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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
4.8
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Vernae can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vernae restored our faith in doulas. We had a very complicated post-partum experience and our hired doula was not tracking or responding well to mama’s needs and worsening signs of infection. Vernae was covering for her one day and it was clear that she was the...
Care member
Cherry Ann V.
Washington, DC
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families,
My name is Cherry, I'm 48 years old from the Philippines and I've been living here in DC with my husband and teenager son since 2015.
I've been with a family for 7 years, but they don't need me anymore for the boy is going to school.
I'm responsible, caring and available to help you with your child full time. I...
Cherry Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Cherry is nothing short of exceptional with our children. She is caring, engaging, and takes great interest in the children’s stories and role-playing. She helps bolster their natural curiosity and imagination through activities that interest them. We couldn’t be...
Care member
Nilda D.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Dear parents,
I'm Nilda. I have 2+ year experience in Daycare and babysitting children of all ages. I am a responsible, loving, hard worker, friendly, respectful person. I love the kids and I like to share time with them. I like to do different activities with them as go to the museums, playgrounds, libraries (story time) etc....
5.0
"I taught Nilda's son in kindergarten. It was evident by her interactions with him as well as the way in which he interacted with others that Nilda demonstrated much patience, love and attention to his upbringing. Because of this, I recommended her to care for my...
Beth C.
Laurel Lee C.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Georgia and moved to DC to start my new job and also pursue part time law school starting in the fall (working during the day and law school at night Mon). This summer I am free during weeknights and all day during weekends. I will have my car with me starting at the beginning of...
Laurel Lee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laurel was our first babysitter experience outside of immediate family/friends. Her responsiveness, experience, punctuality, professionalism, and attentiveness immediately put us at ease. She took great care of our toddler AND our energetic dog, and we cannot wait...
Care member
Zeina F.
Washington, DC
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student
5.0
(2)
My name is Zeina, I am a licensed doctor of Occupational Therapy, I am 26 years old and I have worked with children for the past 10 years. I am looking to pick up some babysitting hours on weekends! I currently live in DuPont and work at a special education school in DC. A little bit of my history: I was previously a babysitter...
Zeina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zeina is someone who I would not only trust with my kids but also want my kids to grow up to be like. She is smart, playful, responsible, creative, and driven. Any family would be lucky to have her watch their children!"
Alexandra B.
Meredith B.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Pediatric Emergency Department nurse in the area. I have been working with children since I was 15 and have always been very passionate about it. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and teaching swim lessons. I have nannied multiple families over summers and done date nights for parents while finishing college. I...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and flexible. Our kids absolutely love her and we were immediately comfortable with her. We would absolutely recommend her without...
Kate H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently living in Washington, D. C.. I am looking for a babysitting job, and can provide references and my availability further in detail if interested. I look forward to hearing from you!
Breanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Breanne was so helpful for our family! She's responsive, responsible, friendly, and flexible. I wish she were still around our neighborhood!"
Stephanie Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
Sarah Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Tamia T.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a student at Howard University School of Law. I'm currently located in Columbia Heights. I have 9 years of experience babysitting children ages 2-10. I can help with light housekeeping and meal preparation as well. I also have several years of experience tutoring K-12 students, and am happy to help with homework!
Tamia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Tamia was great, the kids really liked her. She kept them busy, doing drawing with them and helping with their homework. Will definitely get her back."
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Calli P.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am One year post grad from Towson University, I have 7 years experience babysitting ages ranging from 4 months- 12 years. Over previous summer and I have been a lifeguard and have active CPR certified under red cross. I work for the Washington Capitals Youth Hockey Department assisting with Youth Hockey. I'm hoping to help a...
Calli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Calli has been our sitter all summer and has been such a blessing. She is always on time and has been available last minute multiple times. She is extremely sweet and we are going to miss her when she goes back to school. Will continue using her on her school...
Sara W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Queeny and I work with children professionally including school aged children and little ones ages 0-3. Can you guess my profession? I look at the family holistically, supporting children in their activities of daily living (feeding, toileting, etc), self regulation, fine motor, etc. I utilize a lot of crafts that are...
Queeny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Queenie watched my three children with relatively short notice, even making herself quickly available for a phone interview. What's been written by others holds true to my experience with Queenie ... she's prompt, flexible, warm, and accepting. My family includes...
Kelly F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my...
Lauren B.
Stefani R.
Washington, DC
$33/hr • 5 yrs exp
Full- Time. Nanny . (Different Age. ENGLISH- ITALIAN- SPANISH)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !!! I have more than 6 years experiences working as a nanny in Washington DC. I love kids and spend time with them. I have watched babies from 4 weeks - 7 years.
Available Monday To Friday from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. please send me a message if you need help .
Available now all days after 6 p.m. (4 hours minimum)...
Stefani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefani watched our 5 month old daughter multiple times and is very dependable. Our daughter loves spending time with Stefani. Stefani is always very caring towards our daughter. Stefani is great and I highly recommend her."
Jessica G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I currently live in Washington DC and work as a pre-k teacher for DC public schools. Before getting my Masters in Education I worked as a full time nanny for a family for a year and a half. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I love doing various activities with the children I watch...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a great help to us and did a great job watching our kids. She is a terrific communicator and always answered my phone calls and promptly responded to my emails. She was very flexible and worked with our schedule which changed a little at the last minute....
Jessica T.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a loving, caring, and responsible babysitter with a warm and bubbly personality. With over eight years of experience caring for children, I truly enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for little ones. I recently earned my master's in Physician Assistant Studies and currently work as a PA, but I...
Stefie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefie was very responsive and arrived on time. She awesome with our kids - they took to her right away! We will definitely be reaching out to her again! "
Care member
Sarah M.
Washington, DC
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 12-year old daughter loves Sarah. She is punctual and responsive. We will hire her again."
Tomoko A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am currently finishing my second year as a Kindergarten teacher in Prince George's County and just received my Master's in Early Childhood Education from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for short-term babysitting gigs as the school year ends, as well as over my summer break. I am also interested in tutoring...
Viola can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Viola was amazing with our kids and even brought activities for them to do. She was punctual and communicative with us. My daughter was reluctant to have a babysitter but she visibly was comfortable from the time Viola stepped in the door. She was patient and kind...
Melat J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've had many years of babysitting experience. The children I've cared for have ranged in age from 3 months to 13 years of age. I've transported kids to and from activities and appointments. I've cooked dinner and prepared children for bedtime. I've also tutored many of the children that I've cared for. Anything that I can do...
Julianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julianna for a few hours of last minute care for our 9 month old daughter. She was communicative during the hiring process, was on time, and our baby was all smiles! We will definitely be hiring Julianna again! "
Meghan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
You could really be saying I've been babysitting all my life. As the eldest of four children, I've been helping with caring for them, meal prep, driving them to activities, and cleaning the house since the time I was able to do so. I really love kids and adore keeping them entertained, yet safe. I have a plethora of different...
Anamika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been so fortunate to have found Anamika. She is a joy to work with, and we would love to keep working with her in between school semesters as long as she'd have us! She is very helpful with our kids and is very interactive with them. Also, she is someone...
Jeffrey T.
Monique C.
Washington, DC
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. While in college, I studied childhood development. I have also worked in early childhood development centers and daycares. I have experience with children of all ages, including infants/newborns.
I adore children. I am a very gentle and loving sitter, with lots of energy for...
Monique can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monique was very kind and gentle with my baby. She wanted to make sure my baby is safe in a stroller, fed and happy.
I recommend Monique!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Vernae R.
4.0
Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she cared for our newborn while me and my husband rested. She took exceptional care of our son and cleaned/sanitized bottles, folded laundry, and kept...
- Care member
Cherry Ann V.
5.0
Cherry showed up at the last minute to help watch our infant son and immediately got along with him.
It is clear she has vast experience watching over children.
- Care member
Nilda D.
5.0
I taught Nilda's son in kindergarten. It was evident by her interactions with him as well as the way in which he interacted with others that Nilda demonstrated much patience, love and attention to his upbringing. Because of this, I recommended her to care for my nephew and she has proven the same to...
- Beth C.
Laurel Lee C.
5.0
Laurel was very communicative and dependable. She took on a lot of responsibility without a ton of guidance from me and the kids had a fantastic time. I would definitely hire her again.
- Brent S.
Zeina F.
5.0
Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!
- Laina D.
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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 $21.53 per hour as of March 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 578 reviews of the 908 listed babysitters.