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60 babysitters are listed in Takoma Park, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Takoma Park, MD
Chloe W.
Washington, DC
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Chloe. I'm A Junior At The University Of Iowa And I Live In Iowa City.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, and hard-working. I believe that childcare requires a positive energy!
I started working with kids when I was 13. I began babysitting neighborhood kids and eventually become a paid babysitter at 15. I have been a nanny for the last 3 summers with a family that I started...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chloe has been a nanny for our 2 boys for the last 3 summers. She is always on time and dependable. She is great with getting the kids out of the house to do activities, doing summer workbook activities and always being fun and upbeat. The boys enjoy their summers...
Kate W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and worked full time as a Sales Manager for the last 7. 5 years in insurance. I have full time availability at least for the next few months, if not longer. I will always have part time availability.
I have babysat for a ton of families over the years and spent a summer living in Cape Cod working at a nanny...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great people skills, immediately bonded with my grandson. Reliable, punctual and professional."
Edward M.
Calli P.
Washington, DC
$25-42/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am One year post grad from Towson University, I have 7 years experience babysitting ages ranging from 4 months- 12 years. Over previous summer and I have been a lifeguard and have active CPR certified under red cross. I work for the Washington Capitals Youth Hockey Department assisting with Youth Hockey. I'm hoping to help a...
Calli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Calli has been our sitter all summer and has been such a blessing. She is always on time and has been available last minute multiple times. She is extremely sweet and we are going to miss her when she goes back to school. Will continue using her on her school...
Sara W.
Serena S.
Bethesda, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am an Italian girl currently living in the Bethesda area. I have been in the DMV area for the last 10 years. Last year I completed my PhD in neuroscience at Georgetown University and at the moment I work as a scientist at the NIH.
I started babysitting in 2015. I first started with my father's colleagues' kids (diplomatic...
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Serena is punctual, organized, kind and great to have around. Highly recommend her!"
Pat M.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing , fun , respectful
I like working with kids because I feel like kids deserve to be happy and have fun and I feel like as a babysitter I can make it fun but also follow the parents instructions and make sure they go to bed on time
I'm looking for a job that is long term
I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
4.0
"Amazing sitter, she’s good at what she does, she entertains the kids and keeps them occupied "
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name's is Mariana, I'm from Brazil and I'm 27 years old. I have 3 years of experience with babies/toddler and kids (5-14 years). I was au pair for 2 years that gave to me more experience and maturity for work and love what I do. My hobbies is hang out, watch shows, travel, play guitar, study English/Spanish and swim. I'm very...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"I'm generally very picky and have had a hard time finding a reliable sitter who I felt comfortable leaving my kids with. Mariana cared for my two children ages 2 and 5 several times and she is fantastic. My kids always get excited to see her, she assists with...
Barbara M.
Erika G.
Silver Spring, MD
$51/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there :) I'm here to help with your last-minute babysitting needs!
I spent 5 years caring for my two younger siblings growing up. I have experience with crafting, reading, assisting with homework. I am comfortable with outdoor activities and think that fresh air and nature are essential for the well-being of children. I...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Erika on several occasions and I could not recommend her more! She brings an impressive amount of dedication, thoughtfulness, and care to everything that she does, and I am continuing struck, while providing child care...
Bevy D.
5.0
(2)
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone.
I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...
Ashai can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with me. Her knowledge of childcare was outstanding due to her taking prior classes dealing with kids in high-school...
Andria A.
Kara J.
Hyattsville, MD
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent grad from Howard University with a BA in Political Science. I'm from a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY that has a lot of children, so I got my first paid babysitting job at the age of 13. Since then, I have gained a diverse experience with children. I have worked as as a counselor at two different summer camps,...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Kara was such a pleasure to have as a babysitter! My kids (5 and 7) loved her and begged for her to return. Her warm, caring and amicable personality makes her the ultimate babysitter. My 5 year old developed a severe gluten allergy very recently, making me very...
Katie O.
Ksanet G.
Silver Spring, MD
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Know How It Feels To Need Someone To Care For Your Child/ren Trust Me I've Been There !
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving , fun, caring and most trusted babysitter. I am also a mother to my 3 beautiful children. I know what you need and I am ready to care for your child .
Ksanet can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ksanet is a wonderful and kind person and she treated my children as her own. She quickly became a member of our family and helped us greatly when we really needed her. "
Aliza L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Milagro. I am from El Salvador, but I have lived in the U. S for many years. I have 5 years experience in child care, and have references! My native language is Spanish and I love to share my language with the little ones. I love to do activities such as going on walks, libraries for story time, going to playgrounds,...
Milagro can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Milagro was a great fit for our family and is exactly what we were looking for. She is kind,hardworking,compassionate and reliable. "
Care member
Laurel Lee C.
Washington, DC
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Georgia and moved to DC to start my new job and also pursue part time law school starting in the fall (working during the day and law school at night Mon). This summer I am free during weeknights and all day during weekends. I will have my car with me starting at the beginning of...
Laurel Lee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laurel is very attentive and energetic around kids. My daughter of 8 years old loved her. Felt at ease knowing my kids were in safe hands."
John S.
4.8
(10)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Janna. I graduated at Hunter College with a degree in clinical psychology. I have 10 years of experience with babysitting, youth educator, paraprofessional, picking kids up from school and nanny. I love working with children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, cooking/meal...
Janna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Janna was very nice and immediately made my daughter feel comfortable. I think they had a nice relaxing time together, definitely matched my daughter's vibe :) would hire again, thanks Janna!"
Angela B.
Mubeen K.
Rockville, MD
$49/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I received my Masters in Teaching Early Childhood Education from UMBC. I was a preschool teacher for two years as well as a research assistant at the Child Development Lab at UMD. I was also an adolescent mental health associate at a state psychiatric facility for three years and worked extensively with children with psychiatric...
Mubeen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Mubeen for over 2 years. She is super kid friendly, reliable, and engages the children (it helps that she has teaching experience)! I have had Mubeen at my house for "date night outs" on several occasions. She is easy to work with, and we are always...
Ambereen H.
5.0
(4)
Hello! my name is Lourdes, I have 9 years of experience and it has been very rewarding. A little bit of my history: I was a full time nanny for a 3-months-old baby for two years. Later, I took care of two children, 6 years old and 2 years old for two years . I took care two children for a year, 7 months and 5 years old, after...
Lourdes can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lourdes has been a great nanny to our two children, ages 2 and 5. She is an excellent driver and drives them to various activities around town. She prepares meals, does the children’s laundry, organizes their toys, and has stayed overnight with our kids when my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an aunt of three boys and 1 girl and have been caring for them since they were all newborns. I am located in Washington DC. I attended Towson University for two years, where I studied Deaf Studies with a concentration in American Sign Language (ASL) . I enjoy incorporating ASL into my care as well, in the hopes of teaching...
Keyoni can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ms. Keyoni took care of my toddler son while I taught lessons and for my husband and I to enjoy an occasional date night. She was an excellent care giver - dependable, caring, trustworthy, and kind. She had a great rapport with my son and always came prepared with...
Keila D.
Iesha R.
Hyattsville, MD
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Nursing Student Available For Occasional Afternoon, Evenings, & Date Nights!
5.0
(21)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I am a George Washing University Nursing student and also hold a B. S. in Sociology. I am energetic, fun, adventurous, and always down to for story time. I have experience in caring for children 6 months -13 years old and am comfortable with pets too. I am very passionate about providing the best care possible, as I have spent...
Iesha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Iesha is phenomenal! Punctual, kind and very responsive. We booked her for our 2-year old and he enjoyed her so much! We plan to schedule her again. So glad we met! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and I was a nanny for 4 years before becoming a preschool teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified. I just moved to Greenbelt Maryland, and would like to provide care for some awesome families! My availability is very open right now as I wait on my transfer to go through!
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are very pleased with our experiences with Morgan. Our children absolutely love for her to come over. She is well versed in working with kids. The kids are always entertained and clean up is part of the process. I appreciate the occasional updates throughout...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a nanny for many years, I have my own twin daughters (adult now). I am experienced when it comes to babies, toddlers or even teenagers. I'm diligent, reliable, optimistic and overall just a happy person. You can count on me when it comes to your kids, and I will be your helping hand.
Diosyl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Diosyl was a very nice, dependable and patient babysitter. Her jolliness was infectious!
She was really motherly to my three children. She genuinely took care of them as if they were her own, and it seemed like she enjoyed every moment with them as well.
If...
Kathleen L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Takoma Park, MD
Chloe W.
5.0
Chloe has been a nanny for our 2 boys for the last 3 summers. She is always on time and dependable. She is great with getting the kids out of the house to do activities, doing summer workbook activities and always being fun and upbeat. The boys enjoy their summers with her.
- Kate W.
Kelsey F.
5.0
Kelsey is the BEST! She is so caring, patient, reliable, great at communication, and my kids adore her. I trust her completely with my three kids, including driving them to school with my car. I am so thankful we met Kelsey here!
- Amanda F.
Calli P.
5.0
Calli has been our sitter all summer and has been such a blessing. She is always on time and has been available last minute multiple times. She is extremely sweet and we are going to miss her when she goes back to school. Will continue using her on her school breaks for as long as she will have us!
- Sara W.
Serena S.
5.0
Serena is an absolute gem of a babysitter-as soon as she enters the door, all the kids in the house come running downstairs to welcome her. She is responsible, mature, timely, and always a fun educational time for the kids! The kids are always curious to learn about the Phd research experiments...
- Paulina M.
Nevaeh S.
5.0
Doesn't get any better!! Fast response, extremely helpful, and goes out of her way for an excellent service !! Would definitely recommend!!
- Davis M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Takoma Park, MD:
How can I find a Takoma Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Takoma Park, 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 14 babysitters in Takoma Park, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Takoma Park, MD?
The average rate for Takoma Park, MD babysitters on Care.com is $20.21 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 Takoma Park, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Takoma Park, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.