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Babysitters in Shady Side, MD

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Ashley M K.


Shady Side, MD

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Little People Equals Happy Big People!

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Hello, my name is Ashley and I am 22 years old. I know finding someone to watch your babies can be difficult and sometimes sad because you don't want to leave them, especially with someone you don't know. I want to give you comfort into trusting me with your children. I am a fun loving, crafty, sorry young woman who adores...
Ashley M can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Chloe B.


Shady Side, MD

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Chloe! I am an ABAT with my full 90-hour Early Childhood Education credits, as well as CPR and First aide training for babies, toddlers, and adults. I am also currently training to be an RBT, and I am a full-time college student.
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Christine I.


Annapolis, MD

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Nurturing, Experienced Family Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for others has been a part of my work experience throughout my life; I am honored not only to contribute to the joy and well-being of others but to support the foundations families have created using the skills I have developed through years of experience. For the last 7 years I have worked in private homes, first as a...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christine cared for my two children when they were small...they are grown now and we still keep in touch...if that gives you an idea of how amazing and wonderful she is! I trusted her with my children, their safety and happiness, 100%. It was so wonderful for me...

Eliza 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madison was absolutely wonderful, she is trustworthy, reliable and did a phenomenal jobs with our two boys. I cannot recommend her more, we would hire her back in a heart beat!"

Marco D.

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Claire M.


Davidsonville, MD

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Claire M. I am a rising sophomore at Sacred Heart University I play division 1 lacrosse and I am currently a business major!! I have a lot of energy, I grew up with 3 brothers a a ton of little cousins so I am used to taking care of young kids!
5.0
"Claire babysat for our 3 VERY active boys for 2 years, and we are so sad she graduated and moved back to her hometown! She is fun, easy going, and handled our chaos in the best way! "

Dominique H.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Karissa was our occasional babysitter for my 2 children, starting when they were 2 and 4 She always brought a craft for the kids to do (door hangers, mother's day gifts etc). Was great for playing outside with them too! And very organized to ensure I had left...

Lisa V.

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Kathryn S.


Riva, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kathryn . I have been working with children for 12+ years now from babysitting, nannying, private and group swim lessons and much more! I have several years of experience in being a summer camp counselor as well. Fun fact - I was a firefighter and EMT my senior year of high school! Currently, I am a full time nanny in...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn was amazing! She was incredibly reliable and I felt very comfortable leaving my 3 month old puppies in her hands. also great with kids. I will be hiring her again!"

Tess H.

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Catherine D.


Davidsonville, MD

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Catherine, and I am excited to have the opportunity to meet your family! I have extensive experience caring for individuals with special needs, am a certified teacher, and would be happy to help your children with any Spanish homework :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions... I am always happy to...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Catherine was one of the absolute best care providers we have ever had! She is even-keeled, reliable, fun, energetic, and all 4 of our children (ages 10-14) loved her, including our 10 yo with autism. She was able to engage each child at their level and interests....

Elizabeth G.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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Erika B.


Dunkirk, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Over 25 Years Experience In Childcare

Preschool teacher, mother of three, Worked inspecting day care centers, worked as a medical case manager with children. Positive, caring personality who is responsible and great at engaging children in fun activities.
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erika is amazing with children. She is very easy going, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. She has worked extensively with children and has been a great resource for me as a mom. "

Wendi J.

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Kali F.


Edgewater, MD

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University where I earned my degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management. I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland where I lived my whole life until going off to college. I have played lacrosse, danced and competitively swam majority of my life and have had the opportunity to coach little kids how...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Kali is amazing! Shows up on time, extremely helpful and she even taught my daughter how to swim!"

Alex V.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Jadyn T.


West River, MD

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Career Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jadyn and I graduated from Texas Tech in 2022 with a Bachelors in Science! I concentrated in plant and soil science and horticulture so I have a huge love for the great outdoors and being outside is a must! I specialize in infant care to the ages of one to 2 years old and would love to provide you references! I have...
Jadyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jadyn is amazing with our daughter! She began watching her at 3 months, provided updates throughout the day and kept a log of all feedings, naps, and changes. She is punctual and flexible, is always doing activities with our daughter, and getting her out of the...

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney is amazing! I wish she still lived near me. She is one of our all-time favorite sitters. My girls were thrilled when we'd have Sydney over, and I could leave the house completely guilt and care-free, because I knew they were in great hands. Sydney...

Brooke U.

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Laurel T.


Davidsonville, MD

$38/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Child Life Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Laurel. I'm a child life specialist and director of preschool play programs a local nature immersion center for kids. I previously worked in the hospital setting with children and families for 2 years. I have extensive experience with children and teens of varying ages. I have a masters in child development and...
Laurel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lauren has taken care of our 5 and 2 year old a few times over the last couple of months. They are both active, rambunctious, and generally happy kiddos, though they can be stubborn. She's managed to keep them entertained, while also playing into their need for...

Jamie S.

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Leah P.


Lothian, MD

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I used to babysit when I was younger but became caught up in other jobs and school work. However, recently I have been working with kids again through my summer job as a swim instructor and through volunteering at an elementary school. Due to this, I can help with Swimming Supervision if needed. I also consider myself a very fun...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Keonna L.


Edgewater, MD

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Here To Take Away Stress And Bring Positivity.

Dedicated and nurturing nanny with a passion for fostering a safe and stimulating environment for young children. Experienced in providing age-appropriate care, engaging activities, and promoting positive development. Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting both the emotional and educational needs of...
Keonna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ebony H.


Annapolis, MD

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

I've Worked In Childcare For 6 Years And Love What I Do!

Hi! I'm Ebony and I'm 23 years old. I'm new to nannying but have 6 years of childcare experience under my belt, I bring a caring and understanding touch to everything I do. Whether it's helping with homework, running errands, or just being there for the kiddos, I'm all in. You can count on me to create a safe and fun environment...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca F.


Davidsonville, MD

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have a very extensive family, and are called to watch them all the time! I babysit almost every other weekend and multiple times during the week as well.
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jordan K.


Annapolis, MD

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a recent college graduate, who had experience babysitting and nannying all throughout high school. The family I primarily worked for throughout high school had three girls (3, 6 and 9) who I would help get ready for school and drive them to school 2-3 times a week. I'm also lifeguard and CPR certified and able to teach swim...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shady Side, MD

Christine I.

5.0

Christine has such a wonderful way with babies and kiddos. She's compassionate & loving, always responsible & level headed, and my daughter always has so much FUN. She has so much to offer a family. Anyone would be lucky to have her!

- Gillian F.

Madison K.

5.0

Madison was absolutely wonderful, she is trustworthy, reliable and did a phenomenal jobs with our two boys. I cannot recommend her more, we would hire her back in a heart beat!

- Marco D.

Claire M.

5.0

Claire babysat for our 3 VERY active boys for 2 years, and we are so sad she graduated and moved back to her hometown! She is fun, easy going, and handled our chaos in the best way!

- Dominique H.

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.

Kathryn S.

5.0

Kathryn was amazing! She was incredibly reliable and I felt very comfortable leaving my 3 month old puppies in her hands. also great with kids. I will be hiring her again!

- Tess H.

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