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142 babysitters are listed in Laurel, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Laurel, MD
Amara A.
Laurel, MD
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 18 month old has been with Amara for almost two months now. Only a couple weeks in she is now excited to be dropped off which definitely eased my mind because She's never been with anyone else but me. She follows her schedule which is really nice with a little...
Jasmine S.
5.0
(1)
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 !
Nadia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"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 fond of her. I would seek her services again"
Patty C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Shekinah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shekinah is a great babysitter! She is always on time, she is responsible, and she takes very good care of my kids while I am away. I feel completely comfortable with her watching my kids and they are comfortable with her as well. Thanks Shekinah!"
Shirlesa G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"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. We highly recommend her."
Rachael B.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Brenda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Working with Brenda as my caregiver has been an absolute blessing. She is not just a caretaker but a genuine and compassionate friend. Brenda's dedication to her work is truly commendable, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me during this time....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Cynthia! I hold a B. S. in Neurobiology from UMD, and I'm thrilled to be entering physician assistant school in August 2024. My passion lies in working with children, and I aspire to specialize in pediatric primary care as a PA down the road. Beyond my academic pursuits, I'm an avid yogi, enjoy engaging in DIY...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Cynthia to babysit my 2 year old. It was my daughter’s first time being cared for my someone other than a family member, and Cynthia did a great job of making my daughter feel safe and comfortable. She took her to the park, did arts & crafts, and made her a...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Modupeoluwa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Modupe has a wonderful, refreshing can-do attitude. I hired Modupe to transport my son to school, she was very cooperative when our schedules changed and continued to work with us. She provided a very safe environment for my son, as she is a responsible driver....
Mandisa B.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney interviewed for a position with us and was extremely professional and caring with my son. She took great care of him through out our trial day with her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sethatina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 planned to have our daughter in a full time daycare at 1 years old. We were lucky to have her under our...
Angela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as a caring person, loving individual and a dedicated care giver..
I like working with kids because I love kids, and I like to contribute in their development...
I'm looking for a job that has a lot of compassion et benefits toward kids and their families.
I started working with kids when I started...
5.0
"Sokoni was able to build a safe space as soon as she walked through the door. Took my kids to the park and was a great help around the house. I am looking forward to working with Sokoni in the future. "
Michael J.
5.0
(20)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
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 8 years. I have 3+ years paid experience with working with children between...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She watched my two-year-old while I was in town for a conference. Great communication and super friendly."
Care member
Ama K.
Laurel, MD
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Enjoy Every Day I Have Children Around Me .enjoy Spending My Time ,and Playing Games .
5.0
(1)
My name is Ama I'm a responsible babysitter with great experience because I'm mom of 3 children and I know how to take care of their needs . I'm very patient and kind with them . I encourage their positive attitude and behavior. I discourage bad behavior by talking with them about the possible outcomes that may result
I like...
Ama can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ama provided excellent childcare services for my grandson during the summer. She provided a nurturing, clean and safe environment that not only met our expectations but my grandson loved her as well. "
Care member
4.5
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Kristle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"I hired Kristle to watch my two girls who are 11 and 7. I needed before/after school care and someone to drop off and pick up from school. She was punctual and followed my directions. She picked up my oldest from after school activities like cheer as well. She made...
Katrina H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alla was a phenomenal babysitter/nanny for our one year old son! She was very attentive to his needs, very passionate about the job, friendly, always punctual, easy to communicate. She played many developmental age appropriate games with our son, gave him meals and...
Care member
Charmagne D.
Laurel, MD
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Charmagne. Experienced babysitter/nanny for newborn/toddler/preteens/teens. I have had a lot of experience with new born care to toddler care, I'm focused on building and helping them reach their developmental milestone and help them grow in a positive way. I'm loving, extremely patient and playful. I love...
Charmagne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very sweet and caring and very helpful with the children"
Karen F.
Sydney A.
Laurel, MD
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"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! The kids were tucked in and sleeping with everything in order upon our return home. We will definitely be hiring...
Brandon W.
Adrienne G.
Laurel, MD
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 babysitter to have!!"
Natalia G.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, fun, and solution oriented. I'm a hard worker with a very silly personality. I put my heart in all that I do.
I have always had a passion for children. The connection I have to children has always been natural and never forced.
I'm looking for an opportunity that will allow me to...
Avriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Avriana was very friendly and put my shy, 6-year-old son, immediately at ease. He had a great day with her! She was energetic and attentive and set boundaries on his video game playtime, as I had asked her to. I would definitely be happy to hire her again."
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a substitute teacher and I have been providing childcare for my church for 5+ years, working as a volunteer for an elementary STEM camp for 7+ years, and have 3 younger siblings (one who is 15 years younger than me!) I love children and am very good at coming up with creative games and tutoring. Also, I'm...
Shellianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Couldn't be more pleased with Shellianne! She was fantastic - reliable, responsive, knowledgeable and our son loved her!"
Amanda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sheret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"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 You so much!!"
Briyana F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Laurel, MD
Amara A.
5.0
My 18 month old has been with Amara for almost two months now. Only a couple weeks in she is now excited to be dropped off which definitely eased my mind because She's never been with anyone else but me. She follows her schedule which is really nice with a little one and is flexible with scheduling....
- Jasmine S.
Nadia R.
5.0
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 fond of her. I would seek her services again
- Patty C.
Shekinah W.
5.0
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 importantly responsible.
- Cornealius S.
Casey B.
5.0
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. We highly recommend her.
- Rachael B.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda is incredible with my kids! She always goes above and beyond, and I can trust that she has things under control. She communicates info in a timely and respectful way. She also has a great bond with the kids.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Laurel, MD:
How can I find a Laurel babysitter near me?
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 142 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Laurel, MD?
The average rate for Laurel, MD babysitters on Care.com is $19.54 per hour as of September 2024. 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 Laurel, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Laurel, MD through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Laurel, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Laurel, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews of the 142 listed babysitters.