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Hi! My name is Maddy and I am currently a senior at Christopher Newport University. I absolutely love working with kids and have had lots of experience doing it considering I have a younger brother as well as nine younger cousins too. I would describe myself as a patient, responsible, creative, and caring person who tries to get...
Maddy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Starr C.
Davidsonville, MD
$24-49/hr • 6 yrs exp
Trustworthy, Energetic College Educated Nanny/Babysitter
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Starr and I am a 26-year-old former elementary teacher! Before moving to Maryland, I taught English as a Second Language for 2 years at an elementary school in Iowa. There, I worked with students in grades Kindergarten-4th. While in college, studying Elementary Education, I had the opportunity to work with...
Starr can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Starr took care of our 1 year old full-time for two months, as well as our 5 year old part time before and after school. She is just plain excellent! Starr is incredibly caring and sweet with both of our kids, and they took to her immediately. Our 1 year old...
Mark R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I am a third grade teacher living in Annapolis. I have tons of experience working with kids in various capacities: I have taught elementary school for five years, including fourth grade, first grade, and now third grade. I have also nannied full-time for six summers. Additionally, I have many years of experience...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is amazing! I wish she still lived near me. She is one of our all-time favorite sitters. My girls were thrilled when we'd have Sydney over, and I could leave the house completely guilt and care-free, because I knew they were in great hands. Sydney...
Brooke U.
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I am Starr, a 24-yr-old college graduate that loves animals! I provide cat and dog sitting, check-ins, and walks. I have worked with both cats and dogs since I was a child. I grew up on a farm so I have been around many different kinds of animals. I currently have two cats that I care for. I am very active and love...
Starr can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"I hired her to take care of my cat Helios while I was away for a couple of days to see family and she did an awesome taking care of him. Everything was the same as when I left and Helios seemed super happy being around her. I'd recommend her she's great!"
Juan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with children of all ages, and have a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I teach second grade in Annapolis, and am looking to support students further by tutoring to meet their individual needs. For summer 2023 and the upcoming school year, I have availability in the evenings and on the weekends....
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sierra did a fine job, was right on time and the kids and she mutually enjoyed the experience. She had an impressive good reference as well."
Joan L.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I first began babysitting and working as a mother's helper at the age of 12 for a family of three children. I have been actively babysitting and working as a nanny since then and have had excellent (long term!) relationships with several amazing families. I have worked as both a full and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son....
Stephanie H.
Haley G.
Annapolis, MD
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Haley. I am 18 years old. I have been around children my whole life from having younger cousins, nieces and nephews. I started babysitting for clients when I was 14 years old by passing out flyers in my neighborhood and loved taking care of kids ever since. Being around them brings so much joy and entertainment to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Always got my kids to their activities on time and safely, and they always had a blast playing with her and going to the park. She’s the best I’ve ever seen absolutely recommend!!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am experienced with children from the ages of 1 to 8. I am able to keep kids attention away from the television as per parents request by setting up crafts, playing outside, or playing board games etc. I am able and willing to help with any homework or summer work your child might have, as well as clean and cook meals while...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Amelia is kind, easy to work and communicate with, punctual and very responsible. But most importantly, my toddler adored her! Amelia has the type of personality and approach that just seemed to connect with my toddler and they had the best of times together...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello my name is Paige I am a part time Esthetician and momma of a 2-year-old.! I have been babysitting since the age of 12 from my younger brother to neighbors to full time jobs/daycares. I have experience with children's ages 0 month- 15 years. I took child development classes in high school I am CPR certified and I have...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Paige is a great sitter. My girls love her. She plays the with girls and keeps them entertained without the use of TV or other electronics. She is adaptable when things don't go as planned which can happen with kids. She picks up after the children and straightens...
Kara F.
Jenn S.
Annapolis, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I turned 13. I am experienced with providing care to children of all ages (under 1-year-old up to teenage). I am a responsible, happy, fun and caring individual.
Jenn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jenn is a real star... She did after school care for us and was 100% dependable and 100% delightful... Great with our son... She also watched our pets (cats and dog) during vacations and was wonderful.. She has my highest recommendation... You'll be thrilled with...
Betsy B.
Rebecca C.
Riva, MD
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Family assistant. I am most experienced with babies. (newborn-1) I spent the two years years helping to raise a 3 new born babies through Care. com 40 hours a week. I have had the opportunity to be a live-in Nanny for two wonderful families that coincidentally both had four children all under...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so thankful for Becca! Our kids adore her and we really trust her with them. She is respectful, loves to play with them, is creative (always baking and doing crafts with our kids ages 2, 3, and 4), and can handle the chaos of 4 kids ages 4 and under :) My...
Haylie M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am looking to assist a family by providing exceptional support for their littles. I am a military spouse and a former educator. I am well experienced with almost any age child. I taught 8th grade math for two years, have babysat children from infants to middle schoolers, and have volunteered for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katie is great with kids, being the oldest sister of many younger siblings she knows how to handle any kind of situation. She has no problem entertaining children!"
Jennifer J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I have multiple years of child care experience. I started watching my younger 4 siblings when I was about 12 and began babysitting for other family friends in high school. I was nannying while I was pregnant with my son and continued after he was born. I've worked for multiple families since then while...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is very loving towards her kids, and she shares that with others. She treats all kids as her own"
Monica C.
Darby N.
Annapolis, MD
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Most Weekends And Week Days/Nights
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have a full time job as an Archivist, so I'm only looking for occasional evening/date night babysitting at this time.
I was a full time nanny for several years before I started my career, and began babysitting when I was 13. I have a Bachelors degree in psychology, as well as studio art, and a Masters in Library and...
Darby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darby was absolutely amazing with my little girl and she left quite an impression. My daughter had so much fun just hanging out, going to the park and loved that Darby made her a special dinner as an early birthday treat.
From our first interaction, she was...
Ryan C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for others has been a part of my work experience throughout my life; I am honored not only to contribute to the joy and well-being of others but to support the foundations families have created using the skills I have developed through years of experience. For the last 7 years I have worked in private homes, first as a...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christine cared for my two children when they were small...they are grown now and we still keep in touch...if that gives you an idea of how amazing and wonderful she is! I trusted her with my children, their safety and happiness, 100%. It was so wonderful for me...
Eliza E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kathryn . I have been working with children for 12+ years now from babysitting, nannying, private and group swim lessons and much more! I have several years of experience in being a summer camp counselor as well. Fun fact - I was a firefighter and EMT my senior year of high school! Currently, I am a full time nanny in...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn is very passionate about her job and takes it very seriously. She loves kids and likes to always do the right thing! If I had kids I would absolutely hire her to watch them! She is a great chef, she will clean, and she will make sure the kids have a good...
Dexter A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sela and I have been working with children for quite some time now. I started babysitting neighbor kids at 13 but since then I have become CPR and AED certified and worked for the Navy Child and Youth Programs as a counselor to children ranging from 1 to 12 and helping care for a variety of children with...
Sela can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sela was wonderful with our baby girl. She watched her from roughly three months to seven months until the baby went to daycare. Sela was reliable, nurturing, and incredibly patient with a very fussy baby. And she’s just a great person to talk with. "
Care member
Jazmin G.
Annapolis, MD
$21-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Jazmin I am a trustworthy, experienced warm and caring person. I love to have fun, I am available for after school care and activities. I love animals and nature I love to learn new things so I can teach others. I love kids and my family and friends are very important to me. I can help with carpooling, as I have my...
Jazmin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"She is so great! Great with kids and pet! Look no further. Reliable"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a full time young professional in the Crofton/Bowie/Annapolis area. I have been caring for pets of my own my whole life, and have 10+ years of paid experience taking care of other's pets... dog walking was my very first "business" at the age of 13! I am an avid dog lover and cat cuddler. Whether your best friend has fur or...
Jenn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West River, MD
Starr C.
5.0
Starr was amazing with my kids. She was very friendly, patient, and went above and beyond to keep my high energy kids entertained and happy. We were worried that the kids will ask for us and cry, but thanks to Starr, they didn't even notice we were gone. Her overall work was very professional and...
- Lydia D.
Sydney S.
5.0
Sydney was an amazing babysitter for our 2 year old. She was very responsive, punctual and kind. She even gave us an update when he got to sleep when we were out to give us peace of mind. We look forward to hiring her again soon.
- Hilarey L.
Starr C.
5.0
Julia was great with my dog Molly! I was finally able to start leaving her alone for longer periods of time after hiring Julia. It made such a difference in Molly's behavior getting a walk in during the day. I enjoyed the daily picture I'd get from Julia and Molly out on the walks!
- Abby L.
Sierra W.
5.0
Sierra did a fine job, was right on time and the kids and she mutually enjoyed the experience. She had an impressive good reference as well.
- Joan L.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is wonderful- reliable, kind, punctual, & organized! She is very sweet and my little boy smiled instantly when he met her! I felt super confident leaving her with my little one and feel blessed that she is available to help me with my seven month old son. She is an angel!
- Stephanie H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West River, MD:
How can I find a West River babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in West River, MD?
The average rate for West River, MD babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 West River, MD?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West River, 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.