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Rachelle K.

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Germantown, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 61 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a responsible, honest, trustworthy adult with 35 years of experience babysitting children and raising my own son, who is 28 years old and now my grandchildren. I have a Top Secret Security Clearance and currently work for the Federal Government in the Pentagon. I have excellent references for both my babysitting experience...

Care Member says "I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework related to the...

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Paula A.

Full Time Work As A Babysitter

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a fun, honest, energetic, and loving Christian Mom of two teens with a passion for caring for little ones. I speak both English and Spanish fluently and have 13 years of experience looking after babies and toddlers. What I Offer: - The care and safety of your children are my number one priority. - I love spending...

Care Member says "Paula is the BEST! She worked with our family for over five years taking care of our two daughters since birth. She’s extremely responsible, reliable...

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Deborah O.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Week Nights And Some Weekends6yrs Of Experience .

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a certified Nursing assistant and CPR certified I have worked in this felid for over 5years and I have experience with all age groups and also the honor of working with some amazing families ... I have worked with new born babies and toddlers also including young adults and adults and every client has different needs and am...

Jennyfer J. says "Deborah is such a wonderful young lady. She is so kind and polite and she always goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of my son. I have a...

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Marly C.

Germantown, MD

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello, my name is Marly. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. I love kids and enjoy reading stories, coloring, watching movies, going to the park for a walk, etc. I believe in treating your children as I would my own! I have much babysitting experience and have babysat my little brother, cousins, family...

Frank O. says "Marly is the best! We have never felt this comfortable leaving our kids with any babysitter as much as we did with Marly. She is affable and upbeat....

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Maisa V.

Reliable Sitter

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I'm a positive, patient, creative, fun, and caring mother of three, and grandmother to one 11 years old girl, but waiting for more grandchildren to come. I have approximately 20 years of experience caring for children as a baby-sitter, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, supervision...

Melody P. says "Isa has been with our family for 5 years since our youngest was just a few months old and is now off to kindergarten, Our children adore Isa and see her...

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Alexis B.

A Helping Hand

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a responsible and compassionate registered nurse with experience caring for children ages newborn to 17. I completed undergrad at the University of Virginia in 2019 and am currently enrolled in a master's program at Catholic University. I have experience as a pediatric psych/behavioral health nurse and currently work as a...

Kristina M. says "Alexis is awesome! I would definitely recommend her to my friends! She arrived on time and jumped right in and started interacting with my daughter as...

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Daniela S.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm a 24-year-old college student, attending Towson University. My major is early childhood education, so i'm familiar with working with children. I been babysitting since 2016 and started working at the Goddard School in 2019 as a Sub/Floater. I love kids, I have a strong passion for seeing kids learn and grow.

Florence N. says "Daniela is a loving and polite lady . She is in school to become a teacher. She is the best person to take good care of your kids And help them with...

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Kathlyn M.

Child Care

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Professional Caregiver and Preschool Lead Teacher. 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education in the classroom setting and 16 years of experience babysitting children from ages 0 - 12 years. Associate's degree from Montgomery College. Currently pursuing Bachelors degree from Ashworth College.

Care Member says "Kathlyn was nothing short of AMAZING! She was able to watch my sons within short notice and was very flexible. She was great with my boys and was...

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Ashley R.

Caring, Responsible And Reliable! You Can Count On Me!

Germantown, MD

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Ashley and I currently reside in the Germantown, Maryland area. I am a mother myself and believe that children need constant nurturing throughout the day. I am an individual who loves to read to children and teach them how to grasp the basic concepts of colors, shapes and words to help in their cognitive developement....
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Victoria C.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have 10+ years of experience. I have experience driving children to and from school and activities, light housework, baths, bedtime. Some cooking. I like to encourage outdoor activities and play times.

Shalini B. says "Vicky is awesome. There is nothing more important to me in the world than my daughter and I trust Vicky with her. She is responsible, always positive,...

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S. Patricia F.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm a mom of 5, a teacher, a tutor, and a caregiver. I have worked with children for over 15 years, ages ranging from newborns to 15 years of age. My goal is to always meet the expectations of the families that I work for and to make sure the children I care for. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you.

Debbie P. says "Patty was a wonderful caregiver to our children. She was always extremely kind and responsible while driving and sitting at our home. We were sorry to...

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Stephanie V.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
I have encountered several experiences with kids as I am a tutor that meets up with students. Also, there have been many occasions where I have looked over my cousins that range from the ages of 10-12 during date nights especially. I am aware of typical eating, homework, playtime, and sleeping routines and I am flexible with...

Tiffinee L. says "Excellent sitter! She was a god send! She engaged in active play with our children and they loved her. I highly recommend Stephanie!"

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Yranna P.

Yranna

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Yranna and I have over 10 years of experience with children. I can provide the best care to your children. I can also teach them to speak Spanish as a second language if you prefer. I have no problem with pets. I am willing to prepare food for the kids. also I am volunteer in the church Children's Ministry. I have...

Audrey E. says "Although I wasn't able to hire Yranna for this particular job (I went with someone who lives very close to our home), she was so on top of the interview...

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Maria Victoria H.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Greetings! I am available for date night only and can be a regular date night sitter! Hello Nice to meet you my name is Maria I am married with 2 adult kids with one in college. My husband is a retired Navy but still working as I. T. s recuiter untill the full retirement. I am Currently working from Tuesday to Friday I only...

Nandi J. says "María really took her time to get to know my children. We had a about an hour and a half to get to know one another before I left to run errands. Maria was...

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Angela G.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a caring and responsible nanny with 4 years of childcare experience in the United States, as well as over 30 years of experience as a speech therapist in my home country. I have cared for children ranging from newborns to preschool age. I am skilled at creating safe environments and supporting children's emotional, social,...

Care Member says "Angela is a loving, responsible and caring individual. . She’s been working with my then 3 month old son for the past 5 months already, and both of my...

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Betania M.

Caring & Reliable Babysitter | Bilingual & CPR Certified.

Germantown, MD

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Betania, and I'm a caring, patient, and dependable babysitter with over four years of childcare experience. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish. I'm also CPR and Pediatric First Aid certified. My experience includes school pickups, helping with daily routines, and keeping children engaged in fun activities. I...
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Aafia S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Germantown, MD

from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Aafia, an experienced educator and tutor with over 9 years of working with students from early childhood through high school-including learners with special needs. I hold a master's degree in special education and have supported students across a wide range of academic needs, learning styles, and goals. I specialize in...
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Rosalba P.

Bilingual Babysitter Looking To Help Families With Childcare!

Germantown, MD

from
$16/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I am originally from Colombia and have been working with children of all ages since I first came to this country 27 years ago. I took the 90 hour childcare certification course and have worked from my home and also at a daycare as a lead teacher. I am very responsible, caring, and always alert. I am looking to help out...
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Emma C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Germantown, MD

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I have worked with children since high school through babysitting, coaching swimming, teaching dance lessons, nannying for a teenager with down syndrome, working at a school for children with special needs, and working in a preschool. I am studying to be an occupational therapist and love working with kids!
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Ashley S.

Summer Babysitter/Spanish Tutor

Germantown, MD

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I've been working in the child care industry since 2011 ranging in ages from infant to high schoolers. I graduated from Towson in Elementary Education in December 2018. I teach Spanish in Montgomery County to wonderful middle schoolers. I would love to nanny during my summer break. I am also CPR Certified. When I am not...
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  • 104 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Germantown, MD

Babysitters in Germantown, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews of the 104 listed babysitters

Rachelle K.

I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework...

- Care member

Paula A.

Paula is the BEST! She worked with our family for over five years taking care of our two daughters since birth. She’s extremely responsible,...

- Care member

Deborah O.

Deborah is such a wonderful young lady. She is so kind and polite and she always goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of my...

- Jennyfer J.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Germantown, MD

The average rate for babysitters in Germantown, MD on Care.com is $22.62 per hour as of October 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 Germantown, 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 104 babysitters in Germantown, 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 Germantown, 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 Germantown, 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 Germantown.
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 Germantown offer flexible or same-day availability.

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