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170 babysitters are listed in Elkton, MD
The average rate is $14/hr as of June 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Most recent reviews for babysitters in Elkton, MD
Amanda R.
5.0
We enjoyed having Amanda babysit our kids and the kids loved her. We always felt comfortable leaving the kids with her.
- Yewande J.
Emmalee C.
5.0
Emmalee took care of my kid (4 yrs) with a short notice, which I really appreciate. Although my boy was so stubborn and in a bad mood that day, she was so calm and able to control the situation. Eventually, he warmed up and enjoyed his time. Emmalee is absolutely a great person to deal with and I am...
- Eman A.
Kaitlin C.
5.0
We hired Kaitlin to watch our girls for a date night. She was awesome! She was reliable, punctual, patient and loves kids and animals. My kids loved her so much they asked for her to come back. Would definitely hire again.
- Valencia L.
Olivia M.
5.0
Olivia is so sweet and kind. Our kids love when she comes to watch them. She is always early and is very dependable.
- Jake W.
Emma L.
5.0
Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!
- Hope L.
Babysitters in Elkton, MD
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Hi! My name is Amanda; thank you for considering me to watch your children. I graduated from university with a Bachelor's degree in Human development, Early Childhood Education, and general Special Education. I am a certified beginning teacher in the state of NH. I enjoy and have been looking after...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
We enjoyed having Amanda babysit our kids and the kids loved her. We always felt comfortable leaving the kids with her.
Reviewed by Yewande J.
5.0
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Hello! I am currently looking for occasional babysitting or something consistent part time during the week. I will have a lot more availability this summer and would be open to something more full time.
I have over 13 years of childcare experience between nannying, and babysitting, teaching, and...
Recent review:
5.0
Emmalee took care of my kid (4 yrs) with a short notice, which I really appreciate. Although my boy was so stubborn and in a bad mood that day, she was so calm and able to control the situation. Eventually, he...
Reviewed by Eman A.
5.0
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I am a full time Registered ER nurse. I am BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. I have been babysitting on the side for family and friends for 18 years. I am fun, energetic, dependable, and I love children and animals.
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Kaitlin to watch our girls for a date night. She was awesome! She was reliable, punctual, patient and loves kids and animals. My kids loved her so much they asked for her to come back. Would definitely...
Reviewed by Valencia L.
5.0
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Hi Everyone! My name is Olivia and I have 8 years of paid childcare experience. I began working at a summer camp at 15 with 2. 5 and 3-year-olds and began working at a daycare center at 17. Throughout this time I would babysit on the side, and throughout college I would work at the daycare and...
Recent review:
5.0
Olivia is so sweet and kind. Our kids love when she comes to watch them. She is always early and is very dependable.
Reviewed by Jake W.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Emma. I have my B. S. in psychology, M. A. in School Psychology, and recently completed my Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in School Psychology. I recently started my career as a School Psychologist with a school district, so I am only really looking for occasional jobs....
Recent review:
5.0
Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to...
Reviewed by Hope L.
5.0
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My name is Ally! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 and I love children of all ages. I am also and EMT. I am both CRP and AED certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Ally is great, she is on time (early!), available last minute, and my son loves her. She is great with both my toddler and my hyper dog. She is an EMT so I feel confident that she could handle an emergency if...
Reviewed by Jessica C.
3.6
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Hey there, I'm Dylan! I'm 30 years old and have 10 years of childcare experience. I am an assistant manager now but have previously been a nanny and a daycare teacher. I would love to help from date night babysitting to pet/house sitting for vacations. I'm even happy to meal prep or do some house...
Dylan can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
4.0
Had multiple contacts with Dylan and every time she showed great professionalism.
Reviewed by Janice C.
5.0
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My name is Taylor, I am 28 years old,MD. I am currently enrolled at Wilmington University, working toward my degree in Elementary Education.
I am looking for a full-time, long term position with a great family!
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor has been a nanny for our toddler for a little over 1.5 years, and she's just been great. She is so wonderful with our kid. During the day, I can hear her reading a ton stories, singing songs, playing,...
Reviewed by Kate D.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I have 3 Great Danes, a rabbit, and fish. I love any and all animals. I have been professionally caring for pets for over 17 years. I provide in home pet care, dog walking, light grooming, and lots of hugs and belly rubs :) I am also a registered ER nurse therefore, am...
Kaitlin can also help with: Pet walking, Pet transportation, Pet sitting
Michelle A.
Elkton, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, I'm Michelle. I love to clean and cook. I love the smell of a clean house and good food cooking. I'm a clean freak. I hate to see things laying around with me around your place will always be clean I haven't done the back ground check but I can promise you I never been in trouble I am a sweet...
Recent review:
5.0
gave a deep clean to my daughter for her birthday. Michelle was wonderful. we will use her again
Reviewed by Nancy P.
Michelle A.
Elkton, MD
$25-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have 10 years of experience in :
Child care,
House keeping ( Above and beyond your average house keeper)
Pet care,
Elderly companionship,
Cooking,
I am Personable and Reliable
Michelle can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Michelle is great, and I would recommend her to anyone. She is punctual, reliable, caring and most of all loving, and my kids felt comfortable with her the first day. She made me feel at ease leaving for work,...
Reviewed by Betty I.
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I love coming up with fun activities that allow kids to be creative, take initiative, problem-solve, and use their imagination. I am also a big outdoors person. I always encourage the kids to spend time outside, whether we are riding bikes, doing chalk, playing hide-and-go-seek, or just going on a...
Alydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
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Hi, I'm Emma! I have been babysitting for the past 4 years and have experience with children ages 3-12, as well as children with special needs. I am home on winter break through mid-February and have a car (with a clean driver's license), which makes me available when notified a few days in advance....
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I am a grand mom looking for part time work. I have 2 grown children ages 53 and 44. I also have 2 stepchildren ages 54 and 52. I raised my step grandson. I have 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. I have a lot of experience with children. I love children and would appreciate the...
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I have a good amount of experience with children. I helped with my mother's daycare for 9 years, I was a teacher's assistant for a year at a local elementary school, I helped in the nursery for about 8 years at my church, and I also have some babysitting experience. I was also a kid's camp counselor...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
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I have been watching children for as long as I can remember. I have a younger brother that I watched. I also taught children at my church!
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used to care for two children. would cook and clean for them, helped with their schoolwork and would make sure they were taken care of to the best of my abilities. I really enjoyed it, their parents were kind and understanding & the children were very loving and well behaved. I find working with...
Josalynn can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Grocery shopping
Madelynn F.
Elkton, MD
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For A Full-time Family To Be Apart Of!! :) babysitter
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I have 4 years of childcare experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. If further things are needed from me then I'd be happy to discuss more!
I am mainly looking for a long-term full time role with a family starting late June!
I am willing to work hours that are...
Madelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Emily M.
Elkton, MD
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caring And Loving High Schooler, Ready To Take The Little Ones Off Your Hands
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Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a senior in high school. I have 6 years of experience babysitting multiple children, infants, and children with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, pet care, and light meal preparation. I look forward to caring for your children and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Erin D.
Elkton, MD
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Erin. I have had many experiences working with children of all ages. I began babysitting for family friends and family at a young age of 13 years old watching kids of all ages. It taught me how to be responsible and gave me the many tools I still use to this day to engage with kids...
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How can I find a Elkton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elkton, 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 87 babysitters in Elkton, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Elkton, MD?
The average rate for Elkton, MD babysitters on Care.com is $14.34 per hour as of May 2023. 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 Elkton, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkton, MD through Care.com. As of 2023, 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 Elkton, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Elkton, MD are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 170 listed babysitters.