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60 babysitters are listed in Elkton, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Elkton, MD
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Emma. I have my B. S. in psychology, M. A. in School Psychology, and recently completed my Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in School Psychology. I recently started my career as a School Psychologist with a school district, so I am only really looking for occasional jobs. This means I am knowledgeable...
5.0
"Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Hope L.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 children of my own. I have 30 nieces and nephews. I am 1 of 13 children.
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have taken care of newborns to 15 years old. I have kept my younger sister's babies overnight for a week at a time. My children are grown. Along with having 6 children I have had as many as 6 other...
Therese can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit."
Joanne K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ally! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 and I love children of all ages. I am also and EMT. I am both CRP and AED certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ally is great, she is on time (early!), available last minute, and my son loves her. She is great with both my toddler and my hyper dog. She is an EMT so I feel confident that she could handle an emergency if one should happen. I highly recommend her. "
Jessica C.
Emily J.
Elkton, MD
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Emily and I'm a 21 years old. I'm looking for a recurring nannying or dog walking/sitting dog preferably in the morning but schedule is flexible. I have done a lot of babysitting, especially over the last couple years. Whether it was for neighbors, friends, or family. I also volunteered my senior year of high school...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is one of the best people i know when it comes to animals and kids. She has a big heart for both and tons of experience!"
Ethan H.
Stephanie R.
Elkton, MD
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie! I am a Kindergarten teacher's aide at Tri-State Christian Academy in Elkton. I am also First Aid and CPR certified. I am a non-smoker, I drive a minivan, and I don't mind pets. I live here in Elkton, with my husband and our three kids (6 month boy, 3-year-old girl, 5-year-old girl.) I am available...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie loves my kids as her own and takes great care of them. She takes them fun places and does fun activities with them."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Taylor and I am 30 years old, living in Bear, DE. I am a paraprofessional during the school year with School District, and am looking to find a family that needs care for the summer. I have experience with newborns up to age 15, as well as years of experience with children with autism and an array of other different...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is such a wonderful caregiver to our baby girl. She is reliable, punctual (always early), and flexible, which I greatly thank her for being.
I can't say enough great things about Taylor. She has helped our baby girl grow so much in such a short amount of...
Jessica S.
Michelle A.
Elkton, MD
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience in :
Child care,
House keeping ( Above and beyond your average house keeper)
Pet care,
Elderly companionship,
Cooking,
I am Personable and Reliable
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"OMG Michelle she just the most sweetest caring person I ever met, she did awesome I really appreciate all the little things most people over look, she's very well mannered very professional and extremely all around sweet person, she babysat and cleaned for me a few...
Chris B.
Maria P.
Elkton, MD
$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Not available.
During my experience I have had the most wonderful families and children, every position have helped me to gain knowledge, understanding and compassion with my job and my relationship with the family/child.
Thank you, I hope you find your perfect match.
5.0
"We hired Maria to nanny for our 3 month old for several months while we were waiting for an au pair to arrive. Maria is truly a superstar -- not only did she do a range of creative age-appropriate activities with our little one (things I took note of myself), she...
Sarah M.
I love coming up with fun activities that allow kids to be creative, take initiative, problem-solve, and use their imagination. I am also a big outdoors person. I always encourage the kids to spend time outside, whether we are riding bikes, doing chalk, playing hide-and-go-seek, or just going on a walk, I think there is a huge...
Alydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a grand mom looking for part time work. I have 2 grown children ages 53 and 44. I also have 2 stepchildren ages 54 and 52. I raised my step grandson. I have 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. I have a lot of experience with children. I love children and would appreciate the opportunity to babysit for others who...
Emily M.
Elkton, MD
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caring And Loving High Schooler, Ready To Take The Little Ones Off Your Hands
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a senior in high school. I have 6 years of experience babysitting multiple children, infants, and children with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, pet care, and light meal preparation. I look forward to caring for your children and creating many laughs and...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Brionna R.
Elkton, MD
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience. My passion for working with children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I find great joy in making a positive impact on the lives of young ones while supporting families and providing a reliable childcare...
Alyssa M.
Elkton, MD
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I have about a year of babysitting experience. I babysit for one family, whose children are ages 2 and 4, once a month. I love working with kids. Bringing joy and fun to the kids I work with is one of my favorite parts about the job. I love getting the opportunity to know others and helping out in my...
Melissa E.
Elkton, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Early Childhood Educator/Former Teacher And Early Childhood Educational Specialist
Hi there! I am a mom of two adult children and grandmother to a sweet granddaughter. I have over 20 years of early childhood teaching experience. I retired from teaching in 2021. I love nature and have experience in early childhood outdoor education. I love camping and riding my mountain bike throughout the Mid-Atlantic region....
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Lilliana S.
Elkton, MD
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lilliana. I was a nanny all throughout college, as well as being the oldest of 3 siblings so I am very experienced and comfortable caring for kids. I know CPR + first aid and I am fully vaccinated. Please message me with any opportunities or questions!
Lilliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as calm, fun, and patient.
I like working with kids because they bring so much joy and it's so awesome seeing them grow into themselves.
I started working with kids when I was very young. First watching family members children, and then family friends, most recently I have been watching my newborn...
I am a new masters graduate looking for some opportunities and new adventures. I have a lot of experience with watching and entertaining young children and preteens as i'm the oldest in my family.
Rayna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I'm excited to bring my two years of experience in childcare to your family. I've served as a science teaching assistant and resident tutor for high school and college students, teaching Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology. During a summer program, I supervised a...
Darea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Hi, My name is Marissa!
I am a creative, compassionate, dependable nanny that will thrive to grow your kiddos into well disciplined individuals. I believe in creating firm boundaries while still having a blast with them!
I have had plenty of experience with kids. I have been a special education teacher, worked at kids camps,...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
I am a mature mother of two daughters who are 27 and 29 years old. While raising my daughters, my house had all the children in the neighborhood and my girls' friends at my house. We had at least 4 children daily to 20 children in our home.
Darlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkton, MD
Emma L.
5.0
Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!
- Hope L.
Therese M.
5.0
She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit.
- Joanne K.
Alexandra C.
5.0
Ally is great, she is on time (early!), available last minute, and my son loves her. She is great with both my toddler and my hyper dog. She is an EMT so I feel confident that she could handle an emergency if one should happen. I highly recommend her.
- Jessica C.
Emily J.
5.0
Emily is one of the best people i know when it comes to animals and kids. She has a big heart for both and tons of experience!
- Ethan H.
Stephanie R.
5.0
Stephanie loves my kids as her own and takes great care of them. She takes them fun places and does fun activities with them.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elkton, MD:
How can I find a Elkton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elkton, 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 33 babysitters in Elkton, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Elkton, MD?
The average rate for Elkton, MD babysitters on Care.com is $17.15 per hour as of February 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 Elkton, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkton, 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 Elkton, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Elkton, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.