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Care Member says "My children absolutely adore Ms. Breanna. Ms.Breanna is very professional, kind and always have fun activities for the children to do. I highly...
Menbere S. says "Hands down the best caregiver I've ever worked with thus far. Julianna babysat our one-year-old for a week. She is attentive, smart, patient, creative,...
Jeffrey T. says "We have been so fortunate to have found Anamika. She is a joy to work with, and we would love to keep working with her in between school semesters as...
Dax K. says "Five Star Nanny! Monique is always on time, always in good spirits, and a joy to be around. She gave my newborn son her undivided attention each time she was...
Megan F. says "Nia is an excellent babysitter and a rare find! She's very reliable, easy to reach by phone, and has a kind, easygoing personality. She got along great...
Keondra F. says "Pamela has been phenomenal with our 1 year old! We have hired her a couple of times a month for nearly a year, and she is punctual, caring, and truly...
Matt M. says "Lauren watched our 4yo girl and 1yo boy all summer. She was always on time. Our youngest can be a loud screamer when he misses mommy. Lauren endured with a...
Taylor W. says "Judy is really good with my son, who can be very persistent and challenging at times! He gets super excited every time I tell him she’s coming to watch...
Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...
Kimberly F. says "Olivia is a very sweet and caring person with a passion for helping and working with children. She creates a fun, creative and inclusive environment for...
Louann B. says "Our daughter loved Fatima and soon after she left asked when she would need a sitter again. She bonded quickly with her and was wonderful all around."
Care Member says "Nijaya is awesome and she gives great care. She goes above and beyond. Her expertise shows in her ability to take such good care of children. I would...
Care Member says "Clarke did an outstanding job watching my little ones. She assured me they were in good hands. They are already asking me when can she babysit again. "
Sophie S. says "Lindsey cared for our 1 (almost 2!) year-old for around 6 months when I worked from home and we were in the midst of transition and temporary housing in...
Care Member says "We loved having Emely as our nanny. She took great care of our son (1-2 years old), we felt they had a connection very quickly! She was very sweet with...
Lauren B. says "Our kiddos love Maddie! She is always a few minutes early, is creative in playing with the kids rather than just relying on the tv, and the kids are so...
Abigail B. says "Sophia is a warm and competent care provider. My toddler felt comfortable with her very quickly. I really appreciate her helpful and flexible attitude in...
Julie R. says "Grace is an amazing babysitter who is calm, responsible, kind and loving. My kids always look forward to nights when Ms Grace comes over because she is...
Melissa J. says "Always on time. Flexible. Great energy. Very pleasant personality. Our little one has had lots of fun with her and has learned so much!"
Leslie M. says "Punctual, polite, friendly - we felt reassured leaving our toddler with Adriana and would hire her again!"
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The average post rate is $21.48/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 519 reviews of the 910 listed babysitters
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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 910 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 $21.48 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.