One of the most common questions asked by area parents is “where do I find a sitter/nanny/child care provider?” We endeavor to keep this listing of sites that cater to that question up-to-date. If you know of one we’ve missed, submit it or contact us.
Child care providers who want to publicize your services: In the interest of not re-inventing the wheel, we don’t maintain a listing of child care providers. However, you may find this list helpful to you in selecting a place to advertise your services. Also, you are very welcome to visit our advertising page to find out more about how to promote yourself to our members.
Arlington Day Care
Arlington,VANo information provided as to who maintains the listing, but the site contains a listing of Arlington providers and check lists for choosing child care. Be sure to check any provider from this list yourself.
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ASAP Sitters
Provider match service, DC Metro AreaAs an award-winning professional babysitter referral service for the DC Metro region, ASAP Sitters is committed to high standards for childcare. Our sitters undergo an extensive screening process to ensure that the sitters we refer are trustworthy, experienced, and reliable. We specialize in sitters for occasional, short-term, vacation, and event childcare. ASAP Sitters is mom-owned, licensed, and insured and has been serving the DC Metro area since 2008. Whenever you need one we will find a great babysitter for you ASAP!
Discounts & Special Offers: Mention you saw us on Joy Troupe and your first Sitter Referral is free with an Annual Registration!
Care.com
Provider match servicechild care, pet sitters, elder care, provider payment management services, and tutors. Offers profiles and references.
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Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
Alexandria/Franconia VAThe Child Care Network of Provides a listing of member providers but does not guarantee quality: Kingstowne/Franconia (CCNKF) is a network of professional family child care providers dedicated to creating mutually supportive relationships among providers, children and families in our community by encouraging excellence in family child care through education, outreach, support and communication.
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College Nannies and Tutors
Ashburn, VACollege Nannies + Tutors | Loudoun has been Building Stronger Families® in Loudoun, VA and surrounding communities since 2008. Locally owned and operated, we are part of your community, here to serve your family. Whether your family needs the quality care that comes from one of our role model nannies or the one-on-one attention from one of our College Tutors, we are committed to helping you with a customized solution to your specific needs. Please call or stop in today to schedule a personal family consultation.
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Craig's List Child Care Section
Free online classifieds, covers the whole Metro areaStrictly proceed at your own risk. This listing is moderated only by the community of users. It's probably best to meet candidates you find here at a neutral location before giving them your address.
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Daycare Virginia
State of VirginiaAllows providers to add their own listings. Has a listing map. Does not offer background checks or quality control information that I can find.
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DC Area Nannies
a network of professional child care providersLists child care agencies and background check resources. This says it all: "ADCAN does not endorse any of the following agencies or services. This information is provided as a service to our members and guests of this site. ADCAN cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Businesses pay a fee to ADCAN to have this information provided to our members and guests."
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Fairfax County Child Care Central
The Fairfax County Office For ChildrenAllows you to search for a provider, check to see whether providers have permits, and look for going rates in Fairfax County. Also has a page where you can check for violations listed against licensed providers.
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Infant Toddler
a network of professional child care educatorsOffers a location search function of member providers. I can't find any mention of how you can access background checks or get recommendations, but may be a good starting point if you want to narrow things down by address before you further qualify your provider.
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Nannies 4 Hire
nationwideNannies4hire.com has been affiliated with the nanny industry since 1987 and has grown into the largest and most successful company in the business.
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Seeking Sitters
Provider match service"At SeekingSitters, we do all the work for you! All you have to do is make your request from your online account and we take care of matching a background screened, qualified professional sitter to your family for your specific time request or regular event need."
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Sitter City
Provider match serviceIn addition to listing providers, the site allows for background checks, reference checks, and offers parent reviews.
Discounts & Special Offers: Free membership for military families via https://www.sittercity.com/dod
Virginia State Childcare Providers Listing
Virginia Department of Social ServicesAllows you to search for a provider by location and type. "This information is provided as a public service by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is accurate, up to date or complete. This information, which should not be used as a sole source in selecting a facility, does not replace official information sources. "
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