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Drew R. says "Emma is great! She was on time, paid close attention to our son, and played with him for hours! Highly recommend."
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...
Jessica I. says "Hannah is a date night sitter for my partner and I. What I love about her is how intelligent, funny, and responsible she is. She always arrives early,...
Jill C. says "Kelsea is an incredibly warm, kind, capable and responsible caregiver. Our 10 year old son, who has some special needs, loves having Kelsea look after him....
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210 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.93/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 174 reviews of the 210 listed part time babysitters
- Drew R.
- Abigail B.
- Jessica I.
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 $21.93.
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.