"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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Allison
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Dunn Loring, VA
Hi, my name is Allison and I'm currently working at a local bakery. I'm offering childcare and pet care, with light household services up for discussion. I have been watching children from newborn to elementary school age since I was 14 years old. My responsibilities have included meal prep, bedtime routines, outside and park play, assisting with organizing kid's rooms and toys, reading time, and general playtime. I am happy to work with families with dogs or cats.
“Allison is great to work with! We have hired her multiple times. She is friendly and kind, working hard to engage the kids. ”
BERNICE 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
I am married since 32 years with 2 beautiful children and 2 sweet rescue dogs. My husband was in the Army for 30 years where I maintained myself as a piano teacher moving every 1 - 3 years. I truly love kids and dogs very much . I babysit multiple kids and special needs kids since 8 years on care.com with fun and compassion by mixing reading, music, outdoor activities, German games, German songs, crafts and any activities the child likes and the parents approve. Babies giggle about my funny expressions and sounds. I am willing to drive up to 30 miles for date nights. Thank you !
“Bernice is an absolute delight! My 3 and 7 year old boys loved her and felt comfortable right away (which is not always the case). She is on time, responds fast to my texts, and my kids always seem to enjoy their time with her. She goes out of her way to play with my boys and keep them entertained. It feels nice to be able to relax and not worry about them, knowing they are in good hands. Thank you for all your help! I’ll be reaching back out again soon.”
Moitheri
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Dunn Loring, VA
Childcare: Experienced in toddler - teen care. I have taken care of new borns and children of varying ages for relatives. Experienced in first aid and child tutoring for any subject (I am a teacher). I can help with homework and can introduce the child to activities such as art and crafts if requested (I can send painting and knitting samples). Available to take kids to after school activities and others. House services: I can do deep clean, clearing up, room cleans and whole house cleans. Activities include organization, dishes, laundry (with instructions) and others as per request.
Eliene 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Dunn Loring, VA
My name is Eliene Ralda. I’ve been in the US for over 20 years. Currently happily married with 2 kids (girl, 21 & boy, 18). I have plenty of experience with babysitting and I am also trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish). I have always enjoyed spending time with kids, I have my own car and I can prepare meals. I’m CPR/first aid certified.
Emma 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Hi - My name is Emma and I'm offering childcare, pet services, and household services. I have babysat ages 6 months-13 years since I was 16 and I worked as a camp counselor for several years. I work in the science and space sector and enjoy sharing space facts along with conducting science experiments! I was also a studio art minor in college, so I love doing arts and crafts with kids. I grew up with two cats and two dogs that I adore and miss very much, so I am happy to care for any animals — the more the merrier! I am also offering household services, including cleaning and organizing.
“We’ve had a great experience with her. She’s extremely professional, always punctual, and immediately connected with our kids — ages 11, 3, and 5 months. She keeps each of them engaged at their level, handles routines smoothly, and we feel completely comfortable leaving them in her care. Highly recommend.”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Dunn Loring, VA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.40
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.10
- Typical job length: 4.9 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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