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60 babysitters are listed in Riva, MD

The average rate is $22/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Riva, MD

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Wendy D.


Crofton, MD

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I LOVE children. I have 2 of my own who are 10 and 12 years old. I have always wanted to work with children. I have my BS in Elementary Education and a Masters in Education (School Counseling). I worked in Elementary schools prior to having my children. I also have 7 nieces and nephews who call me "Camp" Wendy instead of Aunt...
5.0
"We hired Wendy over a year ago and we couldn't be more pleased. She is loving and patient with our son. I couldn't imagine a better caregiver for our family!"

Alex A.

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Karissa P.


Edgewater, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been a babysitter for the past 10 years. I am certified in Advanced Child Care as well as Pediatric First Aid and CPR. I have watched children from a few months old to 15 years old. I have two dogs, one medium and one small that I absolutely adore. I love children, and I was a student teacher in the preschool at my...
Karissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Karissa is a very punctual, dependable, and kind person. She has watched our son multiple times and does an excellent job keeping him entertained and safe! Would highly recommend!"

Kristy P.

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Morgan S.


Crownsville, MD

$10-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Morgan and am a graduate student perusing my PhD in neurosciences at the University of Delaware. I have been babysitting for 8 years now, starting in high school where I had a serious babysitting job with three children aged 6 months, 2, and 4. I babysat them continually for three years. I went to The Ohio...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Great with the kids! She got down on their level and we loved it!"

Amanda M.

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Ingrid S.


Severna Park, MD

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired, Loving Teacher is Happy When She Takes Care of Children

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired reading and special education teacher. I have taught for over 30 years, have raised two daughters of my own. My daughter who is on this site has engaged me to help her to baby-sit for her occasionally. It has been a delightful experience which brought many wonderful memories of the past when my children were...
Ingrid can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ingrid was a saint. She came over on a moment's notice, brought an amazing toy for my son which he loves, and both children were tucked in PJs and sound asleep when I got home. Ingrid was amazing with my little ones."

Christine W.

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Heidi K.


Crofton, MD

$19/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college Neuroscience Grad from UMD who is looking forward to a career path with kids! I am currently a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and will be attending Nursing school soon. I love being able to find fun activities, such as arts and crafts and going outside to run and play. I...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"5 stars. Heidi is great with kids, punctual, and displayed high integrity after I accidentally over paid her. I look forward to hiring her again to care for the kids!"

Kyle E.

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Madison K.


Davidsonville, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fun, loving, and dependable caregiver. I have 10+ years of childcare experience with 3 years of Elementary & Special Education coursework and internships. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Family & Human Services. I am CPR & First Aid Certified (pediatric and adult) I will be on leave from March 15th to May 15th, 2024...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madison helped us at the last minute when our childcare fell through. Our daughter loved her. We highly recommend Madison."

Kara I.

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Jada W.


Crofton, MD

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jada. I am a 22-year-old college student going to Bowie state and studying to be a veterinarian and I am looking babysitting jobs. I am also open to one time jobs such as date nights or just need to run some errands. I also do overnights! I adore children and am very experienced. I am very creative and love doing...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jada is awesome. My kids loved her and she took great care of them. She was punctual and dependable and I would highly recommend her to other families."

Rosemary C.

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Breanna E.


Arnold, MD

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Bree Emerick! I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with 7+ years of experience providing care to children of various ages. I especially love caring for infants and toddlers. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. Seeking a...
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Breanna was incredibly attentive to my children. She watched them both from new born to school age. They were always happy when she watched them. She's detail oriented as well as playful. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have as well."

Heather G.

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Sydney S.


Annapolis, MD

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Teacher Available For Babysitting And Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sydney. I am a third grade teacher living in Annapolis. I have tons of experience working with kids in various capacities: I have taught elementary school for five years, including fourth grade, first grade, and now third grade. I have also nannied full-time for six summers. Additionally, I have many years of experience...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is a truly amazing sitter! She has watched our 2 kids (ages 3 and 1.5) a few times and it is always a comfort not having to worry about a thing. Our kids get emotional/sad when we leave (lots of tears) but she calms them down/distracts them quickly and has a...

Brenna R.

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Lindsay E.


Annapolis, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been nannying full time and part time for the past 11 years. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, as well as school age children. I grew up helping out in my mom's daycare center and always knew I wanted to work with kids when I grew up. Being a nanny allows me to do what I love everyday and be excited about...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay was the first non-relative we had watch our daughter, and from the very first day I felt 100% comfortable with her. She was always punctual, and always accommodated our sudden schedule changes with professionalism and courtesy. Lindsay was always engaging...

Abby P.

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Maribeth M.


Bowie, MD

$25/hr13 yrs exp

Every Person Deserves Respect And To Be Cared For

Hired by 80 families in your neighborhood

Congratulations! You are looking and reading a profile of someone who is an all around experienced woman,(nanny, babysitter, housekeeper - light housekeeping only, and caregiver too) also experienced on special needs, G-tube, insulin injection, ileostomy bag change I am a CNA, CMT, CPR and First Aid certified. I f your worried...
Maribeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great support when we needed it the most."

Tor H.

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Morgan N.


Millersville, MD

$18-21/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Part Time Babysitter, Date Night Sitter, I'll Meet Whatever Your Needs Are!

Working mom who's looking for nannying/daycare jobs so I can quit my overnight 12 shift job for a better work/life balance. I have two boys, a 7-year-old and a nearly 4-year-old so I am quite experienced in caring for multiple rambunctious kids. I have two years of nannying experience. I nannied kids from age 3 months-5 years. I...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Morgan is an amazing nanny! She is always up to date on child safety and what's normal for all stages of childcare. She helped me be a better mom to my kids. If I could keep her all the time I would!"

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Lindsay K.


Odenton, MD

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

I love children. I have 8 years of experience. I can help with transporting, travel and Swimming Supervision.
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Lindsay is a very professional and punctual person with a great personality. She is awesome with my 8 year old twins and my 93 year old grandmother. Her positive energy keeps everyone happy. We love her and highly recommend her."

Michelle C.

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Abiodun A.


Bowie, MD

$20-37/hr4 yrs exp

From Childcare To Household Harmony: Meet Abby, Resourceful And Up To The Task.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Abby, I provide child care, senior care, and household assistance. My schedule is quite flexible, so whether you need errands run, some light housekeeping, or travel sitting for your loved ones, Let's chat! 240.., I'd be thrilled to be a part of your family's ... 334 support system! ... 8667 I'm also great at...
Abiodun can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I normally don’t provide reviews for services that I received, but I would be remiss if I did not leave a comment for Miss Abiodum. I am a hands on mom who has a short list of people who I trust to care for my son, and Abi is at the top of that list. She has been...

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Starr N.


Bowie, MD

$24-30/hr6 yrs exp

Service That's Dependable & Sensible

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

24-year-old, energetic, and passionate child care provider! I have 6+ years of experience with providing families with punctuality and reliability in terms of caring for children 02 months to 15 years; moreover, I've been trained to use creative curriculum and care to build confidence. I can help with just about anything...
Starr can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Starr watched my one year old and two year old during my brothers wedding. She was very professional and confirmed locations/times/etc several times leading up to the event. She was timely and flexible with changes of plans day off due to different nap times/event...

Kelsey S.

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Kaley C.


Arnold, MD

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children. It brings me great joy to witness their growth and development, and I'm committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for them. I have five years of experience as a childcare provider, and I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tracey L.


Bowie, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 3rd grade teacher in Prince George's County. Prior to that I was a part-time nanny for 4 children ages 1, 3, 8 and 11. I was responsible for all aspects of their care beginning Fridays at 5:00 and ending Sundays at 5:00; frequently I would need to extend until Tuesday. We enjoyed swimming together and trips to the park;...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tracey watched all 4 of my children over a span of 14 years. Sure has always been reliable and dependable. My children look at her like a family member. She has tutored them, and dropped everything to babysit them when need be. I would recommend her to anyone. "

Amanda F.

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Hope R.


Crofton, MD

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Former Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Hope! I have lots of experience taking care of children of many different ages and skill sets. Most recently, I've worked as a nanny and babysitter for multiple families. Including ages from 6 weeks to high schoolers. I also worked as a teachers assistant in a high school class for children with Autism and Related...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hope watched our 6 month old for a month. She was great at engaging - played with her, read to her, took her outside for walks - and was very patient as she started a phase of not wanting to go down for naps! We really appreciated having Hope!"

Sara G.

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Shakiah W.


Millersville, MD

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Are You Looking For A Full Time Nanny?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Though I am young , I have 16 years of experience with children. This includes multiples, infants, children with special needs, and even preteens and Teens. When watching 4 or more children, instead of having them glued to a TV, I normally present to them different games that I have picked up over the years. But when it is one...
Shakiah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shakiah was so great with my kids! They absolutely adored her and still ask for her! She was highly caring and compassionate. I will definitely recommend Shakiah!"

Brittany S.

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Carolyn S.


Davidsonville, MD

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You! I'm Carolyn!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm currently a Freshman Musical Theatre major at CUA! I am the second oldest of 6 children, and I have been watching my siblings since I was very young. I have experience with infants to teenagers, and I am able to meal prep and drive if needed! I am certified in CPR and First Aid, and I am comfortable supervising kids...
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has always been mature for her age. Being the 2nd of 6 siblings , she has been responsible for the care, overseeing the safety and education of and enforcing the family values set by her parents. Carolyn is very conscious of and takes serious her...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Riva, MD

Wendy D.

5.0

We hired Wendy over a year ago and we couldn't be more pleased. She is loving and patient with our son. I couldn't imagine a better caregiver for our family!

- Alex A.

Karissa P.

5.0

Karissa is a very punctual, dependable, and kind person. She has watched our son multiple times and does an excellent job keeping him entertained and safe! Would highly recommend!

- Kristy P.

Morgan S.

5.0

Great with the kids! She got down on their level and we loved it!

- Amanda M.

Ingrid S.

4.0

Ingrid was kind enough to help us out in a pinch in very short notice. She was kind, patient, and loving to our 6 mos. old twins. We only had the pleasure of her company for one day, but would happily have her as a sitter again. Thank you Ingrid!

- Julia S.

Heidi K.

5.0

5 stars. Heidi is great with kids, punctual, and displayed high integrity after I accidentally over paid her. I look forward to hiring her again to care for the kids!

- Kyle E.

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