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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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Melissa W.

Caring And Fun Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Chloe T.

Chloe. From Michigan

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Margaret N.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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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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 15 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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Shannon E.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Juliana D.

Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...

Molly E. says "Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with...

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Liya W.

And A Comment From My Employer

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an experienced nanny with a passion for providing excellent care and creating a nurturing environment for children. **Experience and Skills:** - Over 6 years of experience working with children of various ages, from infants to preteens, we including my own two kids ages 13 & 9. - Proficient in creating engaging,...

Danielle B. says "Liya has been with our son from when he was 11 months to approximately 2.5 years old. She is one of the most kind, compassionate, and patient...

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Isabella H.

Lively Sitter With Tons Of Experience

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name's Bella! I have an extensive background in childcare of 10+ years including babysitting, nannying and hosting and organizing a children's summer camp. I love working with kids and sharing their interests, planning activities, playing outside, and expanding our imaginations. I have a strong background in safety...

Care Member says "Fantastically responsible, reliable, mature, & fun! We have known Bella for 10+ years. First as a magical young teen who ran a super fun birthday party...

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Cecilia P.

Fun Sister

Washington, DC

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I have experience for 19 years working with children, I am from Peru I speak Spanish, I have a car , I have great references and very good background. I am citizen. I am very funny lovely , I like read book, sing song, go to the library, walking in the area, play in the parks. I have CPR and Child Development Care...

Nora C. says "Cecilia is incredibly professional, honest, and easy to communicate with. Her experience shows, and she easily integrated into our daily routines. She kept...

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  • 551 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.55/hr as of July 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 372 reviews of the 551 listed nannies

Pamela S.

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...

- Ana B.

Melissa W.

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...

- Mona Q.

Emma M.

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...

- Hayden T.

FAQs for finding nannies in Washington, DC

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Washington, DC is as of is $22.55 per hour as of July, 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 551 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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