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60 babysitters are listed in Walkersville, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Walkersville, MD
5.0
(6)
I've watched children for over 30 years, starting when I was 14 years old. I'm an upbeat, responsible and caring person that gives the children I'm watching my full attention. I'm happily married with 2 children, a girl and a boy that are in their senior and junior year of college. I've loved being a sports mom as my two have...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were looking for a short term (4 month) solution before my daughter went to daycare and Jackie has been so wonderful. Very caring, loving, and we felt completely at ease from day one. Will be sad to have her around anymore!!"
Elise P.
Andressa L.
Frederick, MD
$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I always Had a Dog and when I was a kid I lived on a farm with cows, horse, pig, and other animals, animals are familiar to me.
I have been doing dog a walk when I have time off during the weekend and sitter for 2 cats occasionally.
Ashley S.
Frederick, MD
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm here to help! My name is Ashley, I'm 26 and I have toddler twins girls. I'm a SAHM and I'm looking to watch some children with my girls at my house. I work as a nanny before I had kids and I also use to work at a kids party place. I love saying at home with my kids watching the grown. I'm hoping to help by watching other...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My son loves when Ashley comes over to keep him. He has asked me multiple times when will she be coming again. She has been very dependable on time polite and always smiling.My son Requires a lot of one on one attention. He has some Special needs Which she has no...
Shellie S.
5.0
(3)
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...
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kendall is responsible, attentive and dependable. She keeps my child entertained while teaching her life lesions. She is a 10 :-)"
Melissa P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Elisabeth! Caring for children has been my passion for as long as I can remember! I have 8 years of experience with children ranging from infants to 2nd graders and it all began with babysitting my siblings kids. Two years ago I taught Preschool and Pre-K at a Private School as an Assistant / Substitute...
Elisabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"An absolute joy to work with. My kids still talk about her, and can't wait for us to have another date night so she can come back.
I have zero reservations about hiring her again."
Zack M.
Marie-ange K.
Frederick, MD
$22-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Cleaning is a passion of mine. I'd love to help you keep all things tidy and squeaky clean! I've cleaned churches, offices, homes and cars! I get things done pretty promptly.
Marie-ange can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Marie was so wonderful!! She was super thoughtful and kind. She was on time, responsive, and even offered to wear a mask. My house is sparkling and she went above and beyond!! 100% recommended, you will be so happy to have her."
Hanna M.
Cassidy T.
Frederick, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Cassidy! I am reaching out to express my interest in your need for a babysitter! I love working with children of all ages, I've been around children between 6 weeks to 14 years old! I worked in childcare for about 6 years starting as a teachers aide and working my way up to the director of the center. I am currently...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Cassidy is very professional, punctual and reliable. She gets our 8 and 5 year old children from school every day and entertains them until my husband or I get home from work. She will feed them dinner when necessary and also transports them to various events...
Courtney W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Currently available for OCCASIONAL babysitting I. e. date nights, or "mother's helper"
$20-30/hr. I have an education degree and over 15 years in childcare spaces. I am Red Cross Certified in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I get vaccinated against COVID and the flu every fall. LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive.
I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bonnie provided excellent care to my 11 month old. She is calm, professional and very caring. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old. I am trying to find families that I am able to help with around my full time job. This would be mostly date nights or evening care as I currently work remotely from 8-4:30 (M-F) as a Medical Biller. I have been babysitting for over 8 years now. I am CPR certified, vaccinated, have my...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Experience peace of mind with Gabby as your sitter. Not only did she keep our (3) cats happy and relaxed while I was away, but she also took care of their medication with ease. I received regular updates and photos and knew they were in good hands. Our cats were...
Sarah B.
Emily H.
Frederick, MD
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily, i'm 21 years old & I am currently studying at Hagerstown Community College to get my LPN! I love working with kids & have lots of experience! I started babysitting when my little brother was born which was about 10 years ago, I then started working in a professional child care facility & have been doing...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is the best! Very mature, welcoming, open and engaging with our young boys. She asks all the right questions showing she cares and has a lot of knowledge when it comes to taking care of children. I don't have a worry at all when we leave her in charge and the...
Jayne B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I am very flexible with the hours that I am available and am willing to watch children outside of 'normal' hours.
I am looking to transport children to and from school or activities. I am also available for before and after school care.
I have been CPR/1st Aid certified...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so lucky to have Christina she is very nice, reliable and always on time. She takes our kids to school and to daycare, we hope she will stay with us next year, but if she finds something better for her in the future we will be very happy for her too. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience taking care of children. I can also help with light housekeeping, snack preparation and laundry. I am fully bilingual and can also give Spanish lessons to make our time fun and educational.
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
I'm an nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children. I can help with the children's development, providing security and fun time for them. I'm fully vaccinated, a strong driver and strong swimmer. I am also a dog and cat owner so I would definitely being around pets. This a little of my background. I'm nanny full...
Adna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were absolutely thrilled with Adna! She has been a true blessing for our family. Her genuine care for our children is evident in everything she does. Our children have formed a strong bond with her, and we have felt completely at ease knowing they were in such...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am known for my outgoing and bubbly personality! When I am not on the baseball field cheering for my children, I am likely enjoying some downtime with my husband and two doodles. I love adult coloring, crafting, and planning. As a family, we love to hike, swim, play games, and roller skate. At 11 years of age, I...
5.0
"Kristen has done such an amazing job with my Stepson who is 13 and is Autistic. She has done a great job getting to know him and understanding what works and how to connect with him. She is really one of the only people we trust to take care of him when we aren’t...
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Annalise S.
Frederick, MD
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced 18 Year Old Babysitter For Special Needs As Well As Multiples
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm a 23-year-old with vast experience caring for children between 6 months and 17 years. I have a history tending to children with special needs, life threatening allergies, and behavioral/emotional issues. As well as 8 years of experience as a Girl Scout counselor, supervising and entertaining over 20 kids at a time. I...
Annalise can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was the best babysitter a mom could have asked. She was like a older, responsible, sister to my 3 boys. She always helped them organized, start and finish their projects, take them to park,library and swimming pool. She was on top of everything. Unfortunately,...
Sami M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of animals for over 10 years. Growing up I had 9 dogs in the house and since then I have always loved animals. I took pre-vet in high school and loved it. I treat any animal as if they are mine. I currently dog-sit for multiple families occasionally. I would love to help a family in need of someone who is...
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Took a job on short notice. She was kind and very loving towards the puppies. Gabby didn't get overhelrmend by the 4 pups, which is always a good sign. She also made sure to ask questions. For example, one of our dogs escaped and she actually called when she got to...
Jaimie N.
Kamille H.
Frederick, MD
$15-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 4 years of experience and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. For several years, I have been babysitting. I also did an internship at a daycare for a Child development class which I completed. (child development 1-4, makes me eligible to work in a daycare ) Recently, I've been busy helping my mom watch my...
Kamille can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kamille was wonderful. My daughters absolutely loved her. We needed a last minute babysitter for our anniversary and she was awesome! This was our first time leaving our girls with a babysitter but we will definitely hire her again."
Shanique W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Faith. I have a total of 10 years experience working with children from infant-elementary age. I graduated from VCU with a Masters in Education in 2015 and have 7 years of experience teaching 1st and 3rd Grade in a public school setting. I am currently teaching classes online to elementary students. I love...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel S.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there, my name is Rachel. I am currently looking for a full time nanny position starting at the end of July/beginning of August (as I am currently with a family who is moving out of state at that time) Below is a little bit about myself:
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school I spent a summer in...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is awesome, she has watched my boys a few times and they completely adore her. She is super interactive!"
Kathy T.
5.0
(1)
I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own! making sure the pet is safe, cared for, and loved. I understand the importance of compassion, safety, dedication, and attention that I will be giving to your pets
5.0
"Jasmyn takes expert care of the multiple pets in our household (dog, cat, chickens/duck). She updates us frequently with cute pet pictures while we’re away and the house looks better than we left it when we get back! Jasmyn is great!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Walkersville, MD
Jackie F.
5.0
We were looking for a short term (4 month) solution before my daughter went to daycare and Jackie has been so wonderful. Very caring, loving, and we felt completely at ease from day one. Will be sad to have her around anymore!!
- Elise P.
Ashley S.
5.0
My son loves when Ashley comes over to keep him. He has asked me multiple times when will she be coming again. She has been very dependable on time polite and always smiling.My son Requires a lot of one on one attention. He has some Special needs Which she has no problem dealing with.
- Shellie S.
Kendall Y.
5.0
Kendall is such a sweet person that knows exactly what she is doing. Kendall is the only person outside of my daughter's grandmother to watch her ever. We do not trust leaving our child with people but with Kendall you can't go wrong she the absolute BEST.
- Tiffany E.
Elisabeth P.
5.0
An absolute joy to work with. My kids still talk about her, and can't wait for us to have another date night so she can come back.
I have zero reservations about hiring her again.
- Zack M.
Marie-ange K.
5.0
Marie was so wonderful!! She was super thoughtful and kind. She was on time, responsive, and even offered to wear a mask. My house is sparkling and she went above and beyond!! 100% recommended, you will be so happy to have her.
- Hanna M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Walkersville, MD:
How can I find a Walkersville babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Walkersville, MD?
The average rate for Walkersville, MD babysitters on Care.com is $20.56 per hour as of April 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 Walkersville, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Walkersville, 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 Walkersville, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Walkersville, MD are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.