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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...
Saharah Moon C. says "Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to...
Elizabeth K. says "Kashayna served as an interim nanny for us for two weeks and took care of our children: a 2 year old and 7 month old. She was professional, cheerful,...
Washington, DC
Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...
Stephanie Z. says "Breanne was so helpful for our family! She's responsive, responsible, friendly, and flexible. I wish she were still around our neighborhood!"
Nathan D. says "Meg was a wonderful baby sitter for our 9 and 4 year olds. She immediately connected with both of the them and engaged with them through various...
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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211 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.9
Part Time Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 175 reviews of the 211 listed part time babysitters
- Molly E.
- Saharah Moon C.
- Elizabeth K.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Washington, DC. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Washington, DC, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Washington, DC depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Washington, DC is $22.03.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Washington, DC, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Washington, DC offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.