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1,967 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Washington, DC
5.0
(1)
My name is Samantha and I'm a friendly and patient person with more than 10 years of experience caring for children ages 5 months+. I was a live-in nanny for several years, an assistant at a Spanish immersion preschool, and a volunteer for a summer camp. I recently moved to DC for a position writing child welfare policy. While I...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Samantha is absolutely a savant with dogs! Not only do they love her, but she trained my pit bull rescue to stop pulling on his leash and to stop being reactive to other dogs. Highly recommend!"
Sacha K.
5.0
(1)
Hello Families
I would like to share my resume and profile as a babysitter.
I'm Juliana, a former Au pair and now nanny with two years of experience with kids between 3 months to 15 years old.
I'm looking for preferably a full-time nanny position but am open to a part-time, babysitter (available Monday to Friday (flexible)....
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliana is very responsible. I love how she takes care of my baby. She's so sweet, dependable and patient. She always helps me a lot"
Daniela A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am currently finishing my second year as a Kindergarten teacher in Prince George's County and just received my Master's in Early Childhood Education from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for short-term babysitting gigs as the school year ends, as well as over my summer break. I am also interested in tutoring...
Viola can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Viola was amazing with our kids and even brought activities for them to do. She was punctual and communicative with us. My daughter was reluctant to have a babysitter but she visibly was comfortable from the time Viola stepped in the door. She was patient and kind...
Melat J.
Briana G.
Washington, DC
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysit for children anywhere from 3 to 13 years old. I have taught religion classes at my church for four years for elementary aged students. I also have experience with working at a daycare and have been a summer camp counselor for many years so I am great at keeping children entertained with many fun games.
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Briana was a great sitter for our two kids (9 and 4), both of whom say "she's awesome!" Briana was always on time, did painting/crafts, played tag outside, kept the kids busy/active, and put the kids to bed. We'd definitely hire her again!"
Heath B.
Laura G.
Washington, DC
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
This Is Laura, Experienced Childcare Provider With Over 3 Years Of Experience, Fully Vaccinated.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is Laura! I'm responsible, fun, patient, reliable and experienced caregiver; for over 3 years I've worked with children from 0 to 8 years old. I enjoy working and learning with kids. My mood is all about being creative, resourceful and adventurous, from babies who are just starting to experience new things to older kids who...
5.0
"Laura is an incredible babysitter! She is reliable and knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to caring for our toddler. She is very communicative and always keeps us updated. Laura has become an integral part of our family!"
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs.
I'd describe my personality as helpful,...
5.0
"Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with homework. Kids seem to adore her. I find her to be reliable and dependable. I highly recommend her. I would use her...
Melissa J.
Mariane D.
Washington, DC
$23-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
The Safety Of Your Child And Their Self Esteem Will Always Be My Priority
5.0
(1)
Experienced, caring nanny embracing the adventure of nurturing young minds. 7 years honing the art of care, with the last 2 dedicated to families in the US. From volunteering at a children's foster care in Brazil to caring for all ages as occasional babysitter and dedicated nanny. I speak both Portuguese and English.
I'm a safe...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mari fluent in both English and Portuguese, and has been an absolute blessing to our family. Her kindness and dedication as a professional caregiver were beyond compare. Mari always prioritized our baby's schedule, ensuring proper sleep and nutrition, and...
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Truly T.
Washington, DC
$41/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone!! I am a young professional living in DuPont/Logan circle area of DC. I currently work at an international development org full time but I am looking for something additional part time to fill my cup up some more. I'd love to help out on odd jobs here and there or something more consistent! I love all animals and I...
Truly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Truly is a wonderful caregiver!! She took care of our daughter in our home for about 6-7 months. She was always on time, followed every specification we had and was generally wonderful to be around. She even helped me get ready for our family Christmas photos!!...
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Bridget Y.
Washington, DC
$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently practice as a Doctor of Physical Therapy on Capitol Hill and am looking to engage with the community while making some extra money! I have extensive experience with babysitting and pediatric care with a background treating and babysitting children with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. I hold up to date...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget was wonderful with our 22-month-old daughter. Our daughter loved her immediately. She was attentive, engaged, calm, and very professional. She always showed up on time and was fantastic with our daughter each time from the second she walked in! We'd gladly...
Diana D.
Nivetha K.
Washington, DC
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic and patient babysitter and enjoy spending time with kids. I have experience babysitting kids varying in age from infants to teens. In terms of COVID safety, I'm fully vaccinated and am happy to wear a mask inside the house if requested. I'm a non-smoker and have my own transportation.
I can find a balance...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Niv is wonderful. She has now been with us for several weeks as an after-school babysitter for our four-year-old. Our daughter is shy and Niv has come up with creative ways to help her with the transition from school to home without her parents, whether it's...
Jordan M.
Laura P.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Laura! I'm originally from Milwaukee, but am now working 9am-5 p.m. here in DC. I work in Human Resources at a trade association. I love my job, but miss being around kids! I first started working with kids about 10 years ago; I started babysitting at 13 and worked as a preschool and nursery teacher at my church all...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura babysat for us when we had a last minute military event to attend. She was punctual, kind, communicative and my son liked her. We hope to have her babysit for us again soon! She was lovely."
Gen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
You could really be saying I've been babysitting all my life. As the eldest of four children, I've been helping with caring for them, meal prep, driving them to activities, and cleaning the house since the time I was able to do so. I really love kids and adore keeping them entertained, yet safe. I have a plethora of different...
Anamika can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been so fortunate to have found Anamika. She is a joy to work with, and we would love to keep working with her in between school semesters as long as she'd have us! She is very helpful with our kids and is very interactive with them. Also, she is someone...
Jeffrey T.
5.0
(2)
I am 24 years old and living in Raleigh. I graduated from Roanoke College, then graduate school at The George Washington University in DC where I studied and taught for two years. In the summer of 2023 after graduation, I moved back home to NC, where I live with my fiancé and our sweet cats. I teach at a ballet school in...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Carolina! She was very attentive with our son, and had many activities for him to do. She looked after him as if he were her own. Carolina always gave us updates and I couldn't ask for a better sitter! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ellen and I'm a fun and responsible babysitter. My first job was in a daycare and teaching sports camps at my local community center and I've been involved with kids or education ever since. I was a camp counselor in high school, a tutor in college, and substitute teacher in law school. I also volunteer, teaching...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellen was a great babysitter. She actively engaged my kids in many activities and made sure they were safe and happy at all times. "
Care member
Nicolina D.
Washington, DC
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kind And Reliable Caregiver With A Wealth Of Expierence
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Nicolina and I am a 29-year-old, Director of Business Ops located in DC.
I have a wealth of experience with children and have helped with date nights, part time nannying, and tutoring since I was 17 years old. I have worked with 5 different families on Care. com and was an overnight summer camp counselor for...
Nicolina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Nicolina is wonderful-smart and reliable. She was such a help with my son when he was young and when he was older she was a great help with his homework and just helping him organize
"
Regenia C.
Olivia G.
Washington, DC
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced And Organized Sitter Looking To Bring Ease To Your Family's Schedule
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I'm an energetic trilingual sitter that has worked in childcare through volunteer work with nonprofits, babysitting with local families, and more formal counseling work with young adults in academia. I can take kids to and from activities, or spend the day at home if need be. I love engaging with kids in the...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
3.0
"Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her....
Tayo B.
5.0
(5)
I have been a dog walker and sitter on the dog app and currently have a 5 star rating. I love all animals and love walking dogs! I have also been babysitting my entire life for babies and children of all ages.
Kirby can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Kirby was all around awesome! She was on-time and very easy to communicate with before our dog-sitting session, which really put me at ease. My dog took a liking to her quickly and when I picked him up later that day, I could tell he was in great spirits. I highly...
Emily A.
Emely R.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone!!!
I'm Emely. I am Dominican I am looking for a full time position a babysitting starting on October. I have 3+ years experience babysitting children of all ages. I am a responsible, loving, hard worker, friendly, respectful person. I love the kids and I like to share time with them. I like to do different...
Emely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emely is trustworthy and caring! "
Zahira P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Daniela, I'm a young, creative, and enthusiastic babysitter with 3 years of experience. I am well-versed in keeping kids safe, entertained, and happy. I have a great sense of humor and love cracking jokes. Punctuality is very important to me, so you can count on me reliable and professional! I am certified and...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela was a fantastic babysitter. She was my son’s caretaker for 3 years when I returned to work. After interviewing Daniela for the job, she was the only one that seemed responsible and genuinely caring. I worked over 1 hour away & had several late days, she...
Care member
Lindsey H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all, I'm Lindsey!
I am a college graduate student looking for any babysitting opportunities this summer, before I go back to get my Masters in Bioinformatics in DC! I just received my Bachelor's in Neuroscience, being on the pre-health track and am in the midst of pursuing a career in biomedical research.
I have 2...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey cared for our 1 (almost 2!) year-old for around 6 months when I worked from home and we were in the midst of transition and temporary housing in the DC area. Our son loved her (and misses her!). They spent each morning together playing either at home or at...
Sophie S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha is absolutely a savant with dogs! Not only do they love her, but she trained my pit bull rescue to stop pulling on his leash and to stop being reactive to other dogs. Highly recommend!
- Sacha K.
Juliana A.
5.0
Juliana is very responsible. I love how she takes care of my baby. She's so sweet, dependable and patient. She always helps me a lot
- Daniela A.
Viola H.
5.0
Viola was amazing with our kids and even brought activities for them to do. She was punctual and communicative with us. My daughter was reluctant to have a babysitter but she visibly was comfortable from the time Viola stepped in the door. She was patient and kind with all three kids. She was able...
- Melat J.
Briana G.
5.0
Briana was a great sitter for our two kids (9 and 4), both of whom say "she's awesome!" Briana was always on time, did painting/crafts, played tag outside, kept the kids busy/active, and put the kids to bed. We'd definitely hire her again!
- Heath B.
Laura G.
5.0
Laura is an incredible babysitter! She is reliable and knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to caring for our toddler. She is very communicative and always keeps us updated. Laura has become an integral part of our family!
- Laura S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Washington, DC:
How can I find a Washington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Washington, DC can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,967 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Washington, DC?
The average rate for Washington, DC babysitters on Care.com is $19.97 per hour as of June 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Washington, DC through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Washington, DC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 949 reviews of the 1,967 listed babysitters.