Washington families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Washington turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
177 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.34/hr
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Lifelong dog-owner who works from home. Three walks per day minimum, one of which is usually a nice long walk in the woods! Resident dog is Milo, a big fluffy mystery-mutt.
“Harry was fantastic!! He picked up Amy and gave her a fantastic play date with his pup Milo!”
Hi! My name is Kieran. I am based in Washington, DC and am current only offering walks and dog care for existing clients. I am also Athena’s number one fan!
Hi, my name is Amy and I’m looking forward to helping your family out with childcare :) I am a recent Physician Assistant graduate and am looking for evening/ weekend opportunities. My mom had a home daycare so I’ve been around infants and children of all age practically my entire life! Prior to PA school, I was also babysitting for a family and helped with animal care as well as house sitting. I am CPR certified and am also a native Spanish speaker. I am comfortable with tasks including meal prepping, homework, potty training, and providing safe and age appropriate activities for your kiddo. Please let me know if you’d like to connect :)
Hi! I'm originally from Atlanta and have been living in DC for the past two years while attending law school. Before moving here, I was a full-time nanny for three years, caring for two wonderful kids between the ages of 3 and 6. I also have experience babysitting children of all ages, from infants to teens. I love spending time reading, crafting, and doing puzzles with kids—and I'm always happy to help with furry family members too! I have a great eye for organization and enjoy tidying up as I go. Looking forward to connecting with a great family!
Hi! My name is Meera! I am an RN in DC and have been babysitting for over 6 years. I was a nanny for two summers for two kids and have babysat for ages 1 month - 10 years old. I am also happy to help with any pet care needed and light housekeeping. I am CPR/First Aid certified.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
1,346 sitters background checked in Washington, DC
4.9 average star rating from total of 5,926 reviews in Washington, DC
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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