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60 babysitters are listed in Joppa, MD
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Joppa, MD
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My past experience in babysitting is I have looked after my neighbor's young children, ages 3 to 11. I also have experience being a camp counselor last summer looking after kids ranging from 5 years old to 12. I am also CPR certified.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Olivia assisted our family during a large family wedding with children from aged 1 to 14. She helped oversee activities and kept the children happy so that their parents could enjoy the wedding. "
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4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full-time Office/IT Manager and Executive Assistant Monday-Friday at a wonderful company. I am seeking part-time childcare opportunities on the weekends and some weeknights. I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I started babysitting my little brother on occasion when I was 12-years old, and I became a...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is full of energy and always upbeat, even during exam time. She keeps my 19 month fully engaged for the whole time she is watching her. My daughter loves it when she comes over and happily waves me goodbye as I head off to work. Rachel is also very...
Kirsty M.
Hello!
My name is Amanda and I am 29 years old. I live in Joppa, MD with my husband and our 4-year-old son and infant daughter.
At 17 I had my first nanny job, and I've continued to work with children since then. I've held several nanny positions over the years, and I have 5 years of experience as a behavior therapist....
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was about 13 (9 years ago) when I began watching my younger brother. Shortly after I started caring for him, I started babysitting for many other people as well. I have babysat both genders, as many as 5 children at a time, and ages ranging from 1-week-old to 14-year-olds. I have also been a camp...
Skills:
CPR
Michelle G.
Joppa, MD
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver (Currently Only Available For Parents Night Out)
I ran my own licensed daycare for four years caring for 8 children from infancy through school age. I was told by state auditors and inspectors that I had the best in-home daycare in the state. I only closed it because I relocated 3 hours away. I was also a scout leader for 6 years and my son made it to Eagle Scout. I enjoy...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Renee M.
Joppa, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of five grown boys. One of which is disabled. I did home daycare for 15 years. I prefer to work in your home not mine.
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Esther A.
Joppa, MD
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a childcare provider for a decade, and I love making a positive impact on children's lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment. I'm happy to enforce household rules as directed by the parents.
I'm experienced in caring for children of all...
Esther can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Autumn S.
Joppa, MD
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I also have had experience with special needs children.
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Heather S.
Joppa, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm heather. I'm CPR certified and licensed. I've have many years of experience with caring for children of all ages and needs. I have experience with children of special medical needs as my toddler nephew has leukemia. I have also taught special needs children. I love pets, board games, arts and crafts and going to the...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, I'm Bre ! Nice to meet you ,
With four years of experience in childcare centers, a background in childhood development and psychology, and the personal experience of raising my amazing autistic son, I bring a well-rounded, compassionate approach to caregiving. I believe kids should be challenged, supported, and embraced for...
Breonna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Dasia M.
Joppa, MD
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
20-year-old college student with experience in giving care for young children. Bilingual
I like working with kids because every kid deserves a village
I'm looking for a job that has a positive environment for me to help out and that I can add to while parents are doing their thing
One thing you should know about me is I am...
Looking for full time help with my 2-month-old. Duties would also include light house keeping. There is a small yorkie-mix dog (3years old), so must be comfortable with a small dog in the house.
Skyler can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Maria O.
Aberdeen, MD
$26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to introduce myself-I'm a Babysitter/Nanny . With 4 years of experience in childcare. I hold a certification in CPR and I have a driver's license and my own car.
I've had the privilege of working with children of various ages, backgrounds, and personalities. Each experience has taught me the importance of adapting my...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria cared for my son for over a year. She is professional, sweet and caring. She goes above and beyond what I expected! Her flexibility was so helpful. She even helped out a friend of mine watching her daughter a few times. She taught my son some spanish and we...
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With two years of experience working in a preschool as a high school career pathway that granted me a 90-hour certification to work with children, I am well-equipped to be a qualified sitter. During my time at the preschool, I developed valuable skills that are directly applicable to babysitting. I gained expertise in managing...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Natalia was awesome! My girls really liked her. She is educated and knowledgeable and was wonderfully accommodating to our crazy schedule. If we ever needed help with child care again I would definitely ask her! "
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Rachel P.
Nottingham, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Rachel! I am currently looking for part time babysitting or occasional date night jobs. I am a full time school psychologist. I began babysitting when I was a teenager and have loved it ever since! I have experience preparing food, helping with homework, and of course playing with children as young as 2 weeks old. I have...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We tried to get Rachel to move with us if that tells you anything. My little one loves her and she's been more than a babysitter to us helping us all navigate a VERY tough year.
Very communicative and would let us know early if something came up. She was great...
Medina W.
Julianna J.
Bel Air, MD
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Juls! I'm a Junior at the university of Maryland studying communication! I am currently home for the summer in the search for a part time nannying job. I have worked with children for several years in both a daycare setting, and babysitting/nannying positions for children with and without disabilities. I have...
Julianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Julianna is a wonderful and bright young lady. She is incredibly responsible and is a top notch care taker and employee. I highly recommend her and her expertise. "
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Catherine A.
Nottingham, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children, and have an especially soft place in my heart for infants. I've been babysitting since I was around 15. I'm a NICU nurse at University of Maryland with my first degree being in Biology and Child Development. I'm currently getting in school getting my DNP in Pediatric Primary Care! My schedule is a bit...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hi! I'm 26 and I have a B. S. in Psychology, and I've worked with neurotypical/neurodivergent children as a Teacher, an Inclusion Aid, Camp Counselor/Director, and now a Registered Behavior Technician for a total of 6 years. I have 8+ years of babysitting experience. I love babysitting because | enjoy being able to contribute to...
Tameyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing and my daughter simply adores her ! She's very patient and always has lots of fun activities planned. Always punctual super reliable! Love having her ! I would definitely recommend 5/5 !!!"
Nichelle R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kallie, I am a currently a teacher in Harford County. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting job in or around Bel Air, Maryland. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with children throughout my life! I've always had a...
Kallie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kallie is super sweet! She responds to emails/texts right away. She allowed enough time to arrive early for her interview. Absolutely no miscommunication issues here!"
Kim M.
Tyshanae A.
Abingdon, MD
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is TyShanae! I have 8 years experience working with children, I also have 2 year experience with Assisted Living. I am fully vaccinated (Flu shot & Covid vaccine). I can help with light house keeping, transportation, animal care, etc.. I am CPR/AED/First aid certified!
Tyshanae can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tyshanae is awesome!
She is very attentive and always has notes on how our son's day went. Plus our son lights up every time she comes over!"
Paul O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Joppa, MD
Olivia G.
5.0
Olivia assisted our family during a large family wedding with children from aged 1 to 14. She helped oversee activities and kept the children happy so that their parents could enjoy the wedding.
- Care member
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel is full of energy and always upbeat, even during exam time. She keeps my 19 month fully engaged for the whole time she is watching her. My daughter loves it when she comes over and happily waves me goodbye as I head off to work. Rachel is also very professional in her interactions with our...
- Kirsty M.
Maria O.
5.0
Maria cared for my son for over a year. She is professional, sweet and caring. She goes above and beyond what I expected! Her flexibility was so helpful. She even helped out a friend of mine watching her daughter a few times. She taught my son some spanish and we have tried to continue this but...
- Lisa M.
Natalia D.
5.0
Natalia was awesome! My girls really liked her. She is educated and knowledgeable and was wonderfully accommodating to our crazy schedule. If we ever needed help with child care again I would definitely ask her!
- Care member
Rachel P.
5.0
We tried to get Rachel to move with us if that tells you anything. My little one loves her and she's been more than a babysitter to us helping us all navigate a VERY tough year.
Very communicative and would let us know early if something came up. She was great taking our kiddo to/from activities...
- Medina W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Joppa, MD:
How can I find a Joppa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Joppa, 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 12 babysitters in Joppa, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Joppa, MD?
The average rate for Joppa, MD babysitters on Care.com is $17.33 per hour as of April 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 Joppa, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Joppa, 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.