Find Babysitters in Essex, MD
We have 60 babysitters in Essex, MD! Compare background-checked babysitters and hire the best for your needs
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
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with children of all ages. Extremely patient and does a great job with fun activities and games. Very kind and always willing to help."
Lauren M.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is extremely dependable, and really cares about children. She taught my daughter the basics of sign language, among other learning activities to prep her for grade school. Jessica was/is my daughter's favorite teacher at the facility my child used to go to...
Tasha A.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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...
Care member
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 walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Aleata loves animals and will treat your pets as if they are her own! I have had Aleata watch my two kitties for multiple vacations now. She would visit my kitties once a day to feed them dinner, administer medications, and hang out with them for an hour or two to...
Abigail 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Jayla was punctual and attended to the basic needs of the child."
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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
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.
Paige C.
Essex, MD
$20-30/hr
I grew up with all kinds of pets since I was a baby and I have tons of experience! I had pet parrots, dogs, fish, a corn snake, hamsters
Paige can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
Hi there! My name is Paige, I'm 22 years old and I'm South African. I started working with kids after I finished high school. I got some experience for 2 years to come here and do the au pair experience. I worked with family's and built good relationships with them and the kids but now my 2 year term is ending. I plan on...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
I have 2 brothers. My oldest brother is 12 and my baby brother is almost 5. I've watched and cared for them for my mom all the time, especially in the summer. I also babysit for many of my moms friends and even my friends for multiple years now.
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
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
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
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...
- Care member
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...
- Care member
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
27 Mother’s Day gift ideas kids can make
May 8th, 2023 Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and lots of toddlers, preschoolers and even older kids are itching to DIY that perfect gift for mom — somethi... Read more
31 things to do when kids say ‘I’m bored’
May 18th, 2023 Few things are more frustrating for a parent or caregiver to hear from a child than the dreaded “I’m bored!” Maybe it’s because we know there’s a pile of pe... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
Cinco de Mayo for kids: 9 activities for celebrating and learning
April 25th, 2023 What comes to mind when you think of Cinco de Mayo? If you said something along the lines of tacos, guacamole and margaritas, you’d fall in line with the ma... Read more
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.