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Cocoro C.

Your Fun Responsible Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hey, my name is Cocoro. I am from New York. I am 21 years old and I currently attend Howard University! I'm passionate about marketing and music entertainment! In the past I was a nanny for a 9-year-old girl in New York and I've worked with her family for 2 years and counting. I consider myself fun but also responsible at the...

Laura D. says "Cocoro was extremely communicative, and reliable. She was always on time, and kind while maintaining appropriate boundaries with the children. "

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Asena J.

Experienced Babysitter For Hire!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hi! My name is Asena, and I'm a graduate student at American University studying Global Governance. I've been a full time nanny in the past, and have several families who would be happy to provide you with recommendations. I love kids, being outdoors, and staying active. I would be happy to provide babysitting services for...

Albert B. says "Asena is experienced, reliable, engaging and adaptable. She communicates clearly. The kids had a good day with her and they engaged in a variety of...

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Marina C.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Marina, I love working with kids. I'm very passionate, caring and loving. I would do anything to see all kids happy and smiling. I love playing with them, making crafts with them and helping them in what they really love. I have been working with kids for more than 10 years and is the best thing in the world. I am a...

Susan M. says "We employed Marina for over a year to care for our son who was 18 mos through 2+ years old. She was great with him, and we were sorry to let her go when he...

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Maria R.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
I would describe myself as a communicative, open-minded, happy, friendly, supportive, polite and creative nanny. At the same time I am a very responsible, hard-working and reliable person. I am ready to provide security and be a friend to your children, so we can enjoy many different activities. I am a person you can trust. I...

Rosa R. says "Maria is honest very responsible.. I had a very nice experience working with her , took care of my 2 children she was lovely with then playful with them...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Emma M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Hi! I have eight years of experience nannying and work in environmental policy as well. The main families I have worked for had between one and four children spanning from infancy to middle school. I am CPR certified and vaccinated for Covid. I have had an eclectic array of experiences which I think have supplemented my...

Hayden T. says "Emma cared for our 10 month son for 6 hours. She was dependable and attentive to him. We are so grateful she was available to watch him on short notice....

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Tykisha T.

Great On-Call Childcare Provider!

Washington, DC

4.1(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
a passionate caregiver based in Washington, DC with over 20 years of experience. I currently work at a Montessori school and part-time as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I specialize in caring for children of all ages, including those with developmental and behavioral needs. My experience includes classroom care,...

Melissa L. says "Great with my children! Ms.T is reliable, punctual & very hands on with children."

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Sophia M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lynnette S.

Grandmother Who Loves Children

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Chloe T.

Chloe. From Michigan

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a recent graduate of Loyola University of Chicago. I have been living and working as a preschool teacher in the DMV area since September, but have decided to return to nannying. I have a car and am super flexible with helping with whatever your family needs - from housekeeping to carpooling. I love...

Tim P. says "Chloe was our nanny for the first year of life of my son. She started with us when baby was about 3-4 months old and did an amazing job. She is kind, calm,...

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Mary K.

Teacher Looking For Part-Time Work

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I currently live in Washington DC and work as a pre-k teacher for DC public schools. Before getting my Masters in Education I worked as a full time nanny for a family for a year and a half. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I love doing various activities with the children I watch...

Care Member says "Mary was an excellent sitter for our kids and we will definitely hire her again!"

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Lauren J.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Lauren and I love to babysit. I enjoy kids of all ages and have been caring for kids for many years. I am outgoing, creative, and very easy going. I was a camp counselor for a summer overnight camp called Camp Cheerio. Additionally, I have worked as a nanny for family with two young girls. I've played sports for...

Matt M. says "Lauren watched our 4yo girl and 1yo boy all summer. She was always on time. Our youngest can be a loud screamer when he misses mommy. Lauren endured with a...

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Pamela S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
2 years experience
I'm an experienced nanny who has worked as au pair taking care of a baby since he was 3 months, also took care of 4-11 years old ages. I'm brazilian and I can speak Portuguese, English and Spanish. I have a certificate in CPR. I'm pet lover. I'm responsible, caring, loving, hardworking, punctual and I love bonding with my kids....

Ana B. says "Pamela seems very nice, intelligent, and professional, and she was my top choice as a nanny for my baby daughter. While our timing didn't work, I would have...

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Margaret N.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello everyone. I am happy to be on this platform. I am Margaret. I recently moved from the Netherlands to Washington DC to pursue a master's degree in Ethics and human rights. While in the Netherlands, I did a lot of work concerning baby sitting, school supervision , nanny , housekeeping and many more other errands as would be...

Michael H. says "Did a great job taking care of the kids!"

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Mariama S. D.

Caring Sitter With Great Sense Of Humor

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a recent graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Master of Global Affairs and a specialization in Global Health. I currently live in DC. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, I worked as a Public Health Officer...

Care Member says "Mariana was great with my 7 month old son"

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Raksha R.

Child Care

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Raksha (pronounced RUCK-shuh) :) I'm a full-time attorney who really likes kids and has some flexibility to help with childcare here and there. Let's connect and see how I can be of assistance. - one year of nanny experience caring for an infant (from 2-14 months) - one year of experience as an after school program...

Care Member says "Raksha watched our 11-month old son while we were in DC for a wedding. She was amazing!! She was very responsive, responsible, organized, communicative...

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Shannon E.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years for multiple families of all ages. I mostly have done date night babysitting and would love to be your new date night sitter! I have been diligent about social distancing, but am not in full isolation. I am a certified teacher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary...

Lauren F. says "Shannon was a phenomenal date night babysitter for our two kids - preschool and elementary ages. She played educational games with them and made them...

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Monni R.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am Paulina, 26 years old from South Africa residing in DC. I hold an honors Degree in Bachelor of Science in Sports and Recreation, I have 5 years experience working with kids that includes Teacher assistant for kids aged 7-10, nanny 0-6 months-and and 6- 2 years old. Some of my responsibilities included diaper change,...

Care Member says "Monni is wonderful. We feel very lucky that we found her to care for our 3-month old daughter. She was genuinely caring and loving towards her. She...

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Maria R.

Full-time / Part-time Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Greetings! I am currently entering my 2nd year of teaching elementary art. I previously taught 3 years of elementary special education. Prior to teaching in public schools I taught preschool (ages 3-4) at Kinder care Learning Centers. Before teaching, I was a nanny for two children ages 3 and 4 with autism. Sports, music, dance,...

Divesh G. says "Maria is responsible, caring, considerate and creative when working with children. She was fantastic with our daughter!"

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  • 562 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.61/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 562 listed nannies

Cocoro C.

Cocoro was extremely communicative, and reliable. She was always on time, and kind while maintaining appropriate boundaries with the...

- Laura D.

Asena J.

Asena is experienced, reliable, engaging and adaptable. She communicates clearly. The kids had a good day with her and they engaged in a...

- Albert B.

Marina C.

We employed Marina for over a year to care for our son who was 18 mos through 2+ years old. She was great with him, and we were sorry to let...

- Susan M.

FAQs for finding nannies in Washington, DC

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is as of is $22.61 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 562 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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