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Find babysitters in Essex, MD that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Essex, MD

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Essex, MD

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Allison K.


Baltimore, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available (Both Weekdays & Weekends)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience babysitting and working with children for 10+ years! I have worked with children from 6 months old to 16 years old. I currently have my Masters in Clinical Psychology and work as a therapist, and am pursuing my Clinical Psychology PsyD. I love spending time with kiddos and have a car to drive myself. Feel free...
Allison can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Allie is exceptional! Kind, conscientious and ever-present, she is adored by my children! She is responsible, great at managing chaos, and is so intentional in her approach to childcare. I’d recommend her to anyone!"

Care member

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Karina M.


Middle River, MD

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been working with children for several years, and I absolutely love it. Growing up in a very loving family has given me a strong foundation for caring for kids. While I've primarily worked with babies and young children, I feel confident in my ability to care for children of all ages. When the weather is nice, I...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Karina was great! She came on time and made me feel comfortable enough to leave my 5 month old baby for the first time! My 6 and 2 year old loved her too"

Harold C.

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Emily H.


Parkville, MD

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emily, I'm a preschool teacher, and I have been for 3 years now. Before that I babysat frequently and worked in a before and after care program at a school. I have all of the necessary qualifications to work in child care with 2-15-year-olds on a professional and personal level. I love kids so much! Their exuberant...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Fatuma A.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Fatuma

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as patient, determine and passionate. I like working with kids because I've been doing it for so long and feel confident in it. I've babysat my little brother since an infant age, I've also babysat friends and families kids from infant to elementary age. I'm looking for a job that is consistent and...
5.0
"Fatuma had a great essence about her that made it easy to trust her. She was on time and ready to jump in. She was able to get a smile out of my 13 month old in the first few minutes upon arrival. I’m very happy with her service and hope to use her service again. "

Care member

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Kyle T.


Parkville, MD

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! It's probably safe to assume you're looking for a sitter, right? Okay, good! I've been babysitting children of all age ranges since I was in high school. I'm also a PA certified Elementary/Early Childhood teacher (which means I've passed every background check imaginable and have a wealth of experience managing gaggles...
5.0
"We constantly feel like we hit the jackpot with Kyle! He is polite, funny, respectful and an overall awesome human being. He is far more than a caregiver for our children, he is part of our family. "

Becca B.

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Susan S.


Baltimore, MD

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Available Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud aunt of seven beautiful nieces and one adorable nephew. I have been babysitting since I was 12, being one of the oldest in a large family. I have worked in daycare centers, after-school programs, summer camp, and I am a former middle-school teacher, ESL teacher, nanny, math tutor and basketball coach. I adore...
Susan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Susan provided excellent transportation for me to and from my medical appointment. In addition, she worked with me as the date changed several times. She waited the entire time (hours and hours) until I was done. I was very ill afterward and she was so kind....

Stephanie G.

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Maya P.


Baltimore, MD

$20-26/hr4 yrs exp

My Name Is Maya P. I Am 19 Years Old And I Have Been In Childcare Field For Four Years.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as genuine, caring , and outgoing. I like working with kids because I have always had the drive and passion to care for people especially children because while caring for them, I can also teach them things and help them mature. I genuinely love to see children happy. I'm looking for a job that I...
Maya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend working With Maya. She was amazing with our son. Very punctual and dependable."

Kiliane E.

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Sandra W.


White Marsh, MD

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Love And Comfort

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Respect, Compassion, Patience, Understanding, Love and Comfort will be provided to you or your family member. I have worked 6 years in the medical field, but I have a lifetime of experience helping others, especially seniors. CPR certified and Surgical Tech Certified, help me provide a high quality of care. I am energetic and...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"I hired Sandra to help me with surgery and the follow-up appointment. I thought everything would go smoothly and expected to be able to let her go home the first night and see her the next morning for the follow-up appointment. I was so wrong. Sandra ended up...

Kris H.

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Georgia K.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 3 years of experience as a caregiver and can provide reliable transportation. I am a certified nursing assistant with First-Aid and CPR training and am also experienced in math and English tutoring with elementary ages. I'm currently seeking a position where I can utilize my skills of nurturing and providing...
Georgia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Martha V.


Parkville, MD

$18-50/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Mother Of Two Grown Babies

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nanny for 20+ years and have picked up many tricks and tips. I am very fun and loving, also enjoy outdoor activities. I find that keeping children engaged and learning to be most important. As a plus, teaching, and speaking to children in Spanish, my native language, helps to make the learning experience...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My child really liked Martha. She was early, kept my child busy, made sure she was fed and kept boundaries (which is a good thing). She even helped clean a little bit, which was nice. I would hire Martha again."

Crystal P.

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Jaimee L.


Parkville, MD

$14-50/hr1 yrs exp

Honest Trustworthy And Reliable

Cleaning and organizing gives me satisfaction at the end of the day. Coming home to clean floors, dust-free surfaces, and the smell of fresh laundry relieves stress and chases away the negative energy from one's busy schedule. That is how I feel and what I would like my customers to feel, too. :) I work as efficiently but...
5.0
"Hired for 4 hours/week. A meticulous housekeeper. Very caring and considerate of my elderly Mom. When she got a full time job we had to make different plans but we loved her!"

Vanessa W.

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Emily S.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Nanny Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother-baby nurse looking for some extra, part time work! I work with newborns daily at work and have experience babysitting children of all ages. I am CPR certified and am comfortable in emergencies. Happy to help out with light household tidying and meal prep!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allison A.


Parkville, MD

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Tutor!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a positive, preservice educator, born and raised in Enola, PA! I'm studying at Elizabethtown College as a early childhood education and special education major. I am currently interning at the Goddard School in Enola, PA and will be working weekends. Feel free to reach out with any questions, and I hope you choose me to be...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Allison is an absolute gift to my family as she cares for our 1-year-old son. Communicative and punctual. She easily maneuvers around our pets and It is obvious she genuinely enjoys the company of children. My son smiles when she comes into our home to care for...

Jessie E.

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Clare B.


Parkville, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Clare, and I am a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in communications. I recently located to Chicago for a full time internship, and I'm looking to help families during the evenings and weekends. Prior to college, I was a dance instructor and babysitter to multiple families in the Towson area. While in...
Clare can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Clare is friendly, kind, hard-working, dedicated, reliable, and compassionate. She works well with children."

Katie C.

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Iesha M.


Baltimore, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and raised in Baltimore, I am also a wife and mother of 5 boys an 1 baby girl. I can remember I started babysitting around age 14, I always had every child with me where ever I could possible go. At that age I still wanted to become an RN, so after graduation I decided to go to medic for medical assistance, I worked...
Iesha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Iesha cared for our daughter, E. (2 y.o.), from July 2015 to November 2016. We have had a very positive experience with Iesha and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and active person to care for their child/children. Iesha...

Alanna B.

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Mckinley M.


Baltimore, MD

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is McKinley and I am currently 27 years old. I am looking to be a full time nanny/ babysitter and I would love to help out when you would need a date night too. The past few years I took a break from care. com to ensure I had reasonable healthcare and retirement benefits. I am now married and we are expecting our first...
Mckinley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dominique S.


Baltimore, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for the last two years after leaving my prior career as a teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools. I enjoy sports, the outdoors, arts and crafts, theater, reading, cooking, playing, etc. so I am very versatile to fit children's needs and interests to make sure they have a good time with me. I have nannied for...
Dominique can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Dominique was great with our 3 and 8 year old children. We have already invited her back for another night of baby sitting."

Korissa F.

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Tabitha W.


Baltimore, MD

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Looking to be a babysitter for dates. Good for Friday - Sunday. On Fridays available from 5 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays available from 8 a.m. to midnight. Sundays available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. I have babysat from a young age. Have worked in gym daycares, preschool/daycare, aid in public school and have nannied for many...
Tabitha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tabitha cared for my 12 week old daughter when I went back to work. She was able to help ease the transition by sending me updates and pictures throughout the day. One thing that I most liked was the personalized care that I received; we were able to communicate...

Jessica H.

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Katie W.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katie, and I have over 20 years of babysitting experience. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages and have loved every minute of it. In addition to extensive experience as a babysitter and nanny, I worked in camps and retreats for over 10 years--first as a seasonal counselor and then...
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"This was our first time hiring a sitter for our son. We were very fortunate and she was fantastic with our son. She understood our requirements and went beyond what we expected. She instinctively handled every situation with our son - playtime, snack time,...

Arleen A.

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Danielle H.


Parkville, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hii I'm Danielle, I am friendly, enthusiastic, full of energy, and an extremely hard worker. Fully Vaccinated. Animal Lover.(Parkville/ Nottingham Area). I genuinely enjoy taking care of others and chose to do Care. com because I want to help Others in my free-time. I work full time I am CPR certified. I'm also certified through...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, MD

Allison K.

5.0

Allie is exceptional! Kind, conscientious and ever-present, she is adored by my children! She is responsible, great at managing chaos, and is so intentional in her approach to childcare. I’d recommend her to anyone!

- Care member

Karina M.

5.0

Karina was great! She came on time and made me feel comfortable enough to leave my 5 month old baby for the first time! My 6 and 2 year old loved her too

- Harold C.

Fatuma A.

5.0

Fatuma had a great essence about her that made it easy to trust her. She was on time and ready to jump in. She was able to get a smile out of my 13 month old in the first few minutes upon arrival. I’m very happy with her service and hope to use her service again.

- Care member

Kyle T.

5.0

We constantly feel like we hit the jackpot with Kyle! He is polite, funny, respectful and an overall awesome human being. He is far more than a caregiver for our children, he is part of our family.

- Becca B.

Susan S.

5.0

Susan provided excellent transportation for me to and from my medical appointment. In addition, she worked with me as the date changed several times. She waited the entire time (hours and hours) until I was done. I was very ill afterward and she was so kind. She's an excellent driver and it made...

- Stephanie G.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in Essex, MD are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.