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259 babysitters are listed in Laurel, MD
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Laurel, MD
Patricia P.
Laurel, MD
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
- Child care experience. - I worked with children from 03 months, 18 months, 2 years, 10 years and 06 years. - I offer learning for children of didactic play. - I have skills like: responsible, caring, dedicated, patient and didactic. - I perform taking care of routine and daily tasks, encouraging healthy eating, experience in...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 23 month old daughter has had the pleasure of being in Patricia's care for over 3 months now. Patricia is highly responsible, punctual, and follows direction well. In just a short while she has earned the trust of our family. My daughter looks forward to her...
Preity N.
Amara A.
Laurel, MD
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 18 month old has been with Amara for almost two months now. Only a couple weeks in she is now excited to be dropped off which definitely eased my mind because She's never been with anyone else but me. She follows her schedule which is really nice with a little...
Jasmine S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shekinah. I'm 26 years old. I have been caring for children for 12 years and pet sitting for about a year. I was a teachers assistant for 1 year before becoming in administrative assistant. I taught ages 1 - 4 years old. I still care for the children I taught Occasionally babysitting for their families. I teach, clean...
Shekinah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and most importantly responsible."
Cornealius S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. Many of the kids I have babysat enjoy active playing outside. I love to run around with the kids and play tag, hide-and-seek, what time is it Mr. Fox, etc... I taught tennis to juniors for 7 years and played DIII tennis in college. I also enjoy indoor entertainment such as...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Casey does an incredible job. She provided care for our 6 year old. Casey has a great attitude and matches the excitement and enthusiasm of our daughter. We highly recommend her."
Rachael B.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brenda! I love babysitting, and spending time doing activities with kids. They always teach you something new! My interest include trying new activities, travelling
Brenda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Working with Brenda as my caregiver has been an absolute blessing. She is not just a caretaker but a genuine and compassionate friend. Brenda's dedication to her work is truly commendable, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me during this time....
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
**This fall, I am currently looking to babysit part-time on weekend nights (Fri-Sun). Feel free to message me if this sounds like something you are looking for!
Hello there, my name is Priyal, your friendly neighborhood babysitter! What used to be an occasional summer job during my high school years has now become a...
Priyal can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My two boys love Priyal and ask about her when she hasn't been over in a while. She is always on time and is super sweet! I never feel worried about anything when she has the kids. I highly recommend her if you are on the fence."
Thomas H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Cynthia! I hold a B. S. in Neurobiology from UMD, and I'm thrilled to be entering physician assistant school in August 2024. My passion lies in working with children, and I aspire to specialize in pediatric primary care as a PA down the road. Beyond my academic pursuits, I'm an avid yogi, enjoy engaging in DIY...
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Cynthia watched my son many recurring times until I moved. My son had nothing but amazing things to say about her. She always went above and beyond, even assisted in some basic cleaning. Truly wish I could find my Cynthia in my new area. She’s amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! You can call me Modupe. I've been providing childcare for about 6 years now and have worked as a preschool teacher in formal school setting.
I've had the opportunity to work with some great families and their children, providing before and after school care, pick up and drop off. And summer care. Some of the things I do...
Modupeoluwa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Modupe has a wonderful, refreshing can-do attitude. I hired Modupe to transport my son to school, she was very cooperative when our schedules changed and continued to work with us. She provided a very safe environment for my son, as she is a responsible driver....
Mandisa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Olivia. I'm 26 years and live in North Laurel. I'm a certified educator and school librarian at an MCPS middle school and have an undergrad degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as my Masters of Library and Information Sciences. I love books, crafts, being outside when possible, and animals. I have all of my...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Olivia as a baby sitter. My 4 year old son loves her! She is always on time and respectful. "
Steve D.
Martha C.
Laurel, MD
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have a CNA certificate, 10years experience as a caregiver, Nursing home, assisted living facilities, private home. Provide basic care, daily activities, bathing, vital signs, housekeeping, transportation
Martha can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Martha is very kind and patient. She cared for my mom who has Dementia. She got her cleaned up & dressed for the day, served her breakfast, lunch and played games with her.
I'm sure she'll treat your loved one with the same respect and kindness."
Vicki M.
5.0
(20)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children of all ages. I have always had a passion for teaching, and I love to watch them grow, I love to teach them new exciting things and helping them become independent.
I have been in the field of childcare for a little over 8 years. I have 3+ years paid experience with working with children between...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Reliable, super sweet, our 2 boys were right at ease with her! "
Care member
4.4
(13)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families ! I am Shaunda. I am a nanny/babysitter. I care for infants-pre teen. I am reliable, curious, adventurous, loving, kind, energetic and organized. I have 5 years experience with childcare, I also do children's laundry, light house keeping and many more!
I love doing activities such as arts, crafts, reading, playing...
Shaunda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 13 mos old gravitated to Shaunda immediately. You can tell she works with children often. I would definitely hire her again based off of her interaction with my daughter and her professionalism."
Cori J.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a nanny who is organized, reliable, fun, patient, nurturing and experienced? Look no further!
A little about me: Caring for children is a passion of mine. I love creating a safe and positive environment for children of all ages to learn, play, and grow! I love reading books, singing, and painting/arts&crafts. I...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Courtney and we still keep in touch. As a first time mom she was not only good with my toddler but also taught me a lot. She was punctual and attentive, and has a lot of training which was apparent. I would hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a first-year college student at George Washington University. I am 18 years old and from the DMV area. I have experience with babysitting toddlers and young and young ages for a few years. I have experience babysitting children with autism and ADHD as well. I enjoy spending time with children and engaging and creating...
Simona can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Our 18 month old daughter loved Simona! We needed last minute care and she was able to help on short notice. She was also able to get our daughter down for a long nap without a bottle which we haven't been able to do ourselves. She spent lots of time outside with...
Iesha H.
Ama K.
Laurel, MD
$18-33/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Enjoy Every Day I Have Children Around Me .enjoy Spending My Time ,and Playing Games .
5.0
(1)
My name is Ama I'm a responsible babysitter with great experience because I'm mom of 3 children and I know how to take care of their needs . I'm very patient and kind with them . I encourage their positive attitude and behavior. I discourage bad behavior by talking with them about the possible outcomes that may result
I like...
Ama can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I’ve known her for two + years and I’ve observed her interaction and patience as she deals with her children. They are very polite and mannerable. This is a testament to how much she loves children and care about their wellbeing. I think she would be an asset to...
Care member
Emily B.
Laurel, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 8 Years Of Experience Working With Children Of All Ages
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 16 years old, I have worked in several day cares and actively work at the child development center at a university. I also have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. I love children and have a younger sister of my own who I am very close with. I can provide a structured, loving...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot recommend Emily enough.
My wife and I were able to take our first vacation in 5 years and had no worries. From the minute we met with Emily we knew she was a great fit for our family. "
Owen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Caroline! I have a 90 hour early childhood certification and experience working in a preschool setting, as well as four years of experience as a kids activities team member at Life Time Fitness (providing childcare, summer camp counselor, chaperoning field trips, and hosting birthday parties for children 3 months - 12...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.5
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kristle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"I hired Kristle to watch my two girls who are 11 and 7. I needed before/after school care and someone to drop off and pick up from school. She was punctual and followed my directions. She picked up my oldest from after school activities like cheer as well. She made...
Katrina H.
Lashawn C.
Laurel, MD
$37/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A little bite about myself, I am a mom of two boys and I loves to help kids. I use to babysitting for my friends & family. I am also CPR certified as well.
I have experience with preparing meals, light house cleaning, assisting with home work and distant learning, organizing rooms running errands and doing drop offs and pickups....
5.0
"I hired Lashawn to aid with DL, she is very warm spirited -my child and parents have fallen in love with her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! She goes above the requirements of what's required for DL and assists my son in other areas that need attention! Wish I could have...
Phanta G.
Nathalia T.
Laurel, MD
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Has over 5 years of skills babysitting. Worked with special needs children. Is able to cook. Speaks 3 languages
Nathalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She had personal experience with special needs youth, so we hired her to oversee our special needs son while we took a class at the local college one Saturday. She communicated clearly, arrived promptly, took our care suggestions to heart and did an excellent job...
James M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Laurel, MD
Patricia P.
5.0
Patricia is AMAZING. She has become an extension of our family and we all love her so much. She is absolutely wonderful with our children (ages 5 and 8) and they adore her. Patricia communicates with me regularly, always asks questions when needed and most of all cares for our kids as if they are...
- Sarah B.
Amara A.
5.0
My 18 month old has been with Amara for almost two months now. Only a couple weeks in she is now excited to be dropped off which definitely eased my mind because She's never been with anyone else but me. She follows her schedule which is really nice with a little one and is flexible with scheduling....
- Jasmine S.
Shekinah W.
5.0
Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and most importantly responsible.
- Cornealius S.
Casey B.
5.0
Casey does an incredible job. She provided care for our 6 year old. Casey has a great attitude and matches the excitement and enthusiasm of our daughter. We highly recommend her.
- Rachael B.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda is incredible with my kids! She always goes above and beyond, and I can trust that she has things under control. She communicates info in a timely and respectful way. She also has a great bond with the kids.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Laurel, MD:
How can I find a Laurel babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Laurel, 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 259 babysitters in Laurel, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Laurel, MD?
The average rate for Laurel, MD babysitters on Care.com is $18.20 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 Laurel, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Laurel, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 167 reviews of the 259 listed babysitters.