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Janice F.

Experienced And Fun Care Giver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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...

Rebecca S. says "Janice is simply the best - calm, patient, experienced, knowledgeable, beyond trustworthy ...she was taking care of my baby, but my toddler - who doesn't...

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Isabel S.

Creative Babysitter Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Dear parents, I have been working with children for over eight years as a paid babysitter and part-time nanny. I have worked as an assistant teacher at a French immersion preschool and also as an assistant in RIE parent-infant classes. I am always inspired by the inherent creativity and spontaneity of children. I completed my BA...

Eileen S. says "We feel very lucky to have found Isabel. Our daughter adores her and looks forward to their time together. Isabel is a professional...she is punctual,...

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Brenda A.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Brenda, and I've been working with children of all ages for over 8 years. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, and as a Newborn Care Specialist, so you can trust that your little ones will be in safe and capable hands. I don't drink or smoke, and I have all my vaccinations up to date, giving you extra peace of mind...

Care Member says "Brenda took care of our baby for about 5 months before we started him in daycare. She is punctual, reliable, easy to communicate with and most of all...

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Shaanti N.

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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Dakota S.

Dakota D.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a friendly, patient, and energetic college student who adores working with children of all ages, from infants to toddlers and even teens. With my experience and passion for childcare, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe and engaging environment for your little ones. I have a knack for arts and crafts, which means I'm...

Care Member says "great with kids and very helpful . "

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Kayla W.

A Nanny That Feels Like Family

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Greetings! Hi my name is Kayla and I am 26 years old. I have been nannying and care taking for majority of my young life. I have experience nannying for families with multiples as well as infants. Previously, I had been working at a pet care facility but recently decided I would much rather continue pursuit with one of my...

Care Member says "I recommend Kayla for her outstanding punctuality and unwavering commitment to her work. She is exceptionally detail-oriented and always strives to...

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Liya W.

And A Comment From My Employer

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an experienced nanny with a passion for providing excellent care and creating a nurturing environment for children. **Experience and Skills:** - Over 6 years of experience working with children of various ages, from infants to preteens, we including my own two kids ages 13 & 9. - Proficient in creating engaging,...

Danielle B. says "Liya has been with our son from when he was 11 months to approximately 2.5 years old. She is one of the most kind, compassionate, and patient...

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Maraena A.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a young professional living in DC with extensive childcare experience, and I thoroughly enjoy working with children. I have taken care of children of all ages, ranging from infants to teenagers, over the past 10+ years. I work full-time in public education and am looking for part-time childcare opportunities in the evenings...

Ira A. says "I was impressed by Maraena's qualifications and professionalism. She's definitely worthy of your consideration."

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Sarah M.

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...

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Caitlyn H.

Warm Sitter, Experienced With All Ages

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I am available evenings and weekends, I do work full-time so I do not have daytime availability. Please reach out to me directly via message, thank you. Over the past 10+ years, I have acted as a nanny and babysitter for dozens of families. Caring for young infants (only a couple weeks old) to children as old as 15...

Care Member says "Caitlyn was wonderful :) engaging and so sweet with our 6 week old and our 2 year old during a date night! She was timely and immediately started...

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London D.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm London! I'm 20 years old, from Washington DC, and currently attending Kent State University. With 6 years of experience working with children of all ages, including babies, I'm really dedicated to providing high energy, loving care that ensures your child feels safe, happy, and engaged. Whether it's caring for infants,...

Care Member says "She is great with the kids ! Sweet girl & she came through for me last minute, I will be booking again . Thanks again London ❤️"

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Emily G.

Active, Caring And Experienced Babysitter!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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Lucy M.

Experienced Part-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I live in Southwest DC and bring over 8 years of childcare experience prioritizing families' safety, happiness, and creative expression; as a nanny (ages 0-12), swim instructor (ages 5-9), and assistant teacher (ages 0-2 & 3-5). I also have 6 years of experience as an EMT and firefighter (certifications lapsed in 2024...

Ginger 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...

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Luiza R.

Hello, Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Kids!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
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,...

Cory P. says "Luiza was awesome! She is a good communicator, she was on time, and my boys had a great time with her. 100% plan to hire her again"

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Kelsey S.

Washington, DC

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Kelsey. I am 28 years old and am new to the DC/DMV area. I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Capitol Hill. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and finished my masters in education policy. I did my undergrad at Marquette University and am a certified teacher in the state of Wisconsin &...

Katherine V. says "Kelsey is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! Highly recommended!"

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Evangeline R.

Full Time Reliable Nanny/Caregiver

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Well I'm a registered nurse by profession. So I have a knowledge in child care. Before I also take care of my little brothers and sisters, so with my nieces and nephews. After graduation in collage I have the chance to work as a caregiver/nanny. My responsibilities as a babysitter are bathing the baby, giving the formula,...

Vivienne P. says "Very hard working and even when the baby is sleeping she finds things to do that are very helpful around the house. Punctual, responsive, and most...

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Annia H.

Experienced After-School Teacher, Infant /Toddler Youth Worker & Nanny

Washington, DC

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
I am a recent graduate from the University of Utah with my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology & I am completing a part-time internship for the Association of Prosecuting Attorney's in D. C. this summer! Prior to moving to D. C. I was an After-School Teacher at Ensign Elementary for 3 years throughout college, working with children...
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Jasmine G.

Full-Time Caregiver With Early Childhood Education And Infant Experience

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Jasmine! I am a 30 something year old with a love of children. I have experience ranging from caring for babies (6 weeks to 20 months old), toddlers, and even pre-teens! I've spent time working in a daycare taking care of infants, in a school aboard handling high energy toddlers, in an after school program teaching...
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Ashley M.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Washington, DC

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ashley and I love working with children. Right now, I am a Human resources assistant at FEMA and I used to be a nanny in a nanny share with a 2-year-old and an 18-month-old. I also worked at Georgetown University as a teacher for toddlers for over a year. A little about me, my mother ran an in-home child care...
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Jordyn G.

Child Care

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, have solidified my desire to support families. I'm creative, friendly, and love engaging children in outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities. I'm comfortable caring...
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  • 247 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.93/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 4.5

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Infants Child Care in Washington, DC are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 197 reviews of the 247 listed infants child care

Janice F.

Janice is simply the best - calm, patient, experienced, knowledgeable, beyond trustworthy ...she was taking care of my baby, but my toddler...

- Rebecca S.

Isabel S.

We feel very lucky to have found Isabel. Our daughter adores her and looks forward to their time together. Isabel is a professional...she is...

- Eileen S.

Brenda A.

Brenda took care of our baby for about 5 months before we started him in daycare. She is punctual, reliable, easy to communicate with and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Washington, DC

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Washington, DC to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Washington, DC, is $22.93.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Washington, DC by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Washington, DC can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Washington, DC, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Washington, DC, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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