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81 babysitters are listed in Sykesville, MD
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Sykesville, MD
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 31 years old and I'm a stay at home mom with my 2. 5-year-old daughter. We have lots of fun every day either at home or go on outings to the library.
I'm also a certified in first aid and CPR
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Mallory! I am a 22yr old graduate college student. I have had paid experience caring for children for the past 6 years. I have regularly babysat and nannied for children ranging from 4mos - 14 yrs! I am comfortable caring for multiple children at once, as multitasking and patience are two qualities I pride myself...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallory was great with our 5 month old! Mallory was great at keeping track of nap times and feeding times. She was always on time and flexible when we needed her. She was very easy to communicate with and kept in great communication with us while she was watching...
Lane P.
Krysta C.
Sykesville, MD
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
The Trustworthy And Responsible Babysitter You've Been Looking For!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Krysta and I am here for your babysitting needs and services.
I am currently a 20-year-old sophomore attending the University of Maryland College Park, and I am looking for a summer babysitting job. Currently, I hold academic honors for maintaining above a 3. 6 GPA since I have been in college. I am studying...
Krysta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krysta is amazing with kids. Always happy to play with them and keep them entertained! I highly recommend. She is the absolute sweetest!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 26years old and graduated from High School in 2015. I have my license and a clean driving record. I am currently attending College and am majoring in early childhood education. I have an associates degree in early childhood education. I have watched children from ages 1 months and up. Some activities I have done are...
Jena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years experience caring for the elderly and others. I am a CNA and Medication Technician with CPR and First Aid. I have cared for Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes, Parkinson's, COPD, Visually / physically impaired, Stroke, Hospice and a multitude of other concerns. I have loved being able to provide care to those...
Tiffany can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany has been great with caring for my mom-in-law. She is friendly, kind, and gentle. I know mom is in good hands while I'm away."
Jenn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 2nd grade teacher who enjoys tutoring and babysitting in my spare time. I've been teaching for 6 years and tutoring for 8 years. Math is my favorite subject. I tutor elementary and middle school students.
Megan S.
Sykesville, MD
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Available Weekdays Monday Through Friday
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and ages 4 months to 12 years old. 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...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Megan is a very positive, lively, and kind person. She took good care of our twins (under 8 months). She has been very flexible with her schedule.
She might not be able to move as quickly as some people, but she is very hardworking, never on her phone, and...
Sudip S.
Kristin R.
Sykesville, MD
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Towson University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education in 2013 and my Master's Degree from Loyola in 2020. I am a 2nd grade teacher and I absolutely adore children. I have a toddler and baby as well. I have been babysitting for the last 15 years, in addition to working at summer camps and...
Kristin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kristin babysat my two energetic boys a couple times, and she was great with them! Would definitely hire her again."
Charlotte S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm a stay at home mom in Sykesville with my 2. 5-year-old daughter. I love all animals and have years of experience caring for my own dogs and I have cat and dog sat for other families as well. I have a 9-year-old pit boxer mix, we've had him his whole life.
I will take fantastic care of your pets, and will keep in...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Amanda was excellent at taking care of our two cats during the long Thanksgiving break. She put our mind at ease while we were away by texting us updates and photos. We would hire her again in a heartbeat! "
Maria T.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kyra, I'm 22 years old and have lived in Maryland my whole life.
For four years I worked with the Raiders organization to help coach recreational cheerleading with kids ages 4 to 12. In addition to this I am CPR certified and love working with kids as I come from a big family and have frequently babysat my...
Kyra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kyra was my daughter's nanny for several months, and she was very reliable. Each morning, my infant would show a huge smile when Kyra arrived. She showed up on time and provided daily notes on how the day went (nap times, feeding schedule, etc). I definitely...
Rachel R.
Sarah C.
Sykesville, MD
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah and I am 23 years old. I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Montgomery County and looking for summer work! A couple of years ago, I became a nanny for a family and enjoyed it more than anything else. I have nannied for several other families since then and worked at a Celebree School where I worked with infants...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was fantastic. We had a dinner party and she and her sister entertained the guests’ children so that everyone could enjoy. They had their hands full and did a great job! They even helped pass out gifts and interacted with everyone. A big thanks to Sarah...
Care member
Tiffany M.
Sykesville, MD
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Pet Sitter Available In Your Home. Walk,feed, Scoop, Play, Provide Company,etc.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Part time pet sitter available in your home. Walk, feed, play, provide company, etc. I've had pets all my life. Grew up with cats and dogs. Currently have 2 cats whom I loved dearly.
Tiffany can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Tiffany is the best!! She has been a caregiver to me for close to a year. Not only is Tiffany reliable, hard-working, compassionate, friendly and professional but she is also an important part of our family.
Tiffany helps me with PT, meal prep, grooming,...
Bonnie B.
Krysta C.
Sykesville, MD
$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible And Loving Pet Sitter With 7+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Krysta and I am here for your pet sitting needs and services.
I am currently a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park and I am looking for a pet sitting job while I am home for spring break. I consider myself to be very responsible, punctual, patient and nurturing, which I feel are important...
Krysta can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Krysta is amazing, She really loves what she does and it shows. She took excellent care of all our pets while we were away. She was very communicative and always let me know how my pets were doing.
I HIGHLY recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with individuals with various mental and physical disabilities for 10 years. I love caring for others. I am also CPR, first aid and med tech certified.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mallory! I am 22 years old and currently attend Marywood University as a graduate college student. I am looking to make some extra money to help pay for school! I absolutely love animals and have had experience caring for family dogs my whole life! I frequently pet sit for family friends and am comfortable...
Mallory can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I trusted Mallory with my beloved cat while I was away for a week, and knowing she was caring for him made my time away so much easier! She was very flexible with setting up a time to meet us initially. She was on time, dependable, and sent photos and videos daily!...
Rebecca L.
I have been an occasional babysitter since high school, typically working with younger children aged 7 and under. I have spent the most time babysitting one family with two boys, beginning when they were 2 and 4 and ending when they were 4 and 6. They were home schooled, and I also assisted with home school assignments/tutoring....
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Elle B.
Sykesville, MD
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Multilingual, Enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher And Experienced Babysitter!
I have worked with children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old in a variety of capacities for the last 13 years. I am a recent graduate of the St. Mary's College of Maryland Master's in Education Program,. I have taught in Howard County from 2014-2018, and previously worked in an independent Pre-K through 2nd grade...
Elle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Current Pre-K through 5th grade World Language teacher in a Howard County school. I teach students of all grades every day for 30 minutes in Spanish. I was also a Chinese major with an education minor. I studied at Shanghai's University in 2011. I taught Spanish and Chinese at an independent primary school in Bethesda before...
I am currently a special educator teacher for Howard County Public Schools. I have experience working with special education and general education. I have a large amount of experience working with children in first, second, and third grade. I also have experience working with children at various day camps over previous summers....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erin and I am an energetic, positive and energetic babysitter. I love working with children and find it very rewarding. I am currently a Sophomore student at York College of PA studying Nursing with the hope of being a RN in the emergency room someday. I have worked for All About Kids Daycare for the last 2...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sykesville, MD
Mallory M.
5.0
Mallory was great with our 5 month old! Mallory was great at keeping track of nap times and feeding times. She was always on time and flexible when we needed her. She was very easy to communicate with and kept in great communication with us while she was watching our baby during the day. We would...
- Lane P.
Krysta C.
5.0
Krysta was wonderful with my two girls (ages 2 and 7). She was attentive and engaged them in their play. She also took notes and was very communicative with me throughout the day. Would love to have Krysta watch them again!
- Kyleigh L.
Tiffany M.
5.0
BB
Bonnie B.
Apr 23rd, 2022 Delete
Would rehire
Punctual
Dependable
Tiffany is the best!! She has been a caregiver to me for close to a year. Not only is Tiffany reliable, hard-working, compassionate, friendly and professional but she is also an important part of our family. Tiffany helps me with...
- Care member
Megan S.
5.0
Megan is a very positive, lively, and kind person. She took good care of our twins (under 8 months). She has been very flexible with her schedule.
She might not be able to move as quickly as some people, but she is very hardworking, never on her phone, and finishes all tasks as per your...
- Sudip S.
Kristin R.
5.0
Kristin babysat my two energetic boys a couple times, and she was great with them! Would definitely hire her again.
- Charlotte S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sykesville, MD:
How can I find a Sykesville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sykesville, 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 81 babysitters in Sykesville, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Sykesville, MD?
The average rate for Sykesville, MD babysitters on Care.com is $17.46 per hour as of May 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 Sykesville, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sykesville, 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 Sykesville, MD babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Sykesville, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 81 listed babysitters.