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908 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Washington, DC

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Jordyn M.


Washington, DC

$23-33/hr4 yrs exp

Your Next Favorite Babysitter!

5.0

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Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! First off, thank you for taking the time to view my page! My name is Jordyn and I'm currently a recent graduate from UT Austin with my degree in Aerospace Engineering! I just moved to DC to start my career however I am currently available to continue babysitting/nannying/tutoring in the mean time. I have been...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again for future date nights."

Melissa B.

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Alexis S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 48 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run. I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents....

Elizabeth O.

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Kamryn R.


Washington, DC

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging And Empathetic Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kamryn! I'm a speech-language pathologist and experienced childcare provider in Washington, D. Safety and professionalism are my top priorities. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated, CPR & First Aid certified, and have a clean driving record.
Kamryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kamryn was a star! She immediately engaged with our two boys as soon as she walked in the door. They definitely hit it off! We felt very at ease leaving them with her (5 and 8 years old). She was prompt, responsible, warm, and caring. Besides being great with the...

Carolyn S.

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Emily G.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Active, Caring And Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey All! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I am currently a senior at The George Washington University where I study Public Health and Economics. Following graduation in the spring I will be pursuing a masters in Environmental Health Science and Policy. I am very passionate about sustainability, overall good health and...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Ryan Elizabeth D.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children of all ages. I am attentive, responsible, and caring. I will take great care of your family!
Ryan Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ryan babysat my girls this summer and they absolutely loved her! They always looked forward to playing with her. Ryan is a sweet, responsible, caring young lady and I look forward to her babysitting my 3 girls again soon! "

Jenny B.

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Isabel S.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear parents, I have been working with children for over eight years as a paid babysitter and part-time nanny. I have worked as an assistant teacher at a French immersion preschool and also as an assistant in RIE parent-infant classes. I am always inspired by the inherent creativity and spontaneity of children. I completed my BA...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We feel very lucky to have found Isabel. Our daughter adores her and looks forward to their time together. Isabel is a professional...she is punctual, pays attention, cares about what they do and eat together, and she's always up for new adventures. I trust her...

Eileen S.

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Samantha C.


Washington, DC

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Samantha C. Babysitter In Valley Cottage, NY

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Samantha was extremely professional, punctual and formed a great bond with our son while caring for him. As a first timer taking sitting services, I was apprehensive about trusting my son with anyone. Samantha really helped put our anxieties to rest."

Priya A.

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Avery W.


Washington, DC

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Positive And Energetic Babysitter For Hire!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Avery. I've been providing part-time child care for nearly 10 years and have a passion for working with and caring for infants, from newborn to 24 months. I have AED, CPR, and First Aid certifications and a pristine driving record; and I hold a Care. com background check and a federal security clearance. I would...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Avery is a unicorn. Always on time, always helpful, and so incredibly nurturing. From day one, she just knew exactly what to do and how to do it. My son was 3 months old when we hired Avery and she has been with us ever since. I highly recommend her!"

Gina M.

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Michelena M.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Seasonal Nanny And Part Time Babysitter

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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Kathleen M.


Washington, DC

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Weekly Babysitter Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

have lots of experience babysitting/nannying for kids ranging between 3 months and 13 years old. If helpful, I would love to connect you with a few of my references who can share about my time babysitting for their families. I am confident they can confirm that I am patient, reliable, and, most importantly, I both enjoy and am...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Quinn H.


Washington, DC

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Amazing Babysitter And Tutor

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Maggie G.


Washington, DC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter And Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Babysitter and tutor, experienced with children of all ages. 5+ years of teaching and camp counselor experience with middle and high school-aged children.
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maggie worked for me in a community health setting for 1+ years. She worked in a case manager capacity for some very vulnerable patients and went above and beyond to make sure their needs were met. She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and responsible. Any family...

Megan M.

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Dianne T.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am formerly a teacher and now am primarily looking for errands and odd jobs! I've been in the DMV for the past 11 years, but am originally from Pittsburgh. Currently, I live with my partner and dog and have my own car. I have plenty of child care experience and work in mental health now. I am also very comfortable with...
Dianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Dianne was our in person teacher this year for our 4 and 6 year olds. We had a pod with two other families. She kept the 5 kids engaged and excited about learning through a difficult year. She was always on time and extremely professional. We adore her and could...

Emily P.

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Shaanti N.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."

Candy S.

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Kathryn M.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter / Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 10 years and I consider it a true joy. During one of my summers in college, I worked as a camp counselor for nine weeks. It was a sleep away camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 11 with direct access to the beach, so I have experience working with a broad range of age groups and I am well...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mariama C.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Trained Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Mariama. I'm strongly interested in contributing to your child/children's nourishment. I enjoy caring for children and I have 7 yrs of great hands on experience. I was trained to be an excellent babysitter by American Red Cross through which I developed exceptional child care expertise. I am good with children of all...
Mariama can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mariama helped us out in the late summer of 2020 with caring for our 1.5 year old and 3 year old while our daycare was closed due to the pandemic. She is reliable and great with the kids, very calm and very focused! She is responsible and we felt very comfortable...

Katie E.

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Richette R.


Washington, DC

$20-22/hr11 yrs exp

Part - Time Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm 28 years old. I have always loved taking care of kids especially babies. I have a lot of childcare experience with kids from 0 - 13 years of age. I also have experience with multiples. My most recent childcare consist of taking care of a 5-year-old boy, 4-year-old girl, 2-year-old girl and a 8-month-old girl. I was with...
Richette can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ricky was amazing at every stage of the process. Our four year old absolutely loved her and it gave us piece of mind to leave our daughter with someone so capable and kind while we attended events in city far from home. The two evenings Ricky watched her were the...

Erika H.

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Lauren H.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend And Evenings Babysitter Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren and I work at a water and sanitation non-profit in Denver. I am looking for work outside of office hours and have always loved working with children! My experience includes working at my university's child care center, babysitting for 10+ years, and growing up with young cousins. As a Peace Corps...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren has been an amazing sitter for my two children (3 & 6). She was the first non-family member to care for them and was amazingly accommodating and patient with the transition (as much with me as with the kids!). She's very energetic, responsible, playful but...

Cassandra C.

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Emma K.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Looking To Help While You Work!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am a college student at American University looking for part time work as a nanny/babysitter for your family! I am CPR and First Aid certified and have worked with two families as a full time nanny (references can be provided on requests). I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and also been...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend."

Drew R.

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Christina S.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Christina and I am currently a student at George Washington University School of Medicine. Prior to attending medical school, I worked in a pediatric intensive care unit at a children's hospital. I have had a lot of experience working with kids and have experience babysitting for many families of various ages...
Christina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Christina has been our go to sitter for the past several years! I have twin boys that are 6 and a 9 year old son. We are definitely missing her being around. She keeps the boys busy. They are always outside, playing sports, countless games, makes crafts or doing...

Marz D.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Jordyn M.

5.0

Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again for future date nights.

- Melissa B.

Alexis S.

5.0

Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents. With our toddler she played games,...

- Elizabeth O.

Kamryn R.

5.0

A true professional! Kamryn took the time prior to coming to the house to ask pertinent questions that set the tone for how dedicated she is! Our children took to her right away and she is communicative, punctual and has the right way of setting healthy expectations an communication with the...

- Angeline H.

Ryan Elizabeth D.

5.0

Ryan came in at the last minute for a special date night over the holidays. She was early, energetic, and the kids loved her. We will definitely hire her for our next event.

- Deidre L.

Isabel S.

5.0

We feel very lucky to have found Isabel. Our daughter adores her and looks forward to their time together. Isabel is a professional...she is punctual, pays attention, cares about what they do and eat together, and she's always up for new adventures. I trust her implicitly and highly recommend her.

- Eileen S.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 583 reviews of the 908 listed babysitters.