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Icilma J.

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello my name is Veronica. I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...

Randi W. says "Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and...

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Cecilia G.

Full-Time Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am a loving, hard-working, and helpful nanny. I have over 20 years of experience and I've raised four girls of my own. The last family I worked for I helped them for 8 years and helped raise those children like my own. I did nanny share with the last family I worked with so that would be something I would be opened to doing...

Daniela R. says "Cecilia took care of my infant daughter for a couple months. She was very dependable and was able to work with my crazy schedule. She was constantly...

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Madonna L.

I Am Flexible And Hard Working.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hello, I would like to be considered as your full time nanny. I promise you that I would be a great fit for this position because I have over 20 years of experience working with families with infants to college. At my current job, I have been working with them for over 13 years now. I am now a member of their family. I am...

Rohie C. says "She is trustworthy and likes to explore new learning skills for the children"

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Alicia E.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 3. I have raised all of them on my own all of ages 22, 20, and 18 years old now. I am now a grandma of two kids, 1 and 2 years old. helped care for them the first 24 month. love kids, like to play, and read to them. I am great with kids, fun, friendly, caring, reliable and a trust worthy person. I am very...

Tonye L. says "Our family loved Alicia. We used her off and on, at random times for about a year. She really cared for our little ones on a personal level. She would...

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Maria M.

Spanish Speaking Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, and patient I like working with kids because I find joy in watching kids develop their own personalities. I have raised 3 kids of my own who are now adults! I'm looking for a job that is secure and a welcoming environment. I started working with kids in 2005 at a daycare. One...

Maria N. says "She is amazing. She is fluent in Spanish and she helped my kids learn so much! My kids ask for her to this day! There is not enough good things to say...

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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
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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Gloria A.

Full Time Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been taking care of young children for more than 15 years. I enjoy interacting with children everyday and giving love and care and helping them with their needs. Through the years, I've had very nice experiences with the kids and their families becoming one more member in the house. 90 Hours In Early Childhood Education....

Jordan L. says "We emphatically recommend Gloria for a nanny or childcare position. She has worked with my family for over 4 years and has helped me raise both of my sons...

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Evangelina H.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have my 90 hours in early childhood education and 45 hours in infants . I also have taken a lot of other courses in childhood education like friendly environment abuse and neglect parents communication course, as well as how to talk to children, and more. I'm open to work weekends and evenings and any day during the week.

Katie G. says "Eva is the most loving, caring, dependent person in our lives. My kids love her, I love her, we will miss her!"

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Hirut G.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I have four adult children and one grand child through my life. All of them are graduated from University and live by themselves. I love children at any ages and I have been sitting my siblings children of ages new born to 15 years on my spare time free of charge including my grand son. I have rich experience of taking care of...

Julia H. says "Hirut has helped us with our 9month old son (as well as our two older daughters on occasion) for the last few months. She is always on time, lovely and...

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Bianca R.

Nanny Sitter Care Giver Full Time/flexible Schedule

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello I enjoy taking care of kids I am patient, caring and full of energy. I have great references. I would love to be able to help a family to care for the kids and do something that I like. I also have taken care of other family kids 18 mo old through 7-year-olds. I read books go to the park and make light meals. I have done...

Jennifer N. says "Our family had the pleasure of having Bianca watch our two youngest girls. She arrived early, offered to help with a need before being asked AND got the...

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Tia K.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tia, and I'm a 25-year-old early childhood educator with over 7 years of childcare experience caring for newborns, infants, and toddlers in private homes, daycare settings, and private infant preschools. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and will be finishing my Master's program at the...

Angela M. says "Tia was great! She wrote down all meal times and diaper changes for me. She was punctual. I would hire her again!"

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Ana M.

Bilingual Nanny, Looking For A Part Time Job !!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello families! I'm looking for occasional job date nights or weekends. I have experience with babies and children all ages, I have more than 5 years of experience, I have my own car Willing to drive, I'm IQ qualified, references, COVID 19 vaccine, Spanish speaker. Currently working as a part-time nanny during the evenings.

Laura S. says "She's an amazing person! I would love to have her home 24/7"

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Katty J.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families! My name is Katty! I have a lot of experience taking care of kids of all ages and fulfilling their basic needs. I love kids and I get along with them very easily. I am a recent college grad from The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I currently work at a Non-profit for individuals with Developmental...

Fatou J. says "Katty Is super sweet and dependable! I would have her watch my 2 year old son from time to time when my sitter was not available and she always did an...

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Lourdes M.

Full-time Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Lourdes. I am an experienced and dependable nanny with over 20 years of childcare experience. I specialize in infant and toddler care, with strong experience supporting developmental milestones, sleep routines, and structured daily schedules. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified (Infant, Child & Adult - valid...

Shona R. says "Lourdes helped take care of our three children ages 10 through 4 for a week when we were in DC. She was very warm, caring and attentive. We look forward to...

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Rafaella D.

Nanny Looking For A Amazing Family

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I'm very caring, patient, energetic and a creative person. I love helping the kids with their development. I cook/meal prep, clean, do laundry, can do pick-up/ drop-offs after school or events. I'm able to overnights and early morning also. Professional Skills: l have experience as nanny and au pair. I have worked with children...

Care Member says "Rafaella is an amazing babysitter. She watches my children (7 and 9 ) regularly and they love her so much. She is like a big sister to the family. She...

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Rachael G.

Professional Child Care Provider

Silver Spring, MD

4.9(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a professional child care provider for the past 20 years. I have a passion for child care excellence. Valued by my client families for warmth, patience, punctuality, trustworthiness, professionalism, dedication and good judgment. I provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensure the welfare and safety of...

Care Member says "Rachael is a loving, thoughtful, reliable caregiver. She takes initiative to help make life smoother for those she works for. Rachael has worked for my...

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Indris V.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Indris! I am a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative person. I have an associates degree in elementary education and I'm working towards my bachelors! I love arts and crafts, dancing, and playing!

Care Member says "Indris has been with us since the summer and I have nothing but good things to say about her! She very dependable, very flexible and kind spirited;...

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Sokhna F.

Child Care

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
14 years experience
I'd describe my personality as :Caring, kindness and truthful I like working with kids because

Mame D. says "Sokhna is very sweet patient and loving. My daughter and I love her! 10/10 recommend! "

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Jocelyn R.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dear Family, My name is Jocelyn, and I'm a proactive, organized, and caring person with experience caring for children ranging from 3-month-old babies to teenagers. I would describe myself as responsible, friendly, and open-minded, and I truly value listening to and respecting everyone's opinions. I'm very active and...

Care Member says "Jocelyn was awesome! My 2-yr-old is quite shy around new people, but she began talking animatedly to Jocelyn as soon as she walked in the door and kept...

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Monica S.

Little Bit About Myself

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them grow is my greatest passion. With 10 years of experience and a background in Early Childhood Education, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on your child's life. I hold a college degree and maintain current First Aid Training and CPR training. My approach is patient and...

Allison A. says "Monica was our nanny for our son when he was between 3-10 months old. My husband and I both work from home and needed help during the day. As a first...

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  • 358 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Silver Spring, MD

Babysitters in Silver Spring, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 186 reviews of the 357 listed babysitters

Icilma J.

Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my...

- Randi W.

Cecilia G.

Cecilia took care of my infant daughter for a couple months. She was very dependable and was able to work with my crazy schedule. She was...

- Daniela R.

Madonna L.

She is trustworthy and likes to explore new learning skills for the children

- Rohie C.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD

The average rate for babysitters in Silver Spring, MD on Care.com is $22.99 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 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 358 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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