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57,386 in home child care are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $18/hr as of March 2024

The average star rating for in home child care is 4.7

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Kathryn R.


McLean, VA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Kids!

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved children. My mother said that I "mothered" my two younger siblings. While growing up, I babysat as much as possible. After I married, I was anxious to have children of my own; had 2 girls and 1 boy. I was a very involved hands-on mom. I loved being home and raising my children. I...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kathy was wonderful with our two boys, ages 4 and 6. Highly recommend!

Matt F.

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Hawa C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

27 Year Old Nanny With Over 8 Years Of Experience!

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old with a b. s in Public Health, Family Science from the University of Maryland: College Park. I have over 8 years of childcare experience for multiple families and am first aid certified with a clean driving record. In addition, I been a tutor for multiple youths and have worked as a mentor/tutor for a family...
Hawa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Hawa was great with the kids from the moment she arrived. They stayed busy and had lots of fun. (And she texted to ask about tablet rules when the kids started lobbying. Pro move.) Definitely recommend!

Matthew B.

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Tahlia D.


Derwood, MD

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey parents! My name is Tahlia. I am 25 years old. I am looking to dive back into what I love doing. I began providing child care at 11 years old & have gained several years of experience. Outside of providing child care for families in their home and mine, I have have also worked in a daycare facility. My experience begins with...
Tahlia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Tahlia is great. She's so sweet and has so much patience! My daughter is no easy feat with new sitters but she handled her with grace and was able to put her to sleep and everything. Definitely recommend hiring her!

Melissa K.

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Laura G.


Leesburg, VA

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello

Fully vaccinated COVID-19 CPR/First aid: Yes Has a driver license: Yes Has a car: Yes Language: Spanish Native Speaker, Advance English Hello , I'm 27 years old. I'm from Colombia, I have my university degree as an English Teacher. I have more than 7 years of experience taking care of babies, toddlers, infants and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We absolutely loved Melisa, and whoever works with her is lucky to have her. She was with our 4 month old son until he was a year old. As first time parents, we were grateful that she had experience taking care of newborn to toddler staged babies. She is...

Chris H.

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Olivia M.


Chantilly, VA

$20-33/hr6 yrs exp

Professional, Educated, Cultured Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have taught English in Korea, 1st grade in Mexico, and have Au Paired in Italy. Before that, I've nannied for the last four years, and have always made it my personal goal to provide them with the best care possible. I enjoy doing crafts, dancing, going to the park, swimming, and cooking with my kiddos! I believe I have the...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We love Olivia! We hired her as a nanny for our 3 boys ages 1, 3 and 8 for about 7 months. Everyday, she played with them, did preschool activities and took them on outings all the last twice a week. My house was always spotless and the kids were fed, clean and...

Cori B.

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Jessica C.


Vienna, VA

$25-62/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I'm currently looking for a after-school position or a full time. I from Brazil and I've been living in Virginia working as a nanny for almost 5 years. I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. (the toddlers has my heart though because of the genuine way of showing their love...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jessica is very efficient, organized and caring which is so helpful with two children ages six and eight. She helps with all of their care, meals, and takes them to and from school and activities. She even walks our dog!

Georgia G.

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Sara T.


Adamstown, MD

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Caring, Trusted, Responsible And Punctual Person!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sara. I am an experienced, loving, responsible and punctual person. I have more than 10+ years of experience with all ages, including infants/newborns caring for my own kids as well as my nephews and nieces, plus other neighborhood kids. I am a certified Nurse Assistant and possess CPR/First Aid certifications. I am a...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sara was wonderful with before school care for our daughters. She is very patient, extremely punctual and dependable. We have had several caretakers over the years, and it is very hard to find someone like Sara.

Stephanie G.

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Mirna C.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny since my teenage years for different families, part-time and full-time and different ages. I have many experiences with kids of all ages. I am currently a mother of two teenagers 14 and 15-year-old. I have been a stay at home mom for the last year. I volunteer with childcare at my church, ages newborn -...
Mirna can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Mirna was fantastic! Warm, kind and extremely caring. She was on time, very professional and completely put us at ease watching our infant daughter. She cared for our child in accordance with our wishes and went the extra mile for us. We would highly recommend...

Christa S.

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Day Support Specialist

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I firmly believe that life is too short not to love what you do, children and elders have a way of bringing out the best in life and in me. Having attended school for nursing, I am CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, as well as hold a CDA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on working with...
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Lori conducted herself very professionally, jumping right in wherever she was most needed. I appreciated the eagerness to help in whatever capacity and the attitude she carried while doing it. I trusted my family ( my children, my Mother in law, our home and our...

Joe S.

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Jacqueline T.


Germantown, MD

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Can Quickly Create A Real Bond With Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic Nanny who can quickly create a real bond with children whilst at the same time respecting their family s privacy. I am warm, caring, and easy going person, and I come to you with a strong educational background in the fields of childhood education and development. As a highly loyal individual, I am committed to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
We are fortunate to have known Jacqueline since she interviewed with us in January 2013, right after we had our first child. I am the director of education for an online educator, and work primarily from home. I read glowing reviews from two of the families she...

Caty H.

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Linda I.


Montgomery Village, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind, And Loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother to four children: three grown and one older teenager. In addition, for many years, I operated a family home daycare in Montgomery County and was an assistant preschool teacher for a year before returning to school. I am experienced with a wide variety of ages and temperments. I guide children with a loving attitude...
Linda can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Easy to work with and a good communicator. My toddler warmed up to her right away and she was great with the baby too.

Mabilia R.

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Kate B.


Brunswick, MD

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter And Petsitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience caring for children of all ages. Worked with special needs kids and sick children. Experienced with most pets of all sizes. Love to play with the kids and do crafts and comfortable supervising at the pool. Have a large suv and comfortable driving kids home from school or to and from sports events. I've lived with...
Kate can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit. I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and...

Tory S.

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Sara M.


Leesburg, VA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sara I am 34 years old I have been working with children for over 10 yrs I have nanny/childcare and home daycare experience I have work with infants from newborn to school age 14y. I have my covid vaccine and first aid/ CPR also MAT certified ( The MAT Program trains and certifies Virginia ) . I have my...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She is very kind with beautiful heart. I worked under her and I leaned a lot from her. If I will get chance I want to learn more from her.

Suman K.

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Mebrat I.


Chantilly, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Mebrat I. I have been doing this work for around 15+ years now. I've worked as an in-home caretaker and a substitute teacher at Day Care Center. I've continued doing this for so long now because I'm passionate and enjoy working with kids and also the elderly. I m a punctual person who has experience working with...
Mebrat can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Mebrat has cared for my grandson for about 18 months. She is a very hands on and attentive care giver. I could not have been more pleased for my grandsons first years of life to have someone like Mebrat. I have never worried about his safety or happiness. I am so...

Cynthia C.

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Jannah S.


McLean, VA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jannah, I'm 21, I've had experience with children from infants- teens. I worked at a daycare in the past which was seasonal and I was responsible for 12-16 kids alone a day. I continued working with kids after and I babysat 2 kids ages 6 and 9 For a year and a half until they moved away. I then continued my child...
Jannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Jannah as a babysitter or nanny. Jannah was energetic and playful with my 2 year old and 6 month old. She was very professional and timely with communication, and was flexible with my changing work schedule. We loved having Jannah babysit for...

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&In home child care centers near me

Its Childs Play at Hidden Creek

860 Hidden Marsh Street, Gaithersburg, MD

Costimate: $282/wk

It's Childs Play at Hidden Creek is a home daycare for children of all ages; a daycare where children learn and develop in a nurturing environment. At It's Childs Play, every child is treated equally. Our goal at It's Childs Play is to provide your child with a home they look forward to visiting...

Esmat's Home Care

2739 Clarkes Landing Drive, Oakton, VA

Costimate: $288/wk

My business consists of myself and one teacher assistant. We care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer a full curriculum that has a changing theme every week. We offer breakfast, lunch, and snack. We teach the alphabet, writing, numbers, and lots of creative art projects to enrich the...

Luckystar

109 Coral Reef Ter., Gaithersburg, MD

Costimate: $278/wk

My Daycare offers everything I would want for my own child. Lots of love, patience and fun things to do. My goal is to provide a home away from home atmosphere. Where your child will feel safe and happy. Each day I offer the children fun and learning activities, story time, and daily...

Freetown Friends School, LLC

2487 Freetown Dr, Reston, VA

Costimate: $274/wk

We are a home based morning preschool program for children 18 months- 3 years old.We offer a structured yet flexible routine in a friendly, loving and encouraging environment. We work with the children to discover their uniqueness and individuality, and to help them learn interaction and...

Bumble B Daycare

Bumble B Daycare

21026 Courtland Village Dr, Leesburg, VA

Costimate: $262/wk

5.0

(1)

Bumble B. Daycare is a year-round home-based daycare located in Leesburg, VA. Our family child care program is run by Mrs.Shereen and Fatima who have 15-20 years of child care experience. We are open from 6:00am until 8:00pm and care for children as young as newborn through 12 years old. We offer...

Most recent reviews for local in home child care

Kathryn R.

5.0

Kathy was wonderful with our two boys, ages 4 and 6. Highly recommend!

- Matt F.

Hawa C.

5.0

Hawa was great with the kids from the moment she arrived. They stayed busy and had lots of fun. (And she texted to ask about tablet rules when the kids started lobbying. Pro move.) Definitely recommend!

- Matthew B.

Tahlia D.

5.0

Tahlia is great. She's so sweet and has so much patience! My daughter is no easy feat with new sitters but she handled her with grace and was able to put her to sleep and everything. Definitely recommend hiring her!

- Melissa K.

Laura G.

5.0

We absolutely loved Melisa, and whoever works with her is lucky to have her. She was with our 4 month old son until he was a year old. As first time parents, we were grateful that she had experience taking care of newborn to toddler staged babies. She is responsible and dependable, we trusted her to...

- Chris H.

Olivia M.

5.0

We love Olivia! We hired her as a nanny for our 3 boys ages 1, 3 and 8 for about 7 months. Everyday, she played with them, did preschool activities and took them on outings all the last twice a week. My house was always spotless and the kids were fed, clean and happy when I got home. Olivia is...

- Cori B.

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