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Damaris H.

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter Available

Ashburn, VA

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Fully Vaccinated Covid 19 Loving to be a babysitter. Setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid.. My other qualifications include: Creative arts and talent. I am reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and trustworthy. Fluent in Spanish, organized, dependable and energetic. Potty...

Thomas E. says "Damaris is kind, caring, and thoughtful person that takes wonderful care of our baby. She brings a great level of energy and enthusiasm every day that she...

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Hanadi E.

Hanadi Elhadi

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello! How are you? My name is Hanadi. I have extensive experience experience in child care. I have nannied for over 8 years and provide exceptional childcare and home care as well. I have cared for a wide range of ages from infancy to school aged children. I am well versed in childcare needs and provide a safe environment. I...

Rikki V. says "Hanadi has provided excellent care for our 1 and 3 year olds on a regular basis. She is very punctual and is always attentive to our children. They love...

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Michelle F.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
16 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
I have 16 plus years of experience nanny. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Baby sitter available.

Care Member says "Michelle watched my three month old for a few hours and did a great job with him! She is professional, kind and clearly experienced with children. "

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Shannon N.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have a full time job so I can no longer nanny/baby sit. However, I am available for pet care! I absolutely love animals and have a lot of experience.

Lauren S. says "Shannon was a pleasure to interview with and quickly became one of our top choices to care for our 17 month old. Had her university schedule not...

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Dasha W.

Full Time Care Giver

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.

Sarosh S. says "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...

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Jayla B.

Worlds Best Nanny

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as outgoing , organized, intelligent I like working with kids because I enjoy inspiring the youth. I'm looking for a job that is amazing!!! Amazing kids!!! Amazing family!!! Looking to build a long term relationship I started working with kids all my life I'm the 2nd oldest of 8 kids!!! In my...

Brittany B. says "We worked together for 3 plus years. Very reliable person and always looking for ways to be helpful."

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Jemma G.

Super Fun Sitter!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I babysat all through middle and high school. I started and ran a kids camp for four years and have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered for years at an elementary schools, working one on one with kids. I have a car and and willing/able to help with pretty...

Care Member says "Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!"

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Maria M.

Part Time

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I m a kindergarten teacher, my native language is Spanish and I am fluent in English I have CPR/AED and first aid. I love spending time with kids, playing outside and inside with them or helping with homework. I have experience with twins, newborns, toddlers and kindergartners. I was working as a kindergarten teacher in Mexico...

Roy S. says "We hired Maria (Fannie) full time for our daughter, age 2 to 7 months. We only did not continue because we had already had an au pair set to arrive. But...

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Annette T.

Ashburn, VA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hello, My name is Annette, I am 19 years old attending NOVA for college. I have been working with children for several years now. My mother had a home daycare for the better part of my childhood so I have always been around kids. Once I turned 14 I started babysitting for different families. I have also been a counselor at a...

Ellen O. says "Annette was certainly a good hire. We ultimately couldn't use her anymore because a family she had started with first wanted them to be her only family...

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Traci J.

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...

Ruth O. says "Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I...

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Karla O.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Fun, patient, adaptable and responsible baby sitter looking for an opportunity to work for your family. I have babysat most of my younger family members throughout the years as well as my own little brother who has ASD. I like children of all ages and love doing outdoor activities with them. I love animals of all kinds specially...

Eva K. says "Karla was great! I needed care in a very last minute and Karla responded promptly and was there on time. My kids who usually don't spend much time with...

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Claudia L.

Ashburn, VA

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Over 20 years of experience in the childcare field. I am a responsible person, have a clean background, and I am CPR certified. Any age or activity, it is not a problem! References upon request.

Care Member says "Claudia is a fantastic caregiver. She communicated well and is very professional. She is good with kids and keeping them safe and happy! "

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Tiffany R.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am 37 years old. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages. I have 7 nieces and nephews and have been the primary babysitter for each of them. I have a passion for helping kids grow and learn! I work well with babies as well as children of all ages.

Care Member says "Tiffany was amazing with my daughter, she kept her entertained the entire time as she has lots of uplifting energy. She goes the extra mile to make sure...

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Michelle K.

Certified Elementary Educator- Tutor- Nanny/Childcare Provider

Ashburn, VA

4.4(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 30-year-old college graduate with degrees in Elementary Education and ESL. I absolutely love to work with children of all ages! I have 3 years classroom experience as a 1st grade teacher. I have 5+ years as a homeschool teacher/tutor. I am a VA licensed teacher and have the ability to homeschool under the certified...

Tracie S. says "During the last school year, Michelle provided after-school care for my three kids (6th, 4th, and Kindergarten). Michelle is trustworthy, dependable, and...

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Natalie Q.

Bilingual Sitter

Sterling, VA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm interested in babysitting for your family. I have experience with children from as young as a newborn and up to teenagers. Most of my experience comes from the five years of babysitting that I have been doing and the past two years I've been working at a daycare caring for children of all ages. I'm fluent Spanish,...
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Elsy H.

Sterling, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I'm a mother of 2 and have cared for my kids for 21 years, along with helping raise my nieces and nephews. I love caring for kids and watching them grow up. As a parent I know how important it is for my kids to be safe and to be cared for properly. I hope that I'm able to win your trust and confidence in caring after your kids.
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Alison F.

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've always enjoyed working with children and staying busy! I've worked around kids throughout high school with volunteer work with schools in my area. I am also CPR/BLS certified and bilingual (Spanish & English) I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, & active I like working with kids because I like to learn from...

Carrie M. says "Alison has been with our family as our part-time nanny for nearly 4 months now and is absolutely amazing with our 1 year old daughter. We seriously can't...

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Yesenia V.

I Just Want To Put A Smile On Your Child's Face When They See Me!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of two boys, Angel & Gabriel, ages 13 and 16. I am spontaneous and love learning new things every day. I love music, the outdoors, and any fun & exciting activities! I enjoy teaching children and have done so in home and school settings. I worked for families in their homes and also worked for Minnieland Academy...

Care Member says "Yesenia was amazing. She was super friendly and knew exactly how to care for our 4 month old. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

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Cintia V.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
As a childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I have a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which only solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe that every child deserves a patient, creative, and...

Zhewei G. says "Travelling with a young child while getting work done is challenging and Cintia made it possible. My son was well taken care of by her and had a lot of...

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Miriam U.

Wonderful Nanny .

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I'm an experienced, punctual, trustworthy, honest and nurturing babysitter, who provides loving care, safe environment and dedicated every child, I am a former professional preschool teacher. I have more than 10 years of experience, I am CPR and First Aid certified. I adore working with children and providing them education...

Tami W. says "Miriam has been caring for our first child for over a year now, and we hired her when our baby was very small, and we were very cautious new parents. She...

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  • The average post rate is $19.71/hr as of January 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 75,064 reviews of the 153,569 listed babysitters

Damaris H.

Damaris is kind, caring, and thoughtful person that takes wonderful care of our baby. She brings a great level of energy and enthusiasm...

- Thomas E.

Hanadi E.

Hanadi has provided excellent care for our 1 and 3 year olds on a regular basis. She is very punctual and is always attentive to our...

- Rikki V.

Michelle F.

Michelle watched my three month old for a few hours and did a great job with him! She is professional, kind and clearly experienced with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter

A babysitter is someone you can hire to temporarily care for children. It’s common to hear a babysitter referred to as a “sitter”. There are many babysitter duties that a babysitter can take on such as helping with homework, light cleaning, supervising swimming, or driving the kids to after school activities. Babysitters can help take care of children of all ages.

The average rate for babysitters on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $19.71 per hour. A babysitter’s rate will fluctuate depending on where you live, the babysitter's level of experience, and the number of children they will look after. Other factors that can also influence the cost of care include the need for additional babysitter duties, specialized care, and overnight care. The Care.com childcare calculator can help you calculate your child care costs.

How do you know when you want to find a nanny or a babysitter? This depends on your caregiving needs. Nannies usually have more responsibilities than a babysitter does and often earn a consistent weekly or monthly salary, whereas you typically hire babysitters on an as-needed basis. Families who need consistent care during the workweek will likely want to hire a nanny and may hire a separate sitter to watch their children on the occasional night or weekend. If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter, Care.com can help you find someone trustworthy.

Every individual babysitter on Care.com must complete our Care.com Background Check before messaging families. Sitters who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date we ran the background check. While a Care.com Background Check is a good start, we strongly recommend that you take additional steps to hire a babysitter safely, such as interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background checks. Care.com Background Checks don’t cover someone a caregiver may bring to a job. Bringing someone to your home without your express permission violates our community guidelines and should be reported. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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