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Brynn A.

Hello!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Brynn, and I have a huge heart for working with children. Here's some information on my background: Throughout my career, I've worked with hundreds of kiddos of all ages, from as young as 2 weeks, up to 12 yrs. I grew up outside of Portland, OR, where, in H. S., I took classes in Early Childhood Ed, volunteered at a...

Loghan C. says "Our kids love Brynn! They can't wait for her to come back! She is so patient and sweet! We would definitely recommend her and will continue to use her! "

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Queen W.

Id Love To Meet Your Family, I Am Vaccinated (both Doses).

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Hello! My name is Queen. I am a recent college graduate majoring in conflict analysis & resolution, CPR certified, love kids, and am willing to help you not only with your children but with any "tech" in your home haha. Before college, I volunteered as a teaching assistant at Woodholme elementary for 4 years (kindergarten-3rd...

Care Member says "Queen is great! She is always on time, great at communicating, follows schedule to the second. She is just over all wonderful and reliable. She will not...

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Elizabeth H.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have had several nanny jobs through the years. I live in Navy Yard with my husband and pup, Gus. I work part-time from home as an interior design assistant. My previous nanny jobs were for a family here of 1 child from 6 weeks for a year full-time and another family's 3 children,...

Jill H. says "Elizabeth was a very responsible and reliable nanny. She was professional, bonded well with our 1 year old daughter, and had a very strong work ethic. She...

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Chrystabel H.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over four years of childcare experience, caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. My passion for child development drives me to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children in my care. I am committed to fostering a warm and loving...

Care Member says "Chrystabel was great with my newborn and toddler. Worked with her for 2 years. "

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Emma K.

Fun Babysitter Looking To Help While You Work!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a college student at American University looking for part time work as a nanny/babysitter for your family! I am CPR and First Aid certified and have worked with two families as a full time nanny (references can be provided on requests). I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and also been...

Drew R. says "Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend."

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Valentine S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Lisa F.

Full Time RN, Part Time Babysitter!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a transplant from NY. Currently living in Navy Yard. I'm an RN/Teacher No Covid contact and fully vaccinated + booster with availability on week nights and weekends, and even weekdays/overnights depending on the day. I can help with cooking, cleaning, homework, bedtime, even transportation to and from activities I have car....

Jenny C. says "Lisa is an absolute joy. Her warmth, care and attention are beyond measure. She was the first person I left my 6 week old with (and remained so until he...

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Niyah I.

Washington, DC

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello Families, My name is Niyah. I am an experienced well rounded nanny to kids. I am highly qualified to take care of children from the age of newborns to 13 years old. I'm have experience as a daycare assistant teacher in which I was equipped with teaching and classroom skills. I am a first time mommy myself and if I work for...

Care Member says "Overall amazing nanny! Always went above and beyond for my kiddos. Cared for us a while ago in 2019 and has left her mark in a way we’d never forget! "

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Saba A.

Fun Experienced Sitter With A Spotless Driving Record!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello! I'm a loving, caring, active, fun, and enthusiastic nanny with over 20 years of experience. I am patient, flexible, vigilant, responsible, with a great passion for childcare. If you have any questions for me, I will be more than happy to answer them. I can also provide any references that are needed. Non-smoker and fully...

Monica T. says "Saba - is a wonderful babysitter for my 3 year old daughter. She is patient, kind, caring, punctual, and very understanding. My daughter loves her and is...

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Hannah R.

College Student

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Caring and trustworthy 28-year-old located in Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Has experience both nannying and camp counseling kids of all ages. Raised in a family of 5 with 2 large dogs - so more than understands the delicate balancing act that is organizing chaotic family schedules!

Jill A. says "Hannah babysat for us regularly for years, since my daughter was 4 years old. My daughter is now 8 and Hannah is still her FAVORITE sitter of all time....

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Gabrielle W.

Teacher & Caregiver!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Gabby W. I am currently a full-time middle school teacher. Previously, I was a nanny & worked at daycares. I love to find age-appropriate activities for children to do! I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I look forward to meeting you & your family soon!

Care Member says "Gabrielle is personable and very professional. I loved she is a teacher and has experience with all age groups. I will definitely reach out again. "

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Iman D.

I Am Available For Any Part Time Position

Washington, DC

4.2(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I see this opportunity as a clear way for me to continue my work and express my passion for the development of children. I am dedicated, passionate, and committed to the positive development of young people. I am currently nannying and have been for 6 years. I absolutely love it!

Care Member says "Iman began working with us in October of 2021 a month after giving birth to my second daughter. I was new to the whole nanny thing, but my husband, and...

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Grace H.

College Graduate And EMT

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace. I just graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with degrees in molecular and cellular biology and chemistry. I am an experienced tutor in math, reading, and english. Also, I am an EMT and have worked on an ambulance for 2 years. I have nannied throughout the years since I was 15. Let...

Care Member says "Grace was wonderful! She was very patient with our six month old, who was pretty fussy after receiving several immunizations. Grace was also very...

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Nnayima F.

I'm An 18yr Old

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Nnayima and I'm an hardworking and creative 20-year-old! Been doing childcare for five years and love it so much I grew love for being a nanny at such a young age when going with my mother to her nanny jobs! I have experience with all ages. I'm looking for a full time position, part time, date nights, afterschool care...

Care Member says "Nnayima was a wonderful nanny. She worked for me for about 10 months before my family and I moved out of state. She was such a joy to have watching over...

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Ramona R.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Highly experienced and dependable nanny with 20 years of providing exceptional care to children in diverse family environments. Skilled in managing the needs of children of all ages while promoting safety, education, and well-being. Committed to fostering nurturing, long-term relationships with families. Adept at handling...

Care Member says "Ramona is an amazing caregiver. She watched both of my kids from 3 months old to 2 years! Not only was she caring, loving and fun with my kids, but...

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Kathleen M.

Weekly Babysitter Available!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
have lots of experience babysitting/nannying for kids ranging between 3 months and 13 years old. If helpful, I would love to connect you with a few of my references who can share about my time babysitting for their families. I am confident they can confirm that I am patient, reliable, and, most importantly, I both enjoy and am...
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Karsyn L.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I recently spent two years in Paris, France working as an au pair before moving to DC last summer to start graduate school at Georgetown. I have always loved working with kids whether that means coaching sports camps, teaching Vacation Bible School, mentoring at-risk youth, or just your typical nannying work!

Care Member says "Karsyn is just an absolutely wonderful sitter. Our kids are a little hesitant with babysitters and they adore her. My son (4 yo) keeps asking for her to...

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Laura R.

Occasional Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old. Native Spanish speaker - English as a second language. Former au pair of three girls (7 - 12 - 13) Nanny of twins ( 12 months- 2 years old) - 8 months boy 4-year-old boy- 18 months Girl - 3 months girl - Experience with all ages.

Care Member says "Do not pass on Laura! Laura has been caring for our 4 year old full time for a few months now, and we are only letting her go because our son has been...

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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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Samantha M.

Experienced Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Samantha and I'm a friendly and patient person with more than 10 years of experience caring for children ages 5 months+. I was a live-in nanny for several years, an assistant at a Spanish immersion preschool, and a volunteer for a summer camp. I recently moved to DC for a position writing child welfare policy. While I...

Sacha K. says "Samantha is absolutely a savant with dogs! Not only do they love her, but she trained my pit bull rescue to stop pulling on his leash and to stop being...

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  • 567 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.59/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 410 reviews of the 567 listed nannies

Brynn A.

Our kids love Brynn! They can't wait for her to come back! She is so patient and sweet! We would definitely recommend her and will continue...

- Loghan C.

Queen W.

Queen is great! She is always on time, great at communicating, follows schedule to the second. She is just over all wonderful and reliable....

- Care member

Elizabeth H.

Elizabeth was a very responsible and reliable nanny. She was professional, bonded well with our 1 year old daughter, and had a very strong...

- Jill H.

FAQs for finding nannies in Washington, DC

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is as of is $22.59 per hour as of June, 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.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 567 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.

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.

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