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Rachael M.

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/ Pet Caregiver Available After 1:30 On Weekdays

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Rachael, and I have about 5 or more years of experience with children. I worked in a preschool as an assistant teacher (Ages 2-5). I've also been teaching children how to swim for about 5 years now . I have my own 1-year-old daughter who lives with me . I absolutely love to work with kids and I have experience with...

Matthew B. says "She did a fantastic job watching over my nephew as well as my pet! I travel for work every now and then and she has been nothing but a joy to hire and...

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Alison S.

Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a working professional (in the international development sector) looking to make a bit of money on the side :). I have over 15 years of babysitting experience, including full time nanny gigs. When working with kids, I seek to build a relationship of trust and mutual respect. I encourage creative, inquisitive play,...

Karen F. says "Ali is the best. She is fun, responsible, reliable, has a great imagination and a wonderful personality. She is compassionate, trustworthy, and...

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Hannah P.

Compassionate, Punctual, And Creative Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Hannah and I have 8 years of experience babysitting ages 1 month - 6 years old. I am a 24-year-old woman and a Johns Hopkins University graduate. I am looking for part-time (full time over the summer) or one-time nannying positions. I am a certified teacher in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. I am...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of working with Hannah. She was great with our 11month old, and earned his trust quickly. Hannah learned his habits and needs...

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Caitlin M.

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello I am 22 years old. I'm currently a 5th year at Towson University as a nursing student. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15 years old with experience with infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages! I am great with pets as well! I am looking for a nannying position for the...

Kelly L. says "Caitlin is a fantastic babysitter. She has been watching my children since they were infants. My son and daughter are now 8 and 9 years old. Caitlin is...

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Claudia L.

Part-time Summer Babysitter/nanny.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a devoted and enthusiastic early childhood teacher. I am currently in my fourth year of teaching. I taught kindergarten for three years and third grade for one year. I discovered my love of working with children in high school while taking child development classes. I got first-hand experience in a preschool and I spent...

Andrea B. says "Claudia is great with our toddler- can tackle dinner and bedtime without any issues. She's friendly, easygoing, and responsive!"

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Alicia G.

Experienced Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Alicia. I am from Peru (South America). My experience as a babysitter started with my two brothers and then with other babies and toddlers. Currently, I am raising my son who is almost 6 years old. During those years, I improved my experience in baby and child care. I speak Spanish and my English is intermediate.

Samuel T. says "My wife and I are raising our son bi-lingual, and Alicia loves to speak in Spanish!"

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Nora P.

Experienced Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nora and I have around 6 years of experience babysitting for all ages 3 months - 13 years. I have spent 3 years as a student teacher assistant and after school tutor and have been babysitting/nannying consistently the past 2 years. I graduated last May with a Bachelors in Social Work with an emphasis in early...

Care Member says "We have 3 wild boys, and Nora could keep up with them all! I know my boys are safe and cared for with her. She was always willing to play their...

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Ayanna P.

A Dependable And Trustworthy Babysitter You Can Trust

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Ayanna. Currently, I'm on a fulfilling journey as a full-time nursing student at Notre Dame University of Maryland. When I'm not hitting the books or jotting down medical notes, I'm diving into the world of childcare with passion and enthusiasm! With over seven years of experience and CPR/first aid...

Amy K. says "Ayanna was excellent with our kids and we will happily have her back."

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Sukla D.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I have been caring for children for a little over 10 years, supporting more than 20 families through full-time, part-time, and occasional babysitting. I have worked with children from 3 months to 14 years old, and I have also spent time helping at summer camps outside the U. S.,...

Care Member says "Sukla did an amazing job caring for our infant daughter into her early toddler days. Our daughter adored her and we felt secure knowing Sukla was...

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Irene P.

Incredible Irene

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 49 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 38 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 9-10 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...

Care Member says "Irene was wonderful with our two young children. We were visiting from out of town and made us feel at ease while we were out. She was punctual, warm,...

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Jalyn S.

Baltimore, MD

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been in childcare for about six years now on and off. I currently have a office job and nanny part time. I'm seeking to transition to childcare full time with a wonderful family. I'm kind, compassionate, caring and a hard worker. As the oldest between my little brother and myself, caregiving has always been apart of my...

Laura P. says "We hired Jalyn to look after our 2 year old and 5 year old while attending a wedding form out of town and she was an absolute Godsend! She was very...

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Karly F.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Karly, and I recently got back from a six month trip traveling around Southeast Asia! I am a business consultant, but I also have over 15 years of childcare experience. I genuinely love being around and engaging with kids. I want the time I spend with your kids to be meaningful and FUN. I love activites that...

Timothy S. says "Karly arrived on time and the kids loved her. She kept the kids active all day. We will definitely hire again and recommend to other families."

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Olivia F.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Olivia. I've been babysitting for about 6 years and have recent experience being a nanny for an infant and a 2-year-old 5 days a week. I love to come up with activities to do with the children to help them reach their developmental milestones and gently guide kids through their feelings. I'm big on teaching kids...

Morgan R. says "We had Olivia babysit for our 1.5 yr old son. She was responsive, on time, very caring, extremely careful, took instructions very well, and seemed to get...

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Ameyrah A.

Reliable Responsible Caregiver!

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and creating enriching experiences for children. My passion stems from witnessing their growth firsthand and knowing I'm making a positive impact. I'm a college graduate with 10 years of babysitting experience. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I'm...

Jane S. says "So reliable and from the moment I met her I could tell she just loves children! definitely recommend you choose her as your caregiver. You won't regret. She...

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Shawna S.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as very easy going, friendly, and funny. I have been working with kids for my whole life, as my mom is a childcare provider. I have been helping her ever since I was little, and starting in 6th grade I started taking babysitting jobs! I also have experience with children/adults with autism who are...

Care Member says "Shawna has baby sat our kiddos multiple times. She is wonderful and engaging. I love when we have her over. She’s the best. "

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Dorian L.

Date Night / Weekend Caregiver Available

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Dorian. I recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with my Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed LGSW, and currently working full-time at a hospital in Baltimore. I have been a part-time caregiver for one boy and one girl for seven years. I was with them from the ages of 7 and 3 until...

Omar B. says "Dorian worked for us over the summer to pick our son up from camp and watch him/do activities with him until we returned home. My son loved his time with...

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Sophie B.

Attentive An Fun-loving Sitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
For all of my life, I've had an affinity and passion for working with kids! I was a camp counselor for about 4 years and also spent time being a one-on-one behavioral technician at Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with special needs. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Psychology, and...

Ayala K. says "We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old...

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Leah P.

Full And Part-Time Caregiver

Baltimore, MD

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Leah and I am a responsible, fun, loving babysitter that enjoys taking care of children of all ages. I am currently living in Baltimore, Maryland. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I come from a very large family, so I started watching all of my younger cousins. Soon after I started watching...

Care Member says "Leah is absolutely amazing! She’s incredibly caring with the kids and truly passionate about what she does. She follows instructions diligently and is...

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Samantha W.

Full-Time, Part-Time Caregiver Available

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! *I am currently employed full time. I'm only taking on one-time babysitting, pet/house sitting, housekeeping, and errand jobs.* I have been a nanny for over 10 years and I have a lot of child care experience with ages ranging from 6 weeks to 11 years. I am passionate about caring for children and I'm confident in my...

Lauren S. says "Right from the beginning of the interview I felt at ease with Samantha and wanted to hear her opinions and ideas on how to best handle our situation. She...

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Sasha S.

Care Professional

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello my name is Sasha. I have worked with children for 11 years. I have experience as a Babysitter, Nanny, Preschool and Pre-k teacher. I have a high level of patience with immense love and compassion for children. I have great knowledge of developing fun and interesting activities. I have good communication and the ability to...

Caitlin R. says "I can't say enough about how AMAZING our experience was with Ms. Sasha. We had the pleasure of meeting her when our twin girls attended COA - Ellicott...

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  • 432 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Baltimore, MD

Babysitters in Baltimore, MD are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 432 listed babysitters

Rachael M.

She did a fantastic job watching over my nephew as well as my pet! I travel for work every now and then and she has been nothing but a joy...

- Matthew B.

Alison S.

Ali is the best. She is fun, responsible, reliable, has a great imagination and a wonderful personality. She is compassionate, trustworthy,...

- Karen F.

Hannah P.

We had the pleasure of working with Hannah. She was great with our 11month old, and earned his trust quickly. Hannah learned his habits and...

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Baltimore, MD

The average rate for babysitters in Baltimore, MD on Care.com is $19.98 per hour as of August 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Baltimore, MD often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 432 babysitters in Baltimore, MD, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Baltimore, MD offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Baltimore, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Baltimore.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Baltimore offer flexible or same-day availability.

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