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549 nannies are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Washington, DC
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(1)
Children are fun to be with. I have been around them all my life, I have many years experience working with children of all ages. I help parents bring up their children in the right way, positively and in a healthy environment. You can learn from them at the same time you are teaching them which makes me hard working, fun...
Mamy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's excellent and she's very personable, she's hardworking and diligent and she knows what she's doing.
(To listen to a recording of this interview, click on the References tab above.)"
Care.com 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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
(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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rafaella is very nice person, with good personality, very kind, responsible, dependable, creative and very playful with our grand kids! She is always ready to play with kids, she is happy person , very energetic. Kids loved her!!"
Lozena L.
5.0
(1)
Professional Bachelor's Degree in Child Pedagogy responsible, honest, with a very broad personal and professional vision; with good development to work in a team, as well as individually, based on the fulfillment of goals and objectives with a creative, strategic and dynamic sense. With commitment in their work and always...
Laura Ramirez can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She’s very reliable, punctual and excellent with children of all ages "
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(11)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am available evenings and weekends, I do work full-time so I do not have daytime availability. Please reach out to me directly via message, thank you.
Over the past 10+ years, I have acted as a nanny and babysitter for dozens of families. Caring for young infants (only a couple weeks old) to children as old as 15...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn watched our 1.5 year old while we went on a date night. She was so wonderful with our daughter, who took to Caitlyn almost immediately. She was punctual, reliable, helpful, and friendly. She's a natural with kids. Highly recommend her and would definitely...
Shannon Q.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Jordyn! My kids keep asking to have her back which is a great indicator of a good babysitter. She was on time, attentive, and friendly!"
Eric B.
4.8
(10)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Janna. I graduated at Hunter College with a degree in clinical psychology. I have 10 years of experience with babysitting, youth educator, paraprofessional, picking kids up from school and nanny. I love working with children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, cooking/meal...
Janna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Janna was nice and friendly, she helped me with babysitting on short notice which was huge help. However I would say her personality is not the super outgoing type and doesn't seem to know how to help my toddler feel more comfortable and at ease when he clearly is...
Jocelyn Z.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mateus has watched our two boys (ages 1.5 and 3) many times and always does a fantastic job. He is so warm, supportive, and creative with them - they love when he comes over! These kids have a lot of energy but Mateus manages them beautifully, whether it’s taking...
Care member
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Karsyn was amazing! She was friendly and patient, and handled my tricky toddler with ease. The following morning he was so excited to tell me all the things they did together. We would absolutely hire her again."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
Aisha R.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hello, I am a devoted educator with a great passion for children's/Adults learning and care. I have experience as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/ Hospice/Companion Caregiver and a Nanny in separate facilities. Through these experiences I have gained great knowledge and understanding of all people. I am an approachable,...
Aisha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Asha is a loving caring and dedicated care giver. Her love for children is out of this world. She's passionate in every aspect as care giver. Awesome care givers are hard to find and Asha was most definitely hard to part with but impossible to forget. She very...
Ashley P.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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 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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Awesome with kids and incredibly responsible!"
Brianna R.
Chrystabel H.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over four years of childcare experience, caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. My passion for child development drives me to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children in my care.
I am committed to fostering a warm and loving...
Chrystabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Chrystabel was great with my newborn and toddler. Worked with her for 2 years. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Pamela P.
5.0
Pamela has been phenomenal with our 1 year old! We have hired her a couple of times a month for nearly a year, and she is punctual, caring, and truly invested in our child's health, safety, and well-being. We could not ask for a better caretaker.
- Keondra F.
Mamy C.
5.0
She's excellent and she's very personable, she's hardworking and diligent and she knows what she's doing.
(To listen to a recording of this interview, click on the References tab above.)
- Care.com M.
Grace B.
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 schedule and electronic...
- Rasa W.
Michelle P.
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, prepared meals and kept our kids happy...
- Aimee V.
Rafaella L.
5.0
Rafaella is very nice person, with good personality, very kind, responsible, dependable, creative and very playful with our grand kids! She is always ready to play with kids, she is happy person , very energetic. Kids loved her!!
- Lozena L.
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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 $22.34 per hour as of April, 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 549 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 458 reviews of the 549 listed nannies.