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Shamel S.

Full-Time or Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am a caring, energetic, and highly organized caregiver with over 20 years of full-time and part-time live-out nanny experience. I am passionate about helping children grow into confident, curious, and kind individuals, and I take great pride in supporting families in providing a nurturing, structured, and joyful environment. I...

Rosie H. says "Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids love spending...

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Anna S.

The Loving, Trustworthy, Dependable Provider You've Been Searching For.

Brandywine, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a mom, 7yr Army Veteran and 3x surrogate. I absolutely adore children and love making families lives a little easier by providing quality care. I have impeccable nanny/sitter references. I have over 10+yrs of experience and have cared for infants beginning at 5wks old and children up to the teen years. I have provided...

Care Member says "Anna was absolutely amazing with my boys! She watched them twice during the holiday break and immediately connected with them on their level. I’ll...

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Tradicia J.

Nanny/ Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I enjoy working with and caring for children! I have had the privilege of working and caring for kindergarten age children for the past 10+ years. Prior to this I worked with a before and after school program, supervising groups on 20 or more children and implementing age appropriate activities to keep them engaged. In the past...

Care Member says "Tradicia was our full-time nanny for 8 months for our toddler. She became a valuable asset to our family, maintaining our son’s routine and bringing a...

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Laura R.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a good babysitter on the weekend! I'm 40 years old, and I'm a very qualified nanny. I have 20 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children up to teenagers. I also have great references that I am happy to provide. I drive my car. I am a citizen of the USA. I have my CPR and First Aid certificates....

Kaitlyn T. says "Laura is very personable, friendly and trustworthy. She put my worries at ease leaving my son with her and he loves her! Would highly recommend."

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Tyjhanae S.

Fort Washington, MD

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Tyjhanae. I love to read as well as singing are hobbies of mine. I have a lot of experience with kids I'm the oldest of 5 siblings so I have been taking care of children all my life. I also worked as an assistant teacher in an infant room where their ages range from 1 month to 1 year within that time period I also...

Alexis R. says "We interviewed Tyjhanae for a job and ended up hiring someone closer to our neighborhood, but she was so friendly and sweet in the virtual interview. I'm...

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Mercedes M.

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience caring for kids from infants to toddlers, teenagers, and to special needs children over the last 20+ years. As a care giver, I have provided tender care for newborns, worked with parents' preferences to create an interactive/dynamic environment for toddlers and grade-school children, and I also enjoy teaching...

Jessica K. says "Mercedes was wonderful with our family! She cared for my son beginning at 12 weeks up until he turned 14 months old. She went above and beyond for us,...

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Racquel M.

Experienced Nanny!

Fort Washington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Racquel and I am a highly qualified nanny with years of experience and certifications in CPR/First Aid and child development. I have worked with children of all ages, including nursing infants. My approach to childcare is patient and nurturing. I avoid any kind of negative reinforcement, such as physicality or...

Breese M. says "What stood out most to me about Racquel is she has a remarkable and rare ability to treat children (of any age) with respect. She talks to them (including...

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Mercedes V.

Exceptional Nanny !! Looking For A Fulltime Nanny Job

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Greetings parents! I am Mercedes. My family and friends call me Mercy. I have experience raising two kids of my own . I am highly skilled in providing basic care for infants and toddlers such as changing diapers, preparing meals, and feeding and comforting them. Moreover, I am able to maintain the play area, plan and apply...

Ren B. says "I am a single parent father with a 12 hour day job. Mercedes was like a mother to me and my newborn son. She taught me how to read my sons body language and...

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Elleni K.

Child Care

Clinton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have one child and I love to spend my time with kids, and I have a passion to take care of children and elderly people. I have been working as a babysitter now for over 5 years, have worked with the elderly for over 10 years, and have several families for whom I regularly provide care. I am certified as nannies, CPR and First...

Care Member says "I can’t recommend Elleni enough! She recently took care of my toddler, and I was so impressed with their professionalism, kindness, and patience. She...

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Jill K.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens. My specialty is newborn, infant, and toddler care. I am available for occasional weeknights, late evenings/date nights, and...

Lisa M. says "We used Jill for short-term care while we were looking for a replacement full-time nanny for our 9 month old baby for several weeks and may use her as an...

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Priscilla B.

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Priscilla. I'm available morning on certain days but preferably evening/ nights anytime after 5 p.m. till morning. I'm pretty flexible depending on the days because I run my own business. I've been taking care of children from a very young age. I am the third child out of 6. So I grew up watching over my...

Ruth P. says "She takes care of her kids as if they were hers. She is not scared to tell your child that there are better decisions that could be made if a poor one was...

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Ana V.

Wonderful Experienced Nanny Looking For PT Position (30 Hours/Week)

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a very well qualified nanny currently seeking the right family! I have nearly 18 years of experience in childcare, working with children of all ages, from newborns/infants (primarily) to teens. I have also raised two kids of my own. I love spending time with kids and engaging in various types of age-appropriate recreational...

Nicole M. says "Ana worked for us in 2013 when our son was an infant. She started when he was 5 months old and I first went back to work! She made that most difficult...

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Jasminka B.

Experienced And Dedicated

Alexandria, VA

from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have 27 years of childcare experience with children from infant to elementary ages. I enjoy being a part of their growth over the years. I have been happily employed as a nanny for many years but recently made the switch to a daycare. I miss working for an individual family and am eager to find a nanny position near my home. I...
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Mariana Q.

Nanny Available On July Full Time! Also Open To Be A Nanny Share.

Clinton, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello dear Families! I'm Mariana, I'm 29 years old, Spanish and English speaker, available during weekends, on weekdays I will available to work as a full time minimum 40hours per week since August 29th 2022, I love to do art and painting, handycraft recycling, sing Spanish and English songs, learn the alphabet and numbers,...
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Josephine O.

Fort Washington, MD

from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Josephine and I'm a Filipino, I have been a Nanny /night Nanny/ Baby nurse for more than 35 years. I had an experience working with high profile families. I have a lot of experience working with newborn and infants. I'm a dependable, trustworthy, kind and loving person. My hobbies are, reading, listen to music, watch...
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Lizbeth G.

LOVING AND RELIABLE NANNY

Oxon Hill, MD

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am 42 years old. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions; feeding techniques; educational activities to stimulate physical, social and cognitive development. Caring, patient, compassionate nanny with 15+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 7 years, experience with twins...
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Raekyea M.

Lorton, VA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
My name is Raekyea and I've been working in childcare for over 10 years. I've been a long-term nanny for several families. I love incorporating outdoor play, sensory and science activities, and creative arts to support early development. I have extensive experience with ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. I hold a CDA in...
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Quinn M.

Alexandria, VA

from
$20/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Quinn! I truly enjoy caring for children and creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. I have experience babysitting and nannying for kids of various ages, from infants to school-aged children. I love planning fun and mentally stimulating activities--whether that's games, crafts, or outdoor play--to keep...
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Josefina R.

Nanny

Dumfries, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi parents! I am a caring, organized, energetic, and responsible career nanny with over 10 years experience in childcare (6 as a professional nanny). I have had parents tell me time and again that I meet and exceed their expectations of what a nanny is, and I'm proud to have worked with some wonderful families. Some of my...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in La Plata, MD

Infant Nannies in La Plata, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Shamel S.

Shamel's doing a terrific job with all 4 of my kids - a 4 year old, 2.5 year old, and 9 month old twins. She's always on time, and the kids...

- Rosie H.

Anna S.

Anna was absolutely amazing with my boys! She watched them twice during the holiday break and immediately connected with them on their...

- Care member

Tradicia J.

Tradicia was our full-time nanny for 8 months for our toddler. She became a valuable asset to our family, maintaining our son’s routine and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in La Plata, MD

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in La Plata, MD, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $17.50. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in La Plata, MD, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 2 infant nanny profiles near you in La Plata, MD that you can check out. You can also read 7 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in La Plata, MD, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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