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66 babysitters are listed in Ellicott City, MD
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Ellicott City, MD
4.5
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey!
I am Aviana, a 26-year-old full-time school secretary with nine years of experience providing one-on-one childcare for children aged one month to 14 years. My passion lies in child development, and I am seeking part-time babysitting or date night opportunities. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I...
Aviana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aviana is such a sweet and dependable young lady. Very trustworthy and welcoming. Thank you and see you soon"
Teresa D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will be attending Johns Hopkins in the fall and would love a part-time position. Additionally, I have a new cavapoo puppy who I would love to bring along with me if possible. I have been babysitting for 10 years now and have had a wide range of experience from babysitting newborn twins to kids with Down Syndrome or Autism....
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is great with young children. She is the type of babysitter that likes to stay busy by playing, going outside, doing crafts and reading with her children. She is dependable and responsible. She cleans up after herself and the children. She has good behavior...
Debi H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a paraeducator in Howard County school system with plenty of experience. I have taken care of kids from the 4-7 age group. looking for part time job till the schools open thanks
Seema can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Seema Responded right away to messages. Even though our availability did not match up, she let me know directly. Grateful for the prompt and courteous communication from her."
Kelsey L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been a member of St. Pauls Parish in Ellicott City for several years and I substitute for religious education classes. I raised a daughter of my own and I am the aunt of choice for babysitting my nieces and nephews. I am a retired special education teacher's assistant and now babysit part time. I have 3 energetic pugs and...
Lyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lyn is a sweet woman who loves children and animals. It's evident from her adorable "baby talk" and gentle approach to care-giving. I look forward to having her back"
Mandi P.
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.
4.8
(39)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
Hi there ! Looking for a (pet free ) family assistant position, Ideally 35 hours/week Please be aware that my start rate is $35/hr and goes up depending on duties, time of day( overnights), and travel requests. I have received my certificate in strategic intervention (specializing in family planning), and can send my resume if...
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
4.0
"We hired Mara to help with bathing, sleep scheduling and developing routine schedule of our 3 month old. She worked with us for about 1 month.
Pros: Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, flexible with schedule excellent communication and did a great job with...
Neal S.
Kiana K.
Ellicott City, MD
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a summer job opportunity as a nanny or babysitter! I absolutely love children and enjoy cooking/baking as well. I would describe myself as friendly, bubbly, outgoing, hard-working, organized, and caring. I am a non smoker, have my own transportation, can help with meal prep, have experience changing diapers and...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kiana is a very friendly girl! She is extremely respectful and professional."
Lori W.
Jacqueline N.
Ellicott City, MD
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jacqueline . I am a junior honors college student at UMBC. I currently have 4 years of child care experience with a wide range of ages. I have been CPR and first aid certified since I was 15. I have applied that training as a lifeguard for 5 summers. I understand that every child is different and I tailor my...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqueline has been a wonderful babysitter for our family! Our three year old and one year old just adore her, and look forward to her coming each time. She is very interactive with the kids, and does a great job getting everyone to bed on schedule. I feel very...
Ashley J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a third grade teacher in Anne Arundel County and have been a childcare provider for the past 12 summers. I am a University of Maryland graduate with a degree in Elementary Education, and am certified in K-7th grade. I have cared for children of all ages ranging from 1 month- 12 years. I look forward to hearing from...
Karoline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karoline was our first nanny for our 3 month old. She was incredible! She was so sweet with our daughter, kind, communicative, dependable, and punctual."
Caitlin M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Megan and I attended Wake Forest University where I was a Health and Exercise Science Major and chemistry minor. I am currently attending graduate school at Duke to earn my doctorate in physical therapy where my goal is to become a PT with a specialty in neurological and vestibular conditions. I have been riding...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is superb - she is reliable and responsive. My 3 year old son adores her and she is amazing at keeping him entertained through play. She always goes the extra mile and we really appreciate all her hard work. Cannot recommend her highly enough."
Sophie I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am responsible, reliable, and an active person. My duties include preparing meals, outdoor activities, homework help.
Most recent childcare job: Nannied for five children ages 2, 3, 7, 8, 12
College student- Attend Towson University
Elementary education experience
First Aid/CPR Certified
*Looking for full time position hours...
Kewa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kewa has been with us for 5 months as a full time nanny and is now helping us whenever we need babysitter. She took care of our 2 girls (2 and 5). Kewa is dependable, she was always punctual, and never once showed up late. She is very professional, well spoken,...
Vlado A.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience in caring for children. I've managed a family child care and hold my bachelor's degree in child development from Central Michigan University. I have live-in and live out nanny experience, along with travel and newborn care.
I love to be outdoors, create fun and engaging activities for children...
Melody can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melody is fantastic! She is so trustworthy and warm. My one year old daughter opened up to her almost immediately despite my daughter’s feeling nervous with new people. My kids are safe and happy with her. Melody is an expert, role models kindness, and is gifted...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Erica.
To give you a background of myself, currently, I am a third-grade elementary school teacher. This is my second year teaching since I graduated in 2022. I've been working with children since high school. I volunteered at my church and found my passion for children and the importance of educating them at...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Erica did great with my 8-year-old son, playing lots of board games, Legos, etc, throughout their time together. I felt like he was very engaged, and she sent me several text/pic/video updates. She was polite, asked appropriate questions, and overall came off as...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Esther and I am 24 years old from Howard County, Maryland. I graduated in Spring 2023 from Towson University studying Mass Communications and am working part-time in music & film. I am also an artist and enjoy getting outside, reading, playing games, cooking, animals, and yoga.
I have babysat/nannied for many...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Esther is a fantastic person. She loves kids and brings with her a tremendous amount of energy and spirit for playing with them and relating to them. She is responsible and dependable in every way. She goes out of her way to help in every way she can. I am so glad...
Karen K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am new in the US, living in Maryland for the past year as a lawful permanent resident. I have a degree in Psychology and have worked with children for more than 10 years. My first language is Spanish and I am currently learning English. I love children, cooking and be able to help others. I also have my own transportation.
I...
Morella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morella cared for our son (2yrs old) and another baby (20 mos old) together. She watched them all day providing them with play activities, meals/snacks, going on walks and to the playground, and contributing to their development. Morella helped with laundry, light...
Melissa B.
Ellen V.
Ellicott City, MD
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Dependable Nanny Who Wants To Nurture And Love Your Child(ren)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love interacting, imagining, and exploring with children. I have been a teacher for almost 3 years (6-month to 6-year-olds), having the most fun reading kids' stories and teaching them art, science, and cooking. I would love to share these interests with your children through indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and...
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ellen watched over our daughter from when she was only a few months old for about six months. She was caring, loving and always very sweet with her. She was very reliable and always on time."
Alexander S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christina. I have an active infant/adult CPR certification and have babysat children ages 0-14. I have experience taking care of newborns/infants as well as older children. I can cook meals, put the kids to bed and I am experienced with taking care of up to 3 kids at a time. I also have experience with tutoring...
Ayoung can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm currently an graduate student at Loyola University Maryland studying Speech Pathology. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting opportunities. I was a nanny summer for the previous three summers for kids ranging in ages from 5-14. During that past summer I drove the kids and often their friends to...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Hi! I have worked in the medical field for many years, semi-retired now. We have 5 grown children. I am great with kids and I live nearby in Woodstock. I would love to babysit for you.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Amirah. I'm a motivated and outgoing student nurse with about 7 years of experience caring for infants and children between the ages of 2 months - 10 years old. For as long as I remember, I've always loved being a helping hand and caring for babies and children, which is one of the reasons why I'm...
Amirah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ellicott City, MD
Aviana B.
3.0
Aviana applied for a last minute job I posted due to my toddler staying at home from school and I chose her over other candidates. We planned for a call at 8:30AM and for her to show up at 10:00AM the next day but she was a no call no show in the morning. I hope she is OK. But as parents you...
- Sidney N.
Shannon H.
5.0
Shannon is fantastic with children and the kids always loved when she came over to babysit. We have three young children very close in age and she handled them with ease. Shannon also comes from a terrific family of educators which is a big reason for her patience and compassion.
- Anne K.
Seema M.
5.0
Seema Responded right away to messages. Even though our availability did not match up, she let me know directly. Grateful for the prompt and courteous communication from her.
- Kelsey L.
Lyn G.
5.0
Lyn is a sweet woman who loves children and animals. It's evident from her adorable "baby talk" and gentle approach to care-giving. I look forward to having her back
- Mandi P.
Vickie G.
5.0
Vickie has watched my two girls (aged 3 and 5) several times. She is extremely attentive and does an incredible job of remembering the minute details (bedtime routines, etc.) to make sure that my girls are comfortable. Great with my kids, always punctual, and very communicative. Cannot recommend her...
- Mathew M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ellicott City, MD:
How can I find a Ellicott City babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Ellicott City, MD?
The average rate for Ellicott City, MD babysitters on Care.com is $18.56 per hour as of March 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 Ellicott City, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Ellicott City, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 108 reviews of the 66 listed babysitters.