We have 2,175 child care providers in Washington, DC! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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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...
Menbere S. says "Hands down the best caregiver I've ever worked with thus far. Julianna babysat our one-year-old for a week. She is attentive, smart, patient, creative,...
Susan M. says "We employed Marina for over a year to care for our son who was 18 mos through 2+ years old. She was great with him, and we were sorry to let her go when he...
Care Member says "Nelly was an important part of our family for two years. She was loving and caring with our son, who loved her like his own grandmother. She made him...
Care Member says "She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss the...
Marsha P. says "She was so great with my kids. She's very nice, gets the job done and also very crafty!"
Monica T. says "Saba - is a wonderful babysitter for my 3 year old daughter. She is patient, kind, caring, punctual, and very understanding. My daughter loves her and is...
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,...
Melat J. says "Viola was amazing with our kids and even brought activities for them to do. She was punctual and communicative with us. My daughter was reluctant to have a...
Jeffrey T. says "We have been so fortunate to have found Anamika. She is a joy to work with, and we would love to keep working with her in between school semesters as...
Care Member says "Truly is a wonderful caregiver!! She took care of our daughter in our home for about 6-7 months. She was always on time, followed every specification we...
Care Member says "Maddie has been heaven sent. My son loves her! And she’s so knowledgeable, I feel so comfortable knowing he’s safe and sound with her. "
Care Member says "Overall amazing nanny! Always went above and beyond for my kiddos. Cared for us a while ago in 2019 and has left her mark in a way we’d never forget! "
Danielle T. says "Janae did an awesome job keeping a group of wild kids (at least 10) contained in my home. She is calm and patient. I highly recommend her and would...
Care Member says "Seblewengel (Mimi) has been nanny to our son for the past year or so, and has been truly fantastic, A++. She started with us when our son was 2 months...
Child care centers in Washington, DC
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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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.