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174 babysitters are listed in Gaithersburg, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD
Fantastic caregiver. Punctual. Went above and beyond often offering to do chores and tasks during naptime to help. Engaged both our 3 and 1…
Review for Josseline Q. by Care member
Linda is caring, loving, kind and very patient with my three year old son. She is also very energetic and also always so happy. She is here…
Review for Linda M. by Suwei C.
Gloria is very professional and pleasant. I highly recommend her. She's the best!
Review for Glorimar M. by Jennifer W.
Babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families, I've been helping homes and businesses with administrative tasks, driving, organization, and childcare support for over six years.
I have a marketing degree from the University of Maryland. I can accommodate families with one-time, date nights, or weekend care.
I've worked with infants, toddlers, and children...
Josseline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Josseline was fantastic to work with. She if very warm, friendly, and caring. My children were comfortable with her very quickly. She is very professional and thoughtful to work with. I would not hesitate to hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Linda! A young professional, self employed entrepreneur and University BHS graduate of Healthcare Management + Business administration. I'm well equipped with over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from Early childhood development courses with an earned 90 clock hr certification, to jobs related to running...
Linda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Linda has been our little girls Nanny for 4 years now and she is like a second mom to our little one. The entire family loves her she handles all things related to our daughter and plans educational and fun events as well as academic preparation. She's like part of...
Angie W.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gloria is very professional and pleasant. I highly recommend her. She's the best!"
Jennifer W.
Parisa A.
Gaithersburg, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(12)
Hired by 14 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
5.0
"Parisa is absolutely amazing with our teen daughter with various special needs. Parisa spends the entire time she is at our home playing games and finding fun and creative ways to interact with our daughter who absolutely loves Parisa. In addition to being a...
Cindy G.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Suély, I'm 30yo. I have over 9 years of experience with child care with different ages and feel comfortable caring for more than one child at a time.
I'm available on weekends and overnights.
I'm kind, compassionate, and caring person who always focuses on giving your child a safe, routine-focused,...
Suely can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suely is wonderful! She is very hands on with my 6 month old and has cared for him since he was an infant. She is reliable and can handle any situation a baby may throw at her. She steps in immediately and we feel very comfortable knowing she is looking after our...
Care member
Allison L.
Gaithersburg, MD
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I've always had a passion for caring for children. I'm a natural nurturer and I thrive on the joy of watching children learn, grow, and develop. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with families from all walks of life, caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens.
My approach to...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I confidently affirm that Allison is an exceptional individual in the field of caregiving, demonstrating a high level of responsibility, empathy, and dedication in everything she does. I've had the opportunity to witness her work closely, and I can assure you that...
Salazar J.
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.
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.
Ann K.
Gaithersburg, MD
$18-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Looking For A Nannying Job For The Rest Of The Summer!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a nannying job for the rest of this summer. I graduated from the University of Denver last year and just moved home. I am starting law school in the fall at the University of Maryland.
I have been babysitting for 9 years and spent this last year working in Vail as a...
Ann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family hired Annie to work full time this summer to care for our two children (4 and 6). Within a couple of days our joke with them became "what does Annie have up her sleeve today?" She is so resourceful. Paper mache, homemade play dough, painting, driveway...
Amy C.
Yasmine J.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Look Forward To Working With Your Family And Catering To Your Child's Needs!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and attentive
I like working with kids because they are full of energy and curiosity, I love being able to teach them new things and see their unique personalities shine through.
I started working with kids in 6th grade through my Girl Scouts program, we had to complete a...
Yasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual, good communication, and our son had a great time with her"
Jennifer G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a full time occupational therapist looking for occasional babysitting jobs on evenings and weekends. I completed my graduate degree for my Masters in Occupational therapy in 2019 and work full time on the week days. I have been babysitting for years and have experience with all age groups. I'm fun, reliable, and will set a...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Did a great job with our difficult, fussy, six-week- old."
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience and excellent references. I enjoy working with children. I enjoy the most is talk about their day, sing songs, and read books, I am available for part-time care/babysitting, whether is regularly scheduled or occasion.
I can't wait to meet your family.
Fabiola can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Fabiola has a great attitude. She's kind and professional and gets along very well with my little boy. "
Saadia I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've babysat for several children of family friends. I prepared their food, gave them baths and took them on community trips. I've worked with children from ages 7 months to 12 years old. I've also worked as a IISS therapist with two children on the autism spectrum.
Within these past 3 years I have had the pleasure of helping...
Nilofar can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"From the beginning, Nili was very responsive to my inquiry of searching for a nanny. When I requested to meet her in person, she arrived promptly and immediately I could tell that she was an incredibly warm and caring individual. I've had some bad experience with...
Sema A.
Natalia L.
Gaithersburg, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive, reliable, creative and patient person with approximately 10 years of experience caring for children and 4 years of teaching elementary aged students. I have my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Instruction and Curriculum. With me, your children will receive proper care and I am willing to...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hold Natalia in such high regard. She is such a wonderful and dependable young woman and is always eager to help. Her students absolutely adore her. Not only is she a great teacher, babysitter and house sitter, but she has also taken care of my four legged...
Margie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over three years of hands-on experience in childcare and frail care, I bring a diverse skill set as a certified nurse assistant. . I have a proven track record in child development, focusing on creating engaging activities and games that promote emotional, mental, and social growth. I prioritize helping children build...
Nobukhosi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Nobukhosi. She was always punctual, reliable, and great with our kids. She was also very communicative and kept us updated throughout the day. We highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am a woman that loves children, and animals. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children between newborn to 16 years. I am also experienced in animal care. I was trained in CPR from my time in medical school. I am fluent in Spanish, and my English skills are fair. I have the ability to drive, and my own...
Yesabella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Yesabella has been an incredible full time care giver for my 3 children for over two years. She is professional, responsible, caring, and fun. My children absolutely love her. Yesabella helped us navigate the Covid 19 pandemic, keeping our kids engaged and active,...
Allison R.
5.0
(1)
I'm highly confident in my ability to care for children with responsibility, patience, and genuine warmth. I create a safe and fun environment where children feel valued and supported.
I'm independent, reliable and flexible. I always find creative and engaging ways to keep children entertained while encouraging their curiosity...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliana was so caring, responsible and amazing with my 2 year old Jack. Would definitely use her again 🙏"
Care member
Delya U.
Gaithersburg, MD
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One thing you should know about me is I love kids and have been caring for kids since I was young with two little sisters 10 years younger than me. I have just completed my first year of college at the University of Maryland and would love to spend my free time caring for kids!
My skills include my ability to teach, have...
Delya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Delta was wonderful! She was perfectly punctual and the boys took an instant liking to her. She was very patient with them when they decided to have trouble falling asleep. Her approach was very sweet and you can tell she genuinely cared for them. "
John S.
Naa Koshie B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and am very interested in being your sitter. I am a University of Maryland alumna with a degree in Architecture, currently pursuing my MBA. Working with children has always been a passion of mine! I have two years of experience working as a teacher's assistant for grades 1-5, on top of 6+ years of paid...
Naa Koshie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We contacted Koshie to help with an unexpected child care need situation. She was very responsive and provided good communications. Her references were extremely positive. She was punctual and engaging with my son. I would definitely hire her again when we need...
June C.
Dishani G.
Gaithersburg, MD
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have been a nanny for more than 15 years. I have worked for multiple families for long durations and can provide excellent references.
I love spending time with children, talking to them, listening to them, reading and playing with them. Spending quality time indoors as well as lots of outdoors is important to me. I am...
Dishani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Dishani is a pure gem! She worked full time for our family for 3 yrs, starting when my son was 4.5 yrs old and my daughter was 6 mos old. She quickly became a member of our family. Dishani cared for our kids as if they were her own, helped us navigate sleep...
Care member
Mariela R.
Gaithersburg, MD
$26-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working as a nanny for over 15 years as I have children myself where I balance my personal and professional life efficiently I have experience with working with children from newborn (twins) to teenagers. I am very responsible with time management, necessary tasks that need to be completed on a daily basis and...
Mariela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariela is amazing with kids! She treats them as if they are her own babies."
Karina R.
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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 174 babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $20.95 per hour as of May 2025. 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 2025, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 174 listed babysitters.