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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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Veronica W.


Washington, DC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children

5.0

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Cierra C.


Washington, DC

$10-15/hr

Experienced Baby Sitter Available Over Summer Months

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

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Laurel Lee C.


Washington, DC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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 is very attentive and energetic around kids. My daughter of 8 years old loved her. Felt at ease knowing my kids were in safe hands."

John S.

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Ryan Elizabeth D.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children of all ages. I am attentive, responsible, and caring. I will take great care of your family!
Ryan Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ryan is a responsible young lady with a kind heart. She clearly enjoys being with children . "

Denise F.

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Riayah C.


Washington, DC

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jade S.


Washington, DC

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Recent Masters Graduate With A Passion For Children, Tutoring & Animals.

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

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Hannah F.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Good With Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for multiple neighbors before, ages from newborn to 10-year-olds. I have babysat multiple children at once. I can make lunches and help around the house. I am very adaptable to different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and personalities!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have been very lucky to have found Hannah. She is very punctual. She comes very prepared everyday and keeps our 3 1/2 year old daughter very engaged. Very responsible and proactive. Our daughter enjoys spending time with her. She keeps us up to date on their...

Shyamala G.

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Brynlee H.


Washington, DC

$18/hr6 yrs exp

College Student And Part Time Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 siblings and have been around children my whole life, starting paid sitting when I was about 13. I have experience with tutoring, CPR, pets, cooking, and other basic chores, as well as a drivers license and metro card if there is any need or want for transportation and outings. I am employed at a school district as a...
Brynlee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was punctual, kind, and approachable. Great with the kids. Will definitely hire her again and definitely recommend. "

Care member

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Krista S.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Krista is very outgoing and is great with kids. She is responsible and trustworthy. Krista is dependable and I never have to worry about her backing out on me. She has taken care of my kids since they were babies. My kids adore her so much and truly look forward to...

Jaclyn O.

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Nilda D.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

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.

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Rebecca A.


Washington, DC

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/sitter

Hi! I'm a former AuPair with 5+ years of childcare experience living in DC NW. Comfortable with pets :)
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca has worked part-time with us for over 8 years. She started working with our family when our daughter was a newborn. Her schedule is very flexible, and she has traveled with us many times. Our four kids love her so much. Her demeanor is sweet, kind, and...

Vanessa S.

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Zeina F.


Washington, DC

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!"

Laina D.

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Tsholofelo M.


Washington, DC

$30/hr6 yrs exp

To My Future Employers

With more than 6 years' experience, I am adept in attending to the emotional, physical and behavioral needs of children aged 0 to 10. Moreover, while my previous jobs had afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate communication and problem solving, I excel at: Creating a safe environment for the children. Feeding...
Tsholofelo can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great in the late infant, early toddler stage, gave our child lots of self confidence and experiences. Very loving with the kids, genuinely loves them. "

Care member

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Walterique S.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Educated, Autonomous, Adventurous And Sitter With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, Since relocating to Washington, D. C., in 2021 to work as an au pair, my journey has been deeply enriched by my ongoing studies in Early Childhood Education. This dual experience has shaped not only my professional path but also my personal ethos. My self-concept is grounded in emotional intelligence, empathetic...
Walterique can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She was absolutely amazing and my son, who has a speech delay, took to her right away. She knew how to connect with him and I will definitely be calling on her again. Thank you, Walt!"

Care member

Child care centers in Washington, DC

Broadcasters Child Development BCDC

Broadcasters Child Development BCDC

4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Broadcasters Child Development Center was created in 1980 by and for employees in the broadcasting industry. The urgent need for quality infant care in DC's Northwest area convinced the founders to open the Center to families in the community. BCDC built its reputation by providing an environment...

Edlvaitch DC Jewish Community Center Preschool

Edlvaitch DC Jewish Community Center Preschool

1529 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC

The Edlavitch DCJCC Preschool fosters a nurturing environment of open-ended exploration and growth that deepens our connections to Judaism, our community, and the world around us. Our program provides a day full of learning and fun for children ages 2-5, year-round. We welcome all families,...

LaLeLo Beautiful Beginnings LLC.

LaLeLo Beautiful Beginnings LLC.

3414 18 ST NE, Washington, DC


Kings & Queens Child Care Center

Kings & Queens Child Care Center

4831 9th Street NW, Washington, DC

Kings & Queens Family Child Care Center is the place where every child is royalty. We assist families by providing an environment that promotes social independence while ensuring quality education through creative play. We do not believe there are "bad children" but do believe in mistaken behaviors....

USDA Child Development Center

USDA Child Development Center

201 14th St. SW, Basement level, Washington, DC

USDA Child Development Center uses an exclusive educational program which provides unlimited opportunities for the development of the whole child. There's a unique curriculum for every age level, centered around developmentally appropriate and fun activities that help children develop physically,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Washington, DC

Meredith B.

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 reservation.

- Kate H.

Cierra C.

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 could only hire one nanny for this...

- Steve H.

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.

Ryan Elizabeth D.

5.0

Ryan came in at the last minute for a special date night over the holidays. She was early, energetic, and the kids loved her. We will definitely hire her for our next event.

- Deidre L.

Jade S.

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. She worked around his schedule and...

- Jeff P.

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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.