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Aniah H.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hi! I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic and caring. I love working with kids because it just came natural for me. It's a passion of mines to care for kids of all ages, I love bonding with kids and watching them grow! I'm looking for a job that is fun and safe. I love connecting with everyone in the family, not just...

Maximilian H. says "Aniah is great to work with, she took time to help make our 2-year-old comfortable, and us too!"

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Olivia T.

Part Time Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am from Wilton, CT but now reside in DC and am a senior at American University. I have been babysitting all ages since I was 14. I have worked at my local YMCA as a camp counselor since I was 16 and have held leadership positions. The age I specialize in is 3-4-year-olds but I have experience with all...

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...

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Pamela P.

Full Time/Part Time Bilingual Energetic Nanny Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I come from a big family and have always been the 'go to' person to watch all of the kids for my cousins and friends. I am very responsible, fun and creative and love to have constructive time and time to explore and play. I have a little brother and sister whom I've helped care for in Dominican Republic since they were...

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...

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Judy G.

Young Entrepreneur Looking To Care For Children Ages 2+

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi! My name is Judy. I am a 29-year-old entrepreneur looking to support myself while I grow my business. 12+ years in child care, babysitting for over 20 families. I love children and interacting with and learning from them. Fluent in multiple languages and certified language instructor. Willing to teach desired languages while...

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...

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Nijaya H.

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Are you in need of a fun and reliable babysitter? Look no further! With 5 years of experience, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your little ones. As a babysitter, I prioritize safety while also ensuring an enjoyable and engaging environment for children. I have a natural knack for connecting with kids...

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...

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Clarke W.

About Me

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as fun, adventurous , great listener. I like working with kids because they really brighten up my day. When I get to work and I see my students they really just bring me a joy that can't be explained. They say the craziest things, they are very adventurous, and I love being around their high...

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. "

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Emely R.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello everyone!!! I'm Emely. I am Dominican I am looking for a full time position a babysitting starting on October. I have 3+ years experience babysitting children of all ages. I am a responsible, loving, hard worker, friendly, respectful person. I love the kids and I like to share time with them. I like to do different...

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...

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Sophia M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for almost 15 years now and nannying full-time and part-time over the past five years. I studied infant and early childhood development in school and I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, early school age children, and preteens. I am great at coming up with fun, intellectual games and activities...

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...

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Grace K.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am currently a pharmacy student at Rutgers University and luckily this semester I have time to take on a babysitting job. Being one of six kids, I've looked after children practically my whole life. Through multiple jobs, I've come to realize my love for caretaking and innate ability to connect with children. From...

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...

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Adira B.

Creativity Beyond Screen Time

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious! I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
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Adriana K.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a senior at CUA! I have 5+ years of babysitting experience and I love kids and pets. I have been certified in Advanced Childcare (which includes CPR and AED) and have 4 younger siblings myself who I love spending time with when I'm home from school. In my free time I like to bake, read books, go to the...

Leslie M. says "Punctual, polite, friendly - we felt reassured leaving our toddler with Adriana and would hire her again!"

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Hailey F.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I do a lot of testing, therapy, and parent/teacher collaborative work for students with anxiety, autism, , and learning disabilities. I am passionate about improving the health of students :) . In the meantime, I am looking to find a family to work with! I love kids of all ages, and have the expertise to work with children with...

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!"

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Kevin L.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Thanks for reading! I have been a teacher at the elementary school level since 2016 with diverse experiences in coaching and tutoring for much of my life. I have coached numerous elementary and middle school level sports for both boys and girls since 2010. I've worked in an elementary school's child care center in an after...

Michelle R. says "Kevin has been great! My boys love him and he has been up for the challenge of them. He works well with finding ways to get my boys to cooperate. He...

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Tykisha T.

Great On-Call Childcare Provider!

Washington, DC

4.1(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
a passionate caregiver based in Washington, DC with over 20 years of experience. I currently work at a Montessori school and part-time as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I specialize in caring for children of all ages, including those with developmental and behavioral needs. My experience includes classroom care,...

Melissa L. says "Great with my children! Ms.T is reliable, punctual & very hands on with children."

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Andora T.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm an energetic, kind, creative out going and extremely responsible babysitter. I have 14 years experience working with children with disabilities and behavioral problems, as well as multiple children varying from 0-10 years of age in the same setting. I have overnight experience with newborns. I am a native of the DC that has...

Omar C. says "Andora goes above and beyond to care for our five y/o and infant. Her situational awareness is unmatched by any caregiver we've had so far. She intuitively...

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Cierra C.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available Over Summer Months

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've had several years experiences caring for children ages 3-12 and have had experience working as a summer camp counselor for those age ranges for 3 years. I know how to keep young children's minds preoccupied and engaged to prevent them from having separation anxiety. I enjoy doing art projects and outside activities with the...

Steve H. says "We recently interviewed Cierra for a nanny position and were very impressed with her professionalism, caring nature and just her overall demeanor. It was...

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Sophia D.

Future Child Life Specialist

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a current Child Life Specialist at Children's National Hospital who works with children and families going through stressful medical experiences. I have a bachelors and masters degree in child psychology. I am looking for some extra work after my full time job! I love working with children and love to help make families...

Heidi S. says "I highly recommend Sophia without hesitation! Any family would be lucky to hire her and I'm so sad she is moving away! She has taken care of our 6 year old...

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Jade S.

Fun Loving And Responsible Recent Masters Graduate With A Passion For Children, Tutoring & Animals.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I started working with kids when I was in early high school, throughout HS and college. In college I also worked at a local MOPS group so I have worked with larger groups of small kids from all age ranges One thing you should know about me is that I am extremely fond of both children and pets of all kinds, and I have my own...

Jeff P. says "Highly recommend! Jade cared for our 2.5 year old every day for several months over the summer. She was dependable, punctual, kind, caring, and very easy...

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Marlo B.

Weeknights And Weekends

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...

Elizabeth H. says "Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

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Perla L.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Perla. With 12 years of experience in child care, I've worked as an au pair in France, Switzerland, and Canada, caring for children from various families. I have experience caring for special needs children and am known for being professional, proactive, and adaptable to each family's unique needs. I speak Spanish,...

Jill S. says "I can't say enough about Perla. She is truly a gem. She is smart, reliable, dependable, communicative, and goes above and beyond. I am a new working mama...

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  • 887 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.44/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 472 reviews of the 889 listed babysitters

Aniah H.

Aniah is great to work with, she took time to help make our 2-year-old comfortable, and us too!

- Maximilian H.

Olivia T.

Olivia is a very sweet and caring person with a passion for helping and working with children. She creates a fun, creative and inclusive...

- Kimberly F.

Pamela P.

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,...

- Keondra F.

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 889 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $21.44 per hour as of August 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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