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Cierra
Booked by 21 repeat families
31 reviews
Washington
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hi, I’m Cierra! I’m a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 11 years of experience. I hold a Bachelors degree in Human Relations and a Masters in Teaching Early Childhood Education. I took the 25-26 school year off from teaching in the school system to work on opening my very own childcare center. Before joining the school system here in DC, I worked at top-rated childcare centers such as Little Scholars (Library of Congress) and Tiny Findings (GAO), where I was Lead Teacher of both infant and toddler classrooms. Babysitting and nannying aside teaching are true passions of mine, especially during school breaks, evenings, and weekends. I'm also a proud mom to a fun-loving 7-year-old daughter! **CPR/First Aid renewal: 3/12/2026

Cierra was so sweet and polite, Ayden had an absolute blast staying with her, cannot recommend her enough

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Tykisha
Booked by 54 repeat families
55 reviews
Washington
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 81 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hi Families, My name is Tykisha, and I’m based in Washington, DC. I currently work at a Montessori school and also part-time as a tutor. I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and children with developmental, behavioral, and learning differences. My background includes Montessori education, babysitting, infant care, tutoring, behavior support, overnight care, and night nanny services for newborns and families needing extra support. I also have experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I truly enjoy creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. I’m patient, dependable, attentive, and love helping children learn, grow, and have fun. I’m also a children’s book author with a passion for literacy, creativity, and child development. Certifications & Training: • CPR & First Aid Certified • ABA Trained • Food Handler Management Certified • Montessori and behavior support experience • Additional certifications and trainings in childcare and child development I am also currently pursuing certification as a Postpartum Doula. Services Offered: • Babysitting & childcare • Infant & toddler care • Overnight and night nanny care • Tutoring support • Support for children with special needs • Virtual/video babysitting support Rates & Payment Policy: • Rates may vary depending on the number of children, level of care needed, overnight care, holidays, and last-minute bookings • Full payment is required for the full booked time, including early returns Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to supporting your family and caring for your little ones! Warmly, Tykisha

Amazing! My nephew immediately fell in love and she was so great with him.

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Elizabeth
Booked by 33 repeat families
46 reviews
Washington
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 59 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hello parents, My name is Elizabeth, and I am based in Washington, DC. I hold a BA in Accounting & Finance, but my true passion has always been working with children. I began caring for infants and toddlers at a young age, supporting family members and neighbors, and I also have experience teaching third grade in my home country. I have cared for children of all ages—from newborns to teens—including those with autism, asthma, and eczema. My background includes part-time caregiving within my community, working at a daycare center in London after earning my First Aid certification, and serving as an assistant karate instructor for five years with children ages 5 to 13. Families appreciate my patience, reliability, and ability to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. I enjoy planning creative activities that support children’s development while making sure they feel happy and secure. In my free time, I enjoy reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time outdoors. I am currently babysitting once per week and would love the opportunity to support your family.

Elizabeth immediately connected with our suspicious 6 month old and put us at ease. She was very gentle and attentive with her, and our girl was all smiles when we got home. Such a gift!

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Adedunni (Dunnie)
Booked by 54 repeat families
40 reviews
Washington
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 117 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hello there! My name is Dunnie and I just might be the perfect candidate for you! I generally love children and I've been looking after them for as long as I can remember, I started out with my siblings, then nieces and nephews and I would look after my neighbors kids for free. I have about 18 years total of which I have almost 14 years paid experience under my belt providing a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children ages infant to teenagers thrived and developed under my care. I have first aid, CPR/child CPR and defensive driving certified, comprehensive background check is up to date and on file and I’m a US citizen. I also have experience working with children with special needs. Im also available to travel domestic or overseas as I’ve done so with my employers in the past. My rate is pretty flexible and competitive depending on the job description. Please feel free to contact me should you need further information. Kindest Regards - Dunnie

Excellent with my girls. Attentive, skilled and knowledgeable.

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Marie
Booked by 63 repeat families
68 reviews
Washington
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 193 families in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Hello families, My name is Marie. I have been working with children over 15+years. I worked in a Childcare Center as well and I'm a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. lm a very responsible, reliable and patient person. I love children, they are a treasure in life. The five things that I would describe about myself are: (1) hard worker (2) very patient (3) loving (4) responsible and (5) willing to teach. My goal as a Nanny is to interact and help teach the children, so they can become responsible creative young adults.

It's very clear she's a professional who really understands infants and can calm them and work with them. She cared for my five month old and she was great.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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