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155 in home child care are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Washington, DC
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
Beverly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have been Kaitlyn's tutor since 2014 for Spanish I, II, and currently III. As her tutor, I have had the opportunity to observe her participation and interaction in class, and I would rate her academic performance as remarkable.
Katie?s work ethic and respect...
Patty J.
Queen W.
Washington, DC
$15-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Id Love To Meet Your Family, I Am Vaccinated (both Doses).
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Queen. I am a recent college graduate majoring in conflict analysis & resolution, CPR certified, love kids, and am willing to help you not only with your children but with any "tech" in your home haha. Before college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant at Woodholme elementary for 4 years (kindergarten-3rd...
5.0
"We hired Queen for a few days while me and my husband was out of town for a wedding. She watched my twin boys (6 yrs) and they loved her! She played board games with them and kept them entertained. Might I add, she can cook too! She was very professional and helped...
Jessica H.
Tiffany W.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Creative Sitter Available For Evening And Weekend Work!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I am a DC native and excited to help you and your family! I have been in the early childcare field for 14 years and enjoy working with children of all ages. I am currently working as a full time Early Learning Specialist for a non profit. I have prior experience as a professional nanny, preschool...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany did a great job, she was punctual, reliable and a good communicator. I had no doubt my kids were in good hands."
Nicole H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline and I'm a recent 23-year-old public health graduate student from Johns Hopkins living in Capitol Hill! I work full time from home in health policy and am looking for some babysitting on the side. Previously, I worked as a full-time nanny and have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I have a slew of...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline watched our young toddler for 5 weeks over the summer and was fantastic with him. She took him on multiple walks/park trips every day and spent a lot of time reading to and playing with him. She took feedback well and stuck to the schedule we requested....
Elyse M.
Veronica C.
Washington, DC
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!).
I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally, think date nights, sick visits etc. I don't have the availability for continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability is limited...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica was prompt, communicative, helpful and enthusiastic when with my kids. She kept a great attitude throughout multiple long days and is someone we'd look to hire again!"
Sarah T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marilyn and I am a Professional Nanny with over 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and young children. I strive to create an atmosphere at home where your child is safe, happy and engaged in meaningful activities. I'm passionate about developing strong relationships with both parents and children....
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn (or Mimi, as our children affectionately call her) is a loving, joyful, and experienced caregiver that we were fortunate to have as a nanny for our two children, since our older child was 4 months old. We worked with Marilyn consistently for 8 years...
Courtney M.
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
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
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We adore Mimi! She helped in a pinch when we needed last minute care. She was amazing with our 9 month old son. She's a great communicator, very attentive, and just lovely to have in our home. We highly, highly recommend her!"
Mary D.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since I was a teenager. I was a neighborhood sitter at 13 & daycare teacher from 17-20. I began nannying part time for 1 child (age 2) when I was in college and decided to do this long term! My most recent family was a family of 6 (ages 6, 4, 2, and a dog). And prior to them I was a live in au...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is a date night sitter for my partner and I. What I love about her is how intelligent, funny, and responsible she is. She always arrives early, never late, and when we get home she gives us a summary of what her and the kids did. We love Hannah! She's a life...
Jessica I.
Maria R.
Washington, DC
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as a communicative, open-minded, happy, friendly, supportive, polite and creative nanny. At the same time I am a very responsible, hard-working and reliable person.
I am ready to provide security and be a friend to your children, so we can enjoy many different activities. I am a person you can trust. I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is honest very responsible.. I had a very nice experience working with her , took care of my 2 children she was lovely with then playful with them sing learning songs.. My children loved her.."
Rosa R.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am from Wilton, CT but now reside in DC and am a senior at American University. I have been babysitting all ages since I was 14. I have worked at my local YMCA as a camp counselor since I was 16 and have held leadership positions. The age I specialize in is 3-4-year-olds but I have experience with all...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia is a very sweet and caring person with a passion for helping and working with children. She creates a fun, creative and inclusive environment for all in her care. Olivia has experience with common childcare challenges from separation anxiety, conflict...
Kimberly F.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cloe! | have my BS in human development and maternal and child health from Howard University. I've worked with children aged infants to 15 years old for 8 years, including roles as a child caretaker, at-home nurse, and school supervisor. Inspired by my younger brother with Down syndrome, I have extensive experience with...
Cloe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cloe has been awesome with our 5 year old who needs special care and attention because of his Eczema. She was very attentive and considerate towards my son. It was ideal to hire Cloe as she would be a nanny , play buddy to S and be a teacher (pre-k) for my son as...
Swati G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I live in Southwest DC and bring over 8 years of childcare experience prioritizing families' safety, happiness, and creative expression; as a nanny (ages 0-12), swim instructor (ages 5-9), and assistant teacher (ages 0-2 & 3-5). I also have 6 years of experience as an EMT and firefighter (certifications lapsed in 2024...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is incredible: Dependable, very reliable, mature and conscientious. She is also a first responder and therefore trained in medical emergencies, which is comforting and gives you additional peace of mind. Our infant daughter loved spending time with her -- and...
Florian F.
5.0
(3)
I am confident you will find that my unwavering commitment to education, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, solid instructional methods and hands on experience will be a positive asset. As a well-rounded teacher and caregiver, I have had the chance to teach a diverse group of students and children both in South...
Thiruvasie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Thiruvasie was a nanny for our child from 4 months to 4 years old. She was an amazing caregiver and treated our son as one of her own. She provided our son with such a safe and loving environment and it was wonderful to see the bond they built together. Thiruvasie...
Tiffany M.
4.5
(2)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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.
Elizabeth H.
Washington, DC
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have had several nanny jobs through the years. I live in Navy Yard with my husband and pup, Gus. I work part-time from home as an interior design assistant. My previous nanny jobs were for a family here of 1 child from 6 weeks for a year full-time and another family's 3 children,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is very attentive and does nothing half way. She is smart, well spoken and kind."
Holly M.
Grace B.
Washington, DC
$18-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Educational Summer Nanny Who Loves Cooking, Crafts, And Adventures!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 4+ years of experience as a baby sitter, assistant preschool teacher, and tutor for kids ages 5 through 18. I can help with light housekeeping. I love to engage children with crafts, baking sweets, learning new cooking skills, sensory play, and more. I'm willing to implement tutoring into our time together as well to keep...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hired!!! One of the best decisions I made. Grace was amazingly caring and skilled with our 12 year old boy Who is on the autistic spectrum but super smart. She engaged well playing games and chatting as he loves to talk. She also has good skills with organizing a...
Rasa W.
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.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Washington, DC
Kaitlyn K.
5.0
Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...
- Lauren B.
Queen W.
5.0
We hired Queen for a few days while me and my husband was out of town for a wedding. She watched my twin boys (6 yrs) and they loved her! She played board games with them and kept them entertained. Might I add, she can cook too! She was very professional and helped my boys learn more about their...
- Jessica H.
Tiffany W.
5.0
Tiffany was prompt and professional with our request for last minute care for our 3 year old.
- Gabe G.
Caroline O.
5.0
Caroline watched our young toddler for 5 weeks over the summer and was fantastic with him. She took him on multiple walks/park trips every day and spent a lot of time reading to and playing with him. She took feedback well and stuck to the schedule we requested. We've already told her we'd like to...
- Elyse M.
Veronica C.
5.0
Veronica was prompt, communicative, helpful and enthusiastic when with my kids. She kept a great attitude throughout multiple long days and is someone we'd look to hire again!
- Sarah T.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Washington, DC
How do I find in-home child care near me in Washington, DC?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Washington, DC. There are 155 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Washington, DC?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.99 for in-home child care providers near you in Washington, DC.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can compare 155 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Washington, DC in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
In Home Child Care in Washington, DC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 155 listed in home child care.