Nanny, Babysitting & Household Staffing Across the DC Metro Area
Since 2017, District Sitter has matched families in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia with experienced, carefully vetted caregivers. Choose your area below, or talk to our team about what your family needs.
4.8★ from 22 reviews · Serving families since 2017 · CPR & First Aid certified caregivers · 3+ years of paid childcare experience required
Local Childcare Support, Wherever Your Family Lives
A family on Capitol Hill needs different childcare from a family in Leesburg. Commutes, school schedules, travel and household size all change what good support looks like. That's why we don't place caregivers from a generic list.
Every search starts with a one-on-one family consultation. Then we match candidates on experience, values, personality and location, so your caregiver fits your daily routine as well as your family. Whether you need a full-time nanny, a sitter for date night, childcare for a wedding or conference, or a household manager, our team covers the whole DC metro area.
Find Childcare in Your Area
Pick your city or neighbourhood to see how we support families there.
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Nannies, sitters and household staff for families across the District.
Georgetown
Discreet, experienced caregivers for busy Georgetown households.
Dupont Circle
Flexible babysitting and nanny support for city-centre families.
Capitol Hill
Reliable care for parents working long days on and around the Hill.
Adams Morgan
Trusted sitters and nannies for active, busy families.
Woodley Park
Full-time, part-time and on-call care for Woodley Park families.
Cathedral Heights
Carefully matched nannies for Northwest DC households.
Spring Valley
Nanny placement and household staffing for Spring Valley homes.
Navy Yard
Babysitting and nanny support for Navy Yard's waterfront families.
Northern Virginia
Arlington, VA
Dependable nannies for Arlington commuters and working parents.
Alexandria, VA
Vetted caregivers for Alexandria families, from infants to school-age children.
McLean, VA
Nannies, household managers and estate staff for McLean homes.
Vienna, VA
Full-time and part-time nanny placement for Vienna families.
Falls Church, VA
Reliable babysitting and nanny support in Falls Church.
Fairfax, VA
Experienced caregivers for busy Fairfax County households.
Leesburg, VA
Trusted childcare for growing Loudoun County families.
Woodbridge, VA
Nanny and babysitting services for Woodbridge families.
Maryland
Bethesda, MD
Carefully vetted nannies and household staff for Bethesda families.
Chevy Chase, MD
Discreet, high-caliber caregivers for Chevy Chase households.
Potomac, MD
Nanny placement and estate staffing for Potomac homes.
Silver Spring, MD
Reliable nannies and sitters for Silver Spring working parents.
Rockville, MD
Full-time, part-time and backup childcare in Rockville.
Annapolis, MD
Trusted nannies and event childcare in Maryland's capital.
Baltimore, MD
Vetted caregivers and household staff for Baltimore families.
National Harbor, MD
Hotel babysitting and event childcare for visiting families and events.
Don't see your area? We regularly support families across the DC metro area. Contact us and we'll confirm availability.
Childcare and Household Staffing Services in Every Area We Serve
Nanny Placement
Full-time, part-time and temporary nannies, found through careful vetting and personal matching.
Babysitting Service
Experienced on-call sitters. Members can request their favorite sitter again and book overnight care.
Event Childcare
Professional, safe and fun childcare for weddings, conferences, meetings and special occasions.
Hotel Babysitting
Vetted sitters who come to your hotel when you're visiting DC for work or travel.
Newborn Care Specialist
Specialized support for your first weeks and months with a newborn.
Household Staffing
Household managers, personal assistants and estate managers for busy homes.
Why DC Metro Families Choose District Sitter
Experienced caregivers only: Every caregiver has at least three years of paid professional childcare experience.
A thorough vetting process: Background checks, reference checks with past families and several interviews before anyone is introduced to you.
CPR & First Aid certified: Caregivers must keep their certifications current to work with us.
Matched to your family and your location: We match on experience, values, personality and where you live.
Support after placement: Check-ins, resources and backup care options, so the placement keeps working.
How It Works
1. Family Consultation
A one-on-one call to understand your family's routine, priorities and the kind of care you need.
2. Candidate Vetting
We screen and assess each candidate against your needs and our safety standards.
3. Meet Your Best Matches
We introduce only the strongest, most compatible candidates, and support you through the interviews.
4. Onboarding & Ongoing Support
We help your new caregiver settle in, then stay in touch for the long term.
What Families Say
Frequently Asked Questions
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We serve families across Washington DC, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. See the list above, or contact us to confirm availability for your address.
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Every caregiver has at least three years of paid professional childcare experience, clears background and reference checks, and holds current CPR and First Aid certification.
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Our caregivers specialize in children from newborn to 12 years old.
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Yes. We ask for at least 24 hours' notice for emergency requests.
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Yes. Please book travel nannies at least 30 days ahead.
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Fill in the contact form or call (202) 415-7033. We'll schedule your family consultation and start the search.
Ready to Find the Right Caregiver for Your Family?
Tell us where you live and what your family needs. We'll handle the search, the vetting and the matching.