DC Nanny Agency

Families Say It Better Than We Can

Trusted by families who value professionalism, discretion, and a sense of calm at home.

The Pink Nannies team impressed me at the 'Paint The Town Pink' event in Silver Spring by hosting an open panel and answering the tough questions. In a city where conversations often feel transactional, the team showed genuine interest in everyone who came. Allison called me after the event and asked thoughtful follow-up questions (...)

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"I had an exceptional experience working with Pink Nannies. What sets them apart is their intentional, thoughtful approach to matching families with highly experienced nannies. Rather than simply filling a position, they take the time to understand each family's unique needs, values, and dynamics (...)

See Testimonial Shannon Hatton

Pink Nannies was fantastic to work with! All the things you'd want from a company, especially in roles that are so important. They were communicative, thorough, and added a lot of value in this process. We found our nanny in a matter of weeks (...)

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I had a great experience with Pink Nannies. They were very supportive, professional, and truly cared about finding the right match. They connected me with a wonderful family. I’m very grateful for their help and highly recommend Pink Nannies to other nannies looking for a good placement.

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About Us

Allison Goren

Founder & CEO, Pink Nannies — Washington, DC

Before she built an agency, Allison was the nanny families like yours are searching for. She spent over a decade as a nanny and newborn care specialist for ultra-high-net-worth families, work she chose deliberately, stepping away from a nursing degree to pursue it. That decade inside households where discretion wasn’t optional, it was the job, is what shapes how Pink Nannies operates in Washington, DC today: NDA-backed placements, security-conscious vetting, and a caregiver bench built for families who cannot afford a mismatch.

In 2016, Allison partnered with her sister Danielle, co-founder of Pink Newborn Services, to bring that same standard to a wider network of families. What started as one sister’s newborn care specialty became Pink Nannies: a placement agency built from lived experience on both sides of the relationship, not from theory.

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Your questions answered.

How much does it cost to hire a nanny in Washington DC?

Nanny rates in the DC metro vary by household, shaped by hours, live-in versus live-out arrangements, and the level of experience a family needs. Rather than a single flat rate, most families work with a placement specialist to define the role first, then match that scope to a fair market rate for Georgetown, Bethesda, Arlington, and the surrounding area. A brief consultation is the fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific household.

How long does it take to find a nanny in DC?

Most DC placements take two to six weeks from initial consultation to a signed offer, depending on how specific a family's schedule and household needs are. Families with more flexible requirements often move faster, while highly specialized roles, like those requiring travel availability or a particular language, can take longer to fill with the right fit rather than just any candidate.

What's the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?

A babysitter typically provides occasional or short-term care, while a nanny is a long-term, embedded part of a family's household, often responsible for a consistent routine, transportation, light household coordination, and a real relationship with the children over months or years. Families searching for reliable, ongoing care in DC are usually looking for the latter, even when they start the search using the word "babysitter."

Do you place nannies in Maryland and Northern Virginia, not just DC?

Yes. DC Nanny Agency places nannies throughout the district as well as nearby Maryland communities including Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring, and Rockville, and Northern Virginia communities including Arlington, McLean, Alexandria, and Reston. Families across the DMV region search differently depending on where they live, and this page is built to serve all of them, not just households inside the district line.

How are your nannies screened and background checked?

Every candidate goes through a rigorous, multi-step screening process before ever being presented to a family, including independent background verification. Fewer than 5% of applicants are accepted into the placement pool, a deliberately narrow bar meant to protect families rather than fill positions quickly.

Is DC Nanny Agency part of a larger company?

DC Nanny Agency is a division of Pink Nannies, a nationally recognized nanny placement agency with a track record of long-term, successful placements across the country. Families working with DC Nanny Agency benefit from that broader network and experience, applied specifically to the Washington DC market.

Do you offer temporary or part-time nanny care in DC?

Yes. While many DC Nanny Agency placements are long-term and full-time, the agency also places part-time and temporary nannies for families who need flexible coverage, seasonal support, or a shorter-term arrangement while their needs evolve.

What neighborhoods in DC, Maryland, and Virginia do you serve?

DC Nanny Agency serves families across the district, including Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Cleveland Park, and Chevy Chase, as well as Maryland communities like Bethesda and Rockville, and Northern Virginia communities like Arlington, McLean, and Old Town Alexandria. If you don't see your neighborhood listed, reach out directly, since coverage extends further than this list.

Nanny Agency in Washington, DC

Why DC Families Choose Pink Nannies?

Career-Driven Families

Unpredictable Schedules

Discretion

Security Awareness

Our Services

Long-Term Nannies

Newborn Care Specialists

Travel Nannies

Household Managers & Family Assistants

Areas We Serve

Washington, DC

Maryland

Northern Virginia

How It Works

Consultation

Candidate Vetting/Matching

Introduction

Placement + Ongoing Support