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Care Member says "Benyathip, has been working for us for more than a year since my son was 6 months. She has been very caring and loving, she is very fast learner and...
See profileCare Member says "Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She...
See profileKourtney N. says "Cheron did a great job babysitting our kids. Would hire again. "
See profileCare Member says "I have had the absolute pleasure of having Briana as a sitter. Every time she steps into our home she brings a positive attitude and gentle...
See profileDapre S. says "Meets all my requests and if I told her specific details she follows them kids listen to her and she comes in on short notice keeps the house clean "
See profileAdrienne F. says "We did not ultimately work with Lee due to scheduling difficulties, but we were very impressed with her at the interview stage. She is clearly well...
See profileCare Member says "My daughter loved spending time with Fantasia! She was so engaged and really made my daughter feel special"
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Tiye D. says "Ms. Tillie is truly one of a kind. She consistently goes above and beyond, effortlessly managing both family and pets when needed. Her energy and expertise...
See profileCare Member says " Juliana is very punctual and dependable. My husband and I found her through one of her roommates when her friend was unavailable to help us. Our baby...
See profileCare Member says "Overall amazing nanny! Always went above and beyond for my kiddos. Cared for us a while ago in 2019 and has left her mark in a way we’d never forget! "
See profileKamil S. says "Kiyah is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We feel so lucky that she decided to be a mentor/tutor/support system/enthusiastic player of endless hide and seek games for...
See profileVanessa S. says "My family and I hired Alexandra for a month this summer. She was always on time, patient, and took my boys to do fun activities. My boys both loved her...
See profileHaelim A. says "My impression is that this was the first time she worked with a family even though she may have worked with children before in different settings. She...
See profileCare Member says "She is absolutely amazing. One of the most trustworthy, caring, and loving nanny's I have ever worked with. She took impeccable care of our son. We...
See profileSara H. says "Iara came for one day to help with babysitting and light housework. She did a great job and has a lovely personality!"
See profileAshley P. says "Asha is a loving caring and dedicated care giver. Her love for children is out of this world. She's passionate in every aspect as care giver. Awesome care...
See profileAna B. says "Pamela seems very nice, intelligent, and professional, and she was my top choice as a nanny for my baby daughter. While our timing didn't work, I would have...
See profileGinger H. says "We are so glad we found Lucy! We wish our time with her was longer. She was easy to work with and took great care of our 3 year old. She was attentive and...
See profileCare Member says "She is a wonderful person with the kids ."
See profileCare Member says "great with kids and very helpful . "
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913 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.54/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 536 reviews of the 911 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 911 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 $21.54 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.