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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
5.0
(7)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Intelligent, educated, thoughtful, dedicated, highly nurturing, Covid vaxxed, PT nanny available! I have over 10 years experience with children, ages birth/newborn through aged 15. I am educated in child development and children's health and safety. Fully CPR certified. I enjoy being outside and playing, swimming, biking,...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen was a wonderful sitter for our two boys! They had a great time and we will definitely hire her again in the future!"
Melissa R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and EPI Pen Injections. as need I can also help with behavior management I have worked for HCPS at John Archer School Harford County . government therapeutic recreation as well as we rock the Spectrum Forest Hill in. my seven years of experience I have worked...
5.0
"Tiavon plays with my son and works on therapy issues assignments with him, is very good with giving medicine and g-tube feedings and is an overall great caretaker! Thanks for working with us."
Ashley P.
Rachael H.
Essex, MD
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachael. I have been teaching with BCPS for 10 years. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education. I was a nanny for 3 years as well as a summer camp counselor and director for over 6 years. I also have taught summer school and worked at a summer day camp. I have cared for children...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachael has so much fun teaching and interacting with children! Children are drawn to her presence because of her personality! She is bubbly, friendly and fun to be around! She is also an educator who never stops learning new ways to help children reach their...
Ginger K.
5.0
(1)
Hi!! I have been teaching with Baltimore County for 10 years. I am available for tutoring elementary school children for extra help after regular school hours.
Jessica B.
Essex, MD
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have worked in the daycare for about five years now and I am a certified daycare teacher. I often babysit for families that attend the daycare & for my family as well. I'm CPR and first aid certified and taken basic health and safety course. I'm very outgoing and energetic. Working with children is a passion of mine and I...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is phenomenal with our girls ( 4 yrs old & 4 months old) . She is consistently on time and ready to engage with the kids. She is First Aid and CPR certified, so I am completely comfortable leaving the girls in her care. She is very engaging with the kids,...
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Krysta M.
Essex, MD
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! A few things about me that you should know:
I LOVE doing art activities and helping those in my care express emotions through art.
I excel at tutoring and assisting with skills such as fine motor, writing, counting, and other cognitive activities.
I will model my care after what you do, I carefully follow the parent's...
Krysta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krysta has been helping us fulltime for a year and we are thrilled to have her watch our two boys (ages 2 and 4) while we work. Krysta is patient, caring, and nurturing. She regularly brings activities for the boys to do as she walks them through a lesson on...
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Aleata G.
Essex, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Aleata and I have a tremendous love for all animals!
I have had pets in my home all my life and over the last six years I have become a recurring dog, and cat sitter for several families. I have also enjoyed caring for birds and fish
I am willing to help in whatever way I am able to make the lives of the pets...
Aleata can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Aleata is dependable, respectful, honest and takes her jobs seriously no matter what the job entails. top notch worker."
Bonnie G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover who would love to assist any person that loves their pets and is in need of a trustworthy and reliable dog walker, dog sitter, or animal caretaker of any kind
Please feel free to message me with any needs you may have!!
I would love to help in any way I can!!
Thank you in advance!
Aleata
Aleata can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Aleata walks our dog every day. Our dog loves Aleata. When it's time for her to come over, our dog runs around, then goes to the door and jumps up wagging her tail frantically. She also stomps because she is so excited.
Aleata is responsible, reliable, and...
Diana S.
Jayla W.
Essex, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.6
(5)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jayla. I am 21 years old. I have experience working with children ages 0-14. I have experience working with children that have autism and ADHD. I am a college student at Howard Community College. I love working with children because I enjoy teaching, guiding and learning from children. I would describe myself as...
Jayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jayla is trustworthy and always on time! I always feel comfortable leaving her with my son."
Annakate M.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Kelly. I was laid off due to a Covid back in March. I have been looking for babysitting jobs to help make an income on the side.
I have open availability!
I have plenty of experience with kids! I have an 8-year-old son, and 2 step sons, 7 and 4. They will not have to be with me when I babysit.
I am prior...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
25, university student, adore kids and animals. I previously worked with children at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. I have three dogs and a cat and am the family animal/babysitter.
I am fully vaccinated, have my BLS certification (First Aid, AED, and CPR), and am happy to provide references if asked.
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting
Hello! I am currently a sophomore attending CCBC. Majoring in elementary education, and minoring in theatre. With a solid foundation in childcare, As a camp counselor at Padonia Park Club, I honed my leadership and organizational skills, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for children. My time as a student intern at...
I started working with kids when I was 7 and was always babysitting till I turned 18 and started working at a preschool
In my spare time, I like to go on drives, travel to see friends, dance and spend time with younger family members
My skills include putting children to sleep, making children laugh, and changing diapers...
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Breanna S.
Essex, MD
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Breanna and I have been babysitting my younger cousin (age 7) occasionally for the past four years. While I do not have a ton of babysitting experience, I have been working at a school for children who have autism for the past year. I am CPR and First Aid certified and am dependable and fun-loving!
Breanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Natalie L.
Essex, MD
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello everyone! My names Natalie and I currently live in Essex MD. I have been a nanny 4 different times, totaling around 5 years. Most recently was last year with twin boys from infants until one and a half. I also worked at Mothers Day Out daycare for 2 years. I love kids, I'm active, artistic, and fun. I believe in helping...
Juliana B.
Essex, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am A Fully Certified Caregiver Hoping To Provide Your Littles With The Absolute BEST Care!!!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julie! I currently work as a paraeducator. I have my 90 hour infant and my 90 hour preschool certifications and I am educated in child development, I have my first aid/CPR certification, my medication distribution certification, and I am a tier 3 childcare provider through MSDE!!!!
I'd describe my personality as...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Juliana B.
Essex, MD
$16-21/hr
I am a certified infant teacher and I also have my preschool, CPR/ first aid and my medication distribution certifications. I have experience working with special needs children on a day to day basis and hope I can be a help to you and your family!
Hi! I'm looking for a family who may need a little extra help at home with the kiddos. I have years of experience with all ago groups through paid jobs, camp counseling, and nursery help. I work remotely so I have very flexible availability depending on your needs. I am CPR/AED/First aid certified.
Krysta M.
Essex, MD
$17-22/hr
During my time as a personal nanny I have also taken light cleaning responsibilities such as taking care of the laundry, organizing toys, books, art materials, taking care of dishes and sweeping/vacuuming.
Krysta can also help with: Organization
Hi my name is skylar, I was recently a professional house cleaner and nanny before. Two of my favorite things to do is clean and watch after kids. I grew up with 4 younger siblings which I have had lots of responsibilities with & also cleaning a house with 8 bathrooms. I can do laundry, organize and generally keep it clean for...
Skylar can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, MD
Kristen W.
5.0
Kristen was a wonderful sitter for our two boys! They had a great time and we will definitely hire her again in the future!
- Melissa R.
Tiavon B.
5.0
Tiavon plays with my son and works on therapy issues assignments with him, is very good with giving medicine and g-tube feedings and is an overall great caretaker! Thanks for working with us.
- Ashley P.
Rachael H.
5.0
Literally the best person to trust your child with! She is hands down the best. Truly cares and has the biggest heart!
- Emily R.
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica is phenomenal with our girls ( 4 yrs old & 4 months old) . She is consistently on time and ready to engage with the kids. She is First Aid and CPR certified, so I am completely comfortable leaving the girls in her care. She is very engaging with the kids, whether it’s reading , writing or...
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Krysta M.
5.0
Krysta has been helping us fulltime for a year and we are thrilled to have her watch our two boys (ages 2 and 4) while we work. Krysta is patient, caring, and nurturing. She regularly brings activities for the boys to do as she walks them through a lesson on nature, educates them on basics like...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Essex, MD:
How can I find a Essex babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Essex, 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 38 babysitters in Essex, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Essex, MD?
The average rate for Essex, MD babysitters on Care.com is $17.42 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 Essex, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Essex, 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 Essex, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
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.