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422 after school babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Washington, DC
Hi there! My name is Grace, and I'm a 27-year-old taking time off my regular job in healthcare, and I live in SF. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I can provide references upon request. I have my certification in CPR and Basic Life Support.
I do have a car in the...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sara K.
Washington, DC
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated and passionate childcare provider with a strong desire to help children grow and develop. I believe in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive. With 10 years of experience, I'm skilled at fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and social development through engaging...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Sara kept our daughter entertained through art activities and play and she had a great time. Sara was communicative and professional"
Care member
Hello, it is a pleasure to present myself as a potential nanny. I am a current student at Howard . I am currently studying Biology with a double minor in chemistry and Spanish. I am interested in nannying as I truly love children and cannot wait to have my own family some day. I am passionate to provide any care necessary and...
Bene't can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Kayla R.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kayla. I am a junior college student with over 10 years of babysitting experience including 6 years professionally. My very first job was working at a daycare and that's when I knew I fell in love with the little ones. I love working with children and I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing space for them....
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am a senior at Dickinson College but am studying remotely in the Tenleytown area of Washington, DC this semester. I am majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and minoring in French. I have been babysitting off and on ever since I was 13 years old. I am super active, fun loving, and get along very well with kids and...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Syd is absolutely phenomenal!!! She cared for all three of my children and has become apart of our family. She has one of the brightest personalities that I have ever met. You'd be LUCKY to have her. 1000000000/10 WE LOVE YOU SYD -The G's"
Kelsey G.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Ajah G.
Washington, DC
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Caring Babysitter With CPR/BLS Certification & A Passion For Working With Kids
Hi, I'm Ajah! I'm a dedicated babysitter with a true love for working with children and a dream of becoming a pediatric nurse. I may be just starting my babysitting journey, but my passion for kids and my patient care experience make me a reliable and caring choice for your family.
With my CPR/BLS certification and experience...
Dodji with us for 4 weeks while I recovered from surgery and she gave our 18-month-old daughter excellent, responsible care. I never worried about my kiddo when she was out with Dodji and I really appreciated the kindness and warmth she demonstrated, even when my daughter was being difficult because she missed her mom. Dodji was...
Dodji can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Quinn, I'm a fresh university graduate who has just moved the the DC Area. I am an excellent tutor and love making learning fun. I am a great chef and baker, good at making healthy recipes and getting kids engaged with learning to cook and bake. I can also manage any cleaning or housework necessary.
Quinn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Quinn was amazing with my 12 year old son. She was punctual and polite. I was in town for a conference and she took him around town, to the pool and to the beach. In addition she taught him some ocean facts and was a great sitter. He thoroughly enjoyed his time...
Kafi L.
Hi, I am a mother of 3 amazing children, now adults. I not only have the experience of raising my children but I also have 15 years of experience in babysitting and more in house keeping. I would love to help you and your family in providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children while you have your fun!
Gaby M.
Washington, DC
$27/hr • 13 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience. My passion for working with children stems from my own positive babysitting experiences and a genuine desire to make a difference in their lives. I'm a patient and calm individual with a creative and imaginative approach to play and learning.
With...
Gaby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Melissa G.
Washington, DC
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
About my experience, I can tell you that I have been babysitting for almost 3 years. I have taken care of babies from 7 months old and kids between 3 and 12 years old.
I take care of 2 kids (a girl and a boy) one of them is 12 years old and the other one is 7 years old. My responsibilities with them are: waking them up, making...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My toddler is sometimes scared with new sitters. Melissa was able to play with her calmly and she was happy within about 10 minutes. Great communication and very diligent and professional. We intend to hire Melissa again!"
Eugenia G.
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love planning creative activities for all the kids to take part in!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Junior at Howard University studying Marketing and Public Relations. I have a wide variety of experience with the youth, as I serve as an ongoing volunteer at the Howard University Early Learning Center with kids aged 3-7 regularly. Additionally, I have varying experiences babysitting for infant-tween aged kids. I've...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Adele and I am a college student. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified. I have two years of experience working summers at a full time summer camp with ages 4-10. I also have been babysitting and tutoring for five years.
Adele can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail G.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Abby and I recently graduated from Boston College. I'm home in DC for the summer and looking for babysitting work in the area. I have 8 years of experience with kids of all ages. Please feel free to reach out!
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm hard worker, friendly, lovable and good with children.
Woyinishet can also help with: Travel
Hello! I'm originally from California, but moved to DC for college. I studied theater education with a minor in child psychology. Since graduating, I have worked as a nanny for a variety of families. I have a history in watching multiple children, twins, newborns, and special needs children. In the past few years, I changed...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Sara K.
5.0
Sara was such a great help to us! She is attentive, kind, punctual, respectful and has great communication. We certainly look forward to having Sara assist us again in the future! Would truly recommend.
- Telemaco V.
Sydney D.
5.0
Syd is absolutely phenomenal!!! She cared for all three of my children and has become apart of our family. She has one of the brightest personalities that I have ever met. You'd be LUCKY to have her. 1000000000/10 WE LOVE YOU SYD -The G's
- Kelsey G.
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.
Quinn H.
5.0
She was great with my 3 year old and my 7 month old. She was polite and showed up early both days. She also spent time with my 12 year old step daughter and they got along great. I will definitely have her over again
- Karly R.
Melissa G.
5.0
My toddler is sometimes scared with new sitters. Melissa was able to play with her calmly and she was happy within about 10 minutes. Great communication and very diligent and professional. We intend to hire Melissa again!
- Eugenia G.
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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 422 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 $20.33. 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 155 reviews of the 422 listed after school babysitters.