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919 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Washington, DC
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
"Clarke did an outstanding job watching my little ones. She assured me they were in good hands. They are already asking me when can she babysit again. "
Care member
Jessica M.
Washington, DC
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages for 25 years, as a nanny, babysitter, summer camp counselor and assistant camp director. I have watched children for parents who were going out of town, going out for the night and everything in between! I am also available for pet and house sitting.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica watched my 4 month old a few times while in PC. She was great with her and always had her to sleep by the time I got home."
Rachel B.
Sophia M.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for almost 15 years now and nannying full-time and part-time over the past five years. I studied infant and early childhood development in school and I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, early school age children, and preteens. I am great at coming up with fun, intellectual games and activities...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia is a warm and competent care provider. My toddler felt comfortable with her very quickly. I really appreciate her helpful and flexible attitude in working with us. "
Abigail B.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am working towards getting my doctorate in child clinical psychology. I have experience working with children in a number of settings- I currently work at a pediatric hospital as a therapist (in training) with children. I have been babysitting for 10 years and can work with infants, toddlers, and children of any age. I can...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Carly is a very responsible, kind, and fun person! She has worked a lot with kids and is so great with them!"
Alexandra 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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
Amanda B.
Washington, DC
$30/hr • 13 yrs exp
Looking For Seasonal Help? Qualified Teacher And Professional Nanny Available
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Since graduating in 2017 with a Master's degree in Elementary Education (with a Literacy concentration), I've worked as a Kindergarten teacher, a homeschool teacher, a professional nanny, a child care specialist, a reading tutor, and a Keto chef. Prior to earning a degree, I received a 90 Clock Hour Preschool...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mandy was awesome! I hope to hire her again in the future. She is pleasant, punctual and VERY experienced! She took care of my 3 month old and my 2.5 year old, as well as folding our laundry and doing the dishes!!"
Whitney S.
Hailey F.
Washington, DC
$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do a lot of testing, therapy, and parent/teacher collaborative work for students with anxiety, autism, , and learning disabilities. I am passionate about improving the health of students :) . In the meantime, I am looking to find a family to work with! I love kids of all ages, and have the expertise to work with children with...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Always on time. Flexible. Great energy. Very pleasant personality. Our little one has had lots of fun with her and has learned so much!"
Melissa J.
Andora T.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic, kind, creative out going and extremely responsible babysitter. I have 14 years experience working with children with disabilities and behavioral problems, as well as multiple children varying from 0-10 years of age in the same setting. I have overnight experience with newborns.
I am a native of the DC that has...
Andora can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I did a phone interview with Andora and she was very upbeat, something that I know my boys would have loved. It was such a joy chatting with her. Unfortunately, I was unable to hire her because I found someone more local but I would strongly consider her in the...
Tremecca P.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is an incredibly responsible caretaker and is someone you can trust to keep your kids engaged and entertained. She's had tons of babysitting experience and also comes from a big family, so she's comfortable caring for multiple kids. All around great...
Heather K.
Kevin L.
Washington, DC
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thanks for reading! I have been a teacher at the elementary school level since 2016 with diverse experiences in coaching and tutoring for much of my life. I have coached numerous elementary and middle school level sports for both boys and girls since 2010. I've worked in an elementary school's child care center in an after...
Kevin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kevin has been great! My boys love him and he has been up for the challenge of them. He works well with finding ways to get my boys to cooperate. He plays with them and has taken my oldest to soccer when needed."
Michelle R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a senior at CUA! I have 5+ years of babysitting experience and I love kids and pets. I have been certified in Advanced Childcare (which includes CPR and AED) and have 4 younger siblings myself who I love spending time with when I'm home from school. In my free time I like to bake, read books, go to the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual, polite, friendly - we felt reassured leaving our toddler with Adriana and would hire her again!"
Leslie M.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Tykisha. I am interested in working for your family. I am currently a aftercare teacher at a local elementary/middle school in Washington, DC. I reside in the Washington DC (Brookland/Woodbridge)area. I enjoy Art, traveling, and music. I'm currently obtaining my certification to be some a Postpartum Doula....
Tykisha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tykisha cared for our 9 month old son when he was home sick from daycare. He had a wonderful time with her, and she did a great job of anticipating his needs and keeping him in good spirits. We would definitely recommend her."
Adrienne B.
Riayah C.
Washington, DC
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Riayah. I am the only child and have a degree in Health and Clinical Sciences. My mom is one of 12 so I have lots of cousins that I take care of all the time. Most of my experience is with newborns but I also have experience with ages 1-12 years old. I love children! In fact, I am currently saving up to get my license...
Riayah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current Child Life Specialist at Children's National Hospital who works with children and families going through stressful medical experiences. I have a bachelors and masters degree in child psychology. I am looking for some extra work after my full time job! I love working with children and love to help make families...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Sophia without hesitation! Any family would be lucky to hire her and I'm so sad she is moving away! She has taken care of our 6 year old twins and 1 year old. She always plans fun activities for them, takes them outside, and helps with homework...
Heidi S.
5.0
(1)
I've had several years experiences caring for children ages 3-12 and have had experience working as a summer camp counselor for those age ranges for 3 years. I know how to keep young children's minds preoccupied and engaged to prevent them from having separation anxiety. I enjoy doing art projects and outside activities with the...
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently interviewed Cierra for a nanny position and were very impressed with her professionalism, caring nature and just her overall demeanor. It was an incredibly difficult decision, but we had narrowed it down to her and another finalist and unfortunately...
Steve H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm great student looking for a part-time job to give me some extra money and work with my class schedule. I have worked with children at my church and I'm mentor for a local mentoring group. I watched children aged 0-18 throughout my life. I also have 42 nieces and nephews, ranging in ages from 5 to 30 years old, who...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*not currently available for new opportunities
Hi! I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist, currently in-between roles due to moving out of state.
About me:
I hold a BA and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology. During and post-graduate school, I have worked in pediatric outpatient rehabs, private practices, elementary...
Krista can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krista has helped me watch my three kids for the past 2 years and still helps me when my regular babysitter is not available. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy and she is always on time! I also love that she always leaves my home cleaner than how she...
Katherine H.
Jade S.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun Loving And Responsible Recent Masters Graduate With A Passion For Children, Tutoring & Animals.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was in early high school, throughout HS and college. In college I also worked at a local MOPS group so I have worked with larger groups of small kids from all age ranges
One thing you should know about me is that I am extremely fond of both children and pets of all kinds, and I have my own...
Jade can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend! Jade cared for our 2.5 year old every day for several months over the summer. She was dependable, punctual, kind, caring, and very easy to work with. She took the time to get to know our son and his needs and developed a relationship with him....
Jeff P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate student studying school counseling . I'm active and can keep up with multiple kids (and pets!) at once if needed. I love cooking, so meals will never be a problem. Also, I enjoy crafting with kids, playing outside, sports, and lots of other activities. If your kids need help with school or learning, I'd be happy...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Jasmine is so calm with my 6 year old twins. She has been helping them do their online schooling and watched the kids during the summer. We enjoy her so much. The kids have great days with her. I recommend hiring her (but don't take her away from me!)."
Diana O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Clarke W.
5.0
Clarke did an outstanding job watching my little ones. She assured me they were in good hands. They are already asking me when can she babysit again.
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica watched my 4 month old a few times while in PC. She was great with her and always had her to sleep by the time I got home.
- Rachel B.
Sophia M.
5.0
Sophia is a warm and competent care provider. My toddler felt comfortable with her very quickly. I really appreciate her helpful and flexible attitude in working with us.
- Abigail B.
Carly B.
5.0
Carly is a very responsible, kind, and fun person! She has worked a lot with kids and is so great with them!
- Alexandra L.
Isabella H.
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 for my own two kids & also camp...
- Care member
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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 919 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 $21.13 per hour as of February 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 502 reviews of the 919 listed babysitters.