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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Columbia, MD
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Columbia, MD
5.0
(1)
I have worked at a daycare center for two years and I love to work with children. I been babysitting in my home for about 16 years. I am fun, honest, caring, respectful, and lovable. I worked in several other day cares before I had my own children. I have watched children overnight, on weekends and during the weekdays. 99% of...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christine is awesome with my 2 boys she has watched them since they were both infants and they are now 8 and 10! I can't say enough wonderful things about her !! She has patience she is super fun my kids always have a ball with Christine."
Kim H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney and I am currently a student at UMBC and a climbing coach for children as well as adults. I have worked with children for 5 years through being a lead coach for our youth athletes and have babysitting experience from when I was in high school. I am returning to babysitting to help with some home expenses...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
During these times of uncertainty, I am offering any babysitting or errand-running services to families in need. I am available to watch children while parents leave for work, or if parents are working from home I can occupy the children!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hi, I am Molly and I have 8 years of experience with kids/babies! My experience includes babysitting, camp counselor, and working at a Daycare. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. Able to travel, assist with errands and pickup, as well as other tasks. I love working with kids, and am looking for a summer job while I...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Heather, and I am an empty nester who raised 2 beautiful daughters. I love children and often babysit for my friends' and neighbors' children. I love taking kids out into nature, to the park, and on adventures away from technology. I'm a yoga teacher and like to teach children to be healthy. I enjoy reading and do...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I have my BS in Forensic Psychology. I have worked with a very diverse group of children (0-22). I also have a daughter who is 3 yrs old so I know how important it is to know that your child is in good hands and taken care of. She was also I preemie so I have experience in that area and I'm CPR trained. I worked for the Boy's &...
Sharde can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maddie and I'm looking to be a babysitter this summer! I am a senior at Towson University and majoring in Occupational Therapy. I have been babysitting for seven years so I have plenty of experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and worked as a lifeguard and pool manager for the past five summers. I have my own...
Maddie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie watched our three kids on vacation and they absolutely loved her! She was on time, attentive, and even packed her swimsuit everyday so she could take the kiddos swimming! We have a 1 yr old, 4.5 yr old and a 7 yr old and she fed them, bathed them, and played...
Kate C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am in nursing school based in Sandy Spring MD and looking for a family to take care of primarily on the weekends.
I have taken care of kids (ages 2-16) for years (8+) and really love it. Kids are a lot of fun, and it means a lot to be a mentor.
have also been a volleyball coach for 12-13's girls in high school...
Camille can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camille is an absolute joy. Her enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious! She worked with our daughter to help meet her IEP goals throughout sixth grade. Not only was she excellent in working with the academic aspects, she was also able to incorporate many social...
Jt G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I live in Elkridge, MD, own my own business and do a little bit of everything.
ORGANIZER..
First and foremost I love to organize. I do homes, rooms, moves, events, workshops, educational events, and parties. I can do as little or as much as you need.
HOUSEKEEPER.... I also love to clean. I have several homes I have been...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelly helped us with housecleaning, organizing, and watching the kids for a little over a year. She was fantastic and the only reason we do not still use her is that we moved across the country. Incidentally, she also helped us organize and pack for our move. Kelly...
Erin L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at UMB looking for occasional babysitting during the day or for a date night!
I have five years of experience with children ages 6-13, including children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I currently work with adolescents with autism in helping them build skills for independence in their homes...
Simone can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Simone immediately hit it off with our four year old daughter and two year old son. Within 30 minutes of her interview starting, both kids were playing happily with her. That's really rare for them because they don't always take quickly to new people. We have had...
Eric T.
Kristen B.
Elkridge, MD
$42/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I love caring and interacting with children. I've had experience caring for children for the past 10 years. I started by helping my mom with her home-daycare, babysitting jobs on the weekends and also nannying jobs just in the past few years. I like doing activities with the kids; coloring, play doh, reading books, and...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Laela M.
Silver Spring, MD
$16-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher With 9 Years Of Professional Childcare Experience
The most important thing to know about my professional background is my passion for childcare, interactive education, and healthy homes. I've been teaching music & movement classes virtually for preschools and Montessori students since March 2020. Between 2016 and 2020, I split my time between babysitting and teaching family...
Laela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lindsey M.
Clarksville, MD
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am excited to work with families whether it is caring for kids or four-legged friends. I have 5+ years of experience from teaching swim lessons as well as babysitting those of various ages and needs. While I am home from college, I have extra time this summer and can teach swim lessons, babysit, run errands, and do tasks...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Margaret M.
Ellicott City, MD
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Maggie! I just graduated with my Master's of Public Policy from University of Massachusetts and I will be home in Ellicott City for the summer! I have almost 10 years of experience nannying, teaching, and babysitting children! I am CPR certified, First Aid certified, and a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am also...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Perri H.
Jessup, MD
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitting was one of the first things I did when I got into the working field, since I've always found my way back to any job that has to do with care giving. I enjoy people and quality conversations, I have lots of energy, a creative mind, and have taken care of many children. I've worked in a Montessori academy with...
Perri can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Amanda O.
Brinklow, MD
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Amanda, I'm 19 years old and I'm home for the summer from Ohio State University. I have babysitting experience with kids from 3-10 and have a lots of kids in my family so I'm very comfortable and good with children of all ages. I'm also very responsible, trustworthy and always on time. I love pets, sports, cooking,...
Hi there! I'm an upbeat and patient babysitter with a college education, bringing a wealth of experience as a former Sunday school teacher and camp counselor. Throughout my five years of teaching Sunday school, I had the pleasure of working with children ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade. One particular year, I had the opportunity...
Sivanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've been caring for children other than mine for the past 16 years. I was once an AuPair, then a live out nanny, had my own In Home Childcare business and now I'm back to babysitting .
I have 5 children ( age 10 and under) and 3 of them have special needs ( Down Syndrome, ADHD, and anxiety disorder). Im 36 years old and...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children. Growing up I've always had to babysit my cousins when my aunties were not home. Babysitting might be a drag for others but to me it's fun and interesting watching a child grow up into the person...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two teenage daughters and very much enjoy being around children. I'm currently working in an elementary school cafeteria so I can work mornings, evenings , nights and the weekends. I am a non smoker and I have reliable car .
5.0
"Tehmina takes my son to his after school activity on Mondays. She is great at keeping me updated on departure and arrival. My son gives her a thumbs up as well."
Cynthea T.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD
Christine H.
5.0
Christine is awesome with my 2 boys she has watched them since they were both infants and they are now 8 and 10! I can't say enough wonderful things about her !! She has patience she is super fun my kids always have a ball with Christine.
- Kim H.
Maddie M.
5.0
Maddie watched our three kids on vacation and they absolutely loved her! She was on time, attentive, and even packed her swimsuit everyday so she could take the kiddos swimming! We have a 1 yr old, 4.5 yr old and a 7 yr old and she fed them, bathed them, and played with them! She's amazing! Hire...
- Kate C.
Camille B.
5.0
Camille is an absolute joy. Her enthusiasm and zest for life is contagious! She worked with our daughter to help meet her IEP goals throughout sixth grade. Not only was she excellent in working with the academic aspects, she was also able to incorporate many social and teamwork strategies to help...
- Jt G.
Kelly D.
5.0
Kelly has been taking care of my daughters for two years. She is an amazing, punctual, funny and wonderful person. She feels like a part of our family. I feel so comfortable knowing that my girls are in great hands when I cannot be there.
- Care member
Simone B.
5.0
Simone immediately hit it off with our four year old daughter and two year old son. Within 30 minutes of her interview starting, both kids were playing happily with her. That's really rare for them because they don't always take quickly to new people. We have had Simone sit for us once already and...
- Eric T.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Columbia, MD in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $17.50. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Columbia, MD help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 6 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Columbia, MD?
You can now find babysitters online in Columbia, MD with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 6 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.