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Michelle
Booked by 4 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Washington, DC

I love taking care of kids and this job made me realize that I wanted to be a preschool teacher that’s why I’m starting Early childhood and special needs this coming spring. I started babysitting back in my country (Argentina) since I was 18 years old where I took care of a 4 year old for 5 years. During those years I worked in a school as a catechist with ages from 3 years old to 12. I was also in a church group being in charge of teenagers. When I moved to USA to be an au pair I took care of 3 siblings (3,5 and 7 yo). Now I’m working with a family with 4 boys where the youngest is 10 months old (I started taking care of him when he was 6 months). That’s why I can say that I have experience with all the ages. Last but not least, I consider myself a patient, caring, respectful, responsible and enthusiastic nanny who you can trust your children!

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Jennifer 2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Washington, DC

✋🏼Hello families 🎈Looking for a live out FULLTIME or part time position starting from May 2026 My name is Jennifer Alison, and I'm from Perú🇵🇪. I have over 7 years of experience working with children from babies to preschoolers, with a (strong background with infants and toddlers), as a nanny and au pair. 💜I am a lovely, patient, and I speak three languages (Spanish, Italian & English) nanny who believes in teaching through play, art, movement, and connection. My goal is to create a safe, happy, and educational environment where your little ones can grow and feel loved every day. -Willing to provide references for my previous work - Meal preparation - Own car/License and clean record - Full vaccines - CPR (2025) I'm willing to renew my CPR certification before the start date - Non smoker - Pet friendly 📍Location: Washington-Maryland; Bethesda, chavy chase, silver spring, Rockville, Potomac, Kensington, If you are looking for someone who will genuinely care for your children and has a clean background, please contact me.

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estefany
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Washington, DC

Hi. My name is Estefany, my first language is Spanish I am 31 years old, I'm caring and loving person, honest,responsible, kind and puntual. I have experience taking care of children from 1 to 12years old,I teach the children about my culture.I like to do different activities with the children like painting, dancing, walking, going to museums, parks. I like to cook, go for a walk, listen to music.

Estefany was on-time, professional, and caring with our 10-month old son. She started playing with him as soon as she walked in on the first day. I felt that he was safe and in good hands with her. Highly recommend. Will book again.

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Flor Itzel
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Washington, DC

Hi! My name is Flor, I am 28 years old, and I have been caring for children since high school. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 12 years old, and I truly enjoy spending time with them. I was previously an Au Pair and I am currently working as a nanny. I have CPR and First Aid certification, I have a valid work permit, and a driver’s license. I am a very loving, patient, and responsible person. I like to create a safe, fun, and positive environment where children feel comfortable and happy. I can help with homework, play activities, and daily routines, including diaper changes, bottle feeding, and all baby-related care. I can cook a variety of meals for the children and I am also comfortable preparing meals for the whole family. I also help with children-related tasks such as laundry, washing and folding clothes, and keeping their spaces clean and organized. I always follow parents’ instructions carefully and make sure everything runs smoothly. I would love to support your family and take great care of your children! ☀️🌷🌻

She has done an excellent job caring for twins, showing great patience, organization, and attentiveness. Managing two children at the same time requires responsibility and experience, and she handles it very professionally. She is reliable, punctual, and always attentive to the children’s safety and individual needs. She creates a caring and fun environment while maintaining routines and staying calm under pressure. Her ability to multitask and provide quality care to both children at once truly reflects her skills and professionalism as a babysitter.

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Tameca
Booked by 4 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Washington, DC

Compassionate, reliable, and experienced nanny with over 13 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged children. Skilled in creating a safe, stimulating, and structured environment that fosters emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Known for strong communication skills, punctuality, and the ability to build trusting relationships with both children and parents I absolutely love and adore working with children! I'm a fun, loving and nurturing, outgoing and an active person. Possess exceptional enthusiasm and creativity along with formal care giving training aimed at providing children with the best in emotional and physical care. I assure you my passion for working with children will be visible through my work. I have extensive experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, I previously worked as a babysitter, nanny, I am certified in CPR and First Aid Training. I am working towards learning more about children as well as educating myself through reading and research online on things involving children to further my career in this field. Creating a safe, educating, nurturing environment for children's learning growth and development, giving the parents peace of mind is my number one priority. Key Strengths ·Nutritious Meals Preparation ·Behavior Management ·Recreational Activities (playground, zoo, museum, water park, story time sessions) ·Daily Routine Care and Supervision (dressing children appropriately, changing diaper, bathing, combing hair etc.) ·Promoting children’s development by teaching them the alphabet, counting, singing and good manners ·Conducting age appropriate activities to enhance motor skills, physical skills and speech and language development. ·Consistent general observation of children to provide parents with effective report/recommendation ·Responsible for protecting children and keeping them safe ·Flexibility and dependability to accommodate parents work schedule• Ability to encourage imaginative play and implement appropriate care-giving structures• Trained in Infant CPR and First Aid

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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."

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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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Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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Nanny agencies in Washington often charge placement fees that can total thousands of dollars. On UrbanSitter, there are no agency placement fees, just a simple membership. You can browse available nannies in Washington, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Washington?

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