"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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Samantha $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi, I’m Samantha! I’m a junior at William & Mary and am offering babysitting services for families with up to three children. As a caregiver, I prioritize safety, kindness, and mutual respect. I’ve been babysitting for nearly 5 years and am experienced with children ages 9 months and above. I’ve been employed by families with up to four children and with neurodiverse children. I’m looking for short-term work opportunities while back home in Northern Virginia. I’m available until late June, when I leave for a study abroad program in Europe. I’m happy to run errands, cook/prep meals, and do light housekeeping tasks. I have my own car and am CPR and first-aid certified. Most pets are ok (I love cats especially!) but please no high-energy big dogs!
Amanda $22 per hour for 1 child
Hello! I am friendly, creative, and have experience working with infants to school-age children. Additionally, I can also provide care for seniors, pets, and plants. I have a BS in biology and psychology and a Master of Public Health focusing in education. I am more than happy to provide tutoring services while caring for your little ones. Please reach out if you think I could be a good fit to work with your family.
Aurelia $15 per hour for 1 child
Hi! my name is Aurelia, I'm currently a student at Cambridge University and have lived abroad in both England and Germany for the past three years, but I was raised in Bethesda, Maryland, where I also completed high school—so I'm very familiar with the area! I have my own transportation, a clean record, and a strong background working with children. I spent 3 years coaching kids with autism on my weekends through the ACEing Autism tennis program and served as an assistant teacher, tutoring children with learning disabilities during my junior and senior years of high school. I've babysat on and off throughout my life, caring for children ages 3 to 10. I'm reliable, experienced, and passionate about creating a safe, fun environment for kids!
Kathleen $21 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I'm Kathleen and have had sitting gigs/volunteer gigs with kids on and off since high school. I have eight nieces and nephews, so I am super comfortable with kids & there's not much I haven't seen!
Qwan
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Dunn Loring, VA
Hi my name is Qwan I’m 28 and a DC native. In my free time I enjoy reading and writing, cooking, and playing video games. I look forward to our future partnership! I have experience working with kids through my time spent as a summer camp counselor. Responsibilities included tutoring, supervision during activities, entertainment, and emotional support. I throughly enjoy cooking and can clean and drive to and from appointments as needed. I have some experience pet sitting for dogs both old and young and I enjoyed every minute of it. I am open to sitting for cats as well.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Dunn Loring, VA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.38
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.06
- 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!"
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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
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