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112 live-in nannies are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in Washington, DC
As a childcare provider with four years of experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my positive babysitting experiences and my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly nature, allows me to connect with children effortlessly.
I...
Makeda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mariama. I'm strongly interested in contributing to your child/children's nourishment. I enjoy caring for children and I have 7 yrs of great hands on experience. I was trained to be an excellent babysitter by American Red Cross through which I developed exceptional child care expertise. I am good with children of all...
Mariama can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariama is the best babysitter that I have had off of Care.com. My kids love her, whenever they know she is coming to meet them at the bus stop they get excited. She plays games with them, she drills my son with his math facts and reads with my daughter. I'm...
Denise W.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Julia M.
Washington, DC
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Friendly American Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Or One-Time Jobs
Hi! I am Julia, and I am a 24-year-old babysitter originally from Boston, MA. I recently finished my Master's degree, and am now spending the year living in The Hague while on a Fulbright grant.
I have worked as a long-term nanny for two families, the first with three children (ages 3, 5, 8) and the second with four (ages 9...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Sterling S.
Washington, DC
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun And Energetic 27-year-old Babysitter / Part-time Nanny Who Loves Kids Of All Ages
Hi there! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 15 years old, and I absolutely love kids. I have taken care of children of all ages, ranging from infants to teenagers, and everything in between. I have lots of energy and get along great with everyone but especially with kids.
I have lived in DC for about 5 years and...
Sterling can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...
Katia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katia was a nanny to our three children (focusing mostly on the baby as we also had an au pair for our older kids) for two years until our childcare needs changed as the kids got older. She was very reliable, loving with the kids, and is an excellent cook. She did...
Care member
Hello!! My name is Payton. I am a law student at George Washington. I just moved to the city a year ago from Arizona. In college, I was a full-time nanny for a baby girl for 3 years. Before this, I was a part-time nanny for a family of 5 boys ages 0-10. I have been babysitting for most of my life and have pretty much encountered...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, My name is Leah, I'm 21 years old and currently attending the American University here in DC. I lived in Germany until I was 14 years old which is when I moved to the Bay Area in California with my family. I've been babysitting since I was 11 years old and love it! I have experience nannying and babysitting for multiple...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Eden B.
Washington, DC
$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I was a live in nanny for three kids ages 3, 5, and 10 for about a year. I was responsible for wake up, breakfast, helping them do their online school (this was during covid), lunch, cleaning the house and doing laundry, dinner, and sometimes putting them to bed. I've also have had some experience with just babysitting. The...
Eden can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Karla B.
Washington, DC
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello Families!
My name is Karla. I live in DC. I have 5+years experience as a nanny. I am CPR/First Aid/Infant Certified. I have excellent references and can provide upon request.
Karla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lila G.
Washington, DC
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lila. I'm looking for a nanny job. I am a student at AmericanU, but I'm taking the semester off until classes resume in-person. I live near campus and have access to a car.
I have experience with kids from babies to 13 years. My most recent nanny position was in Seattle over quarantine from May to August caring...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is May. I currently live in DC. I work full time during the week as a research assistant. I graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2021. I have years of child care experience. Looking for opportunities during the evening on weekdays and anytime on the weekends.
May can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Elizabeth B.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi all! My name is Elizabeth (and my nickname is Billy!), and I am looking for part or full-time work. I just graduated from Wesleyan University this past spring, triple-majoring in Psychology, Education, and Science in Society. And for now, I am living with my mom in Capitol Hill. I have worked at a summer camp the past 5...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in Childcare for nearly 4 years on and off (due to school). I have worked with children from ages 0-12, but have the most experience with children ages 2-12. Since I have been living in DC I have nannied for a family with in an Infant (3 months-9), two toddlers, and two school age kids. I am available to work...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa has been a regular sitter for our toddler for a year now. She's always on time, a great communicator, and our toddler thinks she is the most fun ever. Melissa is great about taking our son to the park, feeding him on time, and really getting on the floor...
Mona Q.
Hi, I'm Harrison, I'm 19 years old from Dayton, Ohio, now living in the NoMa, Trinidad area in D. C. - I started working as a babysitter and nanny all the way at the age of 14, and aside from seasonal retail work, childcare has been my primary job since. I am a student at Gallaudet University living on campus studying ASL...
William can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ella M.
Washington, DC
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am looking for a live in (preferred) or live out nannying job. I am available to work almost anytime. I am looking to work about a month out of the summer. I have extensive babysitting experience and will get certified in anything that you need!! I love the outdoors, art projects, listening to music, or taking adventures of...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Taylor, and I am a 28yo currently living in the NW DC area. I graduated from Washington College in 2018 with a major in Human Development and a minor in Psychology. I was also a 4 year starter on the volleyball team as well as a 2 year captain. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember, working...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Archae F.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom of three and animal enthusiasts! Ive done it all from live in nanny to dog sitting. With 10 years experience in house management and secretarial work. Ive mentored with a doula for 3years and tutored kids as old as 17years. Im a jack of all trades and can help in anyway possible!
Hello,
My name is Todd! I am a current teacher seeking after-school or weekend childcare positions. I have been a licensed teacher since 2021 and love working with kids! As a former college athlete, I am very energetic and live a very active lifestyle. I love being productive and always try to keep busy! I enjoy cooking and...
Todd can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently live in Washington DC. Growing up in a family of eight, and being the oldest female, I always took on the mother role caring for my younger ones. I love working with children and take my responsibilities very seriously. I have 10+ years working in childcare and I have an updated CPR card. I have worked with children...
Pascaline can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Mariama C.
5.0
Mariama helped us out in the late summer of 2020 with caring for our 1.5 year old and 3 year old while our daycare was closed due to the pandemic. She is reliable and great with the kids, very calm and very focused! She is responsible and we felt very comfortable trusting her with our children and...
- Katie E.
Thiruvasie M.
5.0
Sindy was amazing with our kids! She was a huge help with all sorts of things like getting kids to/from school and activities, meals, shopping, getting kids to put their things away and homework done, and more. And was a great support for them when things - like IEP reviews and trouble with school -...
- Sharon P.
Katia A.
5.0
I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and reliable. She is creative in thinking up ideas to get my daughter to engage in activities and to get her out of her comfort zone. She is patient and...
- Whitney A.
Melissa W.
5.0
Melissa has been a regular sitter for our toddler for a year now. She's always on time, a great communicator, and our toddler thinks she is the most fun ever. Melissa is great about taking our son to the park, feeding him on time, and really getting on the floor and playing with him.
- Mona Q.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Washington, DC
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Washington, DC?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is $23.38 per hour.
How do I find a nanny near me in Washington, DC?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 112 in Washington, DC. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.
What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Washington, DC?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 112 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Washington, DC live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 112 listed live-in nannies.