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907 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Washington, DC
Beatryce W.
Washington, DC
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Danaja, a kind and reliable person who loves working with children. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience and a passion for creating fun, supportive environments for young minds.
I've also gained valuable experience from spending multiple years working as an overnight counselor at the World Affairs Seminar and...
Beatryce can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Antonio F.
Washington, DC
$42/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced childcare provider. CPR and First Aid certified. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create...
Antonio can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a reliable, extremely fun babysitter college student who has 3 years of experience with babysitting/ nannying. I have a great love for children and recently spent my summer nannying a beautiful family of 3. I not only tend to your children, but I am able to teach basic self-sufficiency; like making up beds, and life skills....
Shakeria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Brianna F.
Washington, DC
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Super Kind Caregiver Looking For Great Families To Assist!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Bri!
I've had the wonderful privilege to be able to meet the most beautiful little ones! The greatest thing that I notice about myself is that I lead off Respect *Towards Everyone*. Babysitters and Nanny's are highly underrated and most of the time undervalued. The precious privilege to be able to hire someone to care...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I recently moved to Washington D.C. from Baltimore, where I babysat regularly. Previously I attended graduate school in Denver, where I babysat an average of 20 hours a week. I have been a babysitter on and off for about 12 years now. In addition, I am the eldest of four children, and a former lifeguard so I am very comfortable...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Joshua F.
Washington, DC
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a current undergraduate student at Georgetown University looking to help out in the D. C. area! I am originally from the UK but have also lived abroad in Singapore and now the United States. I have experience with childcare through tutoring, babysitting, and working with children who have special needs. I hope...
Joshua can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kenamaat A.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kenamaat . I am a 20-year-old college student at Howard University. I was born and raised in New York and I have been babysitting for a while. I was hired on several occasions to babysit children of family friends. I have also volunteered to work with children aged 0-5 at the daycare center in my old high...
Kenamaat can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitting has offered me the opportunity of having over eight years of work experience, sometimes taking place on the other side of the world. Whether I was volunteering at an after school program in the villas (slums) of Buenos Aires, or caring for infants at an Israeli nursery outside of Haifa, babysitting has deepened my...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I just finished a year of service with AmeriCorps NCCC and am waiting to start a new job now. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and have been babysitting for almost 8 years now. I also currently work and have worked in the past as a substitute teacher in elementary schools and pre-schools. I have experience...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey y'all, I'm Lauryn! I'm originally from South Carolina, but currently attend university in Washington, D. C. A typical day of babysitting with me is playing with and entertaining children, preparing meals, some light housekeeping, and assisting with homework assignments. I have experience with being a nanny and babysitter for...
Lauryn can also help with: Carpooling
Hi, My name is Paola. I am currently a part time intern in DC and I will be obtaining my degree from UC Berkeley in the Fall. I would describe myself as caring and independent. I have been babysitting and since I was 14. Being a nanny became my main job throughout college. My duties have included pick and up drop off from school...
Paola can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
The thing I love most about working with kids is how many laughs it adds to my day! I have many years experience working with kids in various jobs (babysitting, ski instructing) and my full-time job is working as an Autism Therapist in a school setting. I am looking for post-school-day jobs and love to cook so can start...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have 8 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages and backgrounds. I can help with cooking, laundry, homework, grocery shopping crafts, games, etc. I am also certified to teach English as a foreign language and did so for one year in Hungary. I've also tutored children in school. I love working with kids and I'd...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Logan M.
Washington, DC
$24-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Professional Educator With 12 Years Of Childcare Experience
Hello! I'm a professional educator available this summer for childcare and tutoring needs. I have experience with children of all ages. In addition to 12 years of babysitting experience, I've worked with preschoolers all the way up to high school seniors in a formal classroom setting. I'm primarily comfortable tutoring young...
Hello! I am a freshman student at The Catholic University of America and have around five to seven years of babysitting and tutoring experience as well as three to four years of lifeguard training and CPR certification. I am originally from Denville, NJ, a small town in northern jersey that is very family oriented, so I have a...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Keaton B.
Washington, DC
$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and held yearly summer nannying jobs! I love kids, playing, cooking, and am very flexible.
Keaton can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! My name is Halli and I am a student at Howard University. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and baking. I have about 3 years of experience babysitting and I also worked as a gymnastics instructor for kids ages 3-15 as one of my prior jobs, so I have had my fair share of experience with kids of all...
Halli can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Laura B.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
Laura can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, My name is Leah, I'm 21 years old and currently attending the American University here in DC. I lived in Germany until I was 14 years old which is when I moved to the Bay Area in California with my family. I've been babysitting since I was 11 years old and love it! I have experience nannying and babysitting for multiple...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Carla F.
Washington, DC
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Carla and I am a student at George Washington University majoring in Public Health and I am on the Pre-Med track. I have 3 years of experience babysitting children of all ages and am CPR certified. I will be taking a summer course at school and I am hoping to find a family to babysit/nanny for. I am willing to...
Carla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 907 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $20.61 per hour as of January 2025. 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 2025, 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 546 reviews of the 907 listed babysitters.