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Babysitters in La Plata, MD

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Ellie K.


La Plata, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hey Parents!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A few details about me: I have previous daycare experience & CPR certification. I've handled babies as young as 6 weeks. I have also been babysitting for 10+ years, since I was 13. In high school I was involved in the "Teaching Across America" program which enabled me to be hands-on in an elementary classroom as a teachers...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Sarah B.


La Plata, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sarah. I've always loved caring for children (and animals too)! I have three nephews that I adore and love to babysit when my sisters need me. Their ages range from 5 years to 2 months old. I have been babysitting since age 14 and would love to help a family searching for someone energetic and fun to watch after...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tristine F.


La Plata, MD

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Childcare Provider

I am a mother of 7 with 2 sets of twins. My children are 19, 17, 13, 13, 4, 2 and 2. I love children and the ability to teach them and help them to succeed. I am a licensed childcare provider and have background checks done through them. I am also CPR/First Aid/SIDS and Emergency Preparedness certified.
Tristine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katherine S.


La Plata, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Katie and I am 35 years old. I'd love to help out and give you a break when you need a date night or have errands to run. I have experience with newborns up to 16 years old. I have two boys of my own, 16 and 12 years old, and a little girl that's 17 months old. References available upon request. Thanks!
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Emma W.


La Plata, MD

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Female Who Loves Children.

I'd describe my personality as honest, caring, and dependable. I like working with kids because I think it's very enjoyable to watch them grow into the person they're going to become in the future. I also like working with kids because even though they're young they can still always teach you knew things and how to have a soft...
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Kara M.


La Plata, MD

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Childcare Teacher With 5 Years Experience

Hello, I am 28 years old and I have two boys of my own 6 years old and 7 months old. I have over 5+ years of experience working with children aged 6 week-6 years. Over the past three years I've worked as a lead teacher with 2-year-old children. I am certified and have my 90 hours in preschool. I truly have a passion for working...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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Kaitlyn K.


La Plata, MD

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn but I go by Katie. I recently finished working for a family with twin 4-year-olds and a 2-year-old. I worked with them for almost 3 and a half years and even helped them out for 6 weeks when they moved to Indiana. I am looking for a new job with some new kiddos to love on! I have reliable...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Briana S.


La Plata, MD

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love interacting and working with kids. I interned for two-years at an elementary school with first grade and third grade. I have certificate in first aid training and CPR . I am currently working in the school system as a 6th grade teacher also do part time at the daycare I enjoy everything from meal time, play time ,...
Briana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm 25 years old Christian. I put that I am a Christian because it gives a better picture of who I am, everything I do comes from that heart unto the Lord. I am a first time mom to an almost 14-month-old. I used to teach tumbling to dance students and was also a substitute teacher for CCPS before Covid. Thank you for considering...
Dominique can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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Allie P.


Charlotte Hall, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Allie and I've had a 5 years of child care experience. I love interacting with children and helping them learn and grown in anyway I can. Growing up with 4 other siblings it was always fun to me, there was never a time where the house was quite or we weren't all doing something together. I am hoping to find...
5.0
"She has a big heart and loves kids and animals!"

Rose P.

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Demarion H.


Waldorf, MD

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with several children within the past 7 years from newborn to the age of 12 years old. I have worked in a In-Home Daycare while working there I have gained lots of knowledge on how to care for children of different ages. I am a certified Nurse Assistant so safety first. Lastly I am very loving, caring, responsible,...
Demarion can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I have used 2 other babysitters from Care.com and Demarion is my favorite. Her schedule is flexible, she does well with my daughter, she tries to go above and beyond the typical role of a babysitter and has a beautiful spirit. I highly recommend her as a...

Licia M.

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Alicia W.


Waldorf, MD

$18-19/hr8 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alicia, I'm 23 years old and I'm enrolled at the Arizona College of Nursing. I'm a Nursing Major. I've always had a love for kids and just working and caring for people and that's why I used to work at Build A Bear Workshop and it's the best job I could ever have. I'm CPR certified and First Aid Trained. I have...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alicia was my 3 year old daughters nanny from 2018-2020 (she was a newborn in 2018) and we used her service in 2021 to babysit our 3 year old and newborn. She was dependable and very sweet and caring. My daughters loved being with her every day. There were times...

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Christeena A.


White Plains, MD

$22-35/hr4 yrs exp

Cheerful Babysitter And Awesome Helper

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Christeena. but everyone calls me Chrissy. I graduated from an Academy in May 2020 and am attending University for my sophomore year this fall. I have been babysitting for a few years and I love kids. I have worked with all ages ranging from 8 months old to 12 years old. I am available during the weekdays and on...
Christeena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chrissy worked with our family as a recurring baby-sitter afternoons and weekends for a year until we moved out of state. She is absolutely wonderful, and we will all miss her greatly! She was always so helpful around the house and always found activities that were...

Kimberly P.

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Sandra P.


Waldorf, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking For Full-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Mrs/Mr I have been working as a nanny for the last 19 years. I also went volunteer at my church as a teacher, teacher assistant and multiple childcare for special occasions. I am an active nanny, creative, caring, responsible, warm, tidy and above all very patience with newborns, infants, toddlers and pre-teens. If you...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed Sandra for a full time nanny position and immediately wanted to hire her from the moment she walked in. Sandra has a very gentle and kind presence and that was also translated to the care she had for our baby. I didn't end up hiring Sandra because my...

Katherine Y.

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Brandi G.


Waldorf, MD

$25-45/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids, Sometimes I am even a big kid myself. I have worked in both 2nd and 4th-grade classrooms and ran an afterschool program for pre-k students in the DC area. I have also worked in a Montessori preschool for over a year as an assistant teacher and also ran the afterschool program there as well. I love...
Brandi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hiring Brandi was a great decision. She brings a suitcase of activities for my 3 year old and my 3 year old enjoys spending time with Brandi. She is punctual and responsive."

Jessica M.

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Amrita S.


Waldorf, MD

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Family

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amrita! I have been taking care of children from newborns to teens and am able to care of twins. I have had more than 15 years of experience working with children. I am CPR and first aid trained. I am also fully vaccinated for Covid19 and have had my booster shot. I follow Covid protocols for my safety and yours. I can...
Amrita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Amrita was our nanny of our twin boys for a little over a year. Always on time, always flexible when our schedules changed. She was amazing with the boys and they loved her so much! She provided structure in their days, made sure they ate healthy foods and...

Jennifer A.

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Elana G.


White Plains, MD

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello:) My name is Elana. I just graduated from Vision Baptist college in Biblical Counseling. While at college, I had worked at a Montessori Preschool for four years. I was mostly an aftercare teacher, but quite often I would substitute during the day. I loved it & definitely miss working there. Working with children brings me...
5.0
"Elana is one of the sweetest, kindest, and caring girls I am blessed to know. She is a fantastic role model and I love that my two daughters look up to her."

Melissa A.

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Victoria T.


Waldorf, MD

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Sweet Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a night shift labor and delivery nurse living in Clearwater, FL looking to babysit 2-3 days/nights a week! With a large extended family I have much experience babysitting all ages including newborns to 12+years old. I am bubbly, caring, and funny and love being around children! I am willing to help with housekeeping,...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Victoria was on time and dependable. She's great with kids."

Marianne C.

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Alexandra S.


Waldorf, MD

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Artistic Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a college student who is energetic as well as patient. I have 3 years of experience as a sitter as well as a summer counselor. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts and am awesome with pets. My goal is to keep your child and house safe and fun, as it is a time of unease with the pandemic I will be wearing a mask...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very nice and reliable. She is compassionate and caring. I really recommend her"

Tia R.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Plata, MD

Allie P.

5.0

Allie is a very reliable person. She loves kids and animals and will do anything for them

- Emily P.

Demarion H.

5.0

This was my first experience using CARE.COM & she was awesome. She was on time during our meeting & answered all my questions. I felt good with Demarion watching my daughter. Absolutely no concerns what so ever. Demarion kept me updated, sending pictures and videos. I would recommend her to anyone...

- Kiara B.

Alicia W.

5.0

Alicia was our Nanny back in 2015-2016. She is literally an angel and really treated my son like he was hers. She always had a positive can do attitude and made it her mission to go above and beyond for my family. Alicia maintained her composure through the "terrible two" stage and always would keep...

- Katia G.

Christeena A.

5.0

Chrissy worked with our family as a recurring baby-sitter afternoons and weekends for a year until we moved out of state. She is absolutely wonderful, and we will all miss her greatly! She was always so helpful around the house and always found activities that were enjoyable for our kids. Highly...

- Kimberly P.

Sandra P.

5.0

Sandra is absolutely FANTASTIC! She is a great nanny with such a loving, calm, warm and caring presence that carries on to the care for the children she works with. Our 6 month old son gets so happy and would smile, laugh and bounce up and down once he sees her walk through the door in the morning....

- Dustin Z.

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