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Katelyn G.

Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
As the youngest sibling in my family, I was very fortunate to become an aunt at 9 years old. At 15, I became the primary sitter for my nieces & nephews, which introduced me to the joy of caring for children. For my high school internship, I developed a "transitions" course, assisting children with the changes of K- to-1st grade...

Erin O. says "We hired Katelyn to help us out with our preschooler around my maternity leave. My son took to her calm and kind demeanor right away, and we appreciate her...

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Hannah P.

Compassionate, Punctual, And Creative Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Kathryn B.

Fun, And Smart Sitter

Elkridge, MD

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I took classes in college to obtain a certification to work with young children and also studied social work and psychology. I have been watching children for over 20 years. I started as an assistant camp counselor (for children age 2-14, and went to babysitting families (from ages 4months-15 years old) and worked at a daycare...

Kristine A. says "Kathryn works very well with children. She keeps them entertained and active by doing fun activities with them. She is a joy to be around and work...

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Ivy T.

It's Not Work If You're Having Fun!

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I currently work with a family that I have been with for about 2 years. I am with the kids about every Wednesday and occasionally one to two additional days in the week. On Wednesdays during the school year, I pick the two older kids, 5 and 7, up from school while the youngest, 2, stays at home with one of the children's family...

Rebecca C. says "Ivy currently works for our family and has been with us for nearly two year. She is flexible in her activity with our three children- always putting...

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Ayanna W.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm passionate about supporting children's growth and development and have 8 years of experience as a childcare provider. I thrive in environments where I can use my creativity and imagination to engage children in educational and enjoyable activities. As a certified teacher with coursework in early child development, I have the...

Samantha A. says "Ayanna has provided great care for the twins! She is the perfect fit for our family. She has a sweet disposition, goes with the flow and is willing to...

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Lucy D.

REGISTERED NURSE, Nanny W/ Reliable & Safe Transportation

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lucy! I'm 28 years old, and I am currently a Registered Nurse. Right now, I am hoping to find new clients for occasional nannying with the potential for it to become recurring. I am open to working with medically complex children & have 5 years of pediatric nursing experience. I have a clean driving record and...

Skye C. says "Lucy is a very responsible and enthusiastic person. She is very good with children and strives to provide the best care possible. Responsible and...

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Melody F.

Experienced And Reliable Child Care Professional

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience in caring for children. I've managed a family child care and hold my bachelor's degree in child development from Central Michigan University. I have live-in and live out nanny experience, along with travel and newborn care. I love to be outdoors, create fun and engaging activities for children...

Care Member says "Melody is fantastic! She is so trustworthy and warm. My one year old daughter opened up to her almost immediately despite my daughter’s feeling nervous...

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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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Desiree T.

Full-Time Nanny / House Manager

Brooklyn, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been a certified educator at the elementary school level for over 13 years, and I love working with children. I have a B. A. from the University of Texas as well as a Montessori certification in early childhood education. I would like to continue to utilize my skills as a teacher to assist wonderful families in making the...

Xochitl C. says "I have known Desiree for many years, and I can confidently say that she is the most professional person that I have ever met. She did not only put her...

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Megan M.

Nanny

Windsor Mill, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan, and I have over 15 years of experience working with children, with my main focus being infants and toddlers (ages 0-3). I hold an Associate's Degree, a 90-hour Preschool Certification, 45-hour Infant & Toddler Certification, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about learning through play...

Ashley G. says "Megan has been a nanny for our family for over 3 years, taking excellent care of my two children starting when they were infants. She is warm, creative,...

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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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Blossom J.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I would describe my personality as joyful, adaptable, and trustworthy. My passion lies in working with children! Their vibrant energy brings me so much joy! My journey with kids began when I was just 12 years old. As the oldest of seven, caring for children has always been a part of my life! In my free time, I express my...

Care Member says "Blossom is absolutely the best. She never fails to exceed my expectations! I just hired to clean my house and she even watched the kids, made them food...

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Samantha W.

Full-Time, Part-Time Caregiver Available

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Emma G.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi here! My name is Emma, I'm a 25-year-old psychology student looking for part-time and occasional work. Previously, I have worked as a full-time nanny, an after-school care aid at a private school, and have been babysitting for neighbors, friends, and family members since I was 15. I have a valid driver's license, and am...

Sophia L. says "Emma was fantastic with my kids! She got along very well with both my oldest daughter and my younger son. She is a great babysitter and the kids really...

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Lauryn N.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Greetings! I am a Postpartum Registered Nurse having clinical experience with newborn care. Having babysat/nannied for approximately 7 years, my experience working with children from newborn to 10 years of age is extensive. Some of my hobbies include sports, arts and crafts as well as traveling. I have experience working with...

Crystal F. says "Lauryn has been an amazing sitter for my boys (one 10-year old and one 1-year old). She helps with homework, plays on the floor with the baby, and has a...

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Jessica Q.

Child Care

Dundalk, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Jessica, I am 36 and currently a stay at home mom (kids will be with my husband while I care for your children). I have been babysitting children for 20+ years now. I have experience with multiples, premature babies, non verbal special needs children and adults. I completed child development classes in high...

Danielle M. says "Jessica was great to work with. She would send me updates throughout the day. My son took to her right away. When I went to go pick him up he did not...

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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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Sasha S.

Care Professional

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Debora S.

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am Brazilian, 37 years old. I have a lot of experiences with Kids and cooking are two passions in my life. I am looking forward to a family to work with and share my love and experiences. I speak Spanish, Portuguese and a basic level of English.

Leticia P. says "She has a great personality, patience with kids, really responsible and has a lot of love to give. I would 100% hire her again! She has a kind heart and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Halethorpe, MD

Babysitters in Halethorpe, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Katelyn G.

We hired Katelyn to help us out with our preschooler around my maternity leave. My son took to her calm and kind demeanor right away, and we...

- Erin O.

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

Kathryn B.

Kathryn works very well with children. She keeps them entertained and active by doing fun activities with them. She is a joy to be around...

- Kristine A.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Halethorpe, MD

The average rate for babysitters in Halethorpe, MD on Care.com is $19.61 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.
Finding a babysitter in Halethorpe, 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 19 babysitters in Halethorpe, 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 Halethorpe, 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 Halethorpe, 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 Halethorpe.
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 Halethorpe offer flexible or same-day availability.

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