"You can say we picked The Educated Babysitter out of the yellow pages. Although we heard about them from a mom's listserve, we don't know and haven't met anyone who personally used their services. Tracy came personally, and although we left Sabrina wailing, we received of photo of Tracy and Sabrina hugging each other just minutes after that! My kids have no daycare experience, and we have no family in the area, so their exposure to other people taking care of them is very minimal. This worried me and my husband when we asked Tracy to come, but not only did Sabrina warm up to Tracy easily, my husband and I really felt very confident leaving the kids with her. We cannot wait for the next time!"
Neem and Alex, Alexandria, Va
"I tell ALL my friends about the Educated Babysitter service and have been using them since 2008. I am always comforted to welcome an Educated Babysitter to my home knowing that my kids will be in great hands with professionals that are very familiar with children, their needs and desires."

"Tracy's service and administration is very organized and usually at the drop of a dime during last minute events, she's able to send an Educated Babysitter to our home in no time."

"As a mother of two great kids, my fixed budget is really eased by the Educated Babysitter's affordable rate."

"My kids are always excited to see one of their favorite Educated Babysitters."

Z. Hughes-Jennings, Washington, D.C.

The Educated Baby-sitter has allowed normalcy to return to our lives.  They are professional, dependable and great with our two and four year olds. If you need assistance with your little ones I strongly recommend them. Regards....
J. McKinney, Alexandria, VA.

"The Educated Babysitter is a wonderful service.  We have been so pleased with all the sitters we have meet.  And, we are especially pleased with the care and service Tracy provided when helping us find the perfect match for our kids' "regular sitter."  Thank you for providing excellent care for our children and peace of mind for us."

Pam L., Arlington, VA

We bring "the best in personalized childcare" to your home!!

The Educated Babysitter, LLC is a babysitting service that brings educated, professional sitters to the convenience of your home. We specialize in newborns, infants, toddlers, and school aged children. We also service families of multiples and special needs children.  I started this service because there is such a need for quality childcare and experienced, educated sitters. I have a BA in Education, two Masters Degrees in Education,  25 years of babysitting experience and 17 years experience as a classroom teacher. My sitters drive, work in professional settings, are CPR certified, educated, background checked, very loving and come to your home. We are available primarily in the evenings, weeknights and weekends, but have limited daytime hours during the school year and summer. We can do arts and crafts, outdoor play, mommy's helper services, tutorial services and educational reinforcement. You have tried the rest, now leave your kids with the best! We look forward to hearing from you!

"Tracy's service, the Educated Babysitter, provides the most reliable, loving, and caring babysitters we have ever used! Each of the wonderful women who have come to care for our two boys have always been timely, clean, and fun outstanding caretakers, we think the world of them! I have recommended Tracy and the women she works with to many of my friends, and will continue to do so, as I can't think of a better person to trust our most precious family members with!" Meg, B., Alexandria, VA


If you are interested in our services, please email us and schedule a home visit! A home visit is a "meet and greet" where I or one of the sitters come to your home and talk face to face with you about your babysitting needs. We are pleased to provide families with time to  enjoy being able to go to the gym, out to dinner, movies, date night, Christmas shopping, run errands or just some quiet time to yourself!! 

The consultation is FREE of charge, and there is no obligation. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Tracy Smith Houston, M. Ed
The Educated Babysitter, LLC
theeducatedbabysitter.org
240-210-5868 cell

Email us at schooltcha@gmail.com to schedule a home visit or babysitting appointment!
 


Kat and the cat!

We have been so pleased to have used numerous sitters from The Educated Babysitter over the past year plus!  Not only have we had a consistent set of sitters but we have gotten confirmed reservations very quickly for all our requests.  I can't say enough how much my husband and I have appreciated your service... we can finally do date night again!! 
Shelly P., Washington, D.C.


Tracy and her great team of babysitters has made my life so much easier.  I feel confident that when I call Tracy with a need for a sitter, even with late notice, that she will come through with a trustworthy sitter.  My children have loved every babysitter Tracy has sent to us.  They play with the kids, take walks with the kids and, of course, help with homework.  I have used them for typical nights and afternoons out and even weekdays, when I had to work on school holidays.  I appreciate Tracy's responsiveness and flexibility and again, her team of sitters are superb.  I used to use a national service, but I won't go back.

Tracy R., Alexandria VA


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