"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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178 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.32/hr
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Anne-Kathrin
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 68 repeat families
99 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 128 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC
Hello families. My name is Anne and I'm an experienced bilingual babysitter who enjoys working with children of any age. Kids bring so much joy to the world and it creates happiness to see them grow and to nurture their creativity. I always try to adjust to children's unique needs. As a former physical therapist I'm comfortable caring for children with special needs. Favorite babysitting activities include arts and crafts, reading, being outdoors, meal prep and clean up, bath time and bed time routines. I like to cook and do not mind doing household chores. I do have a drivers license. If you think I'm a good match I would be happy to hear from you.
“Anne was great and we would highly recommend her. She cared after our 10 months old during our evening date, she was extremely punctual, professional and calm. She was also very flexible. We trusted her fully. Thank you! Edit to add after 10+ bookings with her - Anne Kathrin is definitely the most reliable and caring babysitter in the area. She’s cared after our son many evenings from age 10 months to 19 months and she’s the best from infancy to toddlerhood! ”
Sara
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 repeat families
15 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC
Hi! My name is Sara, and I am a behavior therapist supervisor working with kids with autism full time during the week. I have worked with children with and without special needs for over 15 years now. I have a masters in early childhood special education, and my BCBA, but I have experience babysitting and working with infants-adults. Thanks for your time, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Manuela
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 repeat families
6 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC
Hello families! I’m a professional nanny and Spanish teacher with a genuine passion for caring for children and supporting their growth and development. I have over 6 years of childcare experience, including 3 years as an Au Pair caring for 3 children, experience as a Camp Counselor, and my current role as a full-time nanny for two wonderful children, ages 1 and 6. I’m caring, patient, responsible, and dependable. I love creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and have fun through age-appropriate activities. I’m currently available for occasional babysitting during my days off, weekday evenings, and date nights, depending on my schedule. I’d love to connect with your family and provide loving, reliable care for your little ones!
Juny
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 repeat families
15 reviews$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC
I am kinder garden teacher back in my country. I do believe in taking care of a child as my own. i am young student who loves to make the place clean. I can do some light house keeping when baby is sleeping. I would love to involve babies in various fun activities. I have taken care of kids from different age group 6months to 4years. Right now i am taking care of 4years kid. I am fully vaccinated. if you think I can fit for the position please get back to me.
“Juny was warm and the kids had fun. She was punctual and professional. ”
Michelle
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC
Hello, my name is Michelle and I’ve taken care of kids since the end of my high school year. What I most like about babysitting is the environment the child makes by being creative and learning from each thing they do and it’s basically never a dull moment. My motive is to help out parents and give them a fresh start each day when coming back home from work. I also have experience with newborns. I am a recent college graduate and soon to transferring to University to get my bachelors degree.
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Washington Navy Yard, DC?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.32
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.97
- Typical job length: 4.8 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of November 2026
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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