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I used to babysit as a teenager. I'm CPR certified and used to volunteer with a fire department but because of work and such it was too much. I love kids and am really good at keeping them entertained. I can cook and help with homework.
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi there! My name's Megan and I'm in the Hollywood, MD area. I'm providing childcare within my home. I have 2 littles of my own, a 2-year-old and 10-month-old. I'm currently working on obtaining my licensure for in home daycare but I'm so excited to bring in a few kiddos now!
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Amanda H.
Hollywood, MD
$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, wholesome & kind.
I enjoy working with kids because they truly are a beautiful reminder to see the world from a new perspective.
I started working with kids when I was about 10 years old & spent most of my summers as a nanny. I have experience with infant thru teen.
In my spare...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a passionate, experienced caregiver who's deeply committed to nurturing the growth and development of children. With a background early childhood development. As well as a bachelor's in nursing I've cultivated a creative and imaginative approach to childcare that combines educational games, outdoor activities, and...
Brianna A.
Charlotte Hall, MD
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a genuine love for helping children grow and learn. With over three years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various age groups. My patient, calm, and friendly nature puts children at ease and fosters an environment where they feel safe and comfortable.
I believe in...
Megan S.
Hollywood, MD
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have a total of 5 years childcare experience. I currently work for Charles county public schools as an instructional assistant for special needs children. I am looking for after school work from 5-10 p.m. I could also possibly do weekends depending on the times needed.
I am very comfortable with pets, cleaning,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
5.0
(2)
Hello! I hope you are doing well! My name is Kaitlyn and I am interested in helping you care for your kiddo(s)! I'd love to tell you a little bit about myself! I am a huge animal lover and I happily own 5 cats and one dog! I have been babysitting and nannying for 5 years and I am CPR, First Aid, and Auto immune-injector...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Kaitlyn in late May, she was super sweet, loving, and I could tell from the start that she TRULY did care about my child and doing her best. She is beyond responsible, an amazing cook, and definitley proved that she can handle whatever is thrown at her. She...
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Faith J.
Waldorf, MD
$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Dedicated Child And Adolescent Studies Major. 7 Years Experienced With Infants Through Preschool.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I attend Bowie State University. I major in Child and Adolescent Studies. In my future career, I plan on opening daycares all over the world providing learning programs for kids. I enjoy outdoors, arts and crafts, tutoring, preparing meals and I am in fact pet friendly. Kids have always been my passion since I was a kid...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Faith was very professional and eager to help and although we did not hire her she made herself available for any future childcare needs"
Unique J.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very nice and reliable. She is compassionate and caring. I really recommend her"
Tia R.
Linda A.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
$18/hr • 16 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a surgical technologist for same day surgery for 13 years, I quit and became a nanny, started out with one infant, then they had another. Children are now 11 and 9. I've decided to retire. Just looking for something occasionally when needed
Linda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda is terrific with children and is simply the best babysitter/nanny we've had. She is on-time,patient and trustworthy. Our kids love her and always ask for her."
Carolynne A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Melissa. I currently work full-time as a Registered Nurse at CalvertHealth. I work with a wide variety of patients ranging from all ages. Prior to becoming a nurse and involved in healthcare, I was a full-time nanny. I have several years of experience caring for multiple children of all ages. Additional tasks...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Melissa worked very well with our son. She helped him with his homework and always ensured he was where he needed to be on time. Melissa was sometimes late in the morning (by a few minutes) and there were a few times she called out. She also did some minor...
Cosmo V.
Jaycee S.
California, MD
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jaycee. I am 26 years old and am a previous chemistry teacher, now working in the data field. I looking for primarily tutoring work, but open to babysitting, as I have much experience with kids of all ages! I am very organized and responsible, and reliability and punctuality are extremely important to me. To learn...
Jaycee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Jaycee to fill in for one night per week. She has been extremely polite, reliable and most importantly - the kids like her. She has a bright future ahead of her and I'm glad we gave her a chance to earn some extra money before she heads off to school....
Steven B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been involved with children for over 10 years although my age does not suggest it, I have a great amount of experience handling them and their care. My brother was born 10 years after me and since his birth I have played a major role in his care and have taken on a lot of responsibility regarding his welfare due to my...
Kalysia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kalaysia for our boys ( 10 and 8 ) over the summer while my husband and I were at work. The kids adored her. Would 100% hire her again."
Laura B.
Tamires B.
La Plata, MD
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun And Loving Babysitter, Available To Take Care Of And Is Having Quality Time With Your Kids!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nanny with over 5 years of experience looking for a part time position (open to full time).
My skills and experience consist of:
- Sleep Training: Great experience in getting babies to sleep in their crib, on their own and through the night.
- Tummy time
- Meal preparation
- Food Introduction
- Arts and crafts
- Positive...
Tamires can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tamires started with us when my daughter was 8 weeks old and she was so good with her. She was on time and dependable. My daughter lights up when Tamires shows up for the day. She was better than me at getting the tummy time and other development exercises done...
Dana B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla. I have been working with kids 0mo-12yo for 4 years now. I currently work in a childcare center as a teacher assistant. As the years went by my idea of teaching young children never changed and I only wanted to do it more as I grew up. I have discovered while working and in my personal life that there is an...
5.0
"Kayla was punctual and friendly. She was available for last minute childcare. She was accommodating by meeting via phone prior to. She engaged well with my daughter (3) in our home. No concerns noted. I would recommend."
Sheandinita D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello My Name is Katie I'm currently looking for a New Family to join! I'm a mother of a 12-year-old I'm 30 years old. I consider myself to be Kind, Respectful and Nurturing! I'm fully bilingual (spanish) I like to be Tidy organized and clean especially the space I tend to use as well! The longest family I've been with are Twins...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leaving a simple review for Katie would never ever do her justice. She is by far the best find of our entire lives. Her patience is like nothing I've ever seen. She taught our children to be KIND, loving, silly, have manners, speak spanish, to clean-up, to cherish...
Nikki C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :), I am a fun loving, crafty caregiver. I have worked for the past five years as a Montessori teacher's aide at a private school. Before that, I worked for 10 years as a caregiver in a church's nursery. I enjoy teaching children about nature and doing hands on projects like gardening, painting and knitting. I love...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Teresa last summer and have her as a part-time nanny for our ~2 year old son. She is a calm, caring person and the experience and knowledge she brings from her time as a Montessori school teacher is invaluable. We would recommend her to...
Brianna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ashley! I have 8+ years of teaching experience in special education. My husband and I move to Chesapeake Beach at the end of July 2024 with our 3-year-old son and our 2 dogs. I believe in creativity, education, and imagination for a child. I enjoy swimming, and in the past, I used to be a swim instructor and a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has been a wonderful babysitter to my two children (0-6 months + 2 yrs old). She has had both patience and wonderful positive energy and can handle anything my toddler throws at her literally and figuratively. We all love her like a member of our family."
Sophie H.
Madison M.
Owings, MD
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am one of five and love taking care of kids! I am CPR and First Aid Certified, as well as a CNA, CCMA and GNA. I look forward to meeting you and your kids!
5.0
"Highly recommend Madison! She is fun, confident, trustworthy, and extremely capable. She is amazing with school age kids, toddlers, and babies. She easily keeps the older kids entertained with fun games and toys while simultaneously holding and rocking our baby....
Charles R.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria was on time and dependable. She's great with kids."
Marianne C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicsville, MD
Kaitlyn C.
5.0
Great experience! Showed up on time, was very friendly, and my son loved hanging out with her! Would absolutely hire again!
- Luke P.
Faith J.
5.0
Faith was very professional and eager to help and although we did not hire her she made herself available for any future childcare needs
- Unique J.
Alexandra S.
5.0
She is very nice and reliable. She is compassionate and caring. I really recommend her
- Tia R.
Linda A.
5.0
Linda is terrific with children and is simply the best babysitter/nanny we've had. She is on-time,patient and trustworthy. Our kids love her and always ask for her.
- Carolynne A.
Melissa C.
4.0
Melissa worked very well with our son. She helped him with his homework and always ensured he was where he needed to be on time. Melissa was sometimes late in the morning (by a few minutes) and there were a few times she called out. She also did some minor cleaning around the house for us and for...
- Cosmo V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mechanicsville, MD:
How can I find a Mechanicsville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mechanicsville, 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 8 babysitters in Mechanicsville, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Mechanicsville, MD?
The average rate for Mechanicsville, MD babysitters on Care.com is $15.25 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 Mechanicsville, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mechanicsville, 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.