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133 babysitters are listed in Laurel, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Laurel, MD
Amara A.
Laurel, MD
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello Family and friends! I am still babysitting mornings/nights (during the week) and weekends. I am currently in a Masters Program so I do have classes and internships on certain days. For any questions, comments or concerns please reach out to me. I forward to hearing from you !
Nadia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Nadia is very responsible and she truly enjoys doing fun activities with kids. She cared for my three kids and they were always happy to see her and are fond of her. I would seek her services again"
Patty C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shekinah. I'm 26 years old. I have been caring for children for 12 years and pet sitting for about a year. I was a teachers assistant for 1 year before becoming in administrative assistant. I taught ages 1 - 4 years old. I still care for the children I taught Occasionally babysitting for their families. I teach, clean...
Shekinah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and most importantly responsible."
Cornealius S.
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 is an amazing babysitter. For the last 4 years, she has babysat my 7 and 5 year old. She is by far their favorite babysitter. She is positive, energetic, caring and responsible. She has the ability to engage and entertain my kids for hours. She is also smart,...
Whitney R.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Brenda, and I would love to be your go-to babysitter. I recently graduated and have a strong attention to detail, which means you can trust me to take great care of your little ones. I have experience with kids of all ages and love engaging them in fun, educational activities. Whether it's helping with...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda is incredible with my kids! She always goes above and beyond, and I can trust that she has things under control. She communicates info in a timely and respectful way. She also has a great bond with the kids."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! You can call me Modupe. I've been providing childcare for about 6 years now and have worked as a preschool teacher in formal school setting.
I've had the opportunity to work with some great families and their children, providing before and after school care, pick up and drop off. And summer care. Some of the things I do...
Modupeoluwa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Modupe is a reliable, helpful, vibrant young lady who helped us take care of our 3 year old toddler for about 6 months. She was very patient with him and would take him to the library and to the park regularly. She engaged him academically and came up with fun...
Taiye A.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a nanny who is organized, reliable, fun, patient, nurturing and experienced? Look no further!
A little about me: Caring for children is a passion of mine. I love creating a safe and positive environment for children of all ages to learn, play, and grow! I love reading books, singing, and painting/arts&crafts. I...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney interviewed for a position with us and was extremely professional and caring with my son. She took great care of him through out our trial day with her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I was about the age of 13, I have been taking care of kids. From my little cousins, to nieces and nephews. I've taken care of my cousins (twins) when they were just a newborns. I have done volunteer work in a preschool where I taught younger kids, assisted them with work and changed those that were younger. I also...
Sheret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"My son absolutely loved Sheret! She's helped me out with a last minute sitter on a couple of occasions! I would definitely would hire her again! Thank You so much!!"
Briyana F.
4.8
(22)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children of all ages. I have always had a passion for teaching, and I love to watch them grow, I love to teach them new exciting things and helping them become independent.
I have been in the field of childcare for a little over 9 years. I have 4+ years paid experience with working with children between...
Deanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my two-year-old while I was in town for a conference. Great communication and super friendly."
Care member
Ama K.
Laurel, MD
$10-15/hr • 14 yrs exp
I Enjoy Every Day I Have Children Around Me .enjoy Spending My Time ,and Playing Games .
5.0
(4)
As a dedicated childcare provider with 14 years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. My journey began with my love for babysitting and the positive impact I had on families. Over the years, my skills have been refined, allowing me to comfortably care for up to four children at once.
I...
Ama can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ama provided excellent childcare services for my grandson during the summer. She provided a nurturing, clean and safe environment that not only met our expectations but my grandson loved her as well. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alla, and I have graduated from Mykolayiv National Pedagogical University back in Ukraine. I have a teacher education. After my graduation, I have worked at a secondary school. I have started taking care of children since I was 17, and I was babysitting my cousins and my neighbor's children. Most of the children whom...
Alla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alla has been nannying for our son part time since he was about 5 months old. We're moving onto daycare now, and I would highly recommend Alla to other parents looking for a kind, reliable, punctual, fun and dedicated nanny for their child. Alla is studying early...
Jamie C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, 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.
Sydney A.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University.
I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...
Brandon W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a second grade teacher in Montgomery County. I am looking for a part time nanny position this summer! I have considerable experience working with children of all ages. I am happy to provide my resume and recommendations. I look forward to meeting you! :)
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Rebecca as our part-time summer nanny. Rebecca was amazing with our 2.5 year old. It was our first time using Care.com and we lucked out. She was always on time if not early and engaged G. in all sorts fun activities including sensory play, baking, walks,...
Alexandra B.
Melissa S.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lovable and outgoing stay at home mom. I can watch your infant/child Monday through Friday. I have over 25 years of experience and I also have wonderful references available. If you are interested we can set up a time to meet. Thanks
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa has been my infant daughter's nanny for 7 months, and also watches our toddler son when needed. She is a warm, loving, sweet human being and has been very dependable. She often goes above and beyond what we would expect of her when she is in our home....
Rachel E.
Jana F.
Laurel, MD
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jana, and I am excited to introduce myself as a dedicated and caring nanny. With more than 8 years of experience working with children of various ages, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment.
I am passionate about supporting children's development through fun and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jana was excellent with my one year old and three year old. We were nervous since my one year old had only been cared for by family members previously. Jana helped my one year old transition, kept both girls active, and maintained a wonderful schedule for...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tina. I am currently NOT available for any childcare at this time. Thank you for your interest in my skills and may you find a caregiver who is a perfect match for you and your child(ren).
I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and...
Sethatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always planned to have our daughter in a full time daycare at 1 years old. We were lucky to have her under our...
Angela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm 21 years old and from Howard County, MD. I'm a 2021 graduate and currently attend college at Howard Community College. My experience comes from looking after younger children & toddlers in my family. I have my availability listed and my own transportation! Please feel free to message me if you have any...
5.0
"I hired Nicole on two occasions and will hire her again in the future. The first time was to help with housework. She is hard-working, pleasant, and follows instructions well. I also hired her to watch my two toddlers. She has a calm demeanor and exercises a lot of...
Chantelle F.
Alexa C.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children and seeing how they blossom as individuals. I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have years of experience with caring for children, I helped raise my baby sister and have been caring for children for 3-5 years now. My goals as a caregiver are to give as much comfort and love to the child.
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
3.0
"She interviewed well and we met in person before we hired her. We ended up hiring her. However, she wasn't able to continue to provide care shortly after hiring and her beginning to work for us due to school. She sent me a text telling me she could no longer work...
Stephanie V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of adult kids. So nurturing is in my nature. I have been a nanny for the last 13 yrs. The family that I am with have two kids, I started taking care of them from four months till now.. I have been with them for five years. The eldest child started Kindergarten & his sister is in pre -school so I am currently...
Tokasa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tokasa took care of my 3 kids for five years....She is an excellent nanny. Very motherly and kind. Highly Responsible and experienced, caring and loving to my kids . Engaging in all the activities they're involved in. Goes above and beyond her job description....
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Laurel, MD
Amara A.
5.0
Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!
- Care member
Nadia R.
5.0
Nadia is very responsible and she truly enjoys doing fun activities with kids. She cared for my three kids and they were always happy to see her and are fond of her. I would seek her services again
- Patty C.
Shekinah W.
5.0
Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and most importantly responsible.
- Cornealius S.
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.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda was a positive and calm presence with my 4 and 3 year old. She was kind, handled their conflicts well, and took care of their needs. I would hire her again in a pinch!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Laurel, MD:
How can I find a Laurel babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Laurel, 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 133 babysitters in Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD?
The average rate for Laurel, MD babysitters on Care.com is $19.34 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 Laurel, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Laurel, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 133 listed babysitters.