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Merawit E.
5.0
Meri is an absolutely wonderful nanny. She has been caring for my (almost) two year old daughter on weekday mornings for about six months. It is obvious how much she cares for my daughter. She makes sure they do a variety of activities each day including going outside, music, arts and crafts, and...
- Bridget L.
Olivia B.
5.0
My son loved Olivia, she was so warm and and very easy for him to open up to. I look forward to seeing Olivia again!
- Briggs B.
Dasha W.
5.0
Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so much. She takes feedback really well...
- Sarosh S.
Caroline D.
5.0
Caroline is an excellent caregiver! Responsible, punctual, loving and caring. Very organized and does always a great job. I would definitely recommend.
- Ferlie A.
Andrew M.
5.0
Andrew is the actual best babysitter, especially for my two boys ages 5 and 8. He is super professional and dependable, he communicates very well to confirm and check in on details. My boys absolutely love him. He comes prepared with games, books and age appropriate, fun activities (complex paper...
- Kimberly G.
Child care in Fairfax, VA
4.0
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Hello! My name is Lindsay. I have babysat, nannied and tutored a wide variety of ages ranging from infant all the way up to 13 years. I love animals and am comfortable around dogs, cats and most other pets. I...
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4.4
(7)
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I am a mother of two boys. I have an older son in college and another in high school with special needs. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years and worked as a teacher's aide at Vienna Adventist Academy....
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Recent Review:
5.0
Meri is an absolutely wonderful nanny. She has been caring for my (almost) two year old daughter on weekday mornings for about six months. It is obvious how much she cares for my daughter. She makes sure...
Reviewed by Bridget L.
5.0
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Olivia B. | Fairfax, VA
$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp • 38 yrs old
Care For Seniors , Special Needs , Children
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I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people
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Recent Review:
5.0
My son loved Olivia, she was so warm and and very easy for him to open up to. I look forward to seeing Olivia again!
Reviewed by Briggs B.
5.0
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Dedicated care professional with years experience working with young children, special needs, all the way up to elder care. Service to Northern, VA. Loving mother.
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Recent Review:
5.0
Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she...
Reviewed by Sarosh S.
5.0
(2)
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Hi - My name is Caroline, I'm 27 years old, I'm looking for a full time nanny position.
- Maryland`s drivers license and my own car.
- Native Portuguese
- Advanced English
- Strong references
- CPR
- Fully and...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Caroline is an excellent caregiver! Responsible, punctual, loving and caring. Very organized and does always a great job. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Ferlie A.
5.0
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Andrew M. | Fairfax, VA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 40 yrs old
Description:
Hello parents! I enjoy working with kids and love watching them learn. Over 10 years, I've worked with children in a variety of roles:
- Occasional babysitting for 70+ families, ages 2-13.
- FCPS Internship...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Andrew is the actual best babysitter, especially for my two boys ages 5 and 8. He is super professional and dependable, he communicates very well to confirm and check in on details. My boys absolutely love him....
Reviewed by Kimberly G.
4.8
(22)
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I have more than 12 years of experience as a nanny an Tutor, I have a degree of preschool teacher, I am from Guatemala I speak Spanish and English. I'm a routine nanny, part of my skills is sleep training,...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Jessika drove our daughter to and from school during the 2021-2022 school year. Jessika had a great rapport with our daughter who has some special needs. She was also prompt and great with communication....
Reviewed by Jennifer M.
5.0
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Emily T. | Fairfax, VA
$40-66/hr • 10 yrs exp • 26 yrs old
Description:
I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I am currently enrolled at GMU earning a Masters in Early Childhood Education . I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Emily worked with our now 20 month old and was so kind and loving towards him. He was always excited to see her. She was very careful and considerate of any possible choking hazards with food and toys. Emily...
Reviewed by Alison K.
5.0
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Becky H. | Fairfax, VA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 66 yrs old
Experienced Babysitter in the Washington, DC Area
Description:
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...
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5.0
(4)
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Hello there, I am Gisele. I am looking for a full-time position starting in September. I have extensive experience with children which includes but is not limited to:
Preemie Twins,
Sleep...
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5.0
(4)
Lucia M. | Fairfax, VA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp • 50 yrs old
Looking For Full-time Babysitter Position
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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...
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Recent Review:
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...
Reviewed by Veronica L.
5.0
(2)
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Hey family! I am currently a full time nursing student looking for part time work with kids. I would love to provide affordable care for date nights! I have been working with and around kids for over 17 years...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Maggie was really great with our child. She was engaging, caring and very attentive. My child would like to see and play with Maggie again soon!
Reviewed by Emily J.
4.7
(4)
Mirtha M. | Fairfax, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 66 yrs old
Patient - Affectionate - Trustworthy Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver
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As a mother of two adult children, I have the innate skills to care, understand, stimulate and love children but as a Child Care Provider (permit issued), I also have the training, the professional skills that...
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4.5
(9)
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I work full time as a school counselor through the day, but I babysit for occasional date nights when I have free time. I was a nanny for my job while I was putting myself through college and grad school and I...
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Recent Review:
5.0
Alaina was professional and punctual. Our kids asked when "Miss Alaina" could visit again. Excellent in all aspects.
Reviewed by Joshua W.
5.0
(3)
Laurie G. | Fairfax, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp • 58 yrs old
Infant And Toddler Babysitter Available
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I know how difficult it is to leave your child with a caregiver, especially before they are old enough to report back to you about their experience! My children are in 20's and I still remember making the...
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5.0
(10)
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Hello parents and guardians!
My name is Shannon. I am originally from the Great state of Minnesota-born and raised. I am the mother of 2 talented, smart, caring teen aged boys.
I am passionate about...
4.4
(7)
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We strongly believe in the importance of early childhood development, which is why all toys in the daycare have an educational purpose, making learning a fun and exciting adventure. We believe the most...
5.0
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Child care, daycare, infant, toddler, preschool, before and after school and summer camps.
4.0
(4)
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Hi neighbors and parents!
My name is Janaki and I have had a certified home daycare in Fairfax, Virginia for the last 20 years. I have 2 assistant teachers who are also with me at the daycare. We have a...
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Stemtree's focus on science, technology, and engineering aligns with today's nationwide emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We nurture your child's inner scientist through fun,...
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FAQs for finding child care in Fairfax
How much does it cost in 2022 to hire a child care provider in Fairfax, VA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.69 per hour as of October 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 352 child care providers Fairfax, VA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.