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2,103 child care providers are listed in Washington, DC

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Washington, DC

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Claudia L.


Washington, DC

$24/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care Available

5.0

(1)

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I am responsible person who I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I have 9 years of experience. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Claudia was amazing when she took care of my two children. She was kind, loving and fun. She was able to work well with two different ages and kept everyone engaged and happy. She is very reliable and always on time. I truly appreciated her motherly kindness...

Jacqueline B.

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Raksha R.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Raksha (pronounced RUCK-shuh) :) I'm a full-time attorney who really likes kids and has some flexibility to help with childcare here and there. Let's connect and see how I can be of assistance. - one year of nanny experience caring for an infant (from 2-14 months) - one year of experience as an after school program...
Raksha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Raksha watched our 11-month old son while we were in DC for a wedding. She was amazing!! She was very responsive, responsible, organized, communicative and asked great questions about our son. He immediately took to her and I felt very comfortable leaving him with...

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Jeannetta C.


Washington, DC

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity and imagination, allows me to create a nurturing environment where your child can thrive. I believe open communication is key, so you'll receive written...
Jeannetta can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Netta was fantastic. She did an excellent job with our 4 month old and also readily agreed—last minute—to watch our friend's 2.5 YO. She also helped clean up around the house. I would definitely hire her again."

Brandon S.

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Douyana B.


Washington, DC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion for childcare stems from the positive experiences I've had in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for nurturing and caring for children. My patient and calm personality, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect with children on their level and provide them with a safe and...
Douyana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I am delighted to inform you all about the remarkable and radiant woman I have hired. My child instantly connected with her, and her presence exudes a calming and nurturing energy, akin to a loving mother bear. She possesses an uncanny ability to decipher my...

Shantee W.

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my...

Lauren B.

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Sophia D.


Washington, DC

$42/hr8 yrs exp

Future Child Life Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"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 twins and 1 year old. She always plans fun activities for them, takes them outside, and helps with homework...

Heidi S.

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Carly B.


Washington, DC

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Child Clinical Psychology Graduate Student

Hi! I am working towards getting my doctorate in child clinical psychology. I have experience working with children in a number of settings- I currently work at a pediatric hospital as a therapist (in training) with children. I have been babysitting for 10 years and can work with infants, toddlers, and children of any age. I can...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Carly is a very responsible, kind, and fun person! She has worked a lot with kids and is so great with them!"

Alexandra L.

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Jade G.


Washington, DC

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Care Designed, With Your Family In Mind :)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello future families, I have a strong passion for assisting in the care of our future. I was raised in a large family where taught it truly takes a village to raise a child. With knowing how important it is to create a healthy, loving environment for children to thrive; I put forth my best at all times. Past "clients" have...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Jade is amazing!! She helped us with our twins for over 4 months both night and day and basically taught us everything we needed to know. She’s very evidence based in terms of her approach which is different than a lot of people in this field. She’s also the most...

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Marilyn A.


Washington, DC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

The Care You Need For Your Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marilyn and I am a Professional Nanny with over 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and young children. I strive to create an atmosphere at home where your child is safe, happy and engaged in meaningful activities. I'm passionate about developing strong relationships with both parents and children....
Marilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Marilyn (or Mimi, as our children affectionately call her) is a loving, joyful, and experienced caregiver that we were fortunate to have as a nanny for our two children, since our older child was 4 months old. We worked with Marilyn consistently for 8 years...

Courtney M.

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Janice F.


Washington, DC

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experiences with childcare are numerous. I have worked for many families . From 3 weeks Infants thru the teenager years. I have experience with: feedings, playing, entertaining, teaching, cooking, driving, tutoring, kind discipline, bathing, potty training, traveling, monitoring play-dates, preparation and monitoring of...
Janice can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hire Janice - period. She is simply the best. She cared for our 2 year old daughter from the age of three months and regularly babysits for both our daughter and 5 month old son. The children love her and see her as another parent and playmate. She is always very...

Anya M.

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Emily G.


Washington, DC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Active, Caring And Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 sustainability, overall good health and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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Jasmine L.


Washington, DC

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a graduate student studying school counseling . I'm active and can keep up with multiple kids (and pets!) at once if needed. I love cooking, so meals will never be a problem. Also, I enjoy crafting with kids, playing outside, sports, and lots of other activities. If your kids need help with school or learning, I'd be happy...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jasmine is so calm with my 6 year old twins. She has been helping them do their online schooling and watched the kids during the summer. We enjoy her so much. The kids have great days with her. I recommend hiring her (but don't take her away from me!)."

Diana O.

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Luiza R.


Washington, DC

$27-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi - My name is Luiza. I am offering child care and household services. In my country, I grew up working with my mom on her clinic of child rehabilitation (for kids with special needs), and also I always got to do social projects with children at my church back in Brazil. Besides that, I have been watching newborns, infants,...
Luiza can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She's amazing! My kids loved her! I'll definitely call her again when I need"

Louise C.

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Jaida G.


Washington, DC

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience caring for children. I love to play with kids - whether kicking around a soccer ball, painting, or doing their homework with them. I can help with travel, errands, cooking and more.
Jaida can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Noela N.


Washington, DC

$19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Person.

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with three years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My passion for childcare stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to create a safe and nurturing environment for children. I am known for my...
Noela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hands down best choice we made. Noela is a very kind and gentle nanny. She is incredibly patient with our very fussy baby boy. With her, I know my baby is in good hands! Highly recommend!"

Zuhal R.

Child care centers in Washington, DC

Meriam Academy

Meriam Academy

704 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC

5.0

(1)

Meriam Academy Child Learning Center helps prepare the future of the next generation of citizens by providing the exceptional educational programs and services to children. Meriam Academy provides support in reaching our children's highest academic potential and development in social, emotional...
5.0
"Excellent hidden gem in Petworth! The entire staff is caring and nurturing. My son really thrived at Meriam CLC. Would definitely recommend. "

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Bambini

Bambini

900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

5.0

(4)

NEW DAY CARE CENTER and SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM with a curriculum exclusively designed to teach SPANISH to infants and young children! We serve children from 3 months to 5 years of age in the heart of Washington DC, 900 Massachusetts Ave NW. Please visit www.bambinicdc.com for more information...
5.0
"Our 5 month old just started a few weeks ago and we could not be more thrilled. The teachers are so compassionate, thoughtful, and it is clear that they just adore my son. We were never interested in going anywhere else for the price and the community. All of their...

Caitlin T.


Bambino Kids Daycare Center

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

3919 14th St NW, Washington, DC

5.0

(4)

*Multicultural bilingual program (Spanish/English) *Experienced and energized teachers *Convenient location - worry free drop-off and pick-up *More than 25 years of experience *BA in Early Education & Child Development Associates (CDA) Certified *CPR & First Aid certified teachers
5.0
"We have had a great experience with Bambino. All of the teachers are very loving and our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up at the end of the day. She started going around 4.5 months and has flourished. It is a bilingual daycare center, which is what...

Cleopatra M


My little world daycare

My little world daycare

2909 N. Capitol ST. NE, Washington, DC

5.0

(1)

We are a Spanish immersion program, providing a nurturing and lovely environment for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years. We are a home based center. But, it we follow activities and programs at the same level of professionalism as a big center while keeping that warm home feeling. The connection...
5.0
"My Little World (MLW) is a great daycare. My daughter has been there for 2 years and has thrived ever since she started. Everyday I know she's going to be well cared for, with a staff who genuinely loves her and a group of children and families that are incredibly...

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Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

1516 Kearny Street NE, Washington, DC

5.0

(1)

Our program provides care and developmental stimulation through play-based academic growth opportunities for young children, ages 2-5 years old, in a small, home-like setting located in the beautiful Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood. The curriculum is child-initiated which provides...
5.0
"My child attended an award winning early childcare program that specialized in early reading skills directed by Wanda Holmes and when he started school he was on a first grade reading level."

Wanda H.


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Washington, DC

Claudia L.

5.0

Claudia was amazing when she took care of my two children. She was kind, loving and fun. She was able to work well with two different ages and kept everyone engaged and happy. She is very reliable and always on time. I truly appreciated her motherly kindness and skills. I look forward to...

- Jacqueline B.

Raksha R.

5.0

Raksha watched our 11-month old son while we were in DC for a wedding. She was amazing!! She was very responsive, responsible, organized, communicative and asked great questions about our son. He immediately took to her and I felt very comfortable leaving him with her. I would 100% recommend Raksha!...

- Care member

Jeannetta C.

5.0

Jeannetta has been an exemplary nanny, and I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight her exceptional work. Our child has made significant progress during her time with Jeannetta, and it is evident that she has formed a strong bond with her. I was initially apprehensive about leaving our child...

- Care member

Douyana B.

5.0

I am delighted to inform you all about the remarkable and radiant woman I have hired. My child instantly connected with her, and her presence exudes a calming and nurturing energy, akin to a loving mother bear. She possesses an uncanny ability to decipher my child's needs solely based on his cues...

- Shantee W.

Kaitlyn K.

5.0

Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...

- Lauren B.

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Ratings for Washington, DC child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,116 reviews of the 2,103 listed child care providers.