates, and errands. She...
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.
Cindy R.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Energetic Nanny With Several Years Of Experience Taking Care Of Multiple Children
5.0
(1)
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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 soccer and other physical activities like playing at the park. I'm also comfortable caring for...
Recent review:
5.0
Cindy worked for us full time for over two years. She took care of my two children, aged 2 and 5 when she started from 8am to 530pm. She helped with everything from getting them ready in the morning, feeding...
Reviewed by Sandra Z.
Colby H.
Alexandria, VA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Care Giver, Pet Sitter, House Keeper, Anything Along Those Lines :)
4.3
(6)
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I am very experienced with children and pets. Ive babysat and pet sat many times in my life. I love children and pets very much. I am outgoing and love to have fun with children and pets. I am red cross certified and have worked as a lifeguard, Skate guard, store associate, host, and waitress. I am...
Colby can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Colby has watched my 2 children (5&7) numerous times over the past few months. She's always been a pleasure and the kids love her too! We're happy to have found such a positive role model to look after them....
Reviewed by Claire B.
Child care centers in Alexandria, VA
5.0
(9)
Description:
My name is Vanessa and I am a state licensed Family Childcare Provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am married and have 2 wonderful boys. I have been caring for children for over 10 years in many child...
Recent review:
5.0
My daughter has attended Vanessa's Daycare since starting childcare at 5 months old. She is now 13 months old and I have not one bad thing to say about the care and services received. My daughter is in a very...
Reviewed by Jacinta W
5.0
(1)
Description:
The Britleys for Toddlers' mission is to partner with parents to prepare children for the future; and inspire in them: excellence, self-esteem and social responsibility for living in a globally interdependent...
Recent review:
5.0
After relocating unexpectedly from the US Virgin Islands, on the heels of Hurricane Maria, we where plagued with the daunting task of finding Daycare for our daughter. She was ultimately enrolled in a...
Reviewed by Michele B
5.0
(2)
Description:
Hello There, Welcome to Rubina Mirza Daycare!
My name is Rubina! Under our care, your child will have a second home where they feel warm, nourished, and cherished. We have story time with the children, and...
Recent review:
5.0
My son Bryson went to Rubina's daycare when he was a baby (12 weeks old) to 3 1/2 years old. Rubina provides a safe and caring environment. Her daycare was a second home for my son. She helped us keep him on a...
Reviewed by Colleen K
5.0
(4)
Description:
I am a 57-year-old proud grandmother of 4 whom I dearly love and babysit. My mission is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, inspiring and fun for the kids. We offer full and part-time schedules...
Recent review:
5.0
I highly recommend this daycare! My son has been going to Ms. Eme's for 6 months now and we could not be more pleased. I was so nervous when I decided to go back to work. Being a stay at home mom I thought it...
Reviewed by Nikki
5.0
(1)
Description:
Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides high-quality infant child care and early childhood education services to families in the Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland metropolitan...
Recent review:
5.0
Our daughter and now son attend Fontanelle and I recommend it to EVERYONE that I know. We feel that the school is a safe, nurturing and academically sound environment. We've noticed a tremendous growth in our...
Reviewed by Ingrid C
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Alexandria, VA
How much is child care near me in Alexandria, VA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.08 per hour as of September 2023. 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 near me in Alexandria, VA?
Care.com currently has 869 child care providers near you in Alexandria, VA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Alexandria, VA 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, VA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Alexandria, VA 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, VA, 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, VA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Alexandria, VA in September, 2023?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care 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 near you 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.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 848 reviews of the 1,016 listed child care providers.