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430 after school babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Washington, DC
Hi! I am in between jobs right now and am looking to find some temporary work in the meantime. I started at a young age watching my cousins. Then during high school, I would babysit different families from my church during the weekends to make money and was nanny to a wonderful kid every summer. Even in college I continued to...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently, I am a CPR certified substitute teacher at a local DCPS elementary school and have been for the last 6 years. I have been a seasonal employee for the past 7 years at the YMCA working in youth development and as an assistant teacher for preschool. I am the mother of a budding 11-year-old. I have over 12 years of...
Laquisha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laquisha (Miss Q) is a fantastic caregiver. She was perfect with our 5 month old. She engaged in many age-appropriate activities to stimulate our little ones development and she was extremely considerate of our preferences as parents. For a few sessions, she...
Care member
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christy and I have spent the past 25 years as an educational aide, personal nanny and babysitter, teaching and caring for children of all ages. I have provided exceptional care to children of all ages in the safety of their homes, at my personal residence, and within the early childhood education setting. Through my...
Christy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christy has taken excellent care of my twins from the age of four months old until the age of 18 months old. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers and they take to her very easily. Christy has a lot of knowledge about child care techniques that can be...
Jimmie L.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Gia! I'm 20 years old. I was homeschooled and finished school at 16. I live in Washington DC, I am one of 11 siblings and I am the middle child so I have had my fair share of caring for younger children lol! I nannied for my sisters three children ages 8, 5 and 2 during her work day for 2 years and nannied for another...
Gia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hi, I used to be a volunteer in a kinder garden, I was in charge of create different activities for kids between 2 and 6 years old plus I have 2 younger siblings and I took car of them while my mom was working and I think I can handle difficult situations. I would like to show your kids about my country and to learn from them...
Paola Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brynn, and I have a huge heart for working with children. Here's some information on my background:
Throughout my career, I've worked with hundreds of kiddos of all ages, from as young as 2 weeks, up to 12 yrs. I grew up outside of Portland, OR, where, in H. S., I took classes in Early Childhood Ed, volunteered at a...
Brynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brynn is absolutely lovely! She cared for my two boys, 2 and 4 years old. The boys had so much playing with her! Would rehire her and recommend her."
Jen S.
Lina T.
Washington, DC
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there!
Thank you so much for taking me into consideration! I am currently pursuing a bachelors in nursing and work full- time at a private practice. I enjoy helping and serving people, traveling, animals, and adventure. I look forward to having the opportunity to take care of your greatest joy.
Kind Regards,
Lina T
Naulissa T.
Washington, DC
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I am seeking a position where I can use my skills and knowledge to help children thrive.
My approach to childcare is centered around creativity and imagination, fostering a...
Naulissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an easy going, fun loving, hardworking person, and I love working with people (especially kids). My love for children and education led me to becoming a school psychologist. In my spare time I enjoy doing yoga, reading, exploring the outdoors, and traveling. I have training in parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Hi!! I have been a lifeguard for the past 4 years at my childhood summer pool and I loved keeping myself entertained with the little kids. I would pick up the odd job of babysitting some of the kids at the pool. I love taking the kids to the pool or a park to have fun with them and then maybe wind down with a movie. I grew up...
I care for children I work at a school as a paraprofessional where I assist special needs children and young teens with their daily goals which I have done for five years as of now and I'm available evenings and sundays as well
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.
Michelena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner."
Saharah Moon C.
I am a very experienced babysitter and pet sitter. Throughout my entire life I have babysat consistently, and I have experience working with infants, toddler, elementary schoolers, and middle schoolers. For pets, I have consistently pet sat through Agency, and I grew up with pets for my entire life. I am flexible and willing to...
Hi there! My name is Katie (first name is Anna). I live in Adams Morgan / NW DC. I moved to DC just about 4 years ago for Grad School, fell in love with city, met my fiancé and am now I am here to stay! I am 29 years old and have a full-time job working in the nonprofit field. I love kids and hope to have a few of my own in the...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Caitlin H.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a rising senior at the George Washington University and am available this summer and fall for your babysitting or nannying needs! I have 6+ years of childcare experience; I have nannied for multiple families in my hometown of New Canaan, CT and have spent my teenage years taking care of my younger brothers (now 15...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
I love dogs and enjoy taking care of them. I am in the middle of a career change (health/ life insurance) and I am looking for work that will allow me to be outdoors with the plants, animals and sun.
Manouchka can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience watching children aged nine months to 14 years. I have been baby-sitting children for seven years and love meeting new kids and families! Looking for part time work, I am a college student and am pretty flexible about hours.
Skills:
First Aid
Hi, hello! My name is Katie and I have been working with kids for about 10 years! I started as a babysitter for a kiddo who has autism when I was 15 and from there, I was hooked! I continued through high school and university, took extensive coursework in childhood education, and completed three years of research in family...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Mary Grace V.
Washington, DC
$21-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a camp counselor for four consecutive summers throughout high school and was a senior counselor for three of those years. I looked after children ranging from kindergarten to middle school. I looked after and engaged with 30 kids at time (with two co-counselors), and I loved every minute of it.
After graduating...
Mary Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hi, I'm Mary! I'm a kidlit illustrator who loves working with children! In my 12 years of experience I've done everything from newborn care to teaching teens. I do my best to promote creativity and imagination play with children, as well as following a child empowerment-based model when caring for kiddos.
In the past, I've been...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Laquisha P.
5.0
Ms. Q is amazing! She babysat our 6-month old a few times a week for the last few weeks and was so caring, reliable, and attentive. Such a kind and calm presence and our daughter got used to her very quickly. Ms. Q did a lot of sit and stand practice with our daughter which we really appreciated and...
- Care member
Christy L.
5.0
Christy has taken excellent care of my twins from the age of four months old until the age of 18 months old. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers and they take to her very easily. Christy has a lot of knowledge about child care techniques that can be very helpful to first-time parents....
- Jimmie L.
Brynn A.
5.0
Our kids love Brynn! They can't wait for her to come back! She is so patient and sweet! We would definitely recommend her and will continue to use her!
- Loghan C.
Michelena M.
5.0
Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner.
- Saharah Moon C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Washington, DC
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Washington, DC?
You can review 430 after school babysitter profiles near you in Washington, DC to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Washington, DC?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Washington, DC is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Washington, DC?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Washington, DC on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Washington, DC to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Washington, DC can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Washington, DC?
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Ratings for Washington, DC after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews of the 430 listed after school babysitters.