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2,095 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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Shoteria P.


Washington, DC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Occasional

5.0

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Hired by 78 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for over 10 years now. I have traveled nationally and internationally with various families. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my experiences with children. I have cared for children ranging from 3 weeks old to 15 years old.
Shoteria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shoteria did great with our 2 kids (1yr and 2yrs). Got them both down for their naps (which takes a miracle worker), followed their schedules, fed them, and played with them all day! Would definitely ask her back again."

Ann H.

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Elaine B.


Washington, DC

$35/hr10 yrs exp

A Bit About Me

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Elaine, I am 33yo and I've been working with kids for over 10 years. I am a newborn care specialist and I do enjoy working with kids, they are amazing. I am responsible, dependable, patient, smart, open minded, loving, caring, funny, and I am gonna treat your babies with as much love and respect as I would do...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carol is absolutely amazing! Working with her has been one of the best decisions we’ve done. Carol took care of our newborn for 3 months. She is extremely knowledgeable and as soon as I met her, she made me feel comfortable leaving my tiny baby in her care. Carol...

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Latierra C.


Washington, DC

$27-49/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Latierra C, born and raised in Washington, DC. I am 34 years old, with over 10 years of experience with working with children of all ages. I will care and nurture your child while you are away. I am first aid and CPR trained. I enjoyed working with children's of all ages. It's not just a career/ job for me but...
Latierra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Latierra was punctual, kind, instructional, and communicative. We would definitely hire her again!"

Julie C.

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Evangeline R.


Washington, DC

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

Well I'm a registered nurse by profession. So I have a knowledge in child care. Before I also take care of my little brothers and sisters, so with my nieces and nephews. After graduation in collage I have the chance to work as a caregiver/nanny. My responsibilities as a babysitter are bathing the baby, giving the formula,...
5.0
"Evangeline takes care of my infant son on a routine basis. She is very caring and he seems very happy when around her. She is attentive to his needs and is very punctual. She is lovely!"

Rebecca F.

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Jordyn M.


Washington, DC

$23-33/hr4 yrs exp

Your Next Favorite Babysitter!

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! First off, thank you for taking the time to view my page! My name is Jordyn and I'm currently a recent graduate from UT Austin with my degree in Aerospace Engineering! I just moved to DC to start my career however I am currently available to continue babysitting/nannying/tutoring in the mean time. I have been...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again for future date nights."

Melissa B.

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Emma B.


Washington, DC

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter Open To Tutoring Or Evening Work

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Emma. As the oldest of six children, I have always loved working with kids, and over the last 15 years of babysitting, I have experienced with about every situation that you can come up with. I would love to give you some rest time by watching your children. Currently I am occasionally working with several families who...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We've had Emma watch our daughter for some date nights over the last year. She is warm, sweet, and engaging and we really feel at ease when we're away. She's also a great communicator and very prompt! We love Emma!"

Stephanie B.

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Alexis S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 48 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run. I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"An absolute professional. She was willing to conduct an interview over video chat before babysitting for us and made us feel absolutely comfortable. This was the first time I’ve ever had anyone babysit my 6 & 4 year old boys so I was naturally nervous. The boys...

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Cherry Ann V.


Washington, DC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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...

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Janna T.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

All Smiles

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Janna. I graduated at Hunter College with a degree in clinical psychology. I have 10 years of experience with babysitting, youth educator, paraprofessional, picking kids up from school and nanny. I love working with children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, cooking/meal...
Janna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family was visiting NYC to celebrate a few adult birthdays. We hired Janna to take care of our toddlers, slumber party style! She was flexible with us as our plans were evolving for the evening. & most importantly, our girls seemed very comfortable with her....

Chelsea C.

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Vernae R.


Washington, DC

$30-41/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/ Postpartum Doula

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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Vernae was a lifesaver! Baby #2 came home from the hospital with a number of complications we hadn’t anticipated. Vernae quietly and quickly got to work, making my care and recovery a priority, taking on household tasks from dishes, laundry, pet care, lunch and...

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Yuki G.


Washington, DC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/NCS

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny. I am bilingual in English and Japanese language. I have an extensive background in working with infants, preschool, primary and elementary school children. I am a responsible, organized person, yet, I love having fun with children.
Yuki can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very nice person, great babysitter, professional and know what to do. My son is always good with Yuki. I recommend!!!"

Daria P.

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Kamryn R.


Washington, DC

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging And Empathetic Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kamryn! I'm a speech-language pathologist and experienced childcare provider in Washington, D. Safety and professionalism are my top priorities. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated, CPR & First Aid certified, and have a clean driving record.
Kamryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kamryn was a star! She immediately engaged with our two boys as soon as she walked in the door. They definitely hit it off! We felt very at ease leaving them with her (5 and 8 years old). She was prompt, responsible, warm, and caring. Besides being great with the...

Carolyn S.

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Julia D.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Job!

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Julia. I am 24 years old. I am responsible, organized, dedicated and polite.
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I am so happy I hired Julia! She had a calm presence with my child and they clicked almost immediately. She helped her with dinner, bath and bedtime for a few nights and it all went smoothly. She was communicative and punctual. I would definitely hire her again!"

Carolyn B.

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Veronica W.


Washington, DC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Meredith B.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meredith is so nurturing, and she is such a hard worker with great work ethic! The children and staff all absolutely adore her. Meredith is very reliable and flexible, and she is fantastic when interacting with children of all ages!"

Katie M.

Child care centers in Washington, DC

Erin Davis' Summer Camp

Erin Davis' Summer Camp

3351 Clay Pl NE, Washington, DC

Hello parents, This summer I am officially offering a daycamp as an extension to my homecare center. I believe summer should not only be a time for fun, but also fun in learning as well. Starting June 17,2019 until August 15,2019 I will be offering a SEAM daycamp for ages 24mo-5 years of age. Our...

Blandi Child Learning Center

Blandi Child Learning Center

504 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC


Montessori School of Washington DC

Montessori School of Washington DC

4380 Macarthur Blvd NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC

The Montessori School of Washington (MSOW) is a small, nurturing environment for children aged two to six, where the curriculum is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. MSOW aims to introduce children to the joy of learning at an early age and assists the child in creating an inner...

Sunshine TLC Enrichment Program

Sunshine TLC Enrichment Program

3935 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC

Sunshine TLC Enrichment Program is a Program to assist student with homework assistance and build each child reading and math levels we also offer one on one tutoring and Enrichment Activities such ask Creative Writing , Creative dance , Creative Art and sport . We also offer transportation from...

Washington DC Nannies

Washington DC Nannies

1505 1st SW, Washington, DC

We have a private school for infants thru 5 year old. We provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment that's sure to keep your little one happy and excited about learning. All of our teachers are credentialed in the Early Childhood field. They have background checks, health screenings,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Washington, DC

Shoteria P.

5.0

Shoteria is conscientious, thoughtful, and fun. She was lovely with my children. We were in town from out of state for an adult only wedding and needed a sitter for our 9 and 11 year old. She talked public health with my daughter who learned a lot from her! Both kids had a blast. I had no worries...

- Rebecca D.

Elaine B.

5.0

I found Carol through a friend of a friend and she was a true blessing! She working with us for 5 weeks to help us sleep train our infant son. She was on time and professional. She treated my baby as if he was her own. I would hire Carol 10 times over!

- Care member

Latierra C.

5.0

Our daughter is speech delayed and autistic. Latierra interacted with her wonderfully and we noticed that our daughter was much chattier the next day. We've hired Latierra twice so far and plan to continue doing so on a regular basis.

- Duncan C.

Evangeline R.

5.0

Very hard working and even when the baby is sleeping she finds things to do that are very helpful around the house. Punctual, responsive, and most importantly our baby loved her.

- Vivienne P.

Jordyn M.

5.0

Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again for future date nights.

- Melissa B.

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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 992 reviews of the 2,095 listed child care providers.