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25 available last-minute babysitters in Herndon, VA

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18 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.51/hr

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Shana $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello My name is Shana I am a single mother of 4. I've worked in childcare for 4 years as a lead infant teacher. My four years of experience caring for children aged 0-5 , including being lead infant teacher and working with toddlers, have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to create a fun and engaging environment. Communication is key, so I will always keep you informed about your child's day, using your preferred method. I have a car, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Supporting families by providing reliable care is important to me. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children, and I look forward to the possibility of working with your family! Only thing is I'm will be on a family trip from September 18-20 but that's all the trips I have planned for this year. I look forward to hearing back from you and being able to help you and your family.

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Rachel $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Herndon, VA

Hello there! I'm Rachel, a dedicated and experienced babysitter who is genuinely passionate about child care. With over 15 years of experience, I've honed my skills to provide your family with exceptional care. I've been fortunate to care for children of all ages, giving me an in-depth understanding of their unique needs and developmental stages. This extensive experience makes me a reliable and seasoned choice for your family. I have eight years of experience as an elementary teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools, where I taught first and third grade. This educational background has provided me with valuable insights into child development, making me well-equipped to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for your little ones. Prior to teaching, I also spent four summers working in daycare settings, caring for children as young as newborns to 12 years old. Safety is my utmost priority, and I maintain a CPR and First Aid certification, assuring you that I can confidently handle any unexpected situations. Moreover, my teaching license enables me to offer tutoring and homework services, should your children require any educational support. What truly sets me apart is my unwavering reliability and trustworthiness. With a background in education, I am committed to providing a level of care and professionalism that goes above and beyond. When you choose me as your babysitter, you're not just getting a caregiver; you're getting a nurturing and knowledgeable companion who genuinely cares about your child's growth and happiness. For those moments when you need a reliable and experienced hand to ensure your child's safety and well-being, I'm here to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve.

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Diana Carolina
Booked by 55 repeat families
67 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 106 families in Herndon, VA

Hi there! My name is Diana, and I have 12 years experience in childcare, I've worked with kids from newborns to high-school age. I was an Au Pair for one year and a half and I had the opportunity to work with kids of different ages, not only that, but I also have experience doing overnight and date-night sitting. I have taken the CPR and first AID course, because it was a requirement to be an Au Pair. My connection with children has always been great. I love working with them, and we always have a blast. Not only I do enjoy reading with children, but I love activities outside, go to the park or to a local library, making up fun games - whether it be a puppet show or hide-and-seek and I like cooking as well. What will I do with your children? It depends on them and what they like to do. What I will tell you is that I will work to keep them busy and constantly engaged. Sometimes it's great to stay at home, build a fort, bake some goodies, and have a movie day. However, sometimes it's great to go outside and take the train or drive to different parts of the city and visit every park you pass, local libraries or museums. There are so many things, places, and people to learn from in this world. Please contact me if you have any questions! Thank you for take the time and read a little more about me, I hope hearing from you!!

“Diana was excellent and I would recommend her totally!”

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Kathryn
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Herndon, VA

I have 25 plus years of experience caring/teaching children and managing a home. Besides raising three children of my own, I have also taught swimming lessons for 20 summers, substitute taught, homeschooled, cared for twins, managed diabetes, am CPR/AED/First Aid certified, Newborn Care Specialist cert, Birth and Postpartum Doula certs, held live-in and live-out positions in the MD, VA, DC area, and have excellent references. I enjoy taking children on fun outings to the zoo, library, parks, museums, live music, puppet shows, feed the ducks, etc. I am also very active and play or have played most sports. In addition to having fun with the children, I am very educational minded and I teach them at all stages of development--sitting, walking, talking, ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, reading, manners, respect, thankfulness, kindness, sharing, etc. Kids love me and I love them! I do have a current background check and am happy to bring it with me or send to you by email.

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Lisa
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Herndon, VA

Hello! My name is Lisa and I am 26 years old. I have been working on and off as a nanny and house manager since I graduated high school about 8 years ago. I have had a lot of experience being around children since I was young because my mother had an at-home daycare for 15 years. I helped along side my mom with many of the kids ranging in age from 10 weeks old to about 12 years old. Along with that I also have babysat for many families for the past 12 years. I would say most of my experience is with toddlers but I've also watched after kids up to the age of 15. I have done extended overnight stays(up to 2 weeks), vacationing with families and have experience driving to and from school, friends houses, or sports practice. I’ve also helped families with groceries, meal prep, household chores, doctors appointments and other miscellaneous errands. I have had my license for 10 years now and have a clean record. No accidents or tickets. I have my own car and insurance. Some activities I enjoy doing with kids are reading books, playing at parks or just outside, coloring, helping with homework, playing with Legos or just toys in general, and doing arts and crafts. Before the pandemic, I also worked at a children's gymnastics gym and play-place for a few months before the location I worked at sadly had to close down due to COVID. While there I learned some developmental activities for the kids I specialized with. The age group I focused on while there ranged in age from 14 weeks up to about 4 years old. I’m also fully vaccinated and adult and infant CPR and first aid certified.

“Lisa was great ”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Herndon, VA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.51
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.13
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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"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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"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

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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 :)"

Jesse D., parent

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

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Herndon is $23.51 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Herndon.

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