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5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Nicolette & I am 32 years old. I have 8 consecutive years of experience with my own kids & at least 17 years all together with other children. If you're in need of an honest & reliable sitter/nanny, feel free to get in touch with me. Whatever schedule you need them to follow is what I am here for. I'm searching...
Nicolette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Nicolette is the best in town. Not only is she professional/dependable/responsible, my children love her! You will not be disappointed hiring her!"
Kacy D.
Bebeth C.
Dunkirk, MD
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Upbeat, Energetic, Active, Nature Lover, Fun, And Loving Person
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in the medical field for 5 years (Pediatrics and Chiropractic practice) before started a family. Now, I have 2 kids, a 9-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. For me, the best experience I have as a babysitter is raising both of them. I believe in healthy living and active life (eat healthy well-balanced food, stay active...
Bebeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Bebeth! She has helped me with my toddler and I can always trust her with giving him the best care. She will go above and beyond the requirements and does everything with love and care. Anyone would be lucky to hire her. "
Natasha T.
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have cared for children from 0 to 13. I have worked as a dance teacher for two years teaching ages 2-18. Working as a teacher I planned and taught lessons, created a fun environment that kids felt safe in, and worked with parents and students to create...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trustworthy and caring individual who is a great communicator."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun, loving, and dependable caregiver. I have 10+ years of childcare experience with 3 years of Elementary & Special Education coursework and internships. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Family & Human Services. I am CPR & First Aid Certified (pediatric and adult)
I will be on leave from March 15th to May 15th, 2024...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The experience with Madison was exactly what we were looking for. We were able to enjoy our evening away from the kids worry free. Our kids had nothing but good things to say about their experience with her."
Alexia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 4 years of experience nannying and about 10 years of experience babysitting. I have lots of experience with infants, toddlers and multiples. I prioritize experiential learning and do not stick kids in front of screens while also working with parents to come up with a routine that works for everyone. I am CPR certified...
Hope can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"We started having Hope watch our 3 year old son once a week and she has been the best! Really happy we found her. My son adores her already. She is calm and fun. She knows how to handle all kinds of emotions my son may throw at her. Highly recommend Hope!"
Matthew W.
Karissa P.
Edgewater, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a babysitter for the past 10 years. I am certified in Advanced Child Care as well as Pediatric First Aid and CPR. I have watched children from a few months old to 15 years old. I have two dogs, one medium and one small that I absolutely adore. I love children, and I was a student teacher in the preschool at my...
Karissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karissa is a very punctual, dependable, and kind person. She has watched our son multiple times and does an excellent job keeping him entertained and safe! Would highly recommend!"
Kristy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently teaching fourth grade full-time with a focus on English language arts. I have worked for several years as a kindergarten reading and writing tutor, and I have experience tutoring middle and high school-aged students in English as well. I have also taught English to speakers of other languages. Additionally, I am...
5.0
"Sydney has been tutoring my son in French. She is excellent with my son. She is a phenomenal teacher and my son loves her. She is a joy to have around. We are very grateful for her knowledge and expertise. I highly recommend her."
Ashley R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Laurel. I'm a child life specialist and director of preschool play programs a local nature immersion center for kids. I previously worked in the hospital setting with children and families for 2 years. I have extensive experience with children and teens of varying ages. I have a masters in child development and...
Laurel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren has taken care of our 5 and 2 year old a few times over the last couple of months. They are both active, rambunctious, and generally happy kiddos, though they can be stubborn. She's managed to keep them entertained, while also playing into their need for...
Jamie S.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is lily, I have 5 years of experience babysitting/nannying and 2 years of daycare experience. I also have my child development and basic life support certification. I can help with other tasks as requested, such as cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, etc. I am Good with all ages, and can manage up to 4 children at a...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing sitter! My kids love her she’s amazing w every age any gender. My hands down number 1 go to babysitter🤍"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have cared for various pets for several years now, dogs and cats primarily. I am an animal lover, and would love to care for your furry friends!
Kathryn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm currently a Freshman Musical Theatre major at CUA! I am the second oldest of 6 children, and I have been watching my siblings since I was very young. I have experience with infants to teenagers, and I am able to meal prep and drive if needed! I am certified in CPR and First Aid, and I am comfortable supervising kids...
Carolyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has always been mature for her age. Being the 2nd of 6 siblings , she has been responsible for the care, overseeing the safety and education of and enforcing the family values set by her parents. Carolyn is very conscious of and takes serious her...
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Claire M.
Davidsonville, MD
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Claire M. I am a rising sophomore at Sacred Heart University I play division 1 lacrosse and I am currently a business major!! I have a lot of energy, I grew up with 3 brothers a a ton of little cousins so I am used to taking care of young kids!
5.0
"Claire babysat for our 3 VERY active boys for 2 years, and we are so sad she graduated and moved back to her hometown! She is fun, easy going, and handled our chaos in the best way! "
Dominique H.
Angela G.
Dunkirk, MD
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mother of an 13-year-old, looking for part time work with my daughter. We both love animals from fish to elephants. We have a yellow Labrador, (Fred) two cats, (Max and Ivy) and a fish, (Benji). All of my life I have had pets and can't imagine not having them in my life. We love all ages, shapes, and sizes of...
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Angela was extremely professional. She provided both pet care and overnight house sitting. A must hire!"
Sandra M.
Lindsay E.
Annapolis, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been nannying full time and part time for the past 11 years. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, as well as school age children.
I grew up helping out in my mom's daycare center and always knew I wanted to work with kids when I grew up. Being a nanny allows me to do what I love everyday and be excited about...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsay was the first non-relative we had watch our daughter, and from the very first day I felt 100% comfortable with her. She was always punctual, and always accommodated our sudden schedule changes with professionalism and courtesy. Lindsay was always engaging...
Abby P.
5.0
(1)
In high school, I worked at a camp with adults with special needs. There, we made sure all adults had the best time by playing games, singing songs, and helping guide activities like dance nights or game nights. I volunteered at this camp called Camp Jubilee for three years and loved it! I am also a former elementary teacher so...
I've cared for pets all of my life. I have pets of my own and love animals very much. My neighbors have always trusted me to watch their pets when they would travel, so I have many years of experience.
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Natalie C.
Annapolis, MD
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've never gotten the chance to nanny but I've had years of babysitting under my belt. I love kids and have been a lifeguard the past three summers. I love being outside and finding creative ways to have fun while staying safe of course. I'm known to be level headed and responsible. I'm a synchronized figure skater and I often...
I have a very extensive family, and are called to watch them all the time! I babysit almost every other weekend and multiple times during the week as well.
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace R.
North Beach, MD
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I am a friendly and reliable college student looking for a job as a babysitter. I love kids, and I willing to help out with other household tasks. I have experience watching and taking care of my younger siblings and cousins over summers and weekends.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Jennifer L.
Tracys Landing, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been a babysitter since I was 16 and then became a nanny right out of high school. Was a nanny for 6 years. Took some time off from watching kids and worked as a receptionist in the medical field. I am now a stay at home military mom with a lot of free time on my hands and thought it would be the perfect time to get back...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West River, MD
Nicolette N.
5.0
Reliable, trustworthy, and kind. Great with kids, and more importantly, the kids love her!
- Jennifer C.
Bebeth C.
5.0
We love Bebeth! She has helped me with my toddler and I can always trust her with giving him the best care. She will go above and beyond the requirements and does everything with love and care. Anyone would be lucky to hire her.
- Natasha T.
Madison K.
5.0
Trustworthy and caring individual who is a great communicator.
- Care member
Madison K.
5.0
Madison was absolutely wonderful, she is trustworthy, reliable and did a phenomenal jobs with our two boys. I cannot recommend her more, we would hire her back in a heart beat!
- Marco D.
Hope A.
5.0
We started having Hope watch our 3 year old son once a week and she has been the best! Really happy we found her. My son adores her already. She is calm and fun. She knows how to handle all kinds of emotions my son may throw at her. Highly recommend Hope!
- Matthew W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West River, MD:
How can I find a West River babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West River, 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 2 babysitters in West River, MD on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 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.