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Siara E.

Part-Time Babysitter- Flexible Schedule

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Siara, a caring and trustworthy babysitter with over 10 years of experience. I speak both Spanish and English, and I love spending time with kids. A few years ago, I helped care for children while my mom battled cancer, which deepened my passion for childcare. I believe every child is unique, whether they need help with...

Hill G. says "Very good nanny! Siara has been teaching my daughter Spanish for quite some time now and I'm very impressed. She definitely has a way with kids! "

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Christina S.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Christina and I am currently a student at George Washington University School of Medicine. Prior to attending medical school, I worked in a pediatric intensive care unit at a children's hospital. I have had a lot of experience working with kids and have experience babysitting for many families of various ages...

Marz D. says "Christina has been our go to sitter for the past several years! I have twin boys that are 6 and a 9 year old son. We are definitely missing her being...

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Juliana D.

Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...

Molly E. says "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...

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Eve E.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a senior at Georgetown University in DC. I have been working with children for most of my life, from being a primary caretaker to my many younger siblings to caring for several different families over the last 6+ years as a professional childcare provider. I have experience working with children of all ages,...

Care Member says "Eve has been a regular babysitter for our family for the past 4 months. She’s punctual, responsible, engaged and my boys age 3&6 love her. She’s done...

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Lauren H.

Weekend And Evenings Babysitter Available!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Lauren and I work at a water and sanitation non-profit in Denver. I am looking for work outside of office hours and have always loved working with children! My experience includes working at my university's child care center, babysitting for 10+ years, and growing up with young cousins. As a Peace Corps...

Cassandra C. says "Lauren has been an amazing sitter for my two children (3 & 6). She was the first non-family member to care for them and was amazingly accommodating...

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Lisa F.

Full Time RN, Part Time Babysitter!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a transplant from NY. Currently living in Navy Yard. I'm an RN/Teacher No Covid contact and fully vaccinated + booster with availability on week nights and weekends, and even weekdays/overnights depending on the day. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, bedtime, even transportation to and from activities I have car....

Jenny C. says "Lisa is an absolute joy. Her warmth, care and attention are beyond measure. She was the first person I left my 6 week old with (and remained so until he...

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Christina B.

Part-time Babysitter And Tutor Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
With extensive years of childcare experience under my belt, I'm more than equipped to provide references upon request. Currently seeking part-time evening and date night babysitting opportunities, I bring the expertise of an educator, allowing for increased availability throughout the summer months. Additionally, I offer...

Elisa C. says "Christina was an absolutely *wonderful* after-school babysitter 4 days per week for the whole spring semester plus part of this last summer for our 2 girls...

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Meg D.

Young, Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time Work

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I'm Meg! I've lived in the DC area for since I graduated from Georgetown in 2016. I work in Democratic politics by day but truly love being around kids and caregiving so always open to occasional babysitting gigs. Children are so special and really fun -- love to make up games, songs, and just be silly. I'm responsible,...

Nathan D. says "Meg was a wonderful baby sitter for our 9 and 4 year olds. She immediately connected with both of the them and engaged with them through various...

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Jamie S.

High Energy, Fun Loving Babysitter/RN!!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Jamie and I am looking for a temporary childcare job! I can start as soon as possible. I am a Registered Nurse but my place of employment is not currently open due to COVID19. I am CPR certified. I have experience with children through my four years of nursing school training, being a Girl Scout Leader, teaching...

Carmel M. says "I have known Jamie as a Daisy in my Girl Scout troop who continued on to earn the most coveted GOLD Award. I watched her grow up into a wonderful and...

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Hannah J.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends, Daytime Or Nighttime.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an incoming law student at American University in the fall. My schedule is very open until August 21st and I'm looking to work as much as possible until school starts. In the fall, I'll only be available about 10 hours per week. I'm open to date night babysitting or more regular care for the coming weeks. I have been...

Suzanne S. says "I can't say enough great things about Hannah. My daughter ran in to our room and woke us up this morning to excitedly tell us all about how much fun her...

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Toniqua H.

Positive, Honest & Trustworthy Babysitter/Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello!! I have an undying love for children. I have an extensive background in nannying and working in schools/childcare centers. Working with families will not only give me the opportunity to learn more but will also put me a step closer to my career goals.

Erin H. says "Toni was great! Very communicative, arrived on time, and handled our shy toddler very well! Would hire her again."

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Beverly H.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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Kessley J.

About Kessley :)

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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Queen W.

Id Love To Meet Your Family, I Am Vaccinated (both Doses).

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Hello! My name is Queen. I am a recent college graduate majoring in conflict analysis & resolution, CPR certified, love kids, and am willing to help you not only with your children but with any "tech" in your home haha. Before college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant at Woodholme elementary for 4 years (kindergarten-3rd...

Care Member says "Queen is great! She is always on time, great at communicating, follows schedule to the second. She is just over all wonderful and reliable. She will not...

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Sydney B.

Fun Sitter And Devoted Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 6 years of experience with children ages 6mos-13 yrs. I can help with a variety of things, such as light housework, homework help, nighttime routines, overnight stays, vacation help, food prep, indoor/ outdoor activities, and more! Feel free to contact me directly with any specific questions.

Kristin B. says "Sydney was great! She was communicative and on time. She's very calm and patient but also playful and good at setting boundaries. My 4 & 6 year old boys...

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Shoteria P.

Part-Time Caregiver/Occasional

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 78 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children for over 10 years now. I have traveled nationally and internationally with various families. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my experiences with children. I have cared for children ranging from 3 weeks old to 15 years old.

Rebecca D. says "Shoteria is conscientious, thoughtful, and fun. She was lovely with my children. We were in town from out of state for an adult only wedding and needed a...

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Latierra C.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Latierra C, born and raised in Washington, DC. I am 34 years old, with over 10 years of experience with working with children of all ages. I will care and nurture your child while you are away. I am first aid and CPR trained. I enjoyed working with children's of all ages. It's not just a career/ job for me but...

Duncan C. says "Our daughter is speech delayed and autistic. Latierra interacted with her wonderfully and we noticed that our daughter was much chattier the next day....

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Emma B.

Experience Sitter Open To Tutoring Or Evening Work

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Emma. As the oldest of six children, I have always loved working with kids, and over the last 15 years of babysitting, I have experienced with about every situation that you can come up with. I would love to give you some rest time by watching your children. Currently I am occasionally working with several families who...

Stephanie B. says "We've had Emma watch our daughter for some date nights over the last year. She is warm, sweet, and engaging and we really feel at ease when we're...

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Janna T.

All Smiles

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Jocelyn Z. says "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...

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Vernae R.

Childcare Provider/ Postpartum Doula

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...

Care Member says "Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she...

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  • 913 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.53/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 536 reviews of the 913 listed babysitters

Siara E.

Very good nanny! Siara has been teaching my daughter Spanish for quite some time now and I'm very impressed. She definitely has a way with...

- Hill G.

Christina S.

Christina has been our go to sitter for the past several years! I have twin boys that are 6 and a 9 year old son. We are definitely missing...

- Marz D.

Juliana D.

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...

- Molly E.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Washington, DC:

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 913 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.

The average rate for Washington, DC babysitters on Care.com is $21.53 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Washington, DC through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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