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908 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
Eden B.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I was a live in nanny for three kids ages 3, 5, and 10 for about a year. I was responsible for wake up, breakfast, helping them do their online school (this was during covid), lunch, cleaning the house and doing laundry, dinner, and sometimes putting them to bed. I've also have had some experience with just babysitting. The...
Eden can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I am an undergraduate college student studying health sciences at Howard University to be a pediatrician. I have 4 years of experience in babysitting and watching children at church. I also helped take care of my nephews and nieces. I can help with homework, household chores, online learning, travel, and crafts. I will...
Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm seeking occasional weeknight or weekend babysitting jobs in the DC area. I have more than 10 years of experience babysitting, ranging from infants to teenagers. I'm happy to help with schoolwork, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and pets.
A little about me: I am originally from Richmond,...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Jacob M.
Washington, DC
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am currently a rising Junior at George Washington University and I am the oldest sibling and cousin on both sides of my family, so I have tons of experience just entertaining and spending time with kids and love to do so. Some of my hobbies include musical theatre, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family....
Jacob can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Fun, energetic and patient! I have 7 years of experience babysitting my little cousins and family friends' kids. I love kids, and I love making their experience with me fun and memorable. I can help with light housekeeping and laundry. I also have experience in tutoring, so I can help kids with their reading and homework. I can...
Rediet can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Erin E.
Washington, DC
$10-15/hr
Hi, I'm a freshman at GWU and a psychology major. Although I do not have much professional experience babysitting, I have definitely babysat for various family friends as well as my cousins. I love pets, games, and crafts. I will make sure your children are entertained and well taken care of while you are busy!
Tess W.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
DC based sports professional currently with DC United. I have experience working with kids of all ages in a babysitting, tutoring, mentoring and teaching capacity.
Adjunct professor at George Mason University.
I have been babysitting since the age of 12 when I first took a course on childcare at my local community center. At age 15, I started working as a counselor at a YMCA day camp and at age 17 at a sleep away camp. While in college, I interned in the Infant room at the Spartan Child Development Center for a semester. Additionally,...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name Is Chanice W. I just moved to the area and I'm looking part-time babysitting job Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday. I have eight years of teaching kids In early edu, pre-k/kindergarten, nannying, and youth. I was with my last family for five years. If I would have stayed In NC I would have stayed with them while...
Chanice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hello! My name is Isa and I am a recent college graduate who is completing a political fellowship here in D. C. I love kids and have had multiple babysitting jobs in the past. I babysat all throughout college. The last family I babysat for had a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a newborn baby. I was able to handle this in a calm...
I am an online student at Utah Valley University. I have recently moved to Naples. I love working with kids. I've been a babysitter since I was younger and I worked as a full time nanny last summer. During my time as a summer nanny I was given a lot of other opportunities with kids. In other words I was always being asked by...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Florence K.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Florence, and I am a 21-year-old college senior and Alexandria native. As the youngest sibling in a big family, I understand the value of a caretaker who is both energetic and empathetic, creative and conscientious - and I seek to provide that for the families I work with; I have over 8 years' experience in childcare...
Florence can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Back to school time! Do you know of any adults or youth who could use some help with organization and school supplies?! Let me help you start the school year on the tight foot with customized organization coaching. I offering online/remote or in-person Executive Function Coaching-type opportunities to supplement my income.
I...
Meredith can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I enjoyed babysitting for several families in Houston while I was in high school and during breaks in college. The children were ages 5-12, but I'd be happy to babysit for children of any age, toddlers and older. I've taken kids on fun outings to movies, the zoo, etc.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Emma K.
Washington, DC
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma and I am a full time graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have about 7 years of experience with young children and toddlers, and 3 years of experience with infants/babies. I love babysitting because I love getting to play and read with children and make sure that parents feel...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Megan S.
Washington, DC
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I began to babysit neighbor's children and have loved working with children ever since! I have always been surrounded by younger children my whole life. I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from 8 years old to 17 years old, so in a way, I have been working with kids my entire...
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Harrison, I'm 19 years old from Dayton, Ohio, now living in the NoMa, Trinidad area in D. C. - I started working as a babysitter and nanny all the way at the age of 14, and aside from seasonal retail work, childcare has been my primary job since. I am a student at Gallaudet University living on campus studying ASL...
William can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Over one year experience in babysitting.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent the last 15+ years babysitting, tutoring, teaching, and having a great time with kids of all ages! I am a former secondary social studies classroom teacher with a Master's degree in education. I currently work at the district level for DCPS and am looking for occasional sitting jobs in DC to supplement my income.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Samantha C.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a Speech-language Pathologist located in the Washington DC area who has experience working with children of all age ranges and varying disabilities. I currently work with children in a special education school. Before this job, I had years of experience as a babysitter and working in childcare settings.
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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 908 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 908 listed babysitters.