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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
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, 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.
Shannon E.
Washington, DC
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years for multiple families of all ages. I mostly have done date night babysitting and would love to be your new date night sitter! I have been diligent about social distancing, but am not in full isolation. I am a certified teacher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shannon was a pleasure! Very easygoing and personable. Would definitely recommend! "
Sarah H.
Truly T.
Washington, DC
$41/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone!! I am a young professional living in DuPont/Logan circle area of DC. I currently work at an international development org full time but I am looking for something additional part time to fill my cup up some more. I'd love to help out on odd jobs here and there or something more consistent! I love all animals and I...
Truly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Truly is a wonderful caregiver!! She took care of our daughter in our home for about 6-7 months. She was always on time, followed every specification we had and was generally wonderful to be around. She even helped me get ready for our family Christmas photos!!...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello parents! I am a fun active outgoing sophomore in college . I've been working with kids from newborns to preteens for the last 7 years. As of my childcare repertoire I bath, change diapers, prepare meals, and perform light cleaning. My experience with toddlers have been teaching letters, colors, numbers, reading, writing,...
Breanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breanna is a phenomenal babysitter. She is gentle and really attentive with kids . She’s also professional and educational when it comes child care. She is trustworthy and i highly recommend her services."
Care member
Nia A.
Washington, DC
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Nia, a 23-year-old with a genuine passion for nurturing young minds. With 7 years of babysitting experience, I've had the privilege of becoming a part of various short-term and long-term families.
My background in theater has endowed me with a vivid imagination, perfect for conjuring up captivating stories and...
Nia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nia is an excellent babysitter and a rare find! She's very reliable, easy to reach by phone, and has a kind, easygoing personality. She got along great with my four-year-old son. He has a speech impediment and can sometimes be shy around new people, but she made...
Megan F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am from Wilton, CT but now reside in DC and am a senior at American University. I have been babysitting all ages since I was 14. I have worked at my local YMCA as a camp counselor since I was 16 and have held leadership positions. The age I specialize in is 3-4-year-olds but I have experience with all...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia is a very sweet and caring person with a passion for helping and working with children. She creates a fun, creative and inclusive environment for all in her care. Olivia has experience with common childcare challenges from separation anxiety, conflict...
Kimberly F.
Makkenzi W.
Washington, DC
$20-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
At 5ft tall most kids think I'm just a big kid but I'm a recent graduate from Indiana University! I have 5 years of babysitting experience and 2 years experiences of teaching swim lessons and 20 years of growing up with my sister! You'll often find me baking, watching movies, reading or walking along trails. All of which are...
Makkenzi can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Makkenzi babysat for me and she was very patient and caring with my son.
I would definitely recommend her and will use her again once she is available!"
Lorna K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Judy. I am a 29-year-old entrepreneur looking to support myself while I grow my business. 12+ years in child care, babysitting for over 20 families. I love children and interacting with and learning from them. Fluent in multiple languages and certified language instructor. Willing to teach desired languages while...
5.0
"Judy is really good with my son, who can be very persistent and challenging at times! He gets super excited every time I tell him she’s coming to watch him! He will even ask “can Judy come watch me this weekend?” We’ve had a great experience!"
Taylor W.
5.0
(2)
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone.
I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashai looked after our highly active 1 year old when our daughter's daycare was unexpectedly closed. She was extremely reliable and arrived early every day. My husband and I work long hours and she was able to accommodate our schedule from 6:30-6. Our daughter...
Akeila R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 31-year-old DCPS teacher. I live in northern Virginia and I am open to babysitting gigs during my free time. I love children and working with them is my passion. I have a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia. I babysat for families while in Charlottesville all through college and in northern...
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter loved Fatima and soon after she left asked when she would need a sitter again. She bonded quickly with her and was wonderful all around."
Louann B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I come from a big family and have always been the 'go to' person to watch all of the kids for my cousins and friends. I am very responsible, fun and creative and love to have constructive time and time to explore and play. I have a little brother and sister whom I've helped care for in Dominican Republic since they were...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Pamela this summer to work in my home, and I highly recommend her for countless reasons. Pamela demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our toddler twin boys and in keeping the house in working order and clean. She is kind, patient,...
Alicia H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Devon and I am originally from Denver. I am 26 years old and hold a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and Design from ASU. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and a nanny since I was 16. I have experience as a summer camp science teacher as well. I absolutely love working with kids and like to consider myself a...
5.0
"I am writing to strongly recommend Devon M., who is a gem of a nanny and babysitter. Devon watched my 4 children between the ages of a baby through 9 years old during the years we lived in Maryland. She is caring and friendly to our children, creative with her...
Alana L.
Chloe W.
Washington, DC
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Chloe. I'm A Junior At The University Of Iowa And I Live In Iowa City.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, and hard-working. I believe that childcare requires a positive energy!
I started working with kids when I was 13. I began babysitting neighborhood kids and eventually become a paid babysitter at 15. I have been a nanny for the last 3 summers with a family that I started...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe has been a nanny for our 2 boys for the last 3 summers. She is always on time and dependable. She is great with getting the kids out of the house to do activities, doing summer workbook activities and always being fun and upbeat. The boys enjoy their summers...
Kate W.
Emely R.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello everyone!!!
I'm Emely. I am Dominican I am looking for a full time position a babysitting starting on October. I have 3+ years experience 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...
Emely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Emely as our nanny. She took great care of our son (1-2 years old), we felt they had a connection very quickly! She was very sweet with him, cooked nice and nutritious meals for him, was great at putting him down for naps! And she was always great...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Are you in need of a fun and reliable babysitter? Look no further! With 5 years of experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your little ones. As a babysitter, I prioritize safety while also ensuring an enjoyable and engaging environment for children. I have a natural knack for connecting with kids...
Nijaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nijaya is awesome and she gives great care. She goes above and beyond. Her expertise shows in her ability to take such good care of children. I would recommend her any day…"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous , great listener.
I like working with kids because they really brighten up my day. When I get to work and I see my students they really just bring me a joy that can't be explained. They say the craziest things, they are very adventurous, and I love being around their high...
5.0
"Very attentive, responsible, and caring with children"
Care member
Lindsey H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all, I'm Lindsey!
I am a college graduate student looking for any babysitting opportunities this summer, before I go back to get my Masters in Bioinformatics in DC! I just received my Bachelor's in Neuroscience, being on the pre-health track and am in the midst of pursuing a career in biomedical research.
I have 2...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey was great - this being my first time hiring someone on care.com I didn't know what to expect but she was on time, friendly, and instantly made me feel at ease. My son enjoyed his time with her so much he asked if she could come back! Would definitely hire...
Mike J.
Grace K.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello! I am currently a pharmacy student at Rutgers University and luckily this semester I have time to take on a babysitting job. Being one of six kids, I've looked after children practically my whole life. Through multiple jobs, I've come to realize my love for caretaking and innate ability to connect with children. From...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was great with my 2 kids (8 year old boy and 7 year old girl) and they really liked spending time with her. Very dependable, honest, and great personality. Always on time and flexible if we needed her longer or at a different time. Highly recommended!"
Yoo L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name's Bella! I have an extensive background in childcare of 10+ years including babysitting, nannying and hosting and organizing a children's summer camp. I love working with kids and sharing their interests, planning activities, playing outside, and expanding our imaginations. I have a strong background in safety...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastically responsible, reliable, mature, & fun! We have known Bella for 10+ years. First as a magical young teen who ran a super fun birthday party for her much younger brother, complete with park games & homemade cake. Then as a teen & college years babysitter...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious!
I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
Adira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
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.
Shannon E.
5.0
Shannon was a phenomenal date night babysitter for our two kids - preschool and elementary ages. She played educational games with them and made them feel loved. They always looked forward to our date nights and still talk about her, even though she moved out of town over a year ago. Shannon also...
- Lauren F.
Truly T.
5.0
Truly is a wonderful caregiver!! She took care of our daughter in our home for about 6-7 months. She was always on time, followed every specification we had and was generally wonderful to be around. She even helped me get ready for our family Christmas photos!! This was our first experience hiring...
- Care member
Breanna C.
5.0
My children absolutely adore Ms. Breanna. Ms.Breanna is very professional, kind and always have fun activities for the children to do. I highly recommend Ms. Breanna, when my children are with her I have no worries about my children safety.
- Care member
Nia A.
5.0
Nia is an excellent babysitter and a rare find! She's very reliable, easy to reach by phone, and has a kind, easygoing personality. She got along great with my four-year-old son. He has a speech impediment and can sometimes be shy around new people, but she made him comfortable right away and got...
- Megan F.
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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.