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60 babysitters are listed in Elkridge, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Elkridge, MD
Daymian S.
Elkridge, MD
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for the past three years because my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a joyful, enriching environment. I ensure open communication with parents, whether through verbal updates at...
Emmanuela M.
Elkridge, MD
$18-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a recent college graduate, looking to help a family in need! I have experience as a nanny initially as volunteer work, but I was hired through care. com in 2022. I was a full-time nanny of a young boy M-F. I love kids and I'm passionate about making a fun and safe environment. In addition, I have many young children in my...
Emmanuela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I tailor each visit to your needs with love! Including but not limited to requested engaging activities upon request. My dedication, communication, and flexibility set me apart.
Katelyn G.
Elkridge, MD
$30-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the youngest sibling in my family, I was very fortunate to become an aunt at 9 years old. At 15, I became the primary sitter for my nieces & nephews, which introduced me to the joy of caring for children. For my high school internship, I developed a "transitions" course, assisting children with the changes of K- to-1st grade...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for over 20 years, and I love helping families and providing reliable childcare. I have a patient and calm demeanor, which helps me connect with children of all ages. I'm also creative, imaginative, and friendly, which makes playtime both fun and educational.
I keep parents informed about their child's day...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ayan! I am a 23-year-old student who has a passion about children's development love to interact with children. I have experience working with children from my previous jobs as a camp counselor at my masjid. I also worked as an assistant to the camp director through the summer of 2019. At the camp, I worked with...
Hi, I'm a mom of two - 3 and 5-year-old. I used to nanny/babysit before I had my children and would like to help out parents to go out on a date night :) Let me know, if you have any questions. I am pretty flexible on times in the evening.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Laila S.
Elkridge, MD
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, honest, committed
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow into their own people
I'm looking for a job that has open communication and flexible if need be
I started working with kids when I was about 13 years old
In my spare time, I like to go outside! I am a very...
Mahalle L.
Elkridge, MD
$19/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a 23-year-old graduate of Towson University. I played division one soccer in college so I love being active with kids! I work as a Medical Receptionist and I will be attending Physician Assistant School in the fall.
Mahalle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I am a grandmother in my 60's. I raised my own 4 children, and I have plenty of experience with caring for infants and toddlers, as I also have 9 grandchildren, one of which I cared for from infancy while her mother was working. I am available to provide childcare for infants and toddlers.
Adrienne G.
Laurel, MD
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun and very loving child care provider. I started out working at a daycare for 4 years and moved on to working for before and after care for Howard Recs and Parks. Taking care of children is something I'm extremely passionate about. I also am CPR and First Aid certified. One of my favorite things about babysitting...
Adrienne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is great with kids. My child is in love with her because she greats fun activities with them and also involves education with her. She is the best babysitter to have!!"
Natalia G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maddie and I'm looking to be a babysitter this summer! I am a senior at Towson University and majoring in Occupational Therapy. I have been babysitting for seven years so I have plenty of experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and worked as a lifeguard and pool manager for the past five summers. I have my own...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie watched our three kids on vacation and they absolutely loved her! She was on time, attentive, and even packed her swimsuit everyday so she could take the kiddos swimming! We have a 1 yr old, 4.5 yr old and a 7 yr old and she fed them, bathed them, and played...
Kate C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For all of my life, I've had an affinity and passion for working with kids! I was a camp counselor for about 4 years and also spent time being a one-on-one behavioral technician at Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with special needs. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Psychology, and...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old son. Sophie is one of the sweetest, most patient babysitters we have ever had. My kids absolutely loved her. My...
Ayala K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kayla and I am a very experienced nanny. I have about 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns in both full and part time nannying positions. I also previously worked at Kennedy Krieger Institute as a therapeutic behavior aide and gained experience working in a school setting.
Kayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla is absolutely amazing! She watches my girls once a week and we all absolutely adore her! She's super sweet, flexible, easy going, and always a pleasure to work with. She always arrives early and always comes up with creative activities for the girls to...
Katie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. Many of the kids I have babysat enjoy active playing outside. I love to run around with the kids and play tag, hide-and-seek, what time is it Mr. Fox, etc... I taught tennis to juniors for 7 years and played DIII tennis in college. I also enjoy indoor entertainment such as...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Casey does an incredible job. She provided care for our 6 year old. Casey has a great attitude and matches the excitement and enthusiasm of our daughter. We highly recommend her."
Rachael B.
Ashley G.
Glen Burnie, MD
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Services Include Date Night Babysitter, Housekeeper And Pet Sitter
4.4
(15)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ashley. I am 35 years old. I've been in child care for over 15 years. I currently work in Annapolis as a lead teacher. I am currently a lead teacher in the toddler room! I've worked with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years old! I babysit on weeknights after 4:15 p.m. and weekends to get some extra money. I go to...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I can’t say enough about Ashley. She might even be over qualified. She is always on time and does an excellent job with our son. She is patient with him and takes the time to teach him new things."
Care member
Ama K.
Laurel, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Enjoy Every Day I Have Children Around Me .enjoy Spending My Time ,and Playing Games .
5.0
(1)
My name is Ama I'm a responsible babysitter with great experience because I'm mom of 3 children and I know how to take care of their needs . I'm very patient and kind with them . I encourage their positive attitude and behavior. I discourage bad behavior by talking with them about the possible outcomes that may result
I like...
Ama can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I’ve known her for two + years and I’ve observed her interaction and patience as she deals with her children. They are very polite and mannerable. This is a testament to how much she loves children and care about their wellbeing. I think she would be an asset to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at UMB looking for occasional babysitting during the day or for a date night!
I have five years of experience with children ages 6-13, including children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I currently work with adolescents with autism in helping them build skills for independence in their homes...
Simone can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Simone immediately hit it off with our four year old daughter and two year old son. Within 30 minutes of her interview starting, both kids were playing happily with her. That's really rare for them because they don't always take quickly to new people. We have had...
Eric T.
5.0
(35)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 25 years of experience babysitting. I work full time during the week (at night). I'm available to babysit on Saturday and Sunday evenings, and I can stay as late as 3:00 a.m. I am sometimes available on short notice, although it's more likely I'll be available to babysit if I'm asked in advance (two or more...
Vickie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vickie was wonderful with our 3 year old who is shy around new people. She was very thorough and made everything easy. Would totally use her again!"
Ashley R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan! I have been working with children for 13 years, 10 of those years as a nanny. I have my first aid CPR certification, 90-hour preschool certification, and 45 hour infant and toddler certification.
I absolutely love what I do and I love playing and engaging children with age appropriate activities and...
Megan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was a nanny for our two young boys. She started when our first son was about 6 months old and saw us through the birth of our second child until our family moved to Texas when our boys were ages 2 and 2 months. You will never meet a more loving and caring...
Becca S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkridge, MD
Adrienne G.
5.0
She is great with kids. My child is in love with her because she greats fun activities with them and also involves education with her. She is the best babysitter to have!!
- Natalia G.
Maddie M.
5.0
Maddie watched our three kids on vacation and they absolutely loved her! She was on time, attentive, and even packed her swimsuit everyday so she could take the kiddos swimming! We have a 1 yr old, 4.5 yr old and a 7 yr old and she fed them, bathed them, and played with them! She's amazing! Hire...
- Kate C.
Sophie B.
5.0
We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old son. Sophie is one of the sweetest, most patient babysitters we have ever had. My kids absolutely loved her. My 10 month old was teething the...
- Ayala K.
Kayla W.
5.0
Kayla is absolutely amazing! She watches my girls once a week and we all absolutely adore her! She's super sweet, flexible, easy going, and always a pleasure to work with. She always arrives early and always comes up with creative activities for the girls to do. Everything from playing outside...
- Katie C.
Casey B.
5.0
Casey does an incredible job. She provided care for our 6 year old. Casey has a great attitude and matches the excitement and enthusiasm of our daughter. We highly recommend her.
- Rachael B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elkridge, MD:
How can I find a Elkridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elkridge, MD can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 30 babysitters in Elkridge, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Elkridge, MD?
The average rate for Elkridge, MD babysitters on Care.com is $20.57 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Elkridge, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkridge, MD through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Elkridge, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Elkridge, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.