Find babysitters in Washington, DC that you’ll love

1,935 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Washington, DC

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Elaine B.


Washington, DC

$33-60/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist, Nanny, Babysitter, Doula

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:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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...

Lauren M.

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Luz G.


Washington, DC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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...
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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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Daungelia L.


Washington, DC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello family, I cared for many children in my lifetime, from ages 2 days old to 16 years old, also children with special needs as well. I love watching children and teaching them. I'm a very reliable, responsible and patient person. I am CPR, First Aid Certified and A Newborn Care Specialist and worked at a Jewish Community...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

4.0
Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean...

Adam M.

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Jordyn M.


Washington, DC

$23-33/hr4 yrs exp

Your Next Favorite Babysitter!

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: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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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Alexis S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 39 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, Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

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....

Elizabeth O.

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Kamryn R.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Engaging And Empathetic Babysitter - Fostering Fun, Learning, And Laughter!

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: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
A true professional! Kamryn took the time prior to coming to the house to ask pertinent questions that set the tone for how dedicated she is! Our children took to her right away and she is communicative, punctual and has the right way of setting healthy...

Angeline H.

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Audrey R.


Washington, DC

$21-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter In Navy Yard

I have been babysitting for the past 9 years and am CPR/AED/Red Cross babysitting certified. I have babysat for children ages 2-12. I graduated from American University in May 2021 with a degree in Business Administration and am currently working a full-time corporate job but am looking for part time work. Please feel free to...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Audrey was trustworthy, kind, and reliable

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Avery W.


Washington, DC

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Positive And Energetic Babysitter For Hire!

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: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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April B.


Washington, DC

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
April watched my dog for a weekend and did a great job! She's very dependable and caring when it came to my dog, which was amazing! I would definitely recommend April to a friend and will be using her again! My dog misses her already!

Julia P.

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Caroline C.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Artistic And Fun Babysitter

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: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Great job taking care of our older dog. Thoughtful and a great communicator. Very appreciative of her last-minute help.

Robert C.

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Taylor M.


Washington, DC

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny For Fall 2023

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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Emily G.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Active, Caring And Experienced Babysitter!

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...
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Michelena M.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Seasonal Nanny And Part Time Babysitter

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.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Maya N.


Washington, DC

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Babysitter

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: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maya was an amazing sitter for our two year old and newborn. She was with our family for a little more than 6 months and essentially took care of everything for our eldest so we could focus on the baby. She was punctual, communicative, and genuinely cared about...

Racquel H.

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Bridget S.


Washington, DC

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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.

Recent review:

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!

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Kaitlyn W.


Washington, DC

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/tutor

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: Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kaitlyn was the most reliable, trustworthy, and honest nanny we have hired. Our daughter was always laughing with Kaitlyn, and the latter had an ability to stay incredibly present in the moment, even when doing something as mundane as pushing a toy car down the...

Erin C.

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Asena J.


Washington, DC

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Hire!

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...

Recent review:

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.

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Juliana D.


Washington, DC

$25-40/hr13 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with creative activities to keep them occupied. She picked them up from school and walked them safely home and was...

Molly E.

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Gloria D.


Washington, DC

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I recently relocated to Washington, D. C. I've worked in childcare for four years. I worked as a babysitter and nanny for a few years before starting employment at an after-school program in a Seattle elementary school. I worked there for two years before moving on to work in various Seattle child care facilities.
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Gloria was great with our kids. We would definitely hire her again.

Care member

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Emma K.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Looking To Help While You Work!

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: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

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.

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.

Daungelia L.

4.0

Maybe she will work for your family! But no luck for interviewing with us.. Set up an interview the day before after confirming our posting which included light meal prep and housekeeping. Late night I received a message that she does not cook and will not clean (according to her nannies do not do...

- Adam 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.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 970 reviews of the 1,935 listed babysitters.