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Care Member says "We have loved having Franchesca with our family. She has been with us for 4 years and has been patient, kind, and loving with our children. She has...
Washington, DC
Molly W. says "Irene is incredibly warm, responsible, and loving, and she has adeptly guided my daughter through learning to nap, eating solid food, talking, painting,...
Sharon P. says "Sindy was amazing with our kids! She was a huge help with all sorts of things like getting kids to/from school and activities, meals, shopping, getting...
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...
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...
Washington, DC
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,...
Cristy S. says "Kori was exactly what we needed as a caregiver for our infant son! She worked for us for several weeks between when I went back to work and before our son...
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423 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.44/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.8
Newborn Nannies in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 343 reviews of the 423 listed newborn nannies
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So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Washington, DC on Care.com will cost an average of $23.45 per hour as of January, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
There are 423 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Washington, DC on Care.com. You can also read 345 for newborn nannies near you.
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Washington, DC. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.