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548 nannies are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
What others are saying about nannies in Washington, DC
My family and I hired Alexandra for a month this summer. She was always on time, patient, and took my boys to do fun activities. My boys…
Review for Alexandra M. by Vanessa S.
She was amazing my kids loved her and still talk about her.
Review for Ava B. by Care member
Karen was reliable and great with our kids. High recommend!
Review for Karen M. by Care member
Nannies in Washington, DC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am graduating college as in May 2024 and am looking for a regular summer position. I have consistent experience working with children and can provide references.
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family and I hired Alexandra for a month this summer. She was always on time, patient, and took my boys to do fun activities. My boys both loved her and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, fun, caregiver."
Vanessa S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone,
I am a four year experienced professional nanny in the Washington D. C area. If you are now seeing my profile in the NYC area I'm happy to share that I am now transferring from Georgetown university to NYU! As I am deeply saddened to leave my clients in the D. C. area I am so thrilled to welcome new clients in...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ava is an absolute GEM! We're sad she found a FT position. If you ever see that she has availability book her. She was great with our two month old and has the most pleasant demeanor and is smart as a whip. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a provider with a lot of experience and I am CPR certified.
I'm responsible, patient , creative , organized, energetic, fun and puntual person.
I truly love spend time with kids, learn together and I also like outdoor activities, such as going for a walk around the neighborhood, parks, library, playgrounds and playdates.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was reliable and great with our kids. High recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton of knowledge about food & health."
Chloe G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Sheila. A single mother of three amazing adult daughters that I have raised single handedly. I live with my two youngest daughters in NE/DC and our two wonderful pet family members. I have a degree in child development/psychology and continue to educate myself on the whole development of children.
I have had the privilege...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sheila worked for us for nearly 2 years from when our child was 4 months old until they started school. Sheila was absolutely fantastic and an indispensable member of our family. She was always caring and developed a deep bond with our child that they share today -...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have had the opportunity to interact with amazing kids my daily task included bathe kids/babies. Feed kids/babies. Play with kids/babies. Go on walks with kids/babies. Going out to the library/ museums, zoo, special events and park with kids/babies. I am also vaccinated and I have my police clearance with no criminal history.
Edith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Edith took wonderful care of our son since he was 3 months old, and we highly recommend her. She quickly became part of our family. Edith created a routine (nap/feedings/play) that our son continues to follow. They spent the days reading books, playing together,...
Andrew B.
Fantaysia F.
Washington, DC
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Baby Sitter/ Nanny With Plenty Of Childcare Experience
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am an 25-year-old preschool teacher . I graduated from Canisius college with a B. S. in Psychology and a minor in child psychology and family, child, and community studies. I love being apart of childhood development and aspire to be a child psychologist. I love doing crafts, having cuddles, and just all around playing...
Fantaysia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantaysia nannied our LO while we were in DC. We would (and will) definitely hire her again on future trips back! Great communication before and during. She was prepared for limitations of watching our LO in a hotel room and made the most of it! Fantaysia even took...
Ashley E.
5.0
(4)
Hello! my name is Lourdes, I have 9 years of experience and it has been very rewarding. A little bit of my history: I was a full time nanny for a 3-months-old baby for two years. Later, I took care of two children, 6 years old and 2 years old for two years . I took care two children for a year, 7 months and 5 years old, after...
Lourdes can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lourdes has been a great nanny to our two children, ages 2 and 5. She is an excellent driver and drives them to various activities around town. She prepares meals, does the children’s laundry, organizes their toys, and has stayed overnight with our kids when my...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy was an amazing, caring, and capable caretaker. We hired Lucy to take care of our three-month-old baby boy during a wedding weekend in Vermont when our babysitter from home canceled last-minute. Needless to say, we were very nervous leaving our son for the...
Leeor B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate kindergarten teacher, who enjoy spending time with kids creating bonds and giving them new tools to discover the world around them!
Very responsible, organized and empathetic as well.
About my experience:
More than 5, 000 hours with kids from 45 days old to 8y/o
CPR certificate by AHA
I would love to share my...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family enjoys working with Paula. She is reliable, responsive, and professional. She always arrives on time. Our twin boys get really excited when they see her and feel comfortable around her. Paula has a professional background taking care of kids of different...
Sasha S.
Stefani R.
Washington, DC
$33/hr • 5 yrs exp
Full- Time. Nanny . (Different Age. ENGLISH- ITALIAN- SPANISH)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !!! I have more than 6 years experiences working as a nanny in Washington DC. I love kids and spend time with them. I have watched babies from 4 weeks - 7 years.
Please send me a message if you need help - Available from 29April till 28 May - All month : Monday : 8am-6 p.m.
Tuesday : 8am- 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8am-3 p.m....
Stefani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Made friends with our sons quickly and easily fell into the family flow!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 10 years. I began to develop a keep understanding and patience for your child/children through my years from the age of 11-19. Shortly after I began receiving paid experiences with a total of 4 wonderful families varying in age ranges of 6 months to 12 years. Your child's development is...
Jaymelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayme was absolutely awesome. She took care of my kids and did a phenomenal job. She played with them and made them dinner. She hit it off with them right away and played with them. She was amazing 10/10 one of the best babysitters!!!"
Timothy S.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cloe! | have my BS in human development and maternal and child health from Howard University. I've worked with children aged infants to 15 years old for 8 years, including roles as a child caretaker, at-home nurse, and school supervisor. Inspired by my younger brother with Down syndrome, I have extensive experience with...
Cloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cloe has been awesome with our 5 year old who needs special care and attention because of his Eczema. She was very attentive and considerate towards my son. It was ideal to hire Cloe as she would be a nanny , play buddy to S and be a teacher (pre-k) for my son as...
Swati G.
5.0
(2)
I'm a experienced childcare provider. I'm looking for a full time job.
Full vaccination
I'm responsible for all aspects of a child care and family assistance, including food preparation and feeding, dressing , playing, reading, child's laundry, bath. I also help with some light housekeeping.
I'm flexible, reliable, mature,...
Franciele can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fran is wonderful to work with. She has a great attitude and ask appropriate questions to ensure she meets expectations. She is punctual, communicates well and is easy to work with. Fran has helped us with organizing project around our house and taking care of our...
Rachel C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a senior at Georgetown University in DC. I have been working with children for most of my life, from being a primary caretaker to my many younger siblings to caring for several different families over the last 6+ years as a professional childcare provider. I have experience working with children of all ages,...
Eve can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Eve has been a regular babysitter for our family for the past 4 months. She’s punctual, responsible, engaged and my boys age 3&6 love her. She’s done everything from take my kids to the pool to hours of arts and crafts to putting them to bed on date nights. I feel...
Care member
Grace B.
Washington, DC
$18-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Educational Summer Nanny Who Loves Cooking, Crafts, And Adventures!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 4+ years of experience as a baby sitter, assistant preschool teacher, and tutor for kids ages 5 through 18. I can help with light housekeeping. I love to engage children with crafts, baking sweets, learning new cooking skills, sensory play, and more. I'm willing to implement tutoring into our time together as well to keep...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Grace was patient and caring towards my children, ages 2 and 7 months old. Grace ensured my daughter's needs were met and she napped according to her schedule. I would recommend Grace to other families!"
Tanner K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 12 years, and I absolutely love all the different relationships I've built.
Caring for children is such a great experience and I love playing and connecting with kids and helping them grow and learn. I have my Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stout and graduated in May of...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Michelle is wonderful! Our kids absolutely loved her. She is dependable, trustworthy, kind and patient. We were lucky enough to have her care for our children for several months and she drove our kids to their various activities, helped with online learning,...
Aimee V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I come from a big family and have always been the 'go to' person to watch all of the kids for my cousins and friends. I am very responsible, fun and creative and love to have constructive time and time to explore and play. I have a little brother and sister whom I've helped care for in Dominican Republic since they were...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Pamela has been phenomenal with our 1 year old! We have hired her a couple of times a month for nearly a year, and she is punctual, caring, and truly invested in our child's health, safety, and well-being. We could not ask for a better caretaker."
Keondra F.
5.0
(1)
Children are fun to be with. I have been around them all my life, I have many years experience working with children of all ages. I help parents bring up their children in the right way, positively and in a healthy environment. You can learn from them at the same time you are teaching them which makes me hard working, fun...
Mamy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's excellent and she's very personable, she's hardworking and diligent and she knows what she's doing.
(To listen to a recording of this interview, click on the References tab above.)"
Care.com M.
5.0
(1)
Professional Bachelor's Degree in Child Pedagogy responsible, honest, with a very broad personal and professional vision; with good development to work in a team, as well as individually, based on the fulfillment of goals and objectives with a creative, strategic and dynamic sense. With commitment in their work and always...
Laura Ramirez can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She’s very reliable, punctual and excellent with children of all ages "
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FAQs for finding nannies in Washington, DC
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Washington, DC?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is as of is $22.42 per hour as of May, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Washington, DC?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 548 in Washington, DC. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can find different nanny services in Washington through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Washington, DC with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Washington, DC nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 442 reviews of the 548 listed nannies.