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Care Member says "Brenda took care of our baby for about 5 months before we started him in daycare. She is punctual, reliable, easy to communicate with and most of all...
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- $20/hr
Rebecca D. says "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...
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- $20/hr
Vivienne P. says "Very hard working and even when the baby is sleeping she finds things to do that are very helpful around the house. Punctual, responsive, and most...
Care Member says "I hired Temeka to watch our 15 month old girl and I couldn’t be happier with her service. From the moment she arrived, it was clear she right away...
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- $23/hr
Melissa B. says "Jordyn was our first non-family babysitter and she made us feel comfortable leaving our baby with her. We would definitely hire her again for future date...
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- $27/hr
Stephanie B. says "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...
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- $25/hr
Care Member says "Alexis was punctual, professional, and very friendly and kind. My two boys very much enjoyed having her babysit!"
Care Member says "Cherry showed up at the last minute to help watch our infant son and immediately got along with him. It is clear she has vast experience watching...
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- $20/hr
Jocelyn Z. says "Janna was nice and friendly, she helped me with babysitting on short notice which was huge help. However I would say her personality is not the super...
Care Member says "She is great with the kids ! Sweet girl & she came through for me last minute, I will be booking again . Thanks again London ❤️"
Hey Family, My Name Is Zully The Kids Always Call Me Super Nanny Hahahaa.
Washington, DC
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- $28/hr
Care Member says "Zully is awesome ! My daughter can’t stop talking about how much fun they had . She was punctual and sent picture’s throughout the day.. I will...
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- $30/hr
Care Member says "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...
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- $18/hr
Steve H. says "We recently interviewed Cierra for a nanny position and were very impressed with her professionalism, caring nature and just her overall demeanor. It was...
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- $26/hr
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,...
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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!"
Child care centers in Washington, DC
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- $3050/mo
Bright Start Early Care and Preschool- Kennedy Campus
1202 KENNEDY ST NW WASHINGTON, DC
State license verified
- starting at
- $3000/mo
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Child Development Center
2800 13TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC
State license verified
- starting at
- $2099/mo
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2,176 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.90/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Washington, DC
Child Care Providers in Washington, DC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 732 reviews of the 2,175 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Washington, DC
How much is child care near me in Washington, DC?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.90 per hour as of October 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Washington, DC?
Care.com currently has 1,934 child care providers near you in Washington, DC. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Washington, DC and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Washington, DC that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Washington, DC child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Washington, DC, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Washington, DC and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Washington, DC in October, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
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