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Amanda A.

Mom Looking To Help Others Have Some Relaxation Enjoy Life

Smithsburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I love kids, I have 4 of my own. I specialize In multiple things, Children, senior care and pets. I am looking to make sure your life is easier and stress free. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you

Amy A. says "Amanda is wonderful! She loves my kids and takes great care of them. She has become part of our family and goes above and beyond for us. I would highly...

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Elizabeth A.'s Photo

Smithsburg, MD

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. My positive experiences babysitting sparked my desire to become a caregiver. With three years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I'm comfortable with up to two children. I have completed Early Child Development Coursework, and am returning to school for my Early...
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Emma C.'s Photo

Smithsburg, MD

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi I'm Emma! I am 20 years old. I have a little over 2 years of experience with kids. I used to work at a lesson barn and would give younger kids horse back riding lessons and would teach them the basics. I have a big family so I'm super family oriented and am always the one running around with the kids. I love the outdoors so...
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Smithsburg, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with kids and families in childcare, gymnastics, and movement therapy and have been a nanny for over 13 years. I value how attentive and caring I am. I am always looking for new ways to explore fun whether it be arts and crafts, cooking or somekind of science fun! I homeschool my children so we have tons of...
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Elizabeth K.'s Photo

Smithsburg, MD

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and positive person who has approximately 11 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have many years of experience working in an emergency department, including one year in a pediatric emergency department and 4. 5 years in an urgent care...
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Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi everyone! I am in school majoring in Early/Elementary Education. I love working with children of all ages. I am currently substituting but before that I worked at a daycare! I worked at the daycare for 6+ years. While working there I have worked with children from ages 3months to 14-year-olds and currently work with a variety...

Care Member says "Sydney was absolutely fantastic with our 3 kids (4, 3, 3 months)! We were visiting from out of town and Sydney even helped grab some food for our kids....

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Child care centers in Smithsburg, MD

Trinity Learning Center

16 N Main St Smithsburg, MD

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Christian preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds focusing on the academic, social, and spiritual growth of your child.
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My Favorite Place Inc

22527 Jefferson Blvd Smithsburg, MD

3.0(2)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
My Favorite Place, Inc based in Smithsburg, MD is a child care facility that offers innovative lessons and activities for children ages two to eleven years old. The school provides four different classrooms integrated to incorporate cognitive, physical, social, creative, language, and emotional skills.

Casey O. says "My kids have loved this program. My youngest went starting at age 3 and we come back every summer. Their summer camp is amazing for school aged kids."

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Cathy's House

4200 Garfield Rd Smithsburg, MD

Child care
Cathy's House provides a childcare program in Smithsburg, Maryland. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Cathy's House welcomes infants through school-aged children and is...
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Laura Hendrix

80 Byron Dr Smithsburg, MD

Laura Hendrix is an establishment situated in Smithsburg, MD that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas ranging from 0 to 12 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating a total of up...
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School Age Child Care

67 N Main St Smithsburg, MD

Child care
Kindergarten
Located in Smithsburg, Maryland, School Age Child Care offers child care services for infants up to school-age children. It accommodates a maximum capacity of seventy-five children. The childcare's operational hours is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The business opened in 2014.
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Carrie S Daycare

22038 Jefferson Blvd Smithsburg, MD

Child care
Carrie S Daycare believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend
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  • 12 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Smithsburg, MD

Child Care Providers in Smithsburg, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 12 listed child care providers

Amanda A.

Amanda is wonderful! She loves my kids and takes great care of them. She has become part of our family and goes above and beyond for us. I...

- Amy A.

Sydney P.

Sydney was absolutely fantastic with our 3 kids (4, 3, 3 months)! We were visiting from out of town and Sydney even helped grab some food...

- Care member

My Favorite Place Inc

My kids have loved this program. My youngest went starting at age 3 and we come back every summer. Their summer camp is amazing for school...

- Casey O.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Smithsburg, MD

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.50 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 6 child care providers near you in Smithsburg, MD. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Smithsburg, MD and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Smithsburg, MD that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Smithsburg, MD, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Smithsburg, MD and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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