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Babysitters in Thurmont, MD
Megan F.
Thurmont, MD
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering the growth and happiness of children. My journey into childcare was inspired by the desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families by offering reliable care.
My patient and calm demeanor, coupled...
Grace B.
Thurmont, MD
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience in pet sitting and babysitting. I like to have fun. I'm super patient as well. I also have house cleaning experience.
I have been babysitting, house-sitting, and dog-sitting since I was 15 years old. For the past two years, I have been caring for a 4-year-old girl with non-verbal autism. Additionally, I have a 1-year-old baby brother and a 7-year-old brother, so I have daily experience with infants and young children. I'm young, energetic, and...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I've grown up in a and I'm from a large family with eight younger siblings. I've always been my mom's right-hand woman. I've done babysitting/nanny care for friends for about three years. I've dealt with twins and also kids with special needs. I've also worked summers with many different summer camps as a teacher of various...
Kimberley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Rachel H.
Thurmont, MD
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Rachel, I am 20 years old!
I babysat for a few years for a few different families (date nights), worked in church nursery, worked at an overnight camp as a counselor, and I did a week long nannying gig for 9 kids, insane but so fun!
I love kids, toddlers, and babies and I know I would keep kids entertained with...
Trinity C.
Thurmont, MD
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing children and enabling their holistic development. With three years of childcare experience, I'm prepared to give your child a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment. My patient and creative personality allows me to engage children in various activities, from outdoor sports to educational...
Trinity can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Myah E.
Thurmont, MD
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Myah!
I am a current college student studying Nursing at UMD. I have much experience with nannying, especially working with newborns, I also have taken Child Development 1, 2, & 3, and am CPR & BLS certified. I have previously worked at Bright Eyes Learning Center with ages 3 months-7 years old. I also have...
Myah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a sister and several cousins who are significantly younger than me so I have a lot of experience watching kids and I thoroughly enjoy being around them. I especially love witnessing their vivid imaginations via making crafts and playing games. I also have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marietta U.
Frederick, MD
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Marietta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I love working with Marietta. She is kind and resourceful and very good with children. My kids love her!"
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Laura G.
Keymar, MD
$10-33/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families. I am Laura, I am 28 years old. I recently married and am living in the Frederick area. I have a teaching degree in world language. My primary language is Spanish, but I speak English well also. I was a teacher for 5 years and I was an Au pair for 2 years. I have experience with kids all ages, especially with new...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We recently hired Laura as our nanny of three kids and she has been fantastic. She jumped right in and seemed to know exactly what to do without much direction. She has worked to established relationships with all our kids and has a energetic personality that...
Michael M.
Jessica A.
Frederick, MD
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear parents,
My name is Jessica and I offer affordable babysitting at my home. I'm a new mom and I have enough love in my heart to care for your child as well.
I have many years of experience caring for multiple children in a daycare setting, CPR certified and I was an oral surgeon assistant for 8 years before I went on...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is great! She is reliable and my kids (9 and 11yr old) like her which is most important."
Chris S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past 20 years. I have experience with children ranging from newborns through middle school. I am also a licensed, certified elementary school teacher. I have worked with over 50 families and I have worked overnights and full weekends. I have my own transportation and I am wonderful with pets.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle was my child's camp counselor/director two summers ago. At the time, my son was 4 going on 5 and very attached to me. He had a lot of anxiety during the day being separated from me. I don't know what I would have done without Michelle. She gave my...
Brett D.
Emily S.
Walkersville, MD
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Emily I am child care/CPR certified, I have lots of experiences with kids of all ages! and no I don't only do this for the money. I love kids and to help people in general I also have lots of cleaning experience so don't be afraid to ask me to clean while also baby sitting!! I'm very good with animals and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of hiring a Emily to watch my son, and I must say that she was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, she demonstrated great punctuality, which immediately put me at ease. I appreciated her excellent communication skills as well. She...
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Mallory V.
Frederick, MD
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I started babysitting in high school on the side and I have experience as a Pre-K gymnastics teacher. I have now been an infant toddler teacher for 3+ years at a daycare center and have experience with infants 2 months and up, but love to work with all ages. I also have experience working with children who are...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallory is a hidden gem and a natural with caring for our little girl. Very dependable and trustworthy. My daughter really enjoys spending time with her when we need a date night or some time away."
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and am very great with them, I have cared for many children before ranging between ages of 8 months-13 years old. I enjoy doing activities with the children and am overall a very responsible, caring, and nurturing individual. I have my own transportation as well, and available for weekends as well
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is truly a lovely person, wonderful to work with. Andrea is very kind, courteous and always punctual."
Raeya B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 25-years-old. I have over 9+ years experience with both children and pets. I love them both ! I have a very flexible schedule outside of my part time job allowing me to be able and willing to assist with any and everything you will need.
Najah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Najah is a truly sweet and caring person. I've had her dog sit and babysit. She loves large dogs as well as children and I trust her completely."
Steve L.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about me-
Hi, my name is Victoria. I am 24 years old. I graduated from Stevenson University May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor focus in psychology. I am a mom of one sweet little boy, born February '24. I am open to just about anything, offering child care services, some elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"
Amanda E.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Are you looking for a responsible adult to care for your children? I'm available some daytime hours, evenings, and weekends. A little about me ...
I'm a mother to two boys (ages 17 & 19). Our family lives in Frederick and loves exploring the city and surrounding areas with our two dogs.
My experience working with...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"She is great with activities and date nights, she just doesn't work with work-from-home parents so wasn't the right fit for our family long-term."
Gudrun H.
Sydney P.
Smithsburg, MD
$15-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am in school majoring in Early/Elementary Education. I love working with children of all ages. I am currently working at a daycare that I have been at for over 5 years. While working there I have worked with children from ages 3months to 14-year-olds. I would love to help with your children. Let me know if you...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was absolutely fantastic with our 3 kids (4, 3, 3 months)! We were visiting from out of town and Sydney even helped grab some food for our kids. If we lived closer we would definitely use Sydney again!"
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I`m a single mother for 4 kids. My kids are of all ages, and I can deal with all ages. my first language is Arabic, which is the second hardest language in the world. I also know English as a second language. I have 7 years of experience with babysitting. I can help with crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I read books and...
Suhair can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thurmont, MD
Marietta U.
5.0
I love working with Marietta. She is kind and resourceful and very good with children. My kids love her!
- Care member
Laura G.
5.0
We recently hired Laura as our nanny of three kids and she has been fantastic. She jumped right in and seemed to know exactly what to do without much direction. She has worked to established relationships with all our kids and has a energetic personality that brings excitement to our family. We...
- Michael M.
Jessica A.
5.0
Jessica is great! She is reliable and my kids (9 and 11yr old) like her which is most important.
- Chris S.
Michelle K.
5.0
Michelle babysat for us on a Friday night and was awesome! She was on time and we felt very comfortable leaving our children with her. We will definitely use her again.
- Katie M.
Emily S.
5.0
I recently had the pleasure of hiring a Emily to watch my son, and I must say that she was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, she demonstrated great punctuality, which immediately put me at ease. I appreciated her excellent communication skills as well. She kept me updated on their activities...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thurmont, MD:
How can I find a Thurmont babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thurmont, 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 Thurmont, 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 Thurmont, MD?
The average rate for Thurmont, MD babysitters on Care.com is $19.38 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 Thurmont, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thurmont, 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.