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Amara A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...

Care Member says "Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!"

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Nadia R.

Experience Babysitter Available On Weeknights!

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Family and friends! I am still babysitting mornings/nights (during the week) and weekends. I am currently in a Masters Program so I do have classes and internships on certain days. For any questions, comments or concerns please reach out to me. I forward to hearing from you !

Patty C. says "Nadia is very responsible and she truly enjoys doing fun activities with kids. She cared for my three kids and they were always happy to see her and are...

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Shekinah W.

Fun-Loving Babysitter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Shekinah. I'm 26 years old. I have been caring for children for 12 years and pet sitting for about a year. I was a teachers assistant for 1 year before becoming in administrative assistant. I taught ages 1 - 4 years old. I still care for the children I taught Occasionally babysitting for their families. I teach, clean...

Cornealius S. says "Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and most...

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Casey B.

Creative And Active Babysitter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. Many of the kids I have babysat enjoy active playing outside. I love to run around with the kids and play tag, hide-and-seek, what time is it Mr. Fox, etc... I taught tennis to juniors for 7 years and played DIII tennis in college. I also enjoy indoor entertainment such as...

Rachael B. says "Casey does an incredible job. She provided care for our 6 year old. Casey has a great attitude and matches the excitement and enthusiasm of our daughter....

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Brenda B.

Babysitter Who Is A College Student

Laurel, MD

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Brenda, and I would love to be your go-to babysitter. I recently graduated and have a strong attention to detail, which means you can trust me to take great care of your little ones. I have experience with kids of all ages and love engaging them in fun, educational activities. Whether it's helping with...

Care Member says "Brenda was a positive and calm presence with my 4 and 3 year old. She was kind, handled their conflicts well, and took care of their needs. I would hire...

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Mariama C.

Full Time Trained Babysitter/ Nanny

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Mariama. I'm strongly interested in contributing to your child/children's nourishment. I enjoy caring for children and I have 7 yrs of great hands on experience. I was trained to be an excellent babysitter by American Red Cross through which I developed exceptional child care expertise. I am good with children of all...

Katie E. says "Mariama helped us out in the late summer of 2020 with caring for our 1.5 year old and 3 year old while our daycare was closed due to the pandemic. She is...

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Modupeoluwa A.

Babysitter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! You can call me Modupe. I've been providing childcare for about 6 years now and have worked as a preschool teacher in formal school setting. I've had the opportunity to work with some great families and their children, providing before and after school care, pick up and drop off. And summer care. Some of the things I do...

Taiye A. says "Modupe is a reliable, helpful, vibrant young lady who helped us take care of our 3 year old toddler for about 6 months. She was very patient with him and...

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Aminah K.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Aminah. I'm 22 years old and currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Psychology at Towson University, which I'll be completing in August 2025. This fall, I'll be continuing my education at Loyola University to earn my master's in Clinical Psychology, starting in September. I have over eight years of...

Care Member says "Aminah is great and gets along well with my 1.5 year old. She is very polite, punctual, and responds in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend! "

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Sheret A.

Caring Sitter And Always Ready To Learn

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Ever since I was about the age of 13, I have been taking care of kids. From my little cousins, to nieces and nephews. I've taken care of my cousins (twins) when they were just a newborns. I have done volunteer work in a preschool where I taught younger kids, assisted them with work and changed those that were younger. I also...

Briyana F. says "My son absolutely loved Sheret! She's helped me out with a last minute sitter on a couple of occasions! I would definitely would hire her again! Thank...

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Deanna B.

Caring And Fun Childcare Provider!

Laurel, MD

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love working with children of all ages. I have always had a passion for teaching, and I love to watch them grow, I love to teach them new exciting things and helping them become independent. I have been in the field of childcare for a little over 9 years. I have 4+ years paid experience with working with children between...

Kaitlyn C. says "Deanna took great care of our 1.5 yr old daughter. She was easy to work with, responsive, and friendly! I'd definitely recommend her to other families."

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Courtney J.

Full-Time Nanny

Laurel, MD

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Looking for a nanny who is organized, reliable, fun, patient, nurturing and experienced? Look no further! A little about me: Caring for children is a passion of mine. I love creating a safe and positive environment for children of all ages to learn, play, and grow! I love reading books, singing, and painting/arts&crafts. I...

Care Member says "Courtney was wonderful. she has a quiet, calm energy and I think many babies will like her. She was attentive to my 5month old. I would hire her again."

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Ama K.

I Enjoy Every Day I Have Children Around Me .enjoy Spending My Time ,and Playing Games .

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
14 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with 14 years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. My journey began with my love for babysitting and the positive impact I had on families. Over the years, my skills have been refined, allowing me to comfortably care for up to four children at once. I...

Care Member says "She is a detailed and very caring caregiver. "

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Alla C.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Alla, and I have graduated from Mykolayiv National Pedagogical University back in Ukraine. I have a teacher education. After my graduation, I have worked at a secondary school. I have started taking care of children since I was 17, and I was babysitting my cousins and my neighbor's children. Most of the children whom...

Jamie C. says "Alla has been nannying for our son part time since he was about 5 months old. We're moving onto daycare now, and I would highly recommend Alla to other...

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Sydney A.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...

Brandon W. says "Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional!...

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Adrienne G.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a fun and very loving child care provider. I started out working at a daycare for 4 years and moved on to working for before and after care for Howard Recs and Parks. Taking care of children is something I'm extremely passionate about. I also am CPR and First Aid certified. One of my favorite things about babysitting...

Natalia G. says "She is great with kids. My child is in love with her because she greats fun activities with them and also involves education with her. She is the best...

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Jana F.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jana, and I am excited to introduce myself as a dedicated and caring nanny. With more than 8 years of experience working with children of various ages, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. I am passionate about supporting children's development through fun and...

Care Member says "Jana was excellent with my one year old and three year old. We were nervous since my one year old had only been cared for by family members previously....

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Rebecca K.

Reliable And Caring Sitter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently a second grade teacher in Montgomery County. I am looking for a part time nanny position this summer! I have considerable experience working with children of all ages. I am happy to provide my resume and recommendations. I look forward to meeting you! :)

Alexandra B. says "We hired Rebecca as our part-time summer nanny. Rebecca was amazing with our 2.5 year old. It was our first time using Care.com and we lucked out. She...

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Sethatina N.

Child Care Provider

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Tina. I am currently NOT available for any childcare at this time. Thank you for your interest in my skills and may you find a caregiver who is a perfect match for you and your child(ren). I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and...

Angela M. says "We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always...

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Nicole K.

Childcare/Errands !

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm 21 years old and from Howard County, MD. I'm a 2021 graduate and currently attend college at Howard Community College. My experience comes from looking after younger children & toddlers in my family. I have my availability listed and my own transportation! Please feel free to message me if you have any...

Chantelle F. says "I hired Nicole on two occasions and will hire her again in the future. The first time was to help with housework. She is hard-working, pleasant, and...

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Noemi F.

Part-time Care Giver

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Noemi! I have 10 years of childcare experience and a passion for creating a safe, loving, and fun environment for every child. I started as a part-time nanny in 2015 and moved to full-time in 2016, caring for kids of all ages whether it's managing daily routines, planning engaging activities, or helping with homework....

Becky W. says "Noemi cares for our 3 kids (9, 6, and 13 months) are she's fantastic! Punctual, super friendly, and great with the kids. They're always so excited to see...

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  • 133 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.95/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Laurel, MD

Babysitters in Laurel, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 126 reviews of the 133 listed babysitters

Amara A.

Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!

- Care member

Nadia R.

Nadia is very responsible and she truly enjoys doing fun activities with kids. She cared for my three kids and they were always happy to see...

- Patty C.

Shekinah W.

Shekinah has cared for our newly turned 3y/o since May. She has been great with her. Our daughter loves her. She's been very dependable and...

- Cornealius S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Laurel, MD:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Laurel, 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 133 babysitters in Laurel, 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.

The average rate for Laurel, MD babysitters on Care.com is $19.95 per hour as of June 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Laurel, 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.

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