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Allison
Booked by 13 repeat families
15 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Alexandria, VA

Hello! I have spent the past ten years nannying full time for kids ranging from newborn-13 year (specializing in infant and toddler care). Prior to nannying I taught acting classes for preschool aged children for three years. I love to do creative things with the kids I sit for including visual art, dance, and imaginative play. I'm also a big fan of the outdoors. I enjoy it when the children in my care share with me the interests that make them excited!

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Brenda
Booked by 10 repeat families
10 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Alexandria, VA

Working with Children has always brought me happiness, Teaching to maintain Hygiene(If its a concerns and parents want obviously), as well as teaching good manners, math and anything that needs to be taken care of, always be thankful. Spanish speaking, don’t mind teaching at all. Love being able to be there for your kids when you are not available, keeping them comfortable and distracted I have 2 beautiful nieces 2 and 4 year old niece that gives me strength and passion to love kids even more and appreciate those mom what they do for them. (I know its not easy!) Few days/hours a week I give my sister some time off for me to be with my nieces, for her to rest or do any errands which she loves including date nights since both my nieces where born, just loved being a present aunt. And they seeing me grow with them as we taught them about my pregnancy. They were so thrilled to meet my baby. That now all they do is ask for him first. Recently I became a mother with my first baby boy. He is 9 months old. Since day 1 my mother instinct kicked in with pain, I continued with my goals (no medication for labor-breastfeeding) was able to accomplish them just how I planned to. I have help from my husband as he had paternity leave. Yet I still want to do almost everything. I completely take over at night, bath routine, wash/sanitize pump parts/bottle. All while also making sure I meet my protein intake for milk supply. Practically I just have dad for soothing/burping. My baby name is Liam. He is the most wonderful thing that could happen to me and couldn’t ask for anything else in the world. I follow a schedule for him to sleep through the night. Always with the help of my sister as she is Doula (childcare/postpartum experienced) and personally experienced she provides me with knowledge up to date, formally showing my interest in following her footsteps. Love dogs and cats, former pet owner. I am fully vaccinated I and current with all. Experienced on childcare worked as a Receptionist for Pediatric Clinic for a couple of years. Then Pediatric Dentistry as a Hospital Admin. & Dental Assistant Trainee. Currently on maternity leave with no pay. And wouldn’t love nothing more than to be able to work with him while I do what I love.

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Ashley
Booked by 66 repeat families
87 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 122 families in Alexandria, VA

Hi, I’m Ashley and I like to consider myself The Nanny Guru ! I have over 10 years of experience working with children between the ages of new born to 16 years of age. My experience includes some of the following; former full time nanny, teacher assistant within DCPS, aftercare provide, tutor for elementary and high school students, child care center provider, and much more ! I am fun, energetic, patient with kids and always do my best to understand their needs as their safety and happiness is my priority. Thank you and I hope to book with you soon. **Please note additional rate information: 1. There is an additional $5.00 added to my hourly base rate per child for bookings that are 3 hours or less 2. Expect payment for entire booking 3. Please contact me directly for overnight rate

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Tykisha
Booked by 54 repeat families
55 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 81 families in Alexandria, VA

Hi Families, My name is Tykisha, and I’m based in Washington, DC. I currently work at a Montessori school and also part-time as a tutor. I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and children with developmental, behavioral, and learning differences. My background includes Montessori education, babysitting, infant care, tutoring, behavior support, overnight care, and night nanny services for newborns and families needing extra support. I also have experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I truly enjoy creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. I’m patient, dependable, attentive, and love helping children learn, grow, and have fun. I’m also a children’s book author with a passion for literacy, creativity, and child development. Certifications & Training: • CPR & First Aid Certified • ABA Trained • Food Handler Management Certified • Montessori and behavior support experience • Additional certifications and trainings in childcare and child development I am also currently pursuing certification as a Postpartum Doula. Services Offered: • Babysitting & childcare • Infant & toddler care • Overnight and night nanny care • Tutoring support • Support for children with special needs • Virtual/video babysitting support Rates & Payment Policy: • Rates may vary depending on the number of children, level of care needed, overnight care, holidays, and last-minute bookings • Full payment is required for the full booked time, including early returns Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to supporting your family and caring for your little ones! Warmly, Tykisha

Amazing! My nephew immediately fell in love and she was so great with him.

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Leslye
Booked by 5 repeat families
7 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Alexandria, VA

My name is Leslye or just (Les), and I live in NW, I’m looking for a full-time nanny position and open to a nanny share. —Available to start immediately—SEP 2026 My experience: • Over 3 years caring for the same two children. (4-7) • Experience with children from 4 months to 10 years old. • Experience caring for twins (ages 1–2) with two different families. •Experience supervising children at birthday parties, special events, and large group activities. About me: I’m energetic, active, and outgoing. I’m patient, responsible, reliable, organized, and caring. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for them. I live in NW DC and have always biked everywhere. I’m very independent and comfortable commuting by bike throughout the city. Languages: • English • Spanish (Native) Transportation: • I don’t drive. • Reliable transportation by bicycle and public transit. References: I have excellent references from the families I’ve worked with and would be happy to share them upon request. Availability • Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Friday: 6:00 AM – Midnight • Weekends: Available If you’re looking for a nanny who brings experience, positive energy, reliability, and truly loves working with children, I’d love to connect! Thank you! Les

Leslye is WONDERFUL! Her communication before, while, and after watching my 11-month daughter was great. She is also incredibly caring and responsible, and my daughter was immediately comfortable with her. Leslye made sure they had a fun day - including taking our daughter to the park and the waterfront to see the ducks and birds. I'm really excited to have Leslye come back and any other family would be lucky to have her watch their children as well!

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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What does a nanny do?

Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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Are nannies on UrbanSitter background checked?

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Alexandria nanny agency?

Nanny agencies in Alexandria often charge placement fees that can total thousands of dollars. On UrbanSitter, there are no agency placement fees, just a simple membership. You can browse available nannies in Alexandria, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Alexandria?

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A written agreement helps you and your nanny align on schedule, pay, duties, and time off before the job begins. Many families in Alexandria use a simple contract to set expectations from day one. See our nanny contract template and guide for what to include.

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