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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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Anne N.


Washington, DC

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...
Anne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."

Chloe G.

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Sahara T.


Washington, DC

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Sahara T

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative, and a very flexible person who has 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenager and with children with special needs. I have babysat children in my neighborhood for years and have also volunteered and worked at a local daycare. I am currently a college student who is...
Sahara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sahara took care of my two young kids, aged 6 and 8, when she was in high school. The kids love playing with her, going to the play-ground and to the library with her. She is an excellent reader and helps them with their school work. We definitely missed her...

Emily S.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "

Dapre S.

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Cheron L.


Washington, DC

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

If You Need A Reliable Sitter, You've Came Across The Best One!

My current availability will be free after the first week of August 2023. My weekends are always open. I'm currently looking for a full or part-time position in the DC area. I just graduated with my bachelor's in May 2023. I have six years of experience of working with children. I've worked with a variety of ages from newborn to...
Cheron can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cheron did a great job babysitting our kids. Would hire again. "

Kourtney N.

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Michelena M.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Seasonal Nanny And Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.
Michelena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner."

Saharah Moon C.

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Avalon A.


Washington, DC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable Sitter/Helper

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children. Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...
Avalon can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Avalon was sweet, energetic and fun with my 5 year old daughter. My girl is very shy and Avalon had her out of her shell in no time. Avalon is an absolute grown-up and I could see her confidence, maturity and leadership qualities which put me at ease since we had...

marni K.

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Marina C.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marina, I love working with kids. I'm very passionate, caring and loving. I would do anything to see all kids happy and smiling. I love playing with them, making crafts with them and helping them in what they really love. I have been working with kids for more than 10 years and is the best thing in the world. I am a...
Marina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We employed Marina for over a year to care for our son who was 18 mos through 2+ years old. She was great with him, and we were sorry to let her go when he started full-time daycare. (Please note Marina is basically Spanish-speaking so it is helpful to have a...

Susan M.

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Kathleen M.


Washington, DC

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Weekly Babysitter Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

have lots of experience babysitting/nannying for kids ranging between 3 months and 13 years old. If helpful, I would love to connect you with a few of my references who can share about my time babysitting for their families. I am confident they can confirm that I am patient, reliable, and, most importantly, I both enjoy and am...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maimouna S.


Washington, DC

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

4.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of professional childcare experience and 33 as a mother. I am looking forward to supporting your family by providing you with the best care for your children.
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She did an amazing job for us. I have two autistic children and she takes care of them daily, takes them to doctor and therapy appointments. She has become very much a part of our family. She's very trustworthy, caring , has a very flexible schedule. I cannot...

Chris V.

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Julianna F.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've had many years of babysitting experience. The children I've cared for have ranged in age from 3 months to 13 years of age. I've transported kids to and from activities and appointments. I've cooked dinner and prepared children for bedtime. I've also tutored many of the children that I've cared for. Anything that I can do...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hands down the best caregiver I've ever worked with thus far. Julianna babysat our one-year-old for a week. She is attentive, smart, patient, creative, and asks the right questions. She had no issues putting our daughter down for naps, which a lot of people do. Our...

Menbere S.

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Madeline B.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Work Hard, Play Harder

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I pride myself on being reliable, punctual, and flexible. I am committed to promoting physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR, AED, First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistance to any family seeking a helping hand in their home.
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie has been heaven sent. My son loves her! And she’s so knowledgeable, I feel so comfortable knowing he’s safe and sound with her. "

Care member

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Quinn F.


Washington, DC

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love kids. I have been babysitting for friends/family and for families for whom I was recommended. I also have a child care license. I also have experience working in a YMCA childcare for 3 years.
Quinn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexandria S.


Washington, DC

$18/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, funny and outgoing I'm looking for a job that provides me with experience in childcare for my future motherhood. I have always loved taking care of our little ones! I started working with kids when I was in middle school and during my first two years of highschool I was a nanny for 3...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex was the best babysitter I’ve ever had on this app! She is really amazing with kids and is always my go to whenever I need somebody to watch the kiddos! If you’re looking for a great sitter look no further as she’s right here!!"

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Quinn H.


Washington, DC

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Amazing Babysitter And Tutor

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Quinn, I'm a fresh university graduate who has just moved the the DC Area. I am an excellent tutor and love making learning fun. I am a great chef and baker, good at making healthy recipes and getting kids engaged with learning to cook and bake. I can also manage any cleaning or housework necessary.
Quinn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Quinn was amazing with my 12 year old son. She was punctual and polite. I was in town for a conference and she took him around town, to the pool and to the beach. In addition she taught him some ocean facts and was a great sitter. He thoroughly enjoyed his time...

Kafi L.

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Briana Y.


Washington, DC

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Briana

Hello there! I'm Briana. I just graduated college and moved back to DC with family! I currently live here, however I also call Zambia and South Africa home! I have always enjoyed taking care of children and have a lot of experience providing care to my younger siblings and those of family friends. With ages ranging from 0-12...
5.0
"I have had the absolute pleasure of having Briana as a sitter. Every time she steps into our home she brings a positive attitude and gentle demeanor. Over the months of working with Briana she has developed an excellent relationship with my son. She is impeccably...

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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

Anne N.

5.0

Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health.

- Chloe G.

Sahara T.

5.0

Sahara was great. My 2 and 4 year olds took to her very quickly. She is very sweet and dependable and would hire her again!

- Sunita V.

Meredith R.

5.0

Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean

- Dapre S.

Cheron L.

5.0

Cheron did a great job babysitting our kids. Would hire again.

- Kourtney N.

Michelena M.

5.0

Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner.

- Saharah Moon C.

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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.