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2,132 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Most recent reviews for babysitters in Washington, DC
Elaine B.
5.0
Punctual, polite, and professional - my daughter lover her time and we were able to enjoy a night out without worry. Thanks!
- Chris B.
Avery W.
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.
Alexis S.
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 son engaged and entertained. They...
- Ludovic E.
Toni H.
5.0
Toni was great! Very communicative, arrived on time, and handled our shy toddler very well! Would hire her again.
- Erin H.
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.
Babysitters in Washington, DC
5.0
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Hello everyone! My name is Elaine, I am 31yo 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...
Recent review:
5.0
Punctual, polite, and professional - my daughter lover her time and we were able to enjoy a night out without worry. Thanks!
Reviewed by Chris B.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
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...
Reviewed by Gina M.
5.0
(8)
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Hello! My name is Alexis and I just graduated from the College of William and Mary this past December 2018. I finished with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. I currently live in D. C. with my puppy, Kobe (bichon poodle mix). I grew up in Virginia Beach,...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Ludovic E.
5.0
(7)
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Hello!!
I have an undying love for children. I have an extensive background in nannying and working in schools/childcare centers. I'm currently in school majoring Psychology. Working with families will not only give me the opportunity to learn more but will also put me a step closer to my career...
Toni can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Toni was great! Very communicative, arrived on time, and handled our shy toddler very well! Would hire her again.
Reviewed by Erin H.
4.4
(18)
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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...
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.
Reviewed by Sarah M.
5.0
(3)
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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...
April can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
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...
Reviewed by Julia P.
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
(2)
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I absolutely love babysitting and have been doing it for years. I have always had a job since high school while babysitting on the side and have been nannying since I graduated. I graduated from college in May of 2020 and am looking for a nannying job while applying to dental hygiene schools. As for...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Paige is outstanding with kids. She makes sure to follow all the rules of the house but is also super fun! She was our oldest kid's first babysitter and became our go-to for every kid we had after that (3). She...
Reviewed by Josh M.
5.0
(5)
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Looking for full time starting on July 2023
I worked as a Au pair from July 2011-July 2013.
During that time I took care of 2 girls, one 3 months old and the other 3 years old.
After that, I've been taking care of twins (boy and girl). They were 16 months when I first started taking care of them...
Recent review:
5.0
Wan worked with us for just about a year, starting right before our son turned one. Her experience and competence put us immediately at ease, and from the beginning we were never worried about our child's...
Reviewed by Megan S.
5.0
(2)
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Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.
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...
Reviewed by Saharah Moon C.
5.0
(5)
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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...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
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...
Reviewed by Erin C.
5.0
(2)
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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-...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
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...
Reviewed by Racquel H.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Dianne. I just moved to the USA from the Philippines and have lived in the states for 3 years so far. I'm Deaf and grew up around hearing people. Fluent in English and Chinese with conversational ability in Tagalog and American Sign Language. I'm very good with children and will give 100%...
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Molly A. I am from Oregon and just moved to DC to start law school at American University!
I specialize in teaching the ACT and SAT, scoring above the 95th percentile in both tests back in 2016. I taught for an online tutoring company and I have 2 years of success in helping...
Recent review:
5.0
Very helpful, knowledgeable.
Reviewed by Patrick Z.
5.0
(3)
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Hi I'm 28 years old. I have always loved taking care of kids especially babies. I have a lot of childcare experience with kids from 0 - 13 years of age. I also have experience with multiples. My most recent childcare consist of taking care of a 5-year-old boy, 4-year-old girl, 2-year-old girl and a...
Recent review:
5.0
Ricky was amazing at every stage of the process. Our four year old absolutely loved her and it gave us piece of mind to leave our daughter with someone so capable and kind while we attended events in city far...
Reviewed by Erika H.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Macrae and I am 24 years old. I have lots of experience with children and love spending time with kids - I have lots of great references! I am trilingual (French, Spanish, and English) and I work for a consulting firm in the city during the day. I would love to babysit during evenings,...
Macrae can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
She was extremely reliable and responsible and it was the first time we felt comfortable with someone else picking our kids up from school and taking care of them! We would gladly have kept working with her if...
Reviewed by Debbie T.
5.0
(3)
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Hello! I just relocated to Washington DC and I am an online graduate student.
I babysat children of all ages throughout high school, as well as caring for my younger brother and cousins.
I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and I am comfortable and able to care for children with...
Recent review:
5.0
She did a great job of taking care of my toddler, even bedtime. I'd definitely hire her again and recommend her.
Reviewed by Sarah C.
5.0
(2)
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Hi Care Families!
My name is Kaitlynn and I'm a senior at Howard University. I have 6 years of childcare experience including babysitting and working at a local daycare. If anyone needs a regular babysitter or an occasional one I would be glad to help! I have a clean driving record and my own car. I...
Recent review:
5.0
Kaitlynn was the evening babysitter for my 2 kids over the summer (ages 2 and 6), and occasionally my baby girl (4 months). She was absolutely incredible. She was responsible for picking the kids up from...
Reviewed by Sibo M.
3.7
(3)
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Hello Parents,
I am currently a 2nd grade teacher in Prince George's County Public Schools in charge of instructing 25 children daily. Before becoming a teacher, I was the coach of a youth basketball team for two years. I was also a camp counselor for 4 years. My last year of being a camp counselor...
Caleb can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Caleb several times and he was punctual, professional and fun. My two young kiddos loved him and asked for him specifically whenever getting a sitter was mentioned. I felt confident and at ease...
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
5.0
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I am a college student in Washington D. C. I have been babysitting and working with kids for years. I am first aid, lifeguard and CPR certified. I am a varsity swimmer in college so I love to swim and play outside! I would love to chat to see if I would be a good fit for your family!
Recent review:
5.0
Responsible, dependable, patient and kind. Ms. R. ended up becoming an important part of our family while we were stationed in DC. Our kids love her.
My highest personal recommendation.
Reviewed by Kelly O.
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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 2,132 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $18.18 per hour as of June 2023. 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 2023, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,021 reviews of the 2,132 listed babysitters.