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570 nannies are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Washington, DC
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krista has helped me watch my three kids for the past 2 years and still helps me when my regular babysitter is not available. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy and she is always on time! I also love that she always leaves my home cleaner than how she...
Katherine H.
Raeven T.
Washington, DC
$24/hr • 20 yrs exp
A Optimistic Lovable And Caring Nanny With Over 12 Years Of Early Childhood Education
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Raeven. I have a passion for engaging and building relationships . I have 20years of childcare experience being a nanny and teacher. I have taught children in daycares and private schools. During my childcare tactics are , I enhance developmental milestones by encouraging the physical , language , cognitive ,...
Raeven can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Raeven has the best eye for developing children in reaching their highest potential. She gives them a curriculum that's very unique in child development and is the most nurturing to infants. I'm surprise she doesn't have her own child development center. I would...
Mystekque T.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and engaging, our daughter looked forward to spending time with her. I would definitely recommend Lucy for...
Ginger H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting, nannying, and pet sitting since I was 16. I have experience with kids ranging from 4 months to teenagers. I have watched multiple kids and pets at the same time.
I am also willing and able to help tutor kids in a wide range of subjects.
In regards to pet sitting, I have experience with my own animals...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Mary is the exact person you would want to leave you at ease going out without your child. She is so good with children and dogs. She was very responsible and dependable. She's absolutely wonderful with our daughter and toy aussie. We would absolutely hire her...
Margean L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have had the opportunity to interact with amazing kids my daily task included bathe kids/babies. Feed kids/babies. Play with kids/babies. Go on walks with kids/babies. Going out to the library/ museums, zoo, special events and park with kids/babies. I am also vaccinated and I have my police clearance with no criminal history.
Edith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Edith worked for our family for one and half years - since our son was 2.5 weeks old. She's extremely dependable, punctual, and took care of our son like it was her own. We have the utmost trust in her, and we're grateful that she part of our family.
Would highly...
Luis C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 10 years. I began to develop a keep understanding and patience for your child/children through my years from the age of 11-19. Shortly after I began receiving paid experiences with a total of 4 wonderful families varying in age ranges of 6 months to 12 years. Your child's development is...
Jaymelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We reached out to Jaymelle almost last minute for a 10 day work trip to DC, and she was absolutely amazing. Despite the language barrier (my son doesn't speak English yet), they connected instantly and Jayme supported his interest in wondering around and exploring...
Ivona K.
Fantaysia F.
Washington, DC
$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Baby Sitter/ Nanny With Plenty Of Childcare Experience
4.6
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am an 25-year-old preschool teacher . I graduated from Canisius college with a B. S. in Psychology and a minor in child psychology and family, child, and community studies. I love being apart of childhood development and aspire to be a child psychologist. I love doing crafts, having cuddles, and just all around playing...
Fantaysia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Fantaysia nannied our LO while we were in DC. We would (and will) definitely hire her again on future trips back! Great communication before and during. She was prepared for limitations of watching our LO in a hotel room and made the most of it! Fantaysia even took...
Ashley E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate kindergarten teacher, who enjoy spending time with kids creating bonds and giving them new tools to discover the world around them!
Very responsible, organized and empathetic as well.
About my experience:
More than 5, 000 hours with kids from 45 days old to 8y/o
CPR certificate by AHA
I would love to share my...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Our family enjoys working with Paula. She is reliable, responsive, and professional. She always arrives on time. Our twin boys get really excited when they see her and feel comfortable around her. Paula has a professional background taking care of kids of different...
Sasha S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a senior at Georgetown University in DC. I have been working with children for most of my life, from being a primary caretaker to my many younger siblings to caring for several different families over the last 6+ years as a professional childcare provider. I have experience working with children of all ages,...
Eve can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I've known eve all her life, she comes from a very big family and grew up constantly babysitting her siblings. Experience in this field is always a MUST for me when it comes to finding a babysitter and she has tons of it. Very maternal, patient and gentle :)...
Hannah A.
5.0
(1)
I'm a experienced childcare provider. I'm looking for a full time job.
Full vaccination
I'm responsible for all aspects of a child care and family assistance, including food preparation and feeding, dressing , playing, reading, child's laundry, bath. I also help with some light housekeeping.
I'm flexible, reliable, mature,...
Franciele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's kind, respectful and caring."
Gislayne L.
Maria Del Mar H.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving And Fun Nanny Looking For Part Time
5.0
(5)
I consider myself a responsible, friendly, familiar, fun and loving person. I have worked with children since I was 15 years old taking care of my nephews, cousins and sister, I have also participated as a guide.,
I love working with children because they are the best teaching of pure love. Furthermore, working with children is...
Maria Del Mar can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was great with our infant. There was automatic chemistry."
Care member
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Grace did an exceptional job! On time, great communication and our child had a blast. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 12 years, and I absolutely love all the different relationships I've built.
Caring for children is such a great experience and I love playing and connecting with kids and helping them grow and learn. I have my Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stout and graduated in May of...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Michelle is wonderful! Our kids absolutely loved her. She is dependable, trustworthy, kind and patient. We were lucky enough to have her care for our children for several months and she drove our kids to their various activities, helped with online learning,...
Aimee V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I come from a big family and have always been the 'go to' person to watch all of the kids for my cousins and friends. I am very responsible, fun and creative and love to have constructive time and time to explore and play. I have a little brother and sister whom I've helped care for in Dominican Republic since they were...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Pamela this summer to work in my home, and I highly recommend her for countless reasons. Pamela demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our toddler twin boys and in keeping the house in working order and clean. She is kind, patient,...
Alicia H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- Allowed to work in the US-
Hello! My name is Vanessa.
I love working with children. I love to watch them learn and nurture an environment where they can thrive!
I have a teaching background back in Brazil.
I have 7+ years in childcare.
In my previous position we would go to the playground at least once a day for playing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa is amazing! She is extremely professional and knowledgeable of children and developmental activities and milestones. Vanessa not only took care of our 1.5 year old daughter like she was her own, but she was the only nanny that our daughter ever got...
Teresa C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I'm former Au Pair + 10 years of experience caring from children, from infants to teenagers. I have plenty of experience caring from newborns/infants and I love helping with their development. I love teach through art activities and go to different places, explore museums, libraries, playgrounds, plan play dates and I'm...
Rafaella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I've known Rafaella for several months and I trust her a lot. She is kind, punctual, has a good energy and attitude towards work. She is great with children, very patient and she has experience taking care of kids from different ages. Children love her.
Plus her...
Taina S.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Katie E.
5.0
(14)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Krista S.
5.0
Krista has helped me watch my three kids for the past 2 years and still helps me when my regular babysitter is not available. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy and she is always on time! I also love that she always leaves my home cleaner than how she found it. She picks up my kids toys...
- Katherine H.
Raeven T.
5.0
Raeven has the best eye for developing children in reaching their highest potential. She gives them a curriculum that's very unique in child development and is the most nurturing to infants. I'm surprise she doesn't have her own child development center. I would highly recommend Raeven for any...
- Mystekque T.
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.
Lucy M.
5.0
We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and engaging, our daughter looked forward to spending time with her. I would definitely recommend Lucy for childcare. She is competent and reliable.
- Ginger H.
Mary V.
5.0
Mary is the exact person you would want to leave you at ease going out without your child. She is so good with children and dogs. She was very responsible and dependable. She's absolutely wonderful with our daughter and toy aussie. We would absolutely hire her again, and we are so thankful that she...
- Margean L.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Washington, DC
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Washington, DC?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is as of is $22.02 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can 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 570 in Washington, DC. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can find different nanny services in Washington through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Washington, DC with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Washington, DC nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 357 reviews of the 570 listed nannies.