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971 babysitters are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Washington, DC
5.0
(56)
Hired by 78 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 10 years now. I have traveled nationally and internationally with various families. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my experiences with children. I have cared for children ranging from 3 weeks old to 15 years old.
Shoteria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family recently had the enormous pleasure of having Shoteria babysit our toddler 20month old. We had an unexpected situation and needed to find childcare asap. Shoteria responded to us within a hour of us messaging her. We had a phone call that evening --she...
Zach N.
Latierra C.
Washington, DC
$27-49/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(25)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Latierra C, born and raised in Washington, DC. I am 34 years old, with over 10 years of experience with working with children of all ages. I will care and nurture your child while you are away. I am first aid and CPR trained. I enjoyed working with children's of all ages. It's not just a career/ job for me but...
Latierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our daughter is speech delayed and autistic. Latierra interacted with her wonderfully and we noticed that our daughter was much chattier the next day. We've hired Latierra twice so far and plan to continue doing so on a regular basis."
Duncan C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Nevis, I am a nanny from Colombia and former Au pair with many years of experience working with children of all ages in the area.
I am college-educated and have a certificate in children's pedagogy.
I'm looking for a job part time Monday to Thursday mornings. Also I'm open to date nights or occasional...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nevis was delightful. Took excellent care of our kiddos, responsive and easy to work with. Would absolutely hire again! "
Care member
4.8
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Vernae can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vernae restored our faith in doulas. We had a very complicated post-partum experience and our hired doula was not tracking or responding well to mama’s needs and worsening signs of infection. Vernae was covering for her one day and it was clear that she was the...
Care member
Maria R.
Washington, DC
$28-47/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Working With Children I Love Learning Every Day I Am Honest Person And Committed To My Job
5.0
(10)
Hello dear families!
Hi my name is Maria. I have 6 years of experience as a caregiver, infants, toddlers and children ages 3-5, I am certified in CPR and First Aid (certified for infants, early childhood and child development). I am a person who is passionate about taking care of children and I love children. I am a very active...
5.0
"Es una persona confiable que cuida muy bien a los niños ella cuido mi niña por tres años y la cuido con amor y mi niña es muy independiente gracias a ella. "
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emma. As the oldest of six children, I have always loved working with kids, and I have experience with about every situation that you can come up with. I would love to give you some rest time by watching your children.
Currently I am occasionally working with several families who have children between the ages of 6...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"We've had Emma watch our daughter for some date nights over the last year. She is warm, sweet, and engaging and we really feel at ease when we're away. She's also a great communicator and very prompt! We love Emma!"
Stephanie B.
Cherry Ann V.
Washington, DC
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families,
My name is Cherry Ann, I'm 47 years old from the Philippines and I've been living here in DC with my husband and teenager son since 2015.
I've been with a family for 7 years, but they don't need me anymore for the boy is going to school.
I'm responsible, caring and available to help you with your child full time....
Cherry Ann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Cherry is nothing short of exceptional with our children. She is caring, engaging, and takes great interest in the children’s stories and role-playing. She helps bolster their natural curiosity and imagination through activities that interest them. We couldn’t be...
Care member
Laurel Lee C.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Georgia and moved to DC to start my new job and also pursue part time law school starting in the fall (working during the day and law school at night Mon). This summer I am free during weeknights and all day during weekends. I will have my car with me starting at the beginning of...
Laurel Lee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laurel was very communicative and dependable. She took on a lot of responsibility without a ton of guidance from me and the kids had a fantastic time. I would definitely hire her again."
Brent S.
Meredith B.
Washington, DC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was 15 and have always been very passionate about it. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and teaching swim lessons. for 3 years and mostly worked with kids of all ages. . . My talents are adaptable and I enjoy exploring whatever interests the kids I babysit have. I am an...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meredith is so nurturing, and she is such a hard worker with great work ethic! The children and staff all absolutely adore her. Meredith is very reliable and flexible, and she is fantastic when interacting with children of all ages!"
Katie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I have always been committed to family values and relationships.
I have over seven years of childcare experience, starting with volunteering in a daycare to complete my community service hours. I have since worked independently as a babysitter, helped out at local churches, and provided tutoring services during the...
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aaliyah has been such a blessing to our family! She's so great with my daughter, and took on her virtual school beautifully. My daughter gets so excited the night before Aaliyah comes over. She's a pleasure to be around and you can just tell she loves kids. She...
Catalina C.
Amelia W.
Washington, DC
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am Amelia and I am a sophomore at University. I am studying Classical Music and am involved in a number of outreach programs such as playing at the University. I have been babysitting children from 3 months to 11 years for the past 7 years. I love taking care and playing with children of all ages.
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Was great with my twin daughters, lovely young woman; I left her alone with them for two long days and she had nothing but good reports; my girls really liked her, too"
Miriam F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently living in Washington, D. C.. I am looking for a babysitting job, and can provide references and my availability further in detail if interested. I look forward to hearing from you!
Breanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Breanne was so helpful for our family! She's responsive, responsible, friendly, and flexible. I wish she were still around our neighborhood!"
Stephanie Z.
Calli P.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am One year post grad from Towson University, I have 7 years experience babysitting ages ranging from 4 months- 12 years. Over previous summer and I have been a lifeguard and have active CPR certified under red cross. I work for the Washington Capitals Youth Hockey Department assisting with Youth Hockey. I'm hoping to help a...
Calli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Calli has been our sitter all summer and has been such a blessing. She is always on time and has been available last minute multiple times. She is extremely sweet and we are going to miss her when she goes back to school. Will continue using her on her school...
Sara W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Ozge, I'm 27 years old and I had been working with kids for more than 5 years. I am very patient, organized, easy-going and responsible person. I am also infant qualified!
I`ve been babysitting since I was 20 for my neighbors, and I really enjoy taking care . I looked after the infants, toddlers, and...
5.0
"Ozge was so sweet and kind. Arrived on time and kept us updated through the night. Would definitely recommend her!"
Assy K.
Nilda D.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Dear parents,
I'm Nilda. I have 2+ year experience in Daycare and babysitting children of all ages. I am a responsible, loving, hard worker, friendly, respectful person. I love the kids and I like to share time with them. I like to do different activities with them as go to the museums, playgrounds, libraries (story time) etc....
5.0
"I taught Nilda's son in kindergarten. It was evident by her interactions with him as well as the way in which he interacted with others that Nilda demonstrated much patience, love and attention to his upbringing. Because of this, I recommended her to care for my...
Beth C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a great help to us and did a great job watching our kids. She is a terrific communicator and always answered my phone calls and promptly responded to my emails. She was very flexible and worked with our schedule which changed a little at the last minute....
Jessica T.
Sarah M.
Washington, DC
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and both as an assistant teacher and the after-school director for a Washington DC area Montessori school. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 flexible, dependable, and great with our son. Would highly recommend her!"
Sarita M.
Stefani R.
Washington, DC
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Full- Time. Nanny . (Different Age. ENGLISH- ITALIAN- SPANISH)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello !!! I have more than 6 years experiences working as a nanny in Washington DC. I love kids and spend time with them, and I have experiences with newborns and bigger kids. I have watched babies from 4 weeks - 7 years.
-Experience in hotel babysitting - 24 hours babysitting - Travel babysitting and full weekends
-I have...
Stefani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stefani is great with kids! My little ones love playing with her. She's super friendly, punctual, trustworthy and reliable, we'll definitely keep calling her."
Mila B.
5.0
(2)
As a caregiver with 15 years of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to witness firsthand the positive impact I can have on young lives. Patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor define my personality, making me approachable to children.
With...
Uena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Uena has taken care of my twins since they were born. I had an incredible experience with her. She was responsible for preparing the bottle, changing diapers and preparing food when the children started to eat.
Attentive and responsible, she loved to spend hours...
Evellin R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Shoteria P.
5.0
Shoteria is conscientious, thoughtful, and fun. She was lovely with my children. We were in town from out of state for an adult only wedding and needed a sitter for our 9 and 11 year old. She talked public health with my daughter who learned a lot from her! Both kids had a blast. I had no worries...
- Rebecca D.
Latierra C.
5.0
Our daughter is speech delayed and autistic. Latierra interacted with her wonderfully and we noticed that our daughter was much chattier the next day. We've hired Latierra twice so far and plan to continue doing so on a regular basis.
- Duncan C.
Nevis P.
5.0
Nevis is an incredible person inside and out. She has been a loving and caring nanny for our son since he was 7 months old. She came highly recommended from her previous families, who suggested we hire her immediately. We were super impressed with her experience as both a nanny and au pair in the...
- Diana R.
Vernae R.
4.0
Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she cared for our newborn while me and my husband rested. She took exceptional care of our son and cleaned/sanitized bottles, folded laundry, and kept...
- Care member
Maria R.
5.0
Es una persona confiable que cuida muy bien a los niños ella cuido mi niña por tres años y la cuido con amor y mi niña es muy independiente gracias a ella.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Washington, DC:
How can I find a Washington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Washington, DC can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 971 babysitters in Washington, DC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Washington, DC?
The average rate for Washington, DC babysitters on Care.com is $20.60 per hour as of October 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Washington, DC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Washington, DC through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Washington, DC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 666 reviews of the 971 listed babysitters.