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Irene N.

58 Years Old Experienced Nanny For Infants And Toddlers Available Full-Time Anytime And Part-Time

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am energetic, mature and responsible, calm and very helpful, reliable and trustworthy. I am a mother of 5 daughters and grandmother of 5. I like help people with great interest in caring for children. I have much experience babysitting for more than 30years. I raised more than 13 nephews and nieces. I babysat infants as young...

Molly W. says "Irene is incredibly warm, responsible, and loving, and she has adeptly guided my daughter through learning to nap, eating solid food, talking, painting,...

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Hannah B.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Washington, DC

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have been working in childcare since I was a teenager. I was a neighborhood sitter at 13 & daycare teacher from 17-20. I began nannying part time for 1 child (age 2) when I was in college and decided to do this long term! My most recent family was a family of 6 (ages 6, 4, 2, and a dog). And prior to them I was a live in au...

Jessica I. says "Hannah is a date night sitter for my partner and I. What I love about her is how intelligent, funny, and responsible she is. She always arrives early,...

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Nakya L.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Nakya, and I bring over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience along with my Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in both infants/toddlers and preschool. I'm also certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring your little one's safety is always my top priority. Currently, I'm a toddler teacher at...

Annise W. says "Easy going, punctual and knowledgeable. She was very helpful in caring for my 2 year old son while I worked and I would hire her again and again!"

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Franchesca G.

Full-Time/Part-Time NANNY

Washington, DC

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
Hi thanks for visit my profile! Here is something about me: I'm a warm, kind, experienced, patient, creative and responsible nanny seeking a warm family and the most important I love to work with kids. Its my vocation. I have 18 years of experience working with Premature babies, newborns, infants, toddlers and also overnights...

Care Member says "We have loved having Franchesca with our family. She has been with us for 4 years and has been patient, kind, and loving with our children. She has...

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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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Valentine S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for over 13 years. I enjoy working with infants and toddlers. I am also a certified newborn care specialist and provide night and 24 hour care for single and multiples.

Julie F. says "Val babysat for our family for a 2 week period. She was incredibly professional during the time she worked for us and the kids loved her. We would gladly...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Rafaella L.

Easygoing, Creative And Trustworthy Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi all! I'm former Au Pair + 10 years of experience caring from children, from infants to teenagers. I have plenty of experience caring from newborns/infants and I love helping with their development. I love teach through art activities and go to different places, explore museums, libraries, playgrounds, plan play dates and I'm...

Lozena L. says "Rafaella is very nice person, with good personality, very kind, responsible, dependable, creative and very playful with our grand kids! She is always...

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Lynnette S.

Grandmother Who Loves Children

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello I`m a 60-year-old grandmother who loves taking care of babies and toddlers. I believe I can be of assistance to you and your family. There`s nothing more precious than taking care of and helping to mold little ones into being beautiful people. My experience as a mother and grandmother coupled with the knowledge I've gained...

Amy S. says "We love Lynette! She started with us when our son was 18 months old and she was our first non-family babysitter so I was very nervous. From our very first...

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Kori S.

Flexible, Enthusiastic, And Loving Caregiver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi Potential Families! I am a flexible and reliable nanny with over a decade of experience working with wonderful families in DC and MD. My experience ranges from newborns, toddlers, multiples and teens. I have experience developing skills such as tummy time, sleep training, breast to bottle feedings to solid foods, walking,...

Cristy S. says "Kori was exactly what we needed as a caregiver for our infant son! She worked for us for several weeks between when I went back to work and before our son...

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Sophia M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for almost 15 years now and nannying full-time and part-time over the past five years. I studied infant and early childhood development in school and I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, early school age children, and preteens. I am great at coming up with fun, intellectual games and activities...

Abigail B. says "Sophia is a warm and competent care provider. My toddler felt comfortable with her very quickly. I really appreciate her helpful and flexible attitude in...

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Elizabeth F.

Nanny With Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
I truly love taking care of children and I have experience as a nanny with infants and toddlers. I'm always very attentive to children's needs and development. I'm warm, patient, loving, caring, compassionate, and responsible. I'm happy to take the child to go on walks, take to the park, library, museum, Zoo and playing. I teach...

Joanna T. says "We really liked Elizabeth. She only worked with us a few days, but did a fantastic job with our 3-month-old and was amazingly helpful around the house...

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Kelsea G.

Experienced Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children, ranging from infants to school-age children. I have experience with special needs children and have a background in first aid/CPR. I have been both a long-term nanny and an on-call babysitter. I am currently seeking regular part-time employment in the evenings and on...

Jill C. says "Kelsea is an incredibly warm, kind, capable and responsible caregiver. Our 10 year old son, who has some special needs, loves having Kelsea look after him....

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Marciala Q.

Responsible, Creative, And Dependable Sitter.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Marciala I have been professionally nannying for around 5 years. Working with children ages newborn to 11 years old. Being a nanny is not something I see as a job but something I truly love and feel called to do. I am certified in infant and adult first aid and CPR. I bring a calm, reassuring yet energetic presence...

Care Member says "Marciala was wonderful! Showed up on time, followed instructions to a tee, and clearly created such a fun environment for my son. She babysat for 1.5...

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Vanessa M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hello! My name is Vanessa. I'm a certified Newborn Care Specialist. I love working with infants! Nurturing an environment where they can develop and thrive! I have a teaching background back in Brazil. I have 7+ years in childcare. In a daily basis I enjoy taking them to the park m, talking and singing to them. Keeping a...

Care Member says "Vanessa is the best nanny! She's caring, attentive, punctual, friendly, communicative, creative, and fun. She was phenomenal with our daughter and...

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Melissa W.

Caring And Fun Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been working in Childcare for nearly 4 years on and off (due to school). I have worked with children from ages 0-12, but have the most experience with children ages 2-12. Since I have been living in DC I have nannied for a family with in an Infant (3 months-9), two toddlers, and two school age kids. I am available to work...

Mona Q. says "Melissa has been a regular sitter for our toddler for a year now. She's always on time, a great communicator, and our toddler thinks she is the most fun...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Delisha S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is De'Lisha. I am a 31-year-old female and mom to a wonderful 2-year-old and I'm from Washington, D. C. I love working with children. I am currently in online school pursuing a psychology degree with plans to be an educational psychologist or children therapist. I have been working with children for over 9 years....

Care Member says "Delisha worked with us for the second half of the 2020-2021 school year, primarily with our Kindergarten twin boys as they navigated online home...

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Reyna F.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
My name is Reyna F, To give you a better sense of who I am, I recent college graduate I have always enjoyed working with kids and have had various babysitting and childcare roles. My three major areas of experience are (1) working part-time in the nursery at my boarding school with faculty children ages 2-5; (2) being a...

Care Member says "Professional, punctual, and personable. My kids loved their day with Reyna."

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 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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  • 117 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.02/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.6

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Infant Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 137 reviews of the 117 listed infant nannies

Irene N.

Irene is incredibly warm, responsible, and loving, and she has adeptly guided my daughter through learning to nap, eating solid food,...

- Molly W.

Hannah B.

Hannah is a date night sitter for my partner and I. What I love about her is how intelligent, funny, and responsible she is. She always...

- Jessica I.

Nakya L.

Easy going, punctual and knowledgeable. She was very helpful in caring for my 2 year old son while I worked and I would hire her again and...

- Annise W.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Washington, DC

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Washington, DC, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.02. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Washington, DC, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 117 infant nanny profiles near you in Washington, DC that you can check out. You can also read 137 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Washington, DC, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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