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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
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…
Review for Caitlyn H. by Care member
Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again…
Review for Jordyn M. by Melissa B.
Janna was nice and friendly, she helped me with babysitting on short notice which was huge help. However I would say her personality is not…
Review for Janna T. by Jocelyn Z.
Nannies in Washington, DC
5.0
(11)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
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...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 playing basketball with our oldest. So grateful to her for taking such great care of them!! "
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
First off, thank you for taking the time to view my page! My name is Jordyn and I'm currently a recent graduate from UT Austin with my degree in Aerospace Engineering! I just moved to DC to start my career however I am currently available to continue babysitting/nannying/tutoring in the mean time.
I have been...
Jordyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Jordyn! My kids keep asking to have her back which is a great indicator of a good babysitter. She was on time, attentive, and friendly!"
Eric B.
4.8
(10)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Janna. I graduated at Hunter College with a degree in clinical psychology. I have 10 years of experience with babysitting, youth educator, paraprofessional, picking kids up from school and nanny. I love working with children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, cooking/meal...
Janna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Janna was nice and friendly, she helped me with babysitting on short notice which was huge help. However I would say her personality is not the super outgoing type and doesn't seem to know how to help my toddler feel more comfortable and at ease when he clearly is...
Jocelyn Z.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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!
Karsyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Karsyn was amazing! She was friendly and patient, and handled my tricky toddler with ease. The following morning he was so excited to tell me all the things they did together. We would absolutely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Greetings, my name is Myra and I would be thrilled to be your next nanny. I have 4 years of experience from working in daycares to nannying. I'm very patient, kind and caring with children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as any organizing or extra care that is needed.
Myra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Myra is such a light! She followed all instructions given and always made sure my kids were taken care of. She is very timely, friendly, and respectful, overall a joy to have around. My kids love her, even my dog loves her! Her level of patience is astounding, and...
Care member
Elizabeth H.
Washington, DC
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is very attentive and does nothing half way. She is smart, well spoken and kind."
Holly M.
Chrystabel H.
Washington, DC
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Chrystabel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Chrystabel was great with my newborn and toddler. Worked with her for 2 years. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend."
Drew R.
Briann B.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brianna, a nurturing and experienced nanny located in Washington, District of Columbia. With a passion for childcare and a background in early childhood education, I am here to provide exceptional care for your little ones.
I specialize in caring for newborns, toddlers, and primary school-aged children, and I am...
Briann can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Valentine S.
Washington, DC
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Valentine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 hire her again if schedules aligned."
Julie F.
Ramona R.
Washington, DC
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Ramona can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We started working with Ramona when our older son was 4 months old and she was there the first day we brought our younger son home from the hospital. She basically raised both of them, always finding things for them to do, introducing them to other kids and...
Care member
Niyah I.
Washington, DC
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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...
Niyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I was referred to niyah by a close friend and she was absolutely amazing. She was very punctual and reliable. She nannied our baby from months up until he was two years old. We love her and she’s still apart of our family."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Saba can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super lovely human being! Trustworthy. Reliable. Loves kids and they love her back!"
Stephanie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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. Hannah is highly responsible, trustworthy, smart and caring. She engaged with my daughter fully in every way -...
Jill A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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!
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby was great with my son, he instantly connected to her. She helped him with homework and he's looking forward to the next time she can babysit him. She was on time and communicated with me throughout the process ."
Monique L.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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!
Iman can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iman and I worked closely together for 3 years. In this time I have seen her develop personally and professionally. She is consistently working to better our students by improving plans or giving suggestions. Iman is a delight to work with and would be an essential...
DeNeisha K.
5.0
(2)
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....
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa has been such a blessing to our family! She has helped us with our baby since he was about 2 months old (he's now almost 6 months). She is incredibly sweet with him and he loves playing with her. We call her the baby-whisperer because he's always happy when...
Robin D.
Aaliyah H.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
**AVAILABLE for part time & full time**
Due to working in daycares and being a nanny, I am always on my toes and always all in when it comes to children. I enjoy helping the children grow and develop in their lives. I enjoy reading with children, arts and crafts, bike riding, teaching how to tie shoes or clean up. I do...
Aaliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Aaliyah is a very punctual, responsible & respectful person. Would love to hire her again if/when I move back to New York"
Leslie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura was great. Arrived right on time, professional and immediately took to our son, and made him feel at ease. Would definitely hire again."
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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 $22.46 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 441 reviews of the 548 listed nannies.