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1,941 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Washington, DC
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Fatmanur. I am originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and currently live in Edgewood, DC. I speak English and Turkish. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and I recently graduated with my master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. I'm the eldest child of four and I have helped raise them...
Fatmanur can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatmanur has been caring for our son since he was 6 months old. She is very hands on and loving with him. He is excelling at milestones and is always happy with her. Fatmanur is reliable and very professional. We are very happy to have met her!"
Pooja G.
4.9
(41)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Elaine, I am 32yo and I've been working with kids for over 10 years.
I am a newborn care specialist and I do enjoy working with kids, they are amazing.
I am responsible, dependable, patient, organized, smart, open minded, loving, caring, funny, and I am gonna treat your babies with as much love and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol (Elaine) has done a great job caring for our 4-month-old daughter. She has been so warm and loving towards her and even given us some helpful tips related to her feeding and sleep habits. "
Care member
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Alexis is timely and communicative and our 6-year-old loved hanging out with her!
From the moment she arrived, Alexis was warm, friendly, and professional. She had clearly read my instructions and was prepared with age-appropriate games and activities to keep my...
Ludovic E.
4.4
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My name is Luz. I am a bilingual nanny (English/Spanish). I have more then 20 years of experience with children from 3moths old to 6 years. I have been certified in First Aid and CPR. My main purpose is to provide love, care and safety to children. As a mother and grandmother I know how hard it is to leave your child on someone...
Luz can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I interviewed Luz for a nanny position for our newborn. She was very communicative throughout the process and was right on time for the interview. I spoke to her on the phone first and was drawn to her positive spirit and attitude. She was exactly as...
Pamela B.
Kamryn R.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Engaging And Empathetic Babysitter - Fostering Fun, Learning, And Laughter!
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced and caring babysitter in DC, offering occasional babysitting or consistent after-school care. With a Master's in speech-language pathology and 5 years of diverse childcare experience, I excel in meeting children's needs, including those with diverse requirements.
I create a nurturing and engaging environment,...
Kamryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My husband and I flew to New Orleans for the Final Four in April 2022. We were hesitant to bring our four month old but had no other choice. We interviewed Kamryn a few days prior to our trip (along with a few others). After our interview and reading her reviews...
Lacey M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and working in child care since I was a freshman in high school. It is one of my passions. I've watched babies as young as one month to pre-teens as old as 13. I have AED, CPR, and First Aid certifications, a pristine driving record, and worked as a lifeguard for several years. Additionally, I love...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avery is a unicorn. Always on time, always helpful, and so incredibly nurturing. From day one, she just knew exactly what to do and how to do it. My son was 3 months old when we hired Avery and she has been with us ever since. I highly recommend her!"
Gina M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey All!
My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I am currently a senior at The George Washington University where I study Public Health and Economics. Following graduation in the spring I will be pursuing a masters in Environmental Health Science and Policy.
I am very passionate about sustainability, overall good health and...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm originally from New Hampshire. I recently graduated from George Washington University with a Master's degree in Security Policy. I am currently looking to babysit and nanny occasionally on weekends. I began babysitting when I was 13, caring for children from the ages of 8 months to 12 years old. For...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is beyond amazing! We were lucky to have her as our full time nanny last summer for our then 1 year old. The most important characteristics for me was having someone who I could trust 100%, and Taylor is trustworthy & genuinely kind. She's a great...
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a rising senior Art History Major at the George Washington University. I have 3 years of experience caring for children and pets. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well. I am incredibly resourceful and love to share my creative side with young ones. I love to draw, read, and be...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great job taking care of our older dog. Thoughtful and a great communicator. Very appreciative of her last-minute help. "
Robert C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 14 and I turn/turned 24 in June. I have watched both boys and girls from the ages of 2 months to 8 years, both long and short term. I have handled up to five children between the ages of 4 months and 7 years old at once. I love playing games, being outside, and cooking with kids. Pets are not a...
April can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"April is great with kids and they adore her, but she's more than just the "fun" sitter. She's calm and level headed, and knows how to handle any situation, from kids not wanting to go to bed to more serious situations. She's prompt, reliable, and responsible, and...
Elyssa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.
Michelena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to activities and home through busy city streets and gave them dinner."
Saharah Moon C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maya!
I'm studying at GWU and looking for weekend jobs!
I'm passionate about early childhood development and have a particular abundance of experience with infants, but I have cared for kids from 1 month to 13 years old and am great with all ages.
I spent the last year as a full-time nanny- as a live-in nanny for 1...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maya has been watching our son since he was 2 months old. She is super responsive during coordination and is very punctual. Our son lights up whenever he sees her."
Joshua H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a large family and have spent lots of time babysitting my younger siblings and neighbors' kids and I have lots of experience with laundry and cooking and cleaning and housekeeping. I am able to care for children of all ages and am happy to help with homework. I do not have a car available to me.
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I highly recommend working with Bridget. She is respectful, professional, and extremely attentive to our daughter. Within minutes of their first meeting our daughter was already happily showing Bridget around and playing with her. We are so glad we found Bridget!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Asena, and I'm a graduate student at American University studying Global Governance. I've been a full time nanny in the past, and have several families who would be happy to provide you with recommendations. I love kids, being outdoors, and staying active. I would be happy to provide babysitting services for date...
5.0
"Asena is experienced, reliable, engaging and adaptable. She communicates clearly. The kids had a good day with her and they engaged in a variety of activities inside and outside the home. Definitely plan to hire her again."
Albert B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Catholic University student with over 4 years of regularly nannying experience and have been babysitting since 2013. I am currently living in Arlington, VA and studying in Washington DC so I am available for both NoVa and DC jobs.
In that time I have had experience with all ages, but most of my experience comes...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn is a very good baby sitter. My kids love how involved she is, whatever activity they want to do she's ALL IN. My daughter wanted to make cookies one day and Kaitlyn made it happen with no warning, and they were delicious. She always cleans up after the kids...
Dawn M.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Liz. I have worked as a babysitter and a day-camp counselor for two summer camps. I currently work part-time as a tutor at C2 Education.
I supervised children of various ages from 5-13 depending on my assigned group. I enjoy taking care of kids and entertaining them by playing games, reading books, and creating...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz was a sweet addition to our family when she came to care for my two young boys. She was always very present with them, willing to play and be creative. She is calm, attentive and nurturing. Highly recommend!"
Shanna F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter and tutor, experienced with children of all ages. 5+ years of teaching and camp counselor experience with middle and high school-aged children.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie worked for me in a community health setting for 1+ years. She worked in a case manager capacity for some very vulnerable patients and went above and beyond to make sure their needs were met. She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and responsible. Any family...
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an early childhood education and development professional with past teaching experience in Fairfax County Public Schools. I currently work with a number of families in the area and have provided childcare and support for families in DC over the past several years. I have worked with children of all ages, each with unique...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amazing babysitter! My son loves her, as do I. I highly recommend Jordan."
Hope M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Fatmanur B.
5.0
I'm so incredibly thankful for Fatmanur. Highly recommend - warm, patient, and my kids really enjoy being with her!
- Pauline H.
Elaine B.
5.0
I highly recommend Carol for baby care and night nursing! She was our night nurse the first few weeks our baby was born. Carol was so observant and attentive with our daughter and took amazing car of her. She is highly specialized in newborn care, and I’ve learned so much from her for tips on...
- Lauren M.
Jordyn M.
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.
Alexis S.
5.0
Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents. With our toddler she played games,...
- Elizabeth O.
Luz G.
5.0
Had a great interview - our needs didn't align directly so we didn't hire her, but it was clear she's great with newborns and has a lovely personality.
- Sarah M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Washington, DC:
How can I find a Washington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Washington, DC can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,941 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Washington, DC?
The average rate for Washington, DC babysitters on Care.com is $19.77 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Washington, DC through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Washington, DC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 918 reviews of the 1,941 listed babysitters.