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2,097 child care providers are listed in Washington, DC

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Washington, DC

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Aviva P.


Washington, DC

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gifted Care Provider!!!

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have an organic talent for effectively working with all types of people. I love human nature and my open-mindedness, combined with my impeccable interpersonal skills, enables me to interact with people from "all walks of life". I specifically have extensive experience in working with children in multiple capacities (i. e., as...
Aviva can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
4.0
"Aviva interviewed for a position and had an extended home visit with my two girls. She is professional, personable, and has a wonderful way with children. Her references were also excellent and uniformly positive."

Robin W.

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Judy G.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Young Entrepreneur Looking To Care For Children Ages 2+

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 amazing! She came to watch our 16 mo son with very short notice since our original sitter canceled last minute. Judy was punctual, polite and took great care of our son, highly recommend her!"

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Lori Y.


Washington, DC

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi there! I'm grad student with over 10 years of experience working with kids and teens as a babysitter, tutor, and teacher. I absolutely love spending time with kids and believe in creating fun, engaging, and educational experiences that spark their curiosity and creativity. Whether it's helping with homework, playing...
Lori can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Lori is great. My son transferred mid-year to a new school and was behind in his Algebra 1 course. With her help he was able to get caught up and finished the year with an A-. She even texted us after the final to check how he did. Will be working with her again...

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Haleluya R.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Recent High School Grad With A Love For Activities

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name is Celeste and I love hanging out with children. They are so full of pure energy and such a joy to be around. I enjoy being around children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 3 years. And before that I frequently was caring...
Haleluya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We felt so comfortable leaving our 9 month old with Haleluya! She was kind, communicative, and professional. I would recommend her to any families!"

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Esther E.


Washington, DC

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring And Loving Heart.

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther, and I love working with children. I have a doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and I'm aiming to become a pediatric occupational therapist or a school-based OT. I have a strong passion for creating positive experiences for children, whether it's at Build-A-Bear Workshop or ensuring their safety and...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids had a great time with Esther, and she put everyone at ease right away. "

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Janice F.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experiences with childcare are numerous. I have worked for many families . From 3 weeks Infants thru the teenager years. I have experience with: feedings, playing, entertaining, teaching, cooking, driving, tutoring, kind discipline, bathing, potty training, traveling, monitoring play-dates, preparation and monitoring of...
Janice can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hire Janice - period. She is simply the best. She cared for our 2 year old daughter from the age of three months and regularly babysits for both our daughter and 5 month old son. The children love her and see her as another parent and playmate. She is always very...

Anya M.

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Temeka L.


Washington, DC

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

I love kids and wish I had more time to spend with them. I have extensive babysitting experience which includes substitute teaching at Head Start (pre-K), regularly watching older toddlers (4-5 yrs.), and most recently taking care of a1-year-old. When babysitting I like playtime and educational and fun activities. I'm very open...
Temeka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I hired Temeka to watch our 15 month old girl and I couldn’t be happier with her service. From the moment she arrived, it was clear she right away connected to my daughter and my daughter instantly warmed up to her. Her playfulness, and friendly disposition won my...

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Brenda A.


Washington, DC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenda, and I've been working with children of all ages for over 8 years. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, and as a Newborn Care Specialist, so you can trust that your little ones will be in safe and capable hands. I don't drink or smoke, and I have all my vaccinations up to date, giving you extra peace of mind...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I feel so lucky and privileged I got to hire Brenda as our nanny. She is absolutely wonderful. She was so great taking care of our 5 months old son, loving, patient, professional, trust-worthy, responsible, and basically anything and everything you'd want your best...

Shaked A.

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Nina S.


Washington, DC

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Elite-level Private Estate Nanny Governess

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Ninabella is a highly sought-after Modern-Day Private Estate Nanny Governess & Family Advisor, redefining childcare for distinguished families worldwide. With over a decade of professional experience & advanced training in psychology, family dynamics, neurodevelopment, emotional intelligence, social etiquette, media transitions,...
Nina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nina is such a huge help to our family. She is knowledgeable regarding child development and honestly loves our son. She helps around the house with organization and kid laundry. We truly appreciate her, she helps to keep our home running."

Kim H.

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Stefie T.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Stefie T

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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I recently hired Stefie and had a wonderful experience she was very professional and on time and my son loved her.. I will be using her upon her availability. "

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Camille W.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Warm And Creative Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a kind, energetic, and creative college student who has 7 years of experience nannying for families with children from 4 months-12 years old. Currently a senior studying psychology and dance at George Washington University, I've nannied regularly for one family with 2 baby boys and another family with two girls ages 2 and 4....
Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We can't say enough about how wonderful Camille is! Most importantly, she is patient, kind and reliable. She is also easygoing and adventurous, has a great sense of humor and our 15-month-old daughter truly adores her. Camille was an enormous help during a...

Victoria M.

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Kessley J.


Washington, DC

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

About Kessley :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...
5.0
"Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with homework. Kids seem to adore her. I find her to be reliable and dependable. I highly recommend her. I would use her...

Melissa J.

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Seblewengel J.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Mimi

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Before the pandemic I was working at a catholic school cafeteria as a manager and a server for nine years. I can provide a reference. Since March 2021 I worked with five families with contracts varying from 2 month to a year and half. I have excellent references/reviews from all families. So far, I have worked with babies...
Seblewengel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mimi was our first nanny for our son, from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She took care of him full-time in our home during the pandemic while we shared our small apartment with her working from home ourselves. She provided excellent care for our son. She was...

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Miriam H.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager, Cook, Organizer, Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a warm, well-educated, patient and capable woman with 15+ years of solid child care and house management experience. After a successful career in publishing (children's book designer, illustrator, award-winning writer and editor), I became a full-time nanny during the recession. Having worked since 2009 as a nanny I am now...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I know Mimi as a devoted mother and caregiver, loyal, generous friend, avid moviegoer, and creative writer. We have been friends for over 18 years and I would happily vouch for her honesty, responsibility and compassionate nature."

Dale A.

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Juliana A.


Washington, DC

$28/hr3 yrs exp

I'm A Former Au pair

As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and educating children. My educational background includes a graduate degree, and I am fluent in English and Portuguese. I am patient, calm, and possess a creative and imaginative personality. I strongly believe in open and honest...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Juliana, or Jojo as we call her, has worked with my family full time for over two years. My daughter will be going to school soon, and I know Jojo is now looking for a new lucky family to work with! Jojo is INCREDIBLE! My daughter has grown into a curious, happy,...

Vanessa W.

Child care centers in Washington, DC

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

3919 14th St NW, Washington, DC

*Multicultural bilingual program (Spanish/English) *Experienced and energized teachers *Convenient location - worry free drop-off and pick-up *More than 25 years of experience *BA in Early Education & Child Development Associates (CDA) Certified *CPR & First Aid certified teachers

CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool began as a small, parent-run cooperative preschool in 2003 and has developed into the Region's premier children's language center and preschool. At CommuniKids, we prepare young children to become the global citizens of tomorrow while immersing them in a...

Embark Child Care, LLC

Embark Child Care, LLC

3633 M St NW 2A, Washington, DC

Embark Child Care offers personalized care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Our goal is to provide day care services that are tailored for both the child and parent. Embark offers families personalized, one-on-one attention; technology enabling real-time connection with the Center; as...

Happy Faces Early Learning Academy

Happy Faces Early Learning Academy

1905 9th St NE, Washington, DC

Happy Faces Learning Centers has served the Brentwood area of Washington, DC for the past 33 years, and strives to remain one of the leaders in affordable child care.We have been recognized by publications including the Washington Post, for our stellar program as well as our "around the clock", 24...

My little world daycare

My little world daycare

2909 N. Capitol ST. NE, Washington, DC

We are a Spanish immersion program, providing a nurturing and lovely environment for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years. We are a home based center. But, it we follow activities and programs at the same level of professionalism as a big center while keeping that warm home feeling. The connection...
5.0
"My Little World (MLW) is a great daycare. My daughter has been there for 2 years and has thrived ever since she started. Everyday I know she's going to be well cared for, with a staff who genuinely loves her and a group of children and families that are incredibly...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Washington, DC

Aviva P.

5.0

Aviva worked for our family as a summer nanny caring for my two kids, ages 5 and 7. She was very energetic and creative with the kids and they always enjoyed playing with her. Highly recommend!

- Christine C.

Judy G.

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.

Lori Y.

5.0

Lori is great. My son transferred mid-year to a new school and was behind in his Algebra 1 course. With her help he was able to get caught up and finished the year with an A-. She even texted us after the final to check how he did. Will be working with her again once school starts again!

- Care member

Haleluya R.

5.0

We felt so comfortable leaving our 9 month old with Haleluya! She was kind, communicative, and professional. I would recommend her to any families!

- Care member

Esther E.

5.0

Esther was wonderful! Our son had a great time with her and already wants to know when she is coming back.

- Jay H.

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Ratings for Washington, DC child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,000 reviews of the 2,097 listed child care providers.