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327 babysitters are listed in Gaithersburg, MD
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD
Mariela R.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working as a nanny for over 15 years as I have children myself where I balance my personal and professional life efficiently I have experience with working with children from newborn (twins) to teenagers. I am very responsible with time management, necessary tasks that need to be completed on a daily basis and...
Mariela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is wonderful! She helped raise my twins from 6 weeks to 3.5 years old. I would hire her again in a minute, I trust her completely with my kids."
Care member
Lindsey H.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have ample experience working with children of all ages, from infants all the way through to high schoolers. I have taken many child development courses, in high school as well as at a college level. During high school I assisted in our Preschool Program where I worked with 3, 4 and 5-year-olds. The summer after high school I...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(1)
After spending several weeks in Florida recently, helping my 94-year-old father recover from a bad fall, I came home wanting to help seniors like him in my area. I would love to help older people prepare meals, get to appointments, go shopping, take a walk, or just be present and perhaps read to someone who needs companionship....
5.0
"I have known Kathleen for 23 years. She is kind, caring, and extremely organized. She is a trusted and valued friend. She is wonderful with children, seniors, and pets. She has been wonderful with my 93 year old mother!"
Cindy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."
Charles A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi :) I'm an experienced nanny, preschool teacher, special needs care giver, and camp counselor. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart who loves to evoke creativity, adventure, play, and curiosity when interacting with children. I love sports, crafts, anything outdoors, and reading. If...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to and from our house. My kids can’t wait to have her...
Care member
Doris S.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Am friendly and charming lady who likes to meet new people and learn about their lives background and culture and assist them when their in needs.
I like making people feel comfortable in my presence
I'd describe my personality as
I'm well organized, patient and helpful
I like caring for seniors because I like to look after...
Doris can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Doris cared for my Mom post hip surgery. She was personable and very efficient. She always went the extra mile to ensure my Mom was comfortable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Constance! Over the years, I have enjoyed creating a safe and fun environment for children in my family and for close friends while they were in my care. I've also had the opportunity to serve young people during my 11 year career working in public education and also at my church children's ministry. I have a Master's...
Constance can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Constance started off on the right foot with a video check in and some insightful questions. i especially appreciated her enthusiastic endorsement of our no screens policy (modeling no screen life, is a challenge in this day and age!). she was timely, friendly with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am experienced housekeeper, children and elderly friendly person with great skills. Someone you can trust.
I am very well organized , flexible, and resourceful. highly dependable, punctual, and motivated. Ran errands, including grocery shopping, and dry cleaning. Transporting kids to/from school. Comfortable with pets.
Pantry,...
Joanna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Jessi R.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced in taking care of the kids. I am bubbly and outgoing mom of an 11 years old son. I reside in Gaithersburg and have my own transportation. I am currently unavailable as of 1/25/24 please check back again since I always update my profile. Thank you . Any questions please send me a message
Jessi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jesse to take our daughter to ballet class twice a week, and she was always on-time, provided safe and comfortable transportation, and was always looking out for the well-being of our daughter. I would most certainly hire her again."
Bridget S.
Katie F.
Gaithersburg, MD
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate, Dedicated And Loving Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
5.0
(1)
I currently work full-time for the Humane Society of the United States and will be relocating to Germantown in January. I'm seeking out opportunities in my new neighborhood to meet, love on and spoil new pets! I have been a huge pet person ever since I can remember and have been working as a part-time dog walker/pet sitter for...
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Katie has been pet sitting my dog, Mia, for about 7 years. She is everything you could ever want in a pet sitter: caring, reliable, honest, flexible, understands pet behavior, patient, and passionate about animals and their welfare. She has great communication and...
Samantha M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three kids. Now I am baby sitting a part time job.
I'd describe my personality as I love kids. I love animals. Love cooking.
I like working with kids because
I'm looking for a job that
I started working10 years ago. with kids when
In my spare time, I like to baby sit part time.
One thing you should...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Boonyawee to babysit my kid. Since my kid was 6 years old, When I have to go to parties late at night. She raise my kid very well. My kid said that she made decisions food every day. She is very good at cooking. She takes good care of my kid. She takes her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I always had dogs and cats since my childhood. I love having many of them around, they are the joy of the house.
My dogs currently live in Brazil, so I would love to play and walk with your little friend.
Suely can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Lia V.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Elida. During the school year I work for MCPS at the high school level. During the summer I work for Montgomery County Recreation Department as a companion and as an inclusion facilitator at Imagination Stage. I am finishing up my bachelors degree in Elementary Special Education. I am also an ABA therapist and my...
5.0
"Lia is lovely and takes great care with our daughter. She is reliable, dedicated, and very much appreciated."
Linda O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experienced with kids ages 3+ , I can Take kids to afternoon activities, help them with homework and make them dinner. Very responsible, trustworthy and reliable. I've worked with 2 different families, both have gone very well!
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our son loved Kelly and was sad when she had to leave. We will definitely be using her services again!"
Melissa B.
Margery D.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
Margery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."
Lisa F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ria and I am a rising junior in college. I absolutely love spending time with kids, and cannot wait to unlock my inner child, as well as learn a lot along the way. My goal is to make a difference and bring a smile to not only the children's faces, but the parents as well.
Ria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"My kid was very happy with Ria! She was fun and attentive."
June C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a very reliable, organized, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience with child care from newborns to teenagers. With me, your child will receive appropriate and adequate care. I'm able to provide a safe and supervised environment for you and your children under my care. I would be...
5.0
"Very respectful and kind with children. My kids had a lot of fun with her!"
Jose A.
Leydi F.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a very reliable, organized, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience with child care from newborns to teenagers. With me, your child will receive appropriate and adequate care. I'm able to provide a safe and supervised environment for you and your children under my care. I would be...
Leydi can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked with children from infancy to teenagers. I have been working at my church in the children's ministry for over 10 years. Children are my passion and I have so much fun getting to know them and seeing them develop. I have a masters degree in clinical social work, and currently work as a therapist for children...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was wonderful. She helped get my 3 school-age children off to school and packed lunches for them, and even left little notes :)! She watched my 2 1/2 yr. old daughter as well as my newborn (2 mos) and fed the newborn bottles and changed diapers. She was very...
Christine C.
5.0
(1)
Hi Care community!
I currently work for DCs animal shelter and previously worked for 7+ years for an international animal welfare organization and prior to that I was a professional dog walker/pet sitter in Baltimore County... so you could say that animal welfare is in my DNA! I'm looking to take on occasional pet sitting gigs...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie provided consistently wonderful after-school and full-time summer care to our 2 boys for over 5 years. She was extremely dependable, always patient and pleasant, and dedicated to providing loving and consistent care to my sons. She helped with a number of...
Kate K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD
Mariela R.
5.0
She is wonderful! She helped raise my twins from 6 weeks to 3.5 years old. I would hire her again in a minute, I trust her completely with my kids.
- Care member
Kathleen H.
5.0
I have known Kathleen for 23 years. She is kind, caring, and extremely organized. She is a trusted and valued friend. She is wonderful with children, seniors, and pets. She has been wonderful with my 93 year old mother!
- Cindy W.
Margery D.
5.0
She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her.
- Charles A.
Haley F.
5.0
Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to and from our house. My kids can’t wait to have her babysit again.
- Care member
Doris S.
5.0
Her care of my mother physical and mental needs was above and beyond. Doris treated my mother as if she was her own mother. My mother smiled when she walked into room. To my mother and I she was like family. My mother was not just a job to her. She stayed with me when my mother passed. She drove to...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gaithersburg, MD:
How can I find a Gaithersburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gaithersburg, 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 327 babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Gaithersburg, MD?
The average rate for Gaithersburg, MD babysitters on Care.com is $19.79 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Gaithersburg, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Gaithersburg, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 183 reviews of the 327 listed babysitters.