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241 available last-minute babysitters in Alexandria, VA

Families in Alexandria use UrbanSitter for last-minute date nights, schedule changes, backup care, and same-day babysitter needs.

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Daisia
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
Fort Washington
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Alexandria, VA

Hi Families! I’m Daisia and my background in Child Development & Family Studies, paired with my hands-on experience with children of all ages-from infants to adolescents-has shaped a genuine love for what I do. I’ve worked with multiples, including twins, and truly enjoy creating a supportive, engaging environment for children to grow and thrive. It would be a pleasure to join your family and team.

Daisia was great! Prompt, communicative, caring, and easygoing. My 2yo daughter got along with her instantly.

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Annie
Booked by 95 repeat families
136 reviews
Arlington
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 165 families in Alexandria, VA

I am fully-vaccinated and ready to babysit! Hi! My name is Annie and I am 28 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 20 while in college for multiple families. I was also a camp counselor summers in high school and one summer in college. I am currently a pre-k teacher. I absolutely love kids and will go above and beyond for families. I also frequently babysit for the same families I did in college evenings and weekends!

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Sara
Booked by 16 repeat families
17 reviews
alexandria
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 32 families in Alexandria, VA

Hello! My name is Sara, and I’m the second of four siblings, which has given me lifelong experience caring for children of all ages, including toddlers. I’m bilingual in Amharic and English, and currently expanding my language skills by learning Spanish. I am CPR and AED certified, and have maintained my certification for the past two years. In addition to my personal experience, I have a professional background in caring for children ages 2 to 14, as well as pet care (dog-walking and cat-sitting), babysitting, and house-sitting. I take pride in being dependable, attentive, and supportive. It would be my pleasure and goal to help make your daily routine easier in any way I can.

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Sara
Booked by 5 repeat families
15 reviews
Alexandria
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Alexandria, VA

Hi! My name is Sara, and I am a behavior therapist supervisor working with kids with autism full time during the week. I have worked with children with and without special needs for over 15 years now. I have a masters in early childhood special education, and my BCBA, but I have experience babysitting and working with infants-adults. Thanks for your time, and please let me know if you have any other questions!

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Anggun
Booked by 15 repeat families
17 reviews
Alexandria
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in Alexandria, VA

Hi! I’ve worked with over 40 families, including several long-term (over a year with some). I provide reliable, nurturing childcare and can assist with meal prep and light housekeeping when combined with child care (for an additional fee). I’m CPR/First Aid certified and happy to help with homework support. I’m currently looking for a long-term, part-time position with a great family. Previously, I lived in Colombia for 2 years, where I taught kindergarten through 2nd grade, and also led extracurricular classes for middle school students. Was teaching English for kids in some villages in Bali. I also worked as a personal assistant, so I’m comfortable adapting to different routines and family dynamics. I speak English, Indonesian, and Spanish, and I love animals so dogs and cats are always welcome. In my free time, I’m very active and love trying new sports , currently doing horseback riding and crossfit and I’ve also enjoyed archery, bouldering, and other adventurous activities.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Alexandria?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Alexandria?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Alexandria can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

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