Find nannies in Merrifield, VA

Hi everyone! My name is Alaia and I am a sophomore at American University. I have always loved hanging out with kids, but I discovered my love for babysitting when I was about 14. I had the opportunity to baby sit for a family that went on to have 3 kids, they are now 5 months, 3 yrs, and 5, yrs old. I have been babysitting for them since their oldest was a newborn and I have loved every second of it. As a former lifeguard, I am well versed on child safety, including first aid and CPR training. I have years of experience babysitting children while also watching a families dog. I personally have a dog and have enjoyed pet sitting in the past for families with both dogs and cats!

My name is Gabriella and I am a recent graduate from American University with a Bachelor's Degree in Literature Studies. I work as an After School Teacher at Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary school with pre-k through third grade students. In my free time, I like to spend time outside biking or going to parks, making art and crafts, and reading. I am a creative, energetic, and empathetic caregiver who is eager to help families in any capacity. In addition to school, have spent the past 4-7 years working as a nanny and petsitter.

I’m a Georgetown resident living here with my husband and our friendly Bernedoodle, Goose. We recently moved to DC after finishing business school at Dartmouth, and outside of my 9–5 job, I’m hoping to earn a bit of extra income. I have extensive childcare experience and feel very comfortable with children of all ages. I’m the oldest of four siblings and come from a very large family (32 first cousins on my mom’s side!), so caring for kids has been a constant part of my life. In addition, I babysat regularly throughout high school and college. I’m responsible, calm, and engaged. I am happy to help with everything from playtime and homework to bedtime routines. I’m flexible for evenings and weekends. Feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect!

I am an experienced teacher and mom of two teens. I come from a strong caregiving background and genuinely enjoy helping families feel supported and at ease. I am an expert in handling children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids, and I’m comfortable managing routines like meals, homework, bedtime, and engaging activities. I focus on creating a safe, positive, and fun environment while also maintaining structure and clear expectations. Overall, I take pride in being someone families can trust—not just to supervise, but to genuinely care for their kids and contribute positively to the household.

I'm creative and friendly and love interacting with kids! I'v had plenty of experience babysitting back home and I'm comfortable around pets. I can cook easy meals and supervise swiming.