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From a young age, I discovered a passion for nurturing children through positive babysitting experiences. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with a friendly and approachable personality, allows me to connect easily with children. I am skilled at handing newborns to aged 9. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a...
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have worked with children since the age of 13. I have run summer camps, nannied in house, and continuously work with children in my day to day work. I love to take a child's imagination and turn it in to reality. I believe that a joy in life is understanding the world through young eyes.
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- $10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi Families!
My name is Sade M. (she/her/24yo).
I'm a professional dancer with Urban Bush Women and an experienced caretaker passionate about movement, creativity, and child development. With 8 years in infant and Childcare, daycare support, and youth arts education, I create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hey, I'm Reagan, an experienced nanny and mom of 2. I am full of energy and am able to keep up with children of all ages. I love incorporating activities that are specific to each child, and I always incorporate music, art, and time outside with each child. I'm a Montessori connoisseur and incorporate Montessori teaching and...
Zainab I. says "Reagan looked after our 7mo daughter. She was punctual, reliable, and extremely helpful. She went above and beyond, and I would absolutely hire her...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with kids, Sometimes I am even a big kid myself. I have worked in both 2nd and 4th-grade classrooms and ran an afterschool program for pre-k students in the DC area. I have also worked in a Montessori preschool for over a year as an assistant teacher and also ran the afterschool program there as well.
I love...
Sara B. says "Brandi has been splendid with my two little ones. She is currently working for my family as a regular babysitter twice a week. She is prompt at...
Travel
swimming supervision
I love children and have experience caring for them. I used to babysit my little cousin when he was about 3-5 years old. I would feed him, change his diaper, put him to sleep, and look after him. I also would watch my neighbor after school. He was much older, about 12 or 13. I would make him lunch and watch him for a couple...
Darrielle W. says "My son took an immediate liking to her. She was warm and gentle. She surely eased my mind about my infant being in the care of another person....
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- $17/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have raised three kids (all of grown ages). I have started babysitting at the age of 14 with my grandmother for 2 years. I also take care of other family members' and friends' kids. I have a passion for kids and I want to continue caring for kids because that's what I have a passion for.
Ryan C. says "I'm so glad we found Ms. Lisa! She is so considerate and responsive with my little girl. I would hire her 100 more times."
Swimming supervision
Allies Darling Little Daycare- child care services from newborn through grade school
Sports and Learning complex tumbling instructor- taught grade school children basic tumbling skills during an all day camp
Dynasty Arts and Movement- taught fundamentals of dance and disciple to children interested in self expression and...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Dear Families,
As Nanny, I must set a good example to children by establishing a loving and nurturing relationship, ensuring their physical well-being, providing a safe environment, encouraging learning and development, setting boundaries and discipline, fostering emotional well-being and supporting social interactions, being a...
Care Member says "I’m not even sure where to start except to tell you to hire Emily and I promise it will be the best decision you have ever made! Emily has been with our...
Dedicated Child And Adolescent Studies Major. 7 Years Experienced With Infants Through Preschool.
Waldorf, MD
5.0(1)
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- $10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Faith. Bowie State Alumni . I majored in Child and Adolescent Studies. In my future career, I plan on opening daycares all over the world providing learning programs for kids. I enjoy outdoors, arts and crafts, tutoring, preparing meals and I am in fact pet friendly. Kids have always been my passion since I was...
Unique J. says "Faith was very professional and eager to help and although we did not hire her she made herself available for any future childcare needs"
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Good day to all the prospective clients! My name is Saffie and I am graduate from Bowie State University. I received my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology. Due to my energetic personality, I have always been told I work well with children. I was working with children between the ages of 6 months to 7 years for about a...
Dee G. says "Saffie is an awesome babysitter - punctual, energetic and reliable. Highly recommended!"
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an energetic and creative educator / nanny. I enjoy creating exploratory learning experiences for children. I have 30 years of experience working with children. Many years of that has been spent working with families as a nanny both full-time and part-time. My experiences include being a Montessori Teacher ages 2-12,...
Robert C. says "Aliya interviewed with us and was one of our top candidates. She was very responsive and provided all the info we were looking for. We found a nanny that...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Tyjhanae! I'm 25 years old and have over 5 years of experience caring for children. As the oldest of five siblings, I've been helping care for kids most of my life. Professionally, I've worked as an assistant teacher in an infant classroom caring for babies ages 1 month to 1 year and became certified in infant/toddler...
Alexis R. says "We interviewed Tyjhanae for a job and ended up hiring someone closer to our neighborhood, but she was so friendly and sweet in the virtual interview. I'm...
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am very patient, and I absolutely adore children. I have almost 4 years of experience professionally teaching and caring for children ages 0-15. My primary nanny experience is with infants and toddlers. I have also run camps where I was in charge of 4 to 12 children. In both a nanny capacity and that of a riding instructor.
Care Member says "Jasmine is amazing with my very active 1 yo and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our child in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable,...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
You want your kids/pets safe and entertained while you try your best to be the amazing parents you are. That's why I'm here. I have 15 years of experience as a babysitter with 0-10yr olds since I was 11. I also have experience with dogs, cats, lizards, bunnies & guinea pigs.
I am responsible, punctual, caring, and trustworthy....
Robert W. says "My children absolutely adore her! I couldn't ask for a better caretaker for my kids. She completely entertains the kids the whole time my daughter can't...
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- $21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Ajia, and I have been a professional nanny in Maryland for the past five years. I am a Prince George's County native and currently attend Bowie State University. In addition, I am a 7th grade teacher at Drew Freeman Middle School, which has strengthened my experience working with children of different ages and...
Care Member says "Ajia is amazing we 1st used her to watch my 8yr old while I had some adult time with some other moms. Since then, we’ve hired her to watch him weekly...
I've always had a passion for caring for children, and over the years I've built both personal and professional experience in childcare. I've worked as a nanny twice and have also cared for four wonderful kids through Care. com. My background includes experience with children ranging from newborns to 10 years old.
I graduated...
Faith Z. says "India watches my two boys (2 and 4 months) often and both of them love her! She is always on time and takes special care to follow any schedule I may have...
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- $15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have been involved with children for over 10 years although my age does not suggest it, I have a great amount of experience handling them and their care. My brother was born 10 years after me and since his birth I have played a major role in his care and have taken on a lot of responsibility regarding his welfare due to my...
Laura B. says "We hired Kalaysia for our boys ( 10 and 8 ) over the summer while my husband and I were at work. The kids adored her. Would 100% hire her again."
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- $20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi!
My name is Shalena and I have had years of experience babysitting and watching children from 4 months to 10 and up! My most recent job was watching a family friend's child starting when she was about 5/6 months. I had her until she turned 3. She was in my care 3 to 4 days a week from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. So I went through all...
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- $12/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, thoughtful and loyal.
I started working with kids when I was 16, when I volunteered to be a Sunday school teacher at the church I grew up in and later on added being a babysitter so I could earn money before coming to the US.
In my spare time, I like to read, watch series/movies, paint and...
Carol W. says "Maria was knowledgeable and helpful! We were in some chaos and really needed backup help, and Maria's calming professional demeanor was exactly what we...
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cheltenham, MD
Babysitters in Cheltenham, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
Reagan R.
Reagan looked after our 7mo daughter. She was punctual, reliable, and extremely helpful. She went above and beyond, and I would absolutely...
- Zainab I.
Brandi G.
Brandi has been splendid with my two little ones. She is currently working for my family as a regular babysitter twice a week. She is...
- Sara B.
Stephanie G.
My son took an immediate liking to her. She was warm and gentle. She surely eased my mind about my infant being in the care of another...
- Darrielle W.
Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Cheltenham, MD
How much do babysitters charge in Cheltenham, MD?
The average rate for babysitters in Cheltenham, MD on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of September 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.
How can I find a babysitter in Cheltenham, MD?
Finding a babysitter in Cheltenham, 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 2 babysitters in Cheltenham, 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.
What types of babysitter services can I find in Cheltenham?
Babysitters in Cheltenham, 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.
What should I look for when choosing a babysitter in Cheltenham?
When choosing a babysitter in Cheltenham, 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.
What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?
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 Cheltenham.
How early should I book a babysitter?
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 Cheltenham offer flexible or same-day availability.
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