Posted on July 31, 2026
Job Title: Afternoon Babysitter/ Nanny on Capitol Hill
Schedule: Monday - Friday
1:00-5:30/6:00
Starting August 2026 - $25/ hour
Job Description: Our family is looking for an experienced, caring, active, responsible and organized person (or two students) to pick up our 3, 5 and 7 year old kids from school and manage their busy schedules. We live on Capitol Hill in Washington DC with our friendly yellow lab. The kids will be in preschool (age 3), kindergarten (age 5) and second grade (age 7) starting in the Fall. During nap time for our youngest, we will need help with family tasks including making lunches, laundry and routine family household tasks. We are two busy working parents who need additional support for the whole family to run smoothly including reading to our kids, homework help, easy healthy dinner prep, rides to sports in our car etc. We foster a love of learning, active lifestyle, responsibility and family time at the core of our values as a Catholic family. Please reach out if you are interested and able to stay on for a full school year. Extra evening hours can be needed on occasion due to busy work schedules. Please text me if interested in scheduling an interview.
How to Apply: Contact:
Colleen
@colleen.kaveney.moss@gmail.com
Posted on July 30, 2026
Part-Time Infant Nanny Needed
- Location: Hyattsville, MD
- Start Date: September 22nd (The baby will be 5 months old at the start of the position)
Schedule
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 18 guaranteed hours per week
- Paid weekly
- Guaranteed pay for all scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays, even if care isn't needed (e.g., holidays or if we're home with a sick child)
Position Duration
- At least through April 2027, with the opportunity to extend if it's a great fit
Responsibilities
- Bottle feeding
- Washing bottles and feeding supplies
- Diaper changes
- Putting baby down for naps
- Developmental play and age-appropriate activities
- Tracking feeds, naps, and diapers in the Huckleberry app
- Baby laundry
- Keeping play areas and the nursery tidy
Requirements
- Experience caring for infants
- Infant CPR & First Aid certification (within the past year; we're happy to pay for recertification if needed)
- Reliable transportation
- Non-smoker
- Comfortable around cats (we have two friendly cats)
- Clean background check
- Three childcare references
Additional Information
- One parent may occasionally work from home in a separate office
- Cameras are present in common areas of the home
- Please help yourself to coffee and snacks while you're here!
How to Apply:
If you're interested, please send the following information to ameenaahmed05@gmail.com:
- A little about yourself
- Your infant experience
- Your desired hourly rate (we are flexible and will negotiate!)
- References
Posted on July 30, 2026
Job Title: Mother's Helper
Location: Brookland
Compensation: $25/hr
Hours: 4 hrs a week, preferably on Friday
We're looking for a mother's helper to assist with household tasks such as laundry, tidying, vacuuming, dishes, and other light housekeeping. While we have two young children, this role is focused entirely on helping keep our home running smoothly—no childcare is required.
We're hoping to find someone who is friendly, dependable, organized, and has a good eye for detail. The position is about 4 hours per week, ideally on Fridays, though we're happy to be flexible for the right person.
Contact: Benjamin Buch at bpbuch33@gmail.com
Posted on July 30, 2026
Position Title: Childcare/Babysitter
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Pay: $28/houly
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3hrs daily
Part Time/Full Time
Contact: Rachelle Cheney
Email: rcheney60@gmail.com
Looking for a childcare/babysitter to help with our two girls (ages 3 and 5) . Hours are Monday-Friday, approx. 3hours daily with the opportunity to add hours if desired. Responsibilities include: homework help & creative play. Availability to cover if the kids have a day off is a bonus.
Requirements for the job are: Must be trustworthy. Must love working and playing with children. Thanks in advance ! If interested, Please send your resume and a little introduction to Rachelle at rcheney60@gmail.com
Posted on July 30, 2026
We are looking for a reliable, caring nanny/babysitter to join our family’s morning routine. We have a sweet 2-year-old daughter and are looking for someone to help get her ready in the mornings and handle daycare drop-offs close by.
Ideally, we are hoping to find someone who will get to know our family and become our go-to person for evening babysitting and occasional weekend help as well!
Here are the details:
Schedule & Location:
- Days: Monday through Friday
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Location: Petworth (near the corner of Crittenden St & 8th St NW)
- Drop-off: Her daycare is very close by, located on Georgia Ave.
Rate:
- $28/hour
About Us:
- We have a 2-year-old daughter.
- We also have a medium-sized dog. You won't have any responsibilities involving the dog, but you should be comfortable being around them!
If you are reliable, energetic, and think you’d be a great fit for our morning routine, we would love to hear from you!
Please reach out to me at reinette.mclean@gmail.com or 824-852-8447.
Posted on July 15, 2026
Job Title: Part Time Pick Up From School/Drive to Activities for Two Kids
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday [~2 days a week, sometimes more, if schedule allows]
Time: 4:30-6:00
Starting end of August 2026 - $25/ hour (rate flexible for right candidate)
Wage/Salary: Hourly Rate: To be discussed in interview
Job Description: Our family is looking for an experienced driver and childcare provider that enjoys elementary aged kids (7 & 9). The role is part time, but consistent (every week): pick up the kids from their after-school program, drive them to activities, support them in getting ready, and drop them off, driving them home afterward (or we would handle the final pickup depending on timing). We are a two mom family living in Brightwood Park, DC (near Petworth), very close to Catholic University. We have a car available for you to use to drive around the kids, provided you have driving experience and a clean driving record. Please reach out if you are interested. Extra evening hours or weekend childcare is also possible, if you are interested. Please text me if interested in scheduling an interview.
How to Apply: Contact: Hena @ 202-604-4472
Posted on July 15, 2026
Location: Brookland, Washington, DC (10-minute walk or <5-minute drive from the CUA campus)
We're a friendly family in Brookland looking for a caring and dependable babysitter to help with our two daughters, ages 1 and 3, on weekdays after school.
Job Description: When the girls get home from daycare (around 4:30–5:00 PM), you'll:
Engage and play with them
Help get them ready for dinner — washing hands, getting the 1-year-old set up in her high chair, heating up and plating meals (no cooking, serving and reheating only)
Wind down the evening with quiet play and getting into pajamas
No cooking or no daycare pickup required. One or both parents will typically be home during the shift, so we're simply looking for an extra set of hands to help the evening routine run smoothly with our sweet and playful girls.
Schedule:
2–3 evenings per week
Approximately 4:30–7:30 PM (flexible)
Additional optional evening and weekend hours available
We're hoping to continue into the fall semester (and potentially beyond)
Compensation: $25/hour, negotiable based on experience
What We're Looking For:
Warm, patient, and great with toddlers and young children
Reliable and responsible
Previous babysitting or childcare experience preferred
CPR/First Aid certification a plus, but not required
How to Apply
If this sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to Amy at akilgall@gmail.com with a brief introduction, your experience, and your availability.
Posted on July 15, 2026
Job Title: Childcare Worker
Organization Name: Church of the Advent
Dates: Need workers starting in July 2026. This would be an ongoing position.
Work Schedule: Work would take place 8:45-11:45am Sunday mornings (Opportunities also occasionally exist for work after the Sunday service or on a weeknight, and pay hourly.)
Wage/Salary: Flat fee of $75 per Sunday.
Employment Start: July 2026
Employment End: Indefinite
Job Description: Church of the Advent Anglican (1546 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) is seeking experienced childcare workers to provide care during our Sunday morning services. Workers would assist church volunteers in classrooms with children ages 6 months - 8 years of age and are responsible for the safety, security and engagement of children entrusted to their care. Work would take place 8:45-11:45am Sunday mornings and pay a flat fee of $75. (Opportunities occasionally exist for work after the Sunday service or on a weeknight, and pay hourly.)
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have previous childcare experience.
Must provide two professional references.
Must pass a background check and online child sexual abuse prevention training.
Must have strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be generally available to serve four Sundays a month, with the understanding that school breaks or illness may occasionally affect availability.
Please email with questions or to request an application: kanderson@adventdc.org
Posted on July 15, 2026
Morning Driver/Sitter for a 10 Year
Seeking someone with a clean driving record, who is reliable and has previous child care experience to bring my 10 year old son to school in Rockville by 8:45am Monday - Friday. Also if your schedule permits, I would also need help with an early pick-up on Wednesdays at 12:45 and to watch him for a couple hours. I will pay an hourly wage and also reimburse for mileage/gas (around $20-$30 per hour). Pick-up can be from Capitol Hill (where I live) or Bethesda (where I work). Please call/text or email me to discuss.
Thanks for your consideration!
Stephanie
srowe1301@gmail.com
773-991-0716
Posted on July 15, 2026
Location: Shaw/Logan Circle
Work schedule: 8 hours/week (3-5p Monday-Thursday).
Wage/Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Employment Start: August 31, 2026 (can be somewhat flexible)
Employment End: June 17, 2027 (can be somewhat flexible)
Job Description:
We are looking for an after-school babysitter for the 2026-27 school year to pick up our 3 year old daughter from school at 3p, bring her home, and take care of her until 5p. It would be great if you could spend time outside at a park/playground or the library, but you’re also welcome to come straight back to our house to hang out here.
Her school and our home are metro-accessible in the Logan Circle/Shaw area, so no car is needed. We are looking for coverage on Monday-Thursday, but would love to hear from you if you can only do 2 or 3 days/week so that we can perhaps find two sitters to cover the days we need.
We would love a commitment for the entire school year (through June 2027), but at minimum we would like someone who can commit to the fall semester (through December 18, 2026).
How to Apply: Please send a brief message introducing yourself, your availability, and any relevant experience to deborahsohn@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted on June 1, 2026
Job Title: Part-Time After-School Sitter / House Helper
Location: Petworth DC
Job Description: We’re looking for a part-time after-school/camp nanny/family helper for twin boys (age 6). Responsibilities will include:
· Walking (or driving) to pick up kids from school/camp
· Supervising and entertaining children after school/camp
· Preparing and serving dinner
· Light housework: doing and folding laundry, stripping and making beds, doing and putting away dishes
Ideal candidate will have a car and be comfortable driving children.
Work schedule: 2–4 days per week generally 3–7 PM. Ideal candidate will be available on Wednesdays.
Wage/Salary: $25/hour
How to apply: If interested, please send a message to robins.jennifer.e@gmail.com with a little about yourself, your experience, availability, and references.
Posted on June 1, 2026
Job Title: Part-time Childcare Assistance for Catholic Homeschooling Family in Cheverly –
starting this summer (and into the fall)
Location: Cheverly, MD (about 17min drive from CUA)
Work schedule: Roughly 5-7hours a week. Ideal hours would be 2-3 hours between 9:00AM
and 12:30pm every Monday and Wednesday morning (and possibly Friday morning); and 5:00-
7:00pm Friday or Saturday twice a month.
Wage/Salary: Competitive/negotiable
Employment Start: June 1st
Employment End: TBD
Job Description: We’re looking for a reliable, kind, and fun babysitter who loves children and
is hoping to pick up a few hours of part-time work (perfect for graduate or responsible
undergraduate student).
We’re a Catholic homeschooling family with four boys (ages 7.5, 5, 3, and 8months) and we’re
looking to add regular child-care help into our weekly schedule.
We are primarily looking for someone to babysit our two middle boys (ages 5 and 3) for about 2-
3hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings (and possibly Fridays as well), so that I (mom)
can give full attention to homeschooling our oldest and caring for the baby. The middle-two are
fun-loving, sweet boys with lots of energy. They play very well together and are “the best of
friends” in their own words. We’re interested in someone who could help keep them busy and
entertained, primarily outdoors. We live in a safe and beautiful neighborhood with lots of other
families and children. We have a gated backyard with a sandbox, toys, games, etc. And we’re a
3-10min walk from three wonderful parks with playgrounds, trails, and fields.
Additionally, we’re looking for someone who could babysit all four boys every other Friday or
Saturday from around 5:00pm-7:00pm.
This would be a total of at least 5-7hours a week. There could also be opportunities for
impromptu additional hours, for example when my husband is out of town or has an evening
event.
Qualifications: Transportation, experience in child care, references.
How to apply: If interested, please reach out to Amy Quinn @amy.elise.nolan@gmail.com with
a brief resume and two references.
Posted on June 1, 2026
Job Title: Pet Sitter
Location: Bloomingdale, DC (2nd and Adams NW)
Compensation: $55 per night
Work Schedule: periodic overnights (usually 3-7 nights) --- sitters needed over the summer and during the school year — please reach out with interest in either/both!
Description: I am looking for someone to pet sit my 5-year old golden retriever while I am out of town. You would stay overnight in my home, using a guest bedroom and guest bathroom. Want a quiet place with Internet access to read or study, while a dog cuddles with you on the couch? This may be the opportunity for you! Caring for Flurry involves taking her on 2 walks per day (morning/evening), feeding her, and being a presence in the house (overnight and sometimes during the day). She can be left alone for chunks of time while you are in class or at other commitments. Location is 1.5 miles from campus (street parking available; bus/bike accessible).
Full disclosure: Flurry is a friendly golden retriever who loves everyone and is the sweetest girl. She also has a tendency towards stubbornness, pulling on walks, and stealing any food she can. Experience and comfort with large dogs is a must.
How to apply: Send Liz an email at hughesea@hotmail.com with a resume, information about yourself, and why this opportunity intrigues you. Please include your experience caring for (large) dogs. Will request 2 references if it seems like a match.
Posted on May 21, 2026
Job Title: Part-time afternoon caregiver for disabled teen
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Job Description: Part-time caregiver for my 15-year-old son with Spina Bifida. Care involves assisting in his daily bowel flush, transfers in and out of his wheelchair, showering, dressing, wound care, and other duties. Past caregivers have not had medical experience but were pre-med or in nursing school. All you need is a willingness to learn!
We have an adorable dog and a fridge full of sodas, seltzers, and snacks at your disposal:) You are welcome to any of our food.
Option to add on driving duties: the caregiver would pick up my son at school or camp first. I can send a more detailed description on request.
Work schedule: Approx. 5-7:30 pm a few days a week, (we can be flexible). More hours available if driving is involved.
Wage/Salary: Hourly Rate: Pay starts at $30/hour.
Employment Start: ASAP. Immediate need for May 21-24, but also seeking ongoing care.
How to apply: Contact Katherine Coleman at hikath@gmail.com
c) 202 253 0667
katherine.s.coleman@gmail.com