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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 5 years
In-home babysitters in Washington, DC
5.0
(2)
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. For several years, I worked on and off babysitting for family and friends since I was a teenager because I love working with kids. I have learned so much over the years! Recently, I've been busy with homeschooling my daughters! Since I'm a stay at home parent, I'm looking for a way...
Iris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I love the care she gives to the children. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am 24 years old and living in Raleigh. I graduated from Roanoke College, then graduate school at The George Washington University in DC where I studied and taught for two years. In the summer of 2023 after graduation, I moved back home to NC, where I live with my fiancé and our sweet cats. I teach at a ballet school in...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved Carolina! She was very attentive with our son, and had many activities for him to do. She looked after him as if he were her own. Carolina always gave us updates and I couldn't ask for a better sitter! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am currently a freshman at American University. I am offering child care services!
I love being a babysitter and have lots of experience working with children. I took child education courses all through high school, have been a swim instructor for children for the past 3 years, and have been...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is really amazing! She is energetic and plays with my 2 boys ( 4 and 2) straight for 5 hours. They walk to the park, draw on this sidewalk, play in the backyard, building house and boys favorite time with her is playing the floor with lava. They also read...
Peiting W.
Claire B.
Washington, DC
$27-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
College Graduate With Weekday Job Looking For Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
I just moved into Georgetown from living in Arlington for the past 2 years. Originally from Los Angeles, CA. I graduated with a degree in Food & Nutrition from the University of Alabama in 2020. I recently got laid off from my job and am looking for work. I have a lot of experience babysitting children back when I was in High...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Claire is a one of a kind person! She is caring and helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone around her feels comfortable, safe, and happy! She has been taking care of my kids for a few years now when my wife and I go out of town. There is no one I...
Richard L.
Olivia G.
Washington, DC
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced And Organized Sitter Looking To Bring Ease To Your Family's Schedule
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I'm an energetic trilingual sitter that has worked in childcare through volunteer work with nonprofits, babysitting with local families, and more formal counseling work with young adults in academia. I can take kids to and from activities, or spend the day at home if need be. I love engaging with kids in the...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
3.0
"Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her....
Tayo B.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Beverly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a junior 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 beach,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual, polite, friendly - we felt reassured leaving our toddler with Adriana and would hire her again!"
Leslie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi hi Danae here! I am a 23-year-old medical student and sister of four, three of which are younger step-sisters! Looking after kids requires someone who is energetic, meticulous and patient and growing up with these girls has more than prepared me for this role. Additionally, it allowed me to develop many skills such as...
Danae can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Danae is absolutely an amazing person who provided child care services for my niece. This was not an average experience she exceed all of my wildest dreams. She stayed late, and my niece participated in several activities from going swimming to exploring a museum....
Karema M.
Miriam E.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Recent Master's Grad Looking For Part-time Babysitting Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just completed my master's degree in international history at the London School of Economics and Political Science and have a BA in public policy from the University of Michigan. I also am a former professional ballet dancer! I danced ballet professionally for seven years between high school and college in Seattle, NYC, and...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance
Christine K.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-Time Evening Caregiver Available. Social Work Degree School Counselor.
I have been babysitting since high school. I am a college graduate with a masters degree in social work. I am currently working as a school counselor. I enjoy arts, sports, and like to make sure that kids are having fun without spending their entire day in front of video games and TV's. I'm an energetic 31. I have a car and am...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi there! I would love to help out with your children! I have been babysitting since I was 13 which means that for the past 12 years it has been a large part of my life. I have work experience with children from the age of 6 months to 13 years old. Tasks I have had to do include pick-ups and drop-offs, meal preparation, homework...
Hallie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Jaqueline V.
Washington, DC
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Dependable College Graduate Looking For Babysitting Opportunities
Hi, first let me say thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! I am a 23-year-old college graduate from Georgetown University in Washington DC. I recently moved back home to Racine, WI and am looking for weekend opportunities. I speak 4 languages those of which include: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), French...
Jaqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hello Families,
I am a 25-year-old clinical research professional with a flexible work from home schedule. I am looking for part time, short term or long term opportunities. I am based in the Washington DC area and have been navigating the DMV area since I moved up here for grad school in 2019.
I have experience with all age...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Im 23-year-old female located near dupont circle and Adams Morgan in DC. I grew up in Massachusetts and moved to DC in 2022 after graduating from UMass Amherst with degrees in public health and Spanish. Now I work full time in the international development field, so someone looking for a sitter in evenings or on weekends would...
Hi families! My name is Rachel and I'm a sophomore at the George Washington University. I'm originally from the Boston area, where I babysat for 6 years back home. I love all types of pets and have babysat children ranging from infants to age 12. I have a clean driving record and am happy to help out with school work!
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hello! I hope this message finds you well. My name is Coumba. I am 24 years old young lady who recently moved to DC from Saint Louis to pursue my clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I have experience working with kids with autism as a behavioral technician at home and in clinic settings. I am new to babysitting as a...
Coumba can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Brenda B.
Washington, DC
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science and finished an Americorps Program in Indianapolis! I am back home saving up for graduate school and building community within Northwest Indiana again, and am excited to start my journey as a caretaker. Although I have had no prior...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I've been a creative, energetic, and caring nanny for 4 years to a family with two kids, ages 6 and 9 when I started. During this time, I've also had experience watching kids aged 11 months to 12 yrs and most all in between. I'm an American University student studying STEM and I've gained experience tutoring math for all ages...
Laurel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Katherine R.
Washington, DC
$8-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Babysitter Who Is New To The Area! Looking For Evening And Weekend Jobs.
I'd describe my personality as caring, easy going, patient.
I started working with kids when I was 13! I started babysitting casually in my neighborhood and more consistently through high school. In college, I nannied for 3 years with the same family
In my spare time, I like to stay active, read, and explore my new home! I'm...
I am an UCLA undergraduate home for the summer am looking for a long-term summer babysitting job from now until end of July/August. I have experience babysitting children from as young as 5 months to 13 years old. I have worked as a babysitter on and off for close to 7 years, with up to three children at a time.
I would be happy...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Iris R.
5.0
Iris watched my son over the summer. I was really impressed with the service she provided. She cared for my son as my family would, whenever I left my son with her I felt safe and comfortable. She is caring, accommodating and reliable. My son would always be happy to go see her and spend time. I...
- Care member
Carolina D.
5.0
Carolina is absolutely outstanding with our daughter!! She is caring, patient, and like family! Our daughter absolutely adores her! Highly recommend!!
- Care member
Abigail G.
5.0
Abby is really amazing! She is energetic and plays with my 2 boys ( 4 and 2) straight for 5 hours. They walk to the park, draw on this sidewalk, play in the backyard, building house and boys favorite time with her is playing the floor with lava. They also read books, play Lego, and toys in the...
- Peiting W.
Claire B.
5.0
Claire is a one of a kind person! She is caring and helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone around her feels comfortable, safe, and happy! She has been taking care of my kids for a few years now when my wife and I go out of town. There is no one I trust more than Claire to make sure...
- Richard L.
Olivia G.
3.0
Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her. After one of those incidents, we...
- Tayo B.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Washington, DC in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $18.17. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Washington, DC help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 41 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Washington, DC?
You can now find babysitters online in Washington, DC with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 41 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Washington, DC in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.