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318 babysitters are listed in Gaithersburg, MD
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three adults, and a grandmother. I have over 30 years experience as a mother and 10 years working as a professional nanny/babysitter. I am nurturing, friendly, energetic, caring and honest caregiver. I love helping children through developmental stages, growth, health and learning. I am also certified in CRP and...
Mojisola can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Moji after our second son was born and we had no idea how wonderful she would turn out to be. She has been like family to us and our two boys. She is wonderful with them and is very knowledgable in child care, with infants and toddlers. She has been with...
Krystal F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced Nanny of 10+ years! AVAILABLE NOW!!! I have my own transportation and am comfortable with dogs as well.
My name is Mary and I'm a 28-year-old professional. I am currently living in Arlington VA! I am looking for a family to help care for weekly.
I graduated with a Bachelor in Science from Shepherd University...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
overall great when she came with the kids super engaged...it was only a short time due to it was temporary but no issues
Care member
Emily L.
Gaithersburg, MD
$23-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced, Part-time Nanny And Occasional Babysitter Available!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny with several families since 2019. In my most recent position, I cared for three girls between the ages of 8 months and 7 years old. Currently, I am a part-time server at a local restaurant and work occasional babysitting jobs, but I am open to a regular position with a consistent schedule. My restaurant...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Emily babysat our 8 month old and 2 year old this Saturday morning/afternoon. She did an excellent job interacting with the kids and keeping the baby calm whenever they started to cry. The kids seemed to like her very much and we would definitely rehire her.
Alimatou S.
Sarah T.
Gaithersburg, MD
$29-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am First Aid and CPR certified (recently renewed), and a certified newborn care specialist. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children.
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she...
Jess C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm a nanny with over 8 years of experience providing exceptional care to children 1 to 14 years old . Adept at organizing children's daily schedules, including help with homework, meals prepare, light cleaning, carpooling.
Constantly receive outstanding feedback from parents and children, with numerous referrals...
Glorimar can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Gloria is very professional and pleasant. I highly recommend her. She's the best!
Jennifer W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning houses here. I am a very responsible person and a hard worker. I have 10 years of experience. I have excellent references and flexibility in my schedule.
Fabiola can also help with: Basement cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Recent review:
5.0
Fabiola is incredible. She goes above and beyond. She is always punctual. She is communicative. She is incredibly sweet. My family and I HIGHLY recommend her!
Chloe M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who has always felt it is important to be at home for my girls. Unfortunately my girls are not little anymore and do not need me as much, so for the last 12 years I have been caring for infants until they reach the preschool age. I have even cared for twins who were 10 weeks old when I started. I...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Dawn worked for our family from August 2022 to August 2023. She started when our daughter was about 2.5 months old when I had to return to work from maternity leave. Dawn came to our house everyday and cared for our daughter while my husband and I worked. She was...
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 2 and I've been working with children for 7 years. My experience includes time as a full time nanny, preschool teacher, and paraeducator. I'm currently going back to school for a bachelors in elementary education. I love working with children and can't imagine doing anything else!
Shanice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Shanice is fantastic. She cared for our son during a two-week daycare break and did a great job! She is extremely professional and took the time to interact and engage with our son. We would definitely recommend her!
Stephanie V.
5.0
(2)
I am the middle child of a pretty big family, 9 kids to be exact. From a pretty young age, I started babysitting for my family and close friends. I have 9+ years of experience with babysitting kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. Every summer I'm a camp counselor for kids ranging from ages 8-16. I have babysat for...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
She's great! Would definitely recommend!
Mary J.
Amanda M.
Gaithersburg, MD
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Teacher Now UMD Grad Student With Loads Of Babysitting, Tutoring, And Nanny Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former Teacher now UMD Grad student with loads of babysitting, tutoring, and nanny experience!
Hello! I am Amanda and I am a former third grade teacher, but have experience working with and caring for children of all ages! I have five years of teaching experience but more than 10 years experience...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Recent review:
5.0
Amanda has been fantastic. My son loves her, she send me pictures of them playing almost every day. She has been communicative and flexible when we needed it!
Katie D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings to all . Thank you for stopping by . My name is Jessi. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant , I am a bubbly person who is always cheerful . I love helping my seniors . That's my passion . It started in a adult day care in 2007 that's when I fell in love with what I do, I am Loving-Compassion and Excellent in...
Jessi can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Oh my gosh, Jessi is wonderful. When elderly Mom came home after hip surgery and was miserable, Jessi tended professionally to all her needs with such kindness and patience. As Mom got better, Jessi would adapt to all the changes in Mom's needs and desires, and...
Meg M.
Parisa A.
Gaithersburg, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi , my name is Parisa and l am a full time teacher in MCPS. I work at high School in Bethesda. I'm available after 3 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday. I have collage degree in Child Development. I have CPR and fully vaccinated with booster. Please feel free to text me.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Parisa has been a wonderful babysitter for our two toddler girls. She is reliable, caring, and engages the kids with creative activities. Her communication with us is excellent, and she consistently provides a safe and fun environment for our children. Highly...
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hi! I am available for occasional babysitting, such as evening & weekend help, date nights, etc. I've been working as a nanny for the past five years and have experience with newborns-11yo. I'm bilingual and feel comfortable carrying for more than one child at a time.
I always work the independence of the child, with tasks,...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Beatriz has been our life saver since my daughter was one. She helped us frequently until my daughter went to elementary school. She’s super reliable and respectful. She goes above and beyond to make sure the children is getting what is expected. My daughter truly...
Care member
5.0
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Suély, I'm 29yo. I have over 8 years of experience with child care with different ages and feel comfortable caring for more than one child at a time. I'm looking for an evening/night time routine position. I'm also available on weekends and overnights.
I'm kind, compassionate, and caring person who...
Suely can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Suely had been caring for my two children, aged 2 and 5, one morning each weekend.
She’s a kind, loving and experienced caregiver, and she’s very active with the kids — taking them on adventures outdoors and keeping them active.
As an example of how well she’s...
Sarah H.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am Asisipho. My primary goal as a caregiver is to provide a nurturing environment for the children and elderly entrusted under my care. Equipped with a positive personality, extensive experience with caregiving and babysitting, and a genuine interest for children and adults. I am positive that this objective can be...
Asisipho can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Asi has been helping my mom for 2 years and my mom loves her. Asi is trustworthy, reliable and very kind. She always has a positive attitude and willing to help with any chores or errands needed. I highly recommend Asi.
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Amicahyri M.
Gaithersburg, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with children for over 14 years, in a babysitting and teaching setting. I love being able to be silly, artistic and active with kids! Additional responsibilities I've performed consist of picking up kids from school, helping with homework, walking dogs and some housekeeping.
Recent review:
5.0
Our family loves Mica - my 3 year old hugs and kisses her every time she comes to watch our kids. Mica spends time with the kids doing whatever they are doing - playing games, doing art work, etc. She is great With things like making kids meals and cleaning up. She...
Leslie C.
Elizabeth K.
Gaithersburg, MD
$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student, Looking For Seasonal/summer Employment
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always liked kids and have been told by other people that I'm very good with younger kids. when I was in middle school would occasionally babysit my neighbor's son, who about 8 or 9 years old, for few hours after school. During the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school I went on a service trip to...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elizabeth is absolutely terrific. She sat our kids every afternoon during the summer, and we could not have asked for more. She was incredibly reliable, punctual, flexible, and was disciplined about making a healthy snack for the kids each day and keeping them on...
Kris K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Hannah and I am incredibly self-reliant, creative, spirited, and responsible. I have eight years of babysitting experience, about nine months of full-time nannying experience, and in 2019 I became a volunteer at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center on the Infant/Toddler Unit. When I started college at Sewanee:...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah was nanny to our (then) 10 month old and 7 year old for 9 months. We absolutely loved her, as did the kids. We would hire her again in an instant, and she only stopped working for us due to a planned relocation on her part (which she was upfront about when...
Treena R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
I've been babysitting while being enrolled in college for more than four years. I've worked with young children, toddlers, preschoolers, and teens. I am a fantastic friend to any kid because I like to do things outside like swimming, hiking, and sports. I can also stay inside and do things like play board games,...
Josseline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Josseline is wonderful! Caring, kind and energetic. She is punctual, professional and puts us at ease. Our son took to her immediately and always has a great time with her. She has gone above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Josseline!
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more 15 years experience Nanny and babysitting. I have worked for families in the past. The first family I took care of a set twins ages 14 months. I took care of the children full time Monday to Friday. I have excellent recommendation from this family. I also worked part-time at a Daycare Center. I assisted with the...
Roxana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Roxana took care of my twin girls for about 6 months, we were very sad to see her go, but due to her commute she had to make some changes. I highly recommend Roxana as a caretaker, she is very honest, responsible and reliable. She has lots of patience with...
Sussana M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD
Mojisola M.
5.0
We hired Moji after our second son was born and we had no idea how wonderful she would turn out to be. She has been like family to us and our two boys. She is wonderful with them and is very knowledgable in child care, with infants and toddlers. She has been with us for almost a year and we will...
- Krystal F.
Mary G.
5.0
overall great when she came with the kids super engaged...it was only a short time due to it was temporary but no issues
- Care member
Emily L.
5.0
Emily babysat our 8 month old and 2 year old this Saturday morning/afternoon. She did an excellent job interacting with the kids and keeping the baby calm whenever they started to cry. The kids seemed to like her very much and we would definitely rehire her.
- Alimatou S.
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she taught us a few tricks as first-time...
- Jess C.
Glorimar M.
5.0
Gloria is very professional and pleasant. I highly recommend her. She's the best!
- Jennifer W.
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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 318 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 $19.45 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 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 173 reviews of the 318 listed babysitters.