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Eleni
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hi, my names Eleni! I’m currently finishing up my second degree in Nursing. I have been a nanny for over 10 years! I’m very friendly, extremely active, and love working with children. I am flexible and available to help out with meals, crafts, homework, carpool, after school activities, etc. Also- available to help with dogs and house sitting! I am CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family ☺️

Eleni was a wonderful sitter. Our 3 boys absolutely loved her! She was punctual and reliable. We'll definitely ask her to help again!

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Katherine $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m Katherine, I’ve worked as a YMCA camp counselor for several years with kids ages 5–13, mostly 7–10-year-olds. I love keeping kids active, creative, and having fun while making sure they’re safe and cared for. I also currently work as a TA for accounting at AU, (I'm a current senior studying Finance and Econ), and am happy to help with HW or academic needs. I also love dogs (my family has corgis and dachshunds) and am used to feeding, and walking dogs. I’m responsible, patient, and love working with families who value a positive, energetic environment!

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Lucy 1 review
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Washington Navy Yard, DC

I am currently a full-time student at American University, graduating in May 2026 with a degree in Political Science. Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, which helps me bring plenty of energy and engagement to any enviorment I work in. I have experience in a variety of roles, including internships, food service, and other customer-facing positions, that have strengthened my communication, organization, and problem solving skills. I’m outgoing, friendly, responsible, easygoing, and comfortable managing routines. Thank you for considering my profile, hope to chat soon!

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Janel 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hi, I’m Janel! I’m a graduate student pursuing my Master’s in Social Work with 5 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I’ve worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and ABA Therapist providing 1:1 care for children with autism and developmental delays, helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills. I’m patient, nurturing, and great at creating a calm and structured environment where kids feel safe and supported. I also have experience as a paraprofessional in a school setting and led youth programs where I was responsible for the safety and wellbeing of groups of students. I genuinely love working with kids and bring both professional training and a warm, caring personality to every family I work with. I’m looking for flexible babysitting opportunities in the DC/Maryland area and would love to support your family!

Janel was great with my two kids.

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Paula $25 per hour for 1 child

Creative, patient, compassionate and professional nanny dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children, I have 5 years of experience with children of ages between 4 months to 12 years. I'm a person who enjoys spending time with children doing activities like picnics, going to the playground and riding scooters, dancing, cooking , building Legos and puzzles, crafts, read. Now that summer season is coming there is a lot of fun outdoors activities to do and also with water. In my experience I like to engage the baby in age-appropriate play and activities that stimulate their senses and promote learning such as trying different textures, staring pinching objects and developing hand motor skills, reading books and showing pictures of objects to identify them, tummy time, Motivate and emphasize activities when appropriate, crawling and walking, first steps, I am a person who loves nature and animals, I like to go for a walk with the children in the stroller and let them get some sunshine. I would love to be those extra hands that you need at home when you’re working or doing your own thing having the certainty that your children will be ok will me and I’ll help you as much as I can. I'm pet friendly, I have First Aid/CPR certificate, driver license and clean record. I speak English and Spanish. If you're interested, I can teach the children some basic things in Spanish

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Washington Navy Yard?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Washington Navy Yard?

Yes. Families in Washington Navy Yard use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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