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Cool Babysitter And Care About Your Kids!
Burke, VA
5.0(1)
from$19/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I have plenty of babysitting experience with children of all ages and abilities! I spent 4 years in high school working heavily with special education programs and volunteering, outside and inside of school, and have babysat long-term and short-term with several different families (4 this past summer alone). I am graduating from... read more
Julia O. says "Great with kids! She spent a lot of time helping with special Olympics and had a great love for those kids and made special connections with each of them."
Local Babysitter
Fairfax, VA
5.0(0)
from$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.
Experienced Babysitter in the Washington, DC Area
Fairfax, VA
5.0(1)
from$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 37 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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.... read more
Jennifer K. says "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... read more
Seasonal Part-time Caregiver
Oakton, VA
5.0(1)
from$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am currently a grad student at Virginia Tech and am studying Human Nutrition Food and Exercise. I worked as a lifeguard before and am CPR certified. I have been nannying now for 7 years and have driven children to and from school, helped with school work, prepared dinner and meals, and kept children entertained while their... read more
Erin P. says "Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!! She is a real... read more
Enthusiastic Nanny Available For Part-Time Weekdays And Weekend Work
Burke, VA
5.0(1)
from$24/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for neighbors, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins for many years. I love child care because every child is different, and I always learn new things and games from every kid. I also love to expand my imagination and help the kids do so as well. I love pets, dancing, playing outside, and finding new ways to... read more
Care Member says "Simran is caring, organized and fun! My kids are 7 and 9 and Simran has helped babysit them since they were both babies. The kids always have a great... read more
Date Night Sitter Available.
Fairfax, VA
4.5(1)
from$37/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi - My name is Anjela (angie) and I am currently in college part-time majoring in Biology, and I am working full time as an assistant teacher. I have worked with children of all age groups through babysitting, being a nanny, a substitute teacher, Sunday School teacher and now my current work position. I have been known to... read more
Amanda J. says "She was prompt and professional when she came to my home. She immediately engaged my kids and seemed to easily interact with them. My kids even asked... read more
Fairfax, VA
5.0(0)
from$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Living in a large family I am very familiar when it comes to babysitting many children at one time. I am fully capable and know what it takes to care for someone's child like they are my own. There is not one aunt or uncle in my family who doesn't have a child and whenever they needed help caring for they're children I was and... read more
Part-Time Caregiver
Fairfax, VA
5.0(1)
from$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a licensed registered nurse who has recently graduated with my second bachelor degree from Jefferson College of Health Science receiving a B. S. in Nursing and have always loved taking care of people and making them feel comfortable! I believe everyone has something special about them and I make it a mission to bring it out... read more
Jenna S. says "she is very reliable, understanding, and showed up earlier. kids loved her, especially my little girl."
Clifton, VA
5.0(1)
from$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Through nannying, babysitting, and working at a daycare, I am an experienced child care provider from infants to school-aged kids. My most recent family even had infant twins! I love to personally connect with the children and encourage their hobbies and creativity. I am open to helping the families as much as I can by doing... read more
Chyenne B. says "Meg was amazing with my son! She kept him consistently engaged with fun activities and was always very patient with him. He did really well with her... read more
Burke, VA
5.0(1)
from$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Bruna. I worked as a full-time nanny for seven years, caring for kids of all ages and truly loved every part of it. I'm patient, responsible, and love creating fun, calm, and caring moments with the little ones. Now that I have a full-time job in another field, I'm just looking for occasional babysitting on weekends or... read more
May W. says "As first time parents, we were so grateful to Bruna for watching our baby boy. She was so kind, patient and flexible. Bruna is one of the sweetest people... read more
Professional Childcare Provider
Burke, VA
5.0(1)
from$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I'm Stacy, a childcare professional with over 20 years of experience. My journey in childcare began as an Infant Care Specialist at a reputable learning center. Over the years, I've become a trusted figure for Fairfax families, offering various childcare services, from date nights to extended in-home care.
My approach is... read more
Kelsey W. says "Stacy was so good to my 7 and 3 year old. She even got them to bed on time and kept them busy. She also watched and fed our dog. Would recommend and would... read more
Full Time Care Giver/ Child care/ nanny.
Fairfax, VA
4.4(1)
from$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I am a mother of two boys who are grown up.
I have worked in child care field for over 13 years and volunteer and worked as an Aid teacher and as a substitute teacher in different classrooms. One of my boys has a disability which helps me with my understanding in all spectrums of behavior among kids and how to find each... read more
Care Member says "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... read more
7 Years Of Experience! Positive And Outgoing Role Model Available Part-Time For Your Family
Clifton, VA
5.0(0)
from$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a Girl Scout, I began babysitting at an early age! Known as a trustworthy and responsible young woman, my neighbors allowed me to look after their kids at just 12 years old. I continued my work with children as a camp counselor and swim instructor for children aged 2-14 at YMCA when I was 16. I am now a student at George... read more
Child Care
Clifton, VA
5.0(1)
from$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I've been babysitting for children of all ages for about 12 years! I started as a mother's helper around the age of 10 and have been nannying and babysitting ever since! I recently graduated from VCU with a bachelor's of science in criminal justice. Throughout my time in Richmond I worked for two... read more
Javier C. says "Sam has been watching our two year old for 6 months now. She came regularly during the school year and now helps us out whenever we need, watching both... read more
Fairfax, VA
3.5(1)
from$28/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I am friendly, energetic , 54-year-old female. I am the proud mother of a 27-year-old son. I live in Fairfax, Va. My family migrated to this wonderful country in 1976. I try to visit Chile as much as possible. I developed a love for children when I was very young. My mother would take me to her babysitting jobs. I went to... read more
Care Member says "Viviana is such an amazing nanny who truly cares about the baby. I hired her as a nanny back in 2021 when my baby was just 6 months old and she worked... read more
Summertime Babysitter/Nanny
Fairfax, VA
from$22/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a first year Physical Therapy student at Marymount University. I graduated from James Madison University last year and obtained a bachelors in Kinesiology. I am home in Fairfax for the summer looking to babysit or nanny. I am CPR certified, First Aid trained, and have experience working with... read more
Occasional Babysitter
Burke, VA
from$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am Ava. I'm a 21 years old & and student at Duquesne University. In school, I study nursing & women & gender studies. I have been babysitting for over 8 years & have 4 years of experience as a childcare provider at a small local daycare, Young Branches Childcare. At work, I took care of infants and toddlers. I created... read more
Year Round Babysitter And Summer Nanny Available!
Burke, VA
from$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi my name is Leah and I absolutely love working with children and taking care of them. I have babysat for families with children of all ages. I have experience with newborns. I am CPR certified and currently work as a medical assistant at a private practice. I am very comfortable with multiple children and children of all ages.... read more
Part-time Babysitter
Fairfax, VA
from$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
\* Bubbly & Energetic \* CPR Certified, First-Aid Certified *Graduated from UMW, Pursuing Master's in Elementary Education *10 + years of child experience *Has reliable form of transportation *Love Pets, and part-time Dog walker *Worked in Child related fields including, YMCA, Summer Camps, Educational Programs, Nannying,... read more
Reliable And Caring Babysitter With 3 Years Of Childcare And 1 Year Of Elder Care Experience
Fairfax, VA
from$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Zohra! I am CPR CERTIFIED
I am a college student studying psychology and I love interacting and taking care of children and elders. I have 1 year experience of working with elders and 3 years of experience with taking care of children.
I'd describe my personality as funny, honest, caring
I love working with... read more
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140,972 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents
Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 39,376 reviews of the 141,219 listed babysitters
Elizabeth O.
Great with kids! She spent a lot of time helping with special Olympics and had a great love for those kids and made special connections with... read more
- Julia O.
Becky H.
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... read more
- Jennifer K.
Kathleen A.
Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!!... read more
- Erin P.
Simran M.
Simran is caring, organized and fun! My kids are 7 and 9 and Simran has helped babysit them since they were both babies. The kids always... read more
- Care member
Anjela C.
She was prompt and professional when she came to my home. She immediately engaged my kids and seemed to easily interact with them. My kids... read more
- Amanda J.
Elizabeth O.
Great with kids! She spent a lot of time helping with special Olympics and had a great love for those kids and made special connections with... read more
- Julia O.
Becky H.
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... read more
- Jennifer K.
Kathleen A.
Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!!... read more
- Erin P.
Simran M.
Simran is caring, organized and fun! My kids are 7 and 9 and Simran has helped babysit them since they were both babies. The kids always... read more
- Care member
Anjela C.
She was prompt and professional when she came to my home. She immediately engaged my kids and seemed to easily interact with them. My kids... read more
- Amanda J.
Elizabeth O.
Great with kids! She spent a lot of time helping with special Olympics and had a great love for those kids and made special connections with... read more
- Julia O.
Becky H.
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... read more
- Jennifer K.
Kathleen A.
Katie is wonderful! Don't hire her because I want her all to myself! She is often early, always dependable and my daughter LOVES her!!!... read more
- Erin P.
Simran M.
Simran is caring, organized and fun! My kids are 7 and 9 and Simran has helped babysit them since they were both babies. The kids always... read more
- Care member
Anjela C.
She was prompt and professional when she came to my home. She immediately engaged my kids and seemed to easily interact with them. My kids... read more
- Amanda J.
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