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572 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
(4)
Greetings, my name is Myra and I would be thrilled to be your next nanny. I have 4 years of experience from working in daycares to nannying. I'm very patient, kind and caring with children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as any organizing or extra care that is needed.
Myra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Myra is compassionate and loving with gentle guidance that promotes structure. Her energetic nature brings joy to all she encounters and allows a great balance for youth. "
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is very attentive and does nothing half way. She is smart, well spoken and kind."
Holly M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a college student at American University looking for part time work as a nanny/babysitter for your family! I am CPR and First Aid certified and have worked with two families as a full time nanny (references can be provided on requests). I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and also been...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend."
Drew R.
Lydia W.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lydia and I'm originally from Southern California but moved out to Colorado to attend The University of Colorado at Boulder. I graduated in May of 2021 and have since moved to Denver.
I have been taking care of children since I was one myself! But more recently speaking, I was a nanny for a 1-year-old for a year,...
Lydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Awesome with kids and incredibly responsible!"
Brianna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
DC teacher looking for a summer nannying position. Available part-time to support children of all ages.
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, thanks for stopping by! My name is Chyna and I have 4 daughters and my 5th (fur) baby is Jefe. While in college, I nannied for multiple families, some of which were nanny shares.
After college and before becoming a mom, I taught students ranging in ages 3-14 (pre-school - 8th grade). Next to being a mother, I...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Chyna has been a fantastic educator to our 4 year old son. Chyna is very flexible, open, and considerate. Her passion for teaching paired with her experience has been nothing short of amazing for our son. Every day he comes home and applies what he learned during...
Joshua F.
Jessica M.
Washington, DC
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages for 25 years, as a nanny, babysitter, summer camp counselor and assistant camp director. I have watched children for parents who were going out of town, going out for the night and everything in between! I am also available for pet and house sitting.
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica watched my 4 month old a few times while in PC. She was great with her and always had her to sleep by the time I got home."
Rachel B.
5.0
(2)
I'm a transplant from NY. Currently living in Navy Yard. I'm an RN/Teacher No Covid contact and fully vaccinated + booster with availability on week nights and weekends, and even weekdays/overnights depending on the day. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, bedtime, even transportation to and from activities I have car....
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an absolute joy. Her warmth, care and attention are beyond measure. She was the first person I left my 6 week old with (and remained so until he was far older) while also caring for my 4 year old. She has a WORLD of experience having cared for all of her...
Jenny C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Potential Families! I am a flexible and reliable nanny with over a decade of experience working with wonderful families in DC and MD. My experience ranges from newborns, toddlers, multiples and teens. I have experience developing skills such as tummy time, sleep training, breast to bottle feedings to solid foods, walking,...
Kori can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kori is an excellent child care provider."
Vicky C.
Mat B.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello future Families! My name is Mateus! I'm looking for a nanny position. I currently work with a 3-year-old boy. I help him at meal time, take him out for afternoon activities and help with bed time routine. I
Thank you!
Mat can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mateus is highly responsible and caring about children. He is knowledgeable of two languages and he truly loves his job."
Lourdes S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brynn, and I have a huge heart for working with children. Here's some information on my background:
Throughout my career, I've worked with hundreds of kiddos of all ages, from as young as 2 weeks, up to 12 yrs. I grew up outside of Portland, OR, where, in H. S., I took classes in Early Childhood Ed, volunteered at a...
Brynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Brynn is absolutely lovely! She cared for my two boys, 2 and 4 years old. The boys had so much playing with her! Would rehire her and recommend her."
Jen S.
Zariyah M.
Washington, DC
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because they bring so much joy and positivity into the world! I have a lot of little cousins I've helped raise and watching them thrive makes me so happy.
For 13 or so months I was a nanny to a very sweet and caring infant in Washington, DC and I was with her from 3 months to 16 months! But outside of...
Zariyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zariyah is a treasured part of my daughter and our lives! She's been with us since my daughter was 3 months old, now almost 8 months. She's been accommodating to our evolving needs as we've returned to work, started daycare, started solids, etc. She is a warm and...
Hanna M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I see this opportunity as a clear way for me to continue my work and express my passion for the development of children. I am dedicated, passionate, and committed to the positive development of young people.
I am currently nannying on and have been for 4 years. I absolutely love it!
Iman can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. D. is exceptional with children. We've worked together for three years and she has a good understanding of the developmental levels of children. She does well with keeping a cool head while working with difficult children and finding creative ways to teach."
Heather C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old. Native Spanish speaker - English as a second language. Former au pair of three girls (7 - 12 - 13) Nanny of twins ( 12 months- 2 years old) - 8 months boy 4-year-old boy- Experience with all ages.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Laura is the epitome of a wonderful nanny. She lived with our family for multiple years as our au pair. She is incredibly responsible, proactive, competent and hard working. She invested in understanding each of our children and connecting with them based on their...
Care member
Aaliyah H.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
**AVAILABLE for part time & full time**
Due to working in daycares and being a nanny, I am always on my toes and always all in when it comes to children. I enjoy helping the children grow and develop in their lives. I enjoy reading with children, arts and crafts, bike riding, teaching how to tie shoes or clean up. I do...
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Aaliyah is a very punctual, responsible & respectful person. Would love to hire her again if/when I move back to New York"
Leslie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a recent graduate of Loyola University of Chicago. I have been living and working as a preschool teacher in the DMV area since September, but have decided to return to nannying. I have a car and am super flexible with helping with whatever your family needs - from housekeeping to carpooling. I love...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chloe was our nanny for the first year of life of my son. She started with us when baby was about 3-4 months old and did an amazing job. She is kind, calm, and compassionate. She helped a lot around the house and kept babies stuff clean and organized. We...
Tim P.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a loving, caring, active, fun, and enthusiastic nanny with over 20 years of experience. I am patient, flexible, vigilant, responsible, with a great passion for childcare. If you have any questions for me, I will be more than happy to answer them. I can also provide any references that are needed. Non-smoker and fully...
Saba can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Saba - is a wonderful babysitter for my 3 year old daughter. She is patient, kind, caring, punctual, and very understanding. My daughter loves her and is happy when Saba is there. I would highly recommend Saba."
Monica T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I recently spent two years in Paris, France working as an au pair before moving to DC last summer to start graduate school at Georgetown. I have always loved working with kids whether that means coaching sports camps, teaching Vacation Bible School, mentoring at-risk youth, or just your typical nannying work!
Karsyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic. Was on time, professional and very kind. Took amazing care of our 3 5 month old. Would hire her again and again. "
Patrick M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Gabby W. I am currently a full-time middle school teacher. Previously, I was a nanny & worked at daycares. I love to find age-appropriate activities for children to do! I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I look forward to meeting you & your family soon!
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby was great with my son, he instantly connected to her. She helped him with homework and he's looking forward to the next time she can babysit him. She was on time and communicated with me throughout the process ."
Monique L.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Myra T.
5.0
Myra is such a light! She followed all instructions given and always made sure my kids were taken care of. She is very timely, friendly, and respectful, overall a joy to have around. My kids love her, even my dog loves her! Her level of patience is astounding, and I couldn’t be more grateful. FIVE...
- Care member
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth was a very responsible and reliable nanny. She was professional, bonded well with our 1 year old daughter, and had a very strong work ethic. She is very trustworthy and we truly appreciate the time she spent with our family.
- Jill H.
Emma K.
5.0
Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend.
- Drew R.
Lydia W.
5.0
Awesome with kids and incredibly responsible!
- Brianna R.
Chyna M.
5.0
Chyna has been a fantastic educator to our 4 year old son. Chyna is very flexible, open, and considerate. Her passion for teaching paired with her experience has been nothing short of amazing for our son. Every day he comes home and applies what he learned during the day (not an exaggeration)....
- Joshua F.
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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 $22.19 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 572 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 332 reviews of the 572 listed nannies.