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Wendy A.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Wendy A., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 4 years of paid experience

Why do you love being a sitter? I truly love being a sitter because I enjoy creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. Being part of their daily development, helping them build confidence, and creating meaningful connections with families is incredibly rewarding to me. I love bringing patience, creativity, structure, and warmth into every child’s routine. What experience do you have? I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-age children through nanny positions, babysitting, and childcare programs. I currently work with families in the Arlington and Washington DC area, helping with daily routines, feeding schedules, naps, educational activities, bedtime routines, and emotional development. I also support families with light housekeeping, meal preparation, organization, and creating structured routines for children. What skills and training do you have? I am currently completing my CDA (Child Development Associate) certification and have training in child development, safety, healthy routines, and age-appropriate activities. I am experienced with infant care, sleep routines, potty training support, Montessori-inspired activities, positive guidance, and developmental play. I am also part of the temporary division of White House Nannies, which has strengthened my professional childcare experience and family support skills.

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$27–40/hr

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5.0

Sharon A.

Our wonderful Wendy worked with our family as a part time nanny, but in truth she became so much more than that. She was a vital part of our daily lives. She was truly exceptional in every way, going above and beyond in everything she did. Her main responsibility was picking up our children from school and getting them to their activities, and we always had COMPLETE peace of mind knowing they were with her. She is an incredibly responsible and attentive driver, but more importantly, she always made our children’s safety and comfort her top priority. Beyond being remarkably reliable and organized, what makes Wendy truly special is the warmth and light she brings into a home. She had a natural gift for connecting with our children, balancing a fun with the structure and consistency they needed and was always interested in keeping us on the loop with new ways on how to improve our routines. We are deeply grateful for the care and heart she put into her time with us. We would love to have her back at any point in the future, in fact, she is the very first person we would call if our family grows or if our needs change. We recommend our dear Wendy with all our heart, any family would be INCREDIBLY lucky to have her ❤️

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Latoya N.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Latoya N., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 15 years of paid experience

Hi! I’m Latoya (Monroe)—a reliable and trustworthy nanny with 15+ years of childcare experience, including 8+ years supporting busy professional families. I’m passionate about assisting families who may not have strong extended support, providing dependable care, structure, and a calm, consistent presence in the home. I value strong family core values and believe childcare should feel supportive, not stressful. Experience in working with great families with limited extended family support nearby I am comfortable working in families home that have pet family members. I do love cats and dogs. Xoxo (friendly and safe) .

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$23–30/hr

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5.0

Zachary B.

She was absolutely amazing—attentive, reliable, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. Her level of care and professionalism stood out immediately. I’ve already recommended her services to several friends who are parents, and I fully plan on working with her again when my newborn arrives. Highly recommend!

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Ayling C.

  • 32 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Ayling C., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 32 years of paid experience

Experienced Daycare Teacher, Nanny, with a passion for providing quality care and education to children of all ages. Proven ability to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages learning and development. I am a mom of two boys, and work part-time at an at home daycare as a Teacher, developing annual learning plans, language, music, programs. I have also worked as a volunteer for church preschool programs. I love kids of all ages, looking for part-time babysitting jobs. CPR and First-Aid certified. I can also work and have access at any military base or facility.

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$30–40/hr

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5.0

Mike V.

We had Ayling come watch our two boys (1 and 7). She brought over an activity bag and was fun and engaging. Her communication with us was excellent the whole time and we had a wonderful evening out without having to worry. Would highly recommend!

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Clifford B.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Clifford B., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 20 years of paid experience

I am certified in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid for Infant/children and adults. I am a student at Liberty University majoring in Early Childhood Education also I do hold an Child Development Associate(CDA). I have been a teacher's assistant for 10 plus years. I have worked in a childcare center and public & charter schools in the Washington, DC metro area. I promote a safe and healthy learning environment. I have an ample amount of experience with children ages 3 months to 14 years olds. Children love me because I understand them, but I also am firm when the situation arises. My skills and abilities come naturally and I am confident that parents wouldn't mind leaving their child(ren) in my care. I love to cook, engage in creative projects, read stories, and enjoy outdoor activities. I have been through a FBI background check/National Child Registry/State & Local checks also the Criminal Background check as well. I have an four (4) hour minimum care service. (3 hours at the least.) I look forward to assisting your family needs.  

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$16–18/hr

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5.0

Elizabeth S.

Clifford did a wonderful job with my infant son. My mom, who is a retired nurse, was around to observe and said he did the best job out of multiple sitters we have had. Punctual, responsive, sweet and completely reliable.

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Jennifer M.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Jennifer M., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 8 years of paid experience

I am a mother of two teenage boys, so have been parenting for about 15 years. Prior to becoming a mother, I was a nanny for many years while in college and graduate school and a babysitter while in middle and high school. I have CPR and 1St Aid Certifications and am highly experienced with dealing with any issues that may arise while caring for infants, young children, tweens and teens. I love supporting kids to play and learn from experiences (games, crafts, sports) but am also ready to support homework and school assignments. I am comfortable with all kinds of pets and happy to feed them or take them for walks. I take family rules seriously and will work with the children to make sure that tasks and chores are completed when required.

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$25–50/hr

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5.0

Angie K.

My kids loved Jennifer and ask for her to come back often! She not only was wonderful with the children, playing games througout the day, taking them on field trips and reading them stories. She also organized the kids bedroom without being asked! If I could give 10 stars I would!

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Alisa H.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Alisa H., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 30 years of paid experience

I was a babysitter for my extended family and neighbors during my teenage years and as a college graduate. I continued babysitting through graduate school (for education and counseling)and into my early adult years. Even now, as an adult, I still enjoy babysitting because I love children. I have been a teacher in early childhood and elementary schools, as well as a summer camp counselor and director, for many years. As a result of my job in education, I have undergone and cleared several criminal background checks. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and I have my own car. I enjoy doing schoolwork, participating in sports, playing games, and engaging in arts and crafts with children. I enjoy being positive, creative, and engaging with kids because they have wonderful imaginations, and I love having fun with them. I try to teach children a great deal, but I also always learn a great deal from them! It's always a win-win situation.

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$23–30/hr

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5.0

Thad F.

Alisa is everything we need in a sittter - she is warm hearted, delightful and very trustworthy-and our boys love her!

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Maria M.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Maria M., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 20 years of paid experience

Hola tengo muchos años de esperiencia En el cuidado y educación para los niños Soy una persona onestaamable muy conpaciva Paciente! Y me gusta aser actividades aser buenas Rutinas y que los pequeños estén seguros y confortables con mi persona me gusta cantar enseñar y que aya comunicación soy madre y ágüela. Me gustaría ser contratada pronto para trabajar con alguien y ver mi trabajo gracias mi número es 240 681-8340 puede enviar un mensaje gracias

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$28–35/hr

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5.0

Kate R.

Maria has been our children's nanny for 4.5 years and has been an incredible addition to our family. We have appreciated the nurturing guidance she has offered to our children and the genuine, heartfelt, warm, and affectionate care she provides every day. She will be dearly missed. We strongly recommend Maria for a nanny position and would be happy to provide a reference on her behalf if you have any questions.

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Claudia T.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Claudia T., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 7 years of paid experience

As a teenager and babysitter I knew I wanted to work with children but as a pediatric doctor, But once I took Child development classes and parenting it really opened my eyes to another interest and that was being a early childhood education teacher. taking these classes I learned a lot about a parent perspective and childcare teachers as well in certain situations also along with being a teacher studying the different methods and also hands on experience on writing lesson plans and actually interacting with the children. By my senior year I did an internship at a child care facility to experience how a center is ran and the interaction with the children and teachers. After I graduated I worked for Kindercare Learning Center over a year, Children Of America almost 3 years, and a privately owned daycare for over a year before I recently decided to help local families who need care for their children.

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$20–100/hr

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Katelyn F.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
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Hi families!! My name is Katelyn and I’m 20 years old. I’m currently looking for a family in need of a part-time or full-time nanny/babysitter! I’m located in College Park, MD (UMD area) and I’m willing to drive as needed. I’m enrolled in an online Vet Tech program through Penn Foster College (self-paced), so my schedule is very flexible and I’m able to start as soon as needed. I’m also happy to help out last-minute when things come up! I’m CPR certified and have 7 years of childcare experience, with ages ranging from newborns to early teens. I’m very hands-on and love keeping kids engaged with activities, routines, and homework help. I’m also happy to help with light cleaning/tidying, and as a big animal lover, I’m always comfortable around pets. 😊 Feel free to message me anytime — I’d love to chat and see if we’d be a good fit! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

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$18–25/hr

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Christine M.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 8 miles
Christine M., Babysitter in Washington, DC 20002 with 5 years of paid experience

I am a certified Physician Assistant seeking babysitting and nannying opportunities before beginning formal job training in 2026. I hold current ACLS and BLS certifications and have extensive clinical experience in both outpatient and hospital pediatric medicine. I previously babysat part-time throughout college and have always enjoyed caring for children. I bring a unique combination of medical training, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with kids. Families can feel confident that I provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for their children.

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$28–35/hr

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