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546 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
Meredith B.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Pediatric Emergency Department nurse in the area. I have been working with children since I was 15 and have always been very passionate about it. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and teaching swim lessons. I have nannied multiple families over summers and done date nights for parents while finishing college. I...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Meredith is polite, kind and compassionate. I have been so impressed by her engagement with our seven month old and attentiveness to his needs. It is difficult to trust someone, especially when it is your first baby, but she has been easy to get to know and trust....
Lindsay G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christy and I have spent the past 25 years as an educational aide, personal nanny and babysitter, teaching and caring for children of all ages. I have provided exceptional care to children of all ages in the safety of their homes, at my personal residence, and within the early childhood education setting. Through my...
Christy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christy has taken excellent care of my twins from the age of four months old until the age of 18 months old. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers and they take to her very easily. Christy has a lot of knowledge about child care techniques that can be...
Jimmie L.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I have 3 years of experience taking care of children ranging in age from 4 months to 9-year-olds. While in undergrad, I worked full time in the ER and was also a nanny for a few of the physicians and care providers. I have a background in Athletic Training and am a Certified Surgical Technologist. I just graduated...
Emalee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emalee is such a lovely person, we corresponded regarding a nanny position we wanted to fill. Her responses were always timely, her work ethic exuded in her responses and I have no doubt she would be a dependable nanny who would regularly go above and beyond. It...
Tahwii S.
Linda N.
Washington, DC
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi families!
My name is Linda. I'm a nanny from Colombia. I am college-educated and have a certificate in Human Talent Management Technology. I'm looking for a job full time, I will be available 16th September 2024. My experience ranges from newborn babies up to 10+year-old children. I volunteered at a day care center in...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"She is a good overall, hardworker making sure that the kids were happy and delighted with their time together!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name's Bella! I have an extensive background in childcare of 10+ years including babysitting, nannying and hosting and organizing a children's summer camp. I love working with kids and sharing their interests, planning activities, playing outside, and expanding our imaginations. I have a strong background in safety...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastically responsible, reliable, mature, & fun! We have known Bella for 10+ years. First as a magical young teen who ran a super fun birthday party for her much younger brother, complete with park games & homemade cake. Then as a teen & college years babysitter...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny with a passion for providing excellent care and creating a nurturing environment for children.
**Experience and Skills:**
- Over 6 years of experience working with children of various ages, from infants to preteens, we including my own two kids ages 13 & 9.
- Proficient in creating engaging,...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Liya has been with our son from when he was 11 months to approximately 2.5 years old. She is one of the most kind, compassionate, and patient caretakers, helping to care for our son while my husband and I worked our busy full time jobs. She has helped with all...
Danielle B.
Delisha S.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is De'Lisha. I am a 31-year-old female and mom to a wonderful 2-year-old and I'm from Washington, D. C. I love working with children. I am currently in online school pursuing a psychology degree with plans to be an educational psychologist or children therapist. I have been working with children for over 9 years....
Delisha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She has her associates in education, she's has been working with kids for several years and she's a very respectful person. Delisha does a great job when it comes to educating and supervising children. I would recommend her services and I'm sure you will not be let...
Nachelle B.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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...
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean
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Dapre S.
5.0
(3)
I am a well-mannered, articulate, confident, high energy and responsible nanny, with a great deal of experience and interest in children and their development. I come from a large family, the third to the oldest of seven children, which has equipped me with the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively while developing...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The kids really enjoy spending time with Andrea. They are six and seven years old, but she's been working with them for a couple of years. She tries hard to be creative with them. My daughters ask for her by name whenever we're back in the DC area. "
M F.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"Aisha is very loving, takes very good care of every child she becomes involved with"
Donna J.
Cristhy C.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cristhy and I'm looking for a nanny job position or babysitter occasionally (one time job also work), I have experience with toddlers and newborn children at the same time.
I can do nap routine for a babies, start feeding them with solids, making snacks/ lunch or dinner for kids, do a lots of activities with them...
Cristhy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is an exceptional nanny with over 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to toodlers. Her dedication and love for childcare are evident in the way she takes care of each child she works with. She has extensive experience with...
Care member
4.1
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Tykisha. I am interested in working for your family. I am currently a aftercare teacher at a local elementary/middle school in Washington, DC. I reside in the Washington DC (Brookland/Woodbridge)area. I enjoy Art, traveling, and music. I'm currently obtaining my certification to be some a Postpartum Doula....
Tykisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Great with my children!
Ms.T is reliable, punctual & very hands on with children."
Melissa L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nana, I'm a friendly, kind, warm and disciplined nanny with 15+ years experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages looking for a full time job. Newborn baby specialist, Certified CNA, Medical technician, CPR, First aid,
I'm a detail oriented individual who loves to prepare meals such as...
Nana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Nana. She babysat our son (~1yr old) full-time and worked wonders with him! She really treated him like he was her own and diligently worked with him on target areas so that he could catch up developmentally. We see Nana as a...
Hannah S.
5.0
(4)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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...
Whitney A.
I am a former Live-In Nanny. I have years of experience with children from the ages of infancy to early-teenaged years.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep
Nanny who speaks Chinese (can tutor!) and is in the process of becoming a birth doula :)
Hello! My name is Annika and I am an experienced, responsible nanny who loves taking care of and playing with children! I recently graduated from American University, and during college I nannied quite a bit. I was a live-in nanny for a...
Annika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Experience working as a live-in nanny and house manager, experience with children from infancy to age 12.
Audrey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Meredith B.
5.0
We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and flexible. Our kids absolutely love her and we were immediately comfortable with her. We would absolutely recommend her without reservation.
- Kate H.
Christy L.
5.0
Christy has taken excellent care of my twins from the age of four months old until the age of 18 months old. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers and they take to her very easily. Christy has a lot of knowledge about child care techniques that can be very helpful to first-time parents....
- Jimmie L.
Hannah B.
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 saver. A lot of our requests are...
- Jessica I.
Emalee Y.
5.0
Emalee is such a lovely person, we corresponded regarding a nanny position we wanted to fill. Her responses were always timely, her work ethic exuded in her responses and I have no doubt she would be a dependable nanny who would regularly go above and beyond. It would have been a pleasure to have...
- Tahwii S.
Linda N.
5.0
Linda was great! Loved her enthusiasm and her patience with D. and S.. She is a good overall hardworker making sure that the kids were happy and delighted with their time together.
- Luis C.
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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 $22.38 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 546 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 446 reviews of the 546 listed nannies.