
"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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Hi! My name is Megan I have several years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I graduated from Tulane in 2015 and have lived in the DC area ever since. I have a full time job at a nonprofit so can usually only babysit in the evenings and on weekends. I’m happy to help with any cooking and cleaning if needed! I also have a car so can drive to suburbs outside of D.C. Please let me know if you have any questions!
“Megan was wonderful! She accepted the job last minute and jumped right in with my three kids. The next day they all agreed she was “so nice” and asked if she could come back again!”
Hi! My name is Shannon and I’ve been in DC for 6 years. I offer babysitting services for families and at a local church nursery. I’ve always loved kids and have 3 nieces and 1 nephew. I love playing games with them and going to park whenever I am back home and spent a lot of time with them before moving to DC. I started babysitting in high school and also worked at a local gym in their Kid Zone. There, I’d create and lead crafts, organize games, and maintain and safe and fun environment. At the church nursery, I usually babysit kids under 2 years old. I’m comfortable with kids of all ages.
Hi - my name is Tiffany and I am a dog mom living in Navy Yard. I am currently work a full time position but am available to work weekends and occasional holidays/ weekdays (please check my calendar/ message me for more information). I have been babysitting through Urban Sitter since 2018 but I’ve been working with kids since I was 15. During high school, I volunteered at my local hospital: mostly in the fitness center day care with children ranging from 10 months-12 Years. In college I have worked with after school enrichment programs with bilingual children, at a Q?rius assistant at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and as a summer camp counselor at my local YMCA summer camp where I worked with kids 4-12 years old, but particularly watched over 5-7 year olds. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and studied Italian at school. I like to bake and am a huge Disney fanatic. I am also good with pets (grew up with four dogs, as well as a rabbit, birds and fish) and love spend time with my dog on my free time.
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! ”
Hello parents and guardians. I'm seeking a full/part time position to care for your love ones. I've studied nursing in university, have over 15 beautiful years experience as a nanny, in addition to being a part time summer camp leader. I'm CPR, First Aid and AED Certified. I’m also a certified cook, with several certifications. I can provide references upon request. I look forward to your response. Thanks.

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
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4.9 average star rating from total of 5,730 reviews in Washington, DC

"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

"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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