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Cleopatra B.

Nanny/babysitter, Silver Spring Area, Spanish Speaker

Silver Spring, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with over 5 different families over the past 10 years, taking care of children raging from newborns (3w) to 11 years old. I'm first aid, SIDS and CPR certified, also please feel free to ask for letter of recommendation from previous employers. My native language is Spanish and I speak basic English. I drive my own...

Care Member says "Cleo took care of a lot of housework such as cleaning, dishwashing and preparing meals. "

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Ellen B.

Experienced Babysitter/petsitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Hello! I'm an experienced babysitter and pet sitter. I have experience with children of all ages (Infants-teenagers). I have my own car and I own 2 cats. Fully vaccinated/boosted against Covid. I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and open minded. I started working with kids when I was in middle school. In college I...

Care Member says "Ellen was great! Great communication, dependable, great with kids (and dogs!), really helped us out in our time of need! I recommend/would rehire!"

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Jocelyne B.

Babysitter Available Afternoon / Occasional

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
My name is Jocelyne, I am a mother and wife living in Silver spring . I am deeply committed to the welfare of my family and conscious of how important is for the parents have someone reliable to care of their kids, I am willing to do my job with dedication and affection . I am also a nurse in my home country in a validation...

Debra S. says "Jocelyne helped my elderly mother get to the doctors with a fractured femur. She was very thoughtful and my mother described her as very sweet and kind. My...

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Consuelo V.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a compassionate, loving woman who adores children, yet can be firm at times if required. I have three children of my own now aged 33, 28, and 19. I have spent the past 6 years teaching children at a Pre-K to Kindergarten grade level in a private school setting. I enjoy bringing my love of art, dance, outdoors, healthy...

Goyi H. says "Consuelo is one of the most responsible people I know. She's helped me take care of my child when I needed a babysitter. Being a mother herself she will...

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Fabiana D.

Babysitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. Committed to building long-term relationships with families, providing consistent and reliable...

Suelen D. says "She's super caring and kind with the children, is extremely reliable, and is always happy going her job. Fabi is a lovely and adorable person!"

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Sherryll V.

Part Time Babysitter With Light Housekeeping Jobs

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Sherryll , Filipino. I am an experienced Nanny. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow. I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am looking for a full time job and a great family to work with for a long term position. I can give reference if needed. Thank you.

Eleanore D. says "Sherryll came to our family in the middle of the pandemic. We were lucky to have her excellent full time support and care in helping with our two...

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Tanny P.

Available For Babysitting!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Tanny and I've got solid experience helping families with household tasks. I don't do heavy cleaning, but I'm great at keeping the house neat and running smoothly. I clean up the kitchen, handle the dishwasher, do laundry, fold and put clothes away, and keep things organized. I also run errands like grocery...

Care Member says "Tanny watched our 2 year on a weekly basis for a few months. She was great and my daughter loved her. We still use her for date nights. Definitely...

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Marcela G.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi families! I have worked as a nanny/babysitting for about 7 years. I have worked with different families throughout these years. The first one, taking care of two kids. 4 months and 3 years old, for 9 months. The second one, taking care of 3 kids. Ages between newborn and 11 years old for several years and for other families...

Emily S. says "We hired Marcela to provide childcare for a week for our 2 year old daughter. Marcela was wonderful with her and even helped teach us some new tricks for...

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Deborah S.

Engaging Sitter & Endless Smiles

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Deborah. As a responsible & compassionate babysitter, I offer 4+ years of childcare experience, having provided services to other families on Care. My genuine love for children is shown as I create a safe, nurturing, & engaging environment for children ages 1-12+. It's always a pleasure getting to know...

Abraham D. says "Deborah filled in for us on short notice even though she was starting another job the next day. She jumped right into playing with our kids (ages 2-6)...

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Zully A.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Families, My name is Zully (known as "Chuly"), I am 31 years old and I am from Colombia. I am a professional nanny with over 14 years of experience caring for children. I began working with children at the age of 15 and have worked as a nanny, teacher. This has given me strong experience in childcare, child development,...

Care Member says "Zully is awesome ! My daughter can’t stop talking about how much fun they had . She was punctual and sent picture’s throughout the day.. I will...

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Rahila M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have 20 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives, so I approach each day with patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I...

Care Member says "We used Rahila as a daytime nanny and night nurse from when our son was 3 months old to approximately 9 months old. Now we still use her for occasional...

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Wanawan S.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have over 7years of experience working with children. I am very patient, reliable, active, playful and creative. I also take care of children in my Sunday school at church. I like to read book with kids, take to playground. I have two kids, 9 and 14 My daughter is an honor roll student.

Care Member says "I have known Wanawan for 2.5 years and I waited until she had an opening in her schedule to be the first caretaker (other than family) for my daughter...

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Ugochi N.

Speech-language Pathologist Seeking A Nanny Job

Silver Spring, MD

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Ugochi (ooo-go-chee). I recently completed my graduate studies at Wayne State University. As a recent graduate clinician, I have seasoned skills working with children that experience speech-language differences, ASD and feeding aversions. I previously worked as a CNA for 7 years, enjoying rendering care and...

Shauna P. says "Ugochi was a joy to have watching our boys in our home! She was professional and warm, and was able to adapt and be flexible during a hectic time in our...

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Ksanet G.

I Know How It Feels To Need Someone To Care For Your Child/ren Trust Me I've Been There !

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a loving , fun, caring and most trusted babysitter. I am also a mother to my 3 beautiful children. I know what you need and I am ready to care for your child .

Aliza L. says "Ksanet is a wonderful and kind person and she treated my children as her own. She quickly became a member of our family and helped us greatly when we...

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Caroline Z.

Full Time Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Caroline! I am a first year teacher at Pine Crest Elementary. I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting for 6 years, ages 1 to 12. I helped children with schoolwork, made nutritious meals, and provided some light housekeeping. Besides working with children I love to be outdoors and do anything active...

Pamela P. says "Caroline is the consummate professional -- punctual, respectful of our concerns and requests, and a great communicator. She takes social distancing...

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Natalia Q.

Experienced, Fun And Caring Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
In 2013 I came to the states as a part of an cultural exchange program called an Au pair in which I came to be part of a family as their live-in nanny and to learn the language. When I first move I came to the city of Chantilly, VA. I started working for a family where the baby was 7 months. I worked for them for 8 months and...

Linda F. says "Natalia has been our housekeeper and sitter for a year. She is very kind and loving to our children. She helps them with homework and drives them to play...

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Litzy R.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I am an 21-year-old who is looking for part time babysitting jobs. I am an older sister to 5 siblings and have many years of experience on taking care of infants -older children! I have been with Care for about 3 years and can always offer references and am open to any questions. I can speak Spanish and English both...

Yahmia T. says "Litzy was amazing. My son was sad when she left. Will be using her services again! "

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Lea B.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
20+ years of nanny experience . I've found immense joy in nurturing children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My positive experiences in previous babysitting / nanny roles motivated me to make a positive impact on children's lives. I love supporting families and providing reliable childcare options. I'm patient, calm,...

Mary C. says "Lea is great at looking after kids with little instruction. She is great at keeping them busy with fun activities and having play dates with other kids. She...

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Hannah E.

Hannah E. From Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am a recent college graduate from the University of Delaware, new to the Silver Spring area. I have previous summer nannying experience with two children (10 and 12 years old) as well as short-term babysitting experience with a range of ages over the past three years. I am looking for a long-term nannying position; I...

Elizabeth B. says "Hannah is super kind and such a caring person. Always very punctual and flexible to our schedule. She did amazing with my 2yr son and we're sad to see...

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Tigist T.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am looking full time nanny job I have good reference and experience I m good with new born or Tolder kids I m responsible parson.

Kate K. says "Tigi was our full time nanny for 5 years, starting when my daughter was a few months old. I can't say enough good things about her! She is a natural with...

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  • 363 babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Silver Spring, MD

Babysitters in Silver Spring, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 196 reviews of the 363 listed babysitters

Cleopatra B.

Cleo took care of a lot of housework such as cleaning, dishwashing and preparing meals.

- Care member

Ellen B.

Ellen was great! Great communication, dependable, great with kids (and dogs!), really helped us out in our time of need! I recommend/would...

- Care member

Jocelyne B.

Jocelyne helped my elderly mother get to the doctors with a fractured femur. She was very thoughtful and my mother described her as very...

- Debra S.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD

The average rate for babysitters in Silver Spring, MD on Care.com is $22.89 per hour as of August 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 Silver Spring, 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 363 babysitters in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring.
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 Silver Spring offer flexible or same-day availability.

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