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23 in home child care are listed in Columbia, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Columbia, MD
Pam S.
Columbia, MD
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I recently purchased my home in Columbia, MD with my fiance and two fur babies. I have much experience working with children. I was a day camp and residential camp counselor for many years. I have babysat children in their homes for several years as with stellar reviews, references available upon request. I do drive and have...
Pam can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you are looking for a caring, reliable and intelligent person who not only takes care of your children but also help with their development, Pam is the person you need.
She helped us when we urgently needed someone to take care of our one year old daughter,...
Sara A.
Binta M.
Columbia, MD
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible and reliable individual with 10 years of experience working with children. I strive to provide a warm, fun and nurturing environment in all babysitting assignments. My goal is for parents to experience worry-free time away from home knowing that their children are in competent hands.
I am certified in First...
Binta can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Miss Binta worked with our 6 year autistic son over the summer and provided him with continuity for his educational programs as well as working on his life skills (e.g., toileting, mask wearing, etc.). She created a daily schedule, which was well suited to our son...
Lara T.
Kara G.
Columbia, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Dependable Nanny With Elementary Education Degree
5.0
(1)
Hello all! I have a degree in Elementary education and have taught first grade for 2 years, taught abroad for a year, and I have nannied for two private families. At a young age, I fell in love with working with children. I coached gymnastics through out high school and knew that I would excel in a career working alongside...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kara has a degree and experience In working with young children. She had a great relationship with my four year old and he loved it when she came over to watch him. She was very interactive with him and would take him frequently to the park and to the pool. I would...
Rebekah L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Below is my experience:
Professional experience Always Care Assisted Living
Adult Care Nurse Aid
I provided quality resident care to geriatric and disabled individuals as specified on individualized resident care plan and assignment sheets according to established policies, procedures, and objectives of the nursing Home....
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"Leticia is amazing!! She is incredibly responsive, professional and was on time. She watched my one year old and he had a great time! Leticia even left a schedule of the things they did during the day. You can tell she has a lot of experience working with kids. I...
Julie M.
Rachell W.
Columbia, MD
$20-53/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children
5.0
(6)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I am a birth and post partum doula for 20+ yrs who specializes in multiples and overnight care while instilling healthy sleeping habits. I am also a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+...
Rachell can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"I'm so in love with the fact that she embraces my son as if he was her own my son lots her so much to the point I think sometimes he doesn't want me an I'm his mother but overall she is very flexible with payment and tries to work with you, she is very punctual,...
Shavonni J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney and I am currently a student at UMBC and a climbing coach for children as well as adults. I have worked with children for 5 years through being a lead coach for our youth athletes and have babysitting experience from when I was in high school. I am returning to babysitting to help with some home expenses...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Monika M.
Columbia, MD
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
German, Russian & English Speaking Nanny. Skilled In Sourdough, Cooking From Scratch.
I came as an Au Pair to the US from Germany and worked for two years as a live-in nanny. I really felt in love with the work with children in their home environment and providing them a place where they thrive and grow. I love managing the household, cooking from scratch and cleaning. Being on time is in my German gene and...
Monika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kiarah B.
Columbia, MD
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm an 19-year-old college student. Most of my experience comes from working at an at home daycare for a little less than 3 years where I cared for children aged from infant to middle schoolers. I've also worked with children at a trampoline park and coached my local children's lacrosse team (ages 4-6) for about 2...
Kiarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 12 years experience as a public school teacher in teaching Kindergarten and special education preschool. Before that I nannied throughout college. Looking for a child to babysit/nanny along with my infant starting in April 2025. I have two older daughters (4 and 5) who will be in school but would occasionally join on...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
I am a mother of two children now 12 & 16.
I have always loved children and have spent most of my adult life working with kids. I began working professionally with kids 30 years ago as a residential counselor in a children's home. I was a SAHM for 10 years and am currently a school bus driver- I have a CDL.
My oldest child is...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
I am 24 years old. I am reliable, patient, and have a calm demeanor. I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting (ages 0-12) and being a home daycare assistant (ages 0-4). I am a college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. I have been living in Oregon since I moved here to attend college. I enjoy reading,...
Madi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I have cared for a little boy who came to my house every other week. I did an internship at Oakland mills middle which I supervised sometimes and helped out a little in the class room. I worked at a nursing home which isn't the same as caring for a child but hung out with the elderly and kept them company.
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Danielle P.
Columbia, MD
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello :) Thanks for considering me to help you! So you can get to know me a bit more, I was raise in a home with 3 younger siblings. I also worked in a childcare over summer breaks with kids ranging from 2 months to 12-year-olds. I have worked with children and high school students with disabilities. I have my first aid/CPR,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica A.
Columbia, MD
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am an experienced and caring babysitter with 20+ years of working with children from newborn to teenager. I have had a variety of childcare experiences, including nanny, in-home nanny, preschool teacher, and babysitter. I specialize in infants and toddlers but am comfortable with other age groups.
I am a patient, kind,...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Leanne Sophie D.
Columbia, MD
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a Towson University student majoring in International Studies with a minor in French. As the oldest of three siblings, I developed a love for children early on, which led me to babysit throughout high school. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development and making playtime fun....
Leanne Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My Job Goal(s):
I'm hoping to supplement the money I make at my "9-5" through helping [ideally] stay at home parent(s), or remote income families.
Looking to have at minimum 5 hours to aid those in need. I am hoping to use babysitting to start taking college classes during down time with the little one :)
Area Locations:
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Shauntania can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hello! My name is Katie, I have a Bachelors in Psychology & I currently work from home for a biotech company & would love to pick up extra things to do during the weekends. I have 5+ years of experience in both ECE & Pediatric Mental Health. I love pets (however, allergic to cats) & love being outside and exploring. With my...
Katie Lynn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am a vibrant senior relatively new to Columbia, Maryland. Most of my life I have lived in South Florida, and moved to Maryland this December to be closer to family.
My recent employment experience has been in the corporate world as an administrative assistant and concierge. Now, I have decided that I would much prefer to...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Paola S.
Columbia, MD
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Paola, and I would love the opportunity to take care of your children. Since my teenage years, I have worked as a childcare worker at a church, which gave me valuable experience in caring for and guiding children. I also had the chance to work in a daycare, where I took care of more than 8 kids at once,...
I am currently a college freshman studying molecular biology and minoring in psychology at northeastern university. I have two years of nannying experience from when I was in highschool and I really enjoyed my experience as a nanny. I try to be a fun babysitter and engage with the kids as much as possible. I had fun babysitters...
Kali can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Columbia, MD
Pam S.
5.0
Pam has been an excellent caregiver to our son. She is ALWAYS on time and never cancels last minute. She gives ample notice of any days that she may not be available.
She follows any rules or guideline you provide perfectly and is very knowledgeable! She cares for children with kindness and...
- Alyssa G.
Binta M.
5.0
Miss Binta helped us for a week this summer caring for our 3 yo son with autism and was fantastic! All our kids had a great time and were in excellent hands!
- Ronald T.
Kara G.
5.0
Kara has a degree and experience In working with young children. She had a great relationship with my four year old and he loved it when she came over to watch him. She was very interactive with him and would take him frequently to the park and to the pool. I would definitely recommend Kara to...
- Rebekah L.
Leticia Y.
5.0
Leticia is amazing!! She is incredibly responsive, professional and was on time. She watched my one year old and he had a great time! Leticia even left a schedule of the things they did during the day. You can tell she has a lot of experience working with kids. I would definitely recommend hiring...
- Julie M.
Rachell W.
5.0
Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the kids. We will continue to keep her on as a sitter and will give out wonderful recommendations to anyone who is looking for one.
- Rachel J.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Columbia, MD
How do I find in-home child care near me in Columbia, MD?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Columbia, MD. There are 23 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Columbia, MD?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.70 for in-home child care providers near you in Columbia, MD.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Columbia, MD?
You can compare 23 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Columbia, MD in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Columbia, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 23 listed in home child care.