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Gifty Q.

Dependable Nanny Bringing Warmth, Structure & Care

Gaithersburg, MD

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Nurturing a child's growth and development is my true passion, fueled by 10 years of dedicated experience. My approach is defined by patience, creativity, and a calm demeanor that helps children feel secure. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications to ensure a safe environment for your family. Whether we are...

Care Member says "Gifty has been an excellent caretaker for my daughter M, who is developmentally delayed but quite robust, cheerful and fun. Although she is 29 years...

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Jamie C.

Fun, Loving, Nurturing, And Creative Nanny- Baby Sitter!

Gaithersburg, MD

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Jamie and I'm an experienced childcare provider with a BA in Criminology & Criminal Justice. I love working with children of all ages, therefore my dream career is social work! Throughout HS, I was an intern for 3 years in a 1st grade classroom. I planned classwork, conducted lessons for students, and...

Care Member says "Jamie was an outstanding baby sitter throughout the past 3 summers. She watched my three children 3, 6, & 9, on weekends or date nights. She was open to...

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Mina B.

Nanny

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I'm friendly and out going , I care about kids and there needs, I am very flexible . I have a lot of experience taking care of kids and elders.

Ann P. says "I found Mina through Care.com and am so happy I hired her. 1. Not knowing her personally, I was nervous about hiring her at first. But after Facetiming...

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Eleanor B.

Nanny And A Mom!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years of experience. Before becoming a mom myself I have worked as a professional nanny. In 2017 I had my first son, and a short 14 months later gave birth to my twins. I took 5 years off from work to focus on raising my babies. Now my children are in school, soon to be full time and I am looking on helping other...

Robin T. says "Ellie was our daughter's nanny a few years ago. She was absolutely fabulous and any family would be lucky to hire her. Ellie was always on time even with...

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Ann K.

Experienced Sitter Looking For A Nannying Job For The Rest Of The Summer!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annie, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a nannying job for the rest of this summer. I graduated from the University of Denver last year and just moved home. I am starting law school in the fall at the University of Maryland. I have been babysitting for 9 years and spent this last year working in Vail as a...

Gina L. says "We had Annie over to help us with our 18-month-old boy for about 5 weeks this summer and she was a total rock star. Our son is very active and...

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Yesabella M.

Experienced Nanny

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a woman that loves children, and animals. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children between newborn to 16 years. I am also experienced in animal care. I was trained in CPR from my time in medical school. I am fluent in Spanish, and my English skills are fair. I have the ability to drive, and my own...

Ezra K. says "Yesebella has been our full-time nanny for our now one-year-old, and she goes above and beyond the call of duty, taking our son to dozens of parks, library...

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Baovola R.

Nanny/babbysitter Over 4 Years

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bao. I am from Madagascar, I reside in Montgomery County and I am a college student. I am skilled in meal preparation / cooking, planning outdoor activities, and encouraging creativity through crafting, as well as managing bedtime routines. Additionally, I am fluent in French since it is one of my native...

Care Member says "Great with the kids, good communication, prompt and responsible!"

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Alejandra C.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Alejandra, but you can call me Aly. I've been a nanny for 10 years and have cared for children for even longer. Growing up in a big family, I took care of many young children. I connect easily with kids of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I establish relationships with children through respect, empathy,...

Helen S. says "Aly is a gem. She is warm, patient, calm, and professional. We absolutely loved her but more importantly, our picky toddler took to her immediately. She...

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Clara N.

Love To See Children Thrive!

Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I have been working with children in the area for over 6 years. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and older children. I have worked as a nanny/babysitter and mother's helper.

Care Member says "Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson. "

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Yamilet G.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
A well mannered, articulate and responsible nanny, with great deal of experience and interest in children and their development. A confident child carer who is emotionally mature and possess high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families.

Care Member says "Yamilet was great and I would definitely have her babysit my children again. She very responsible, fun, and caring. She had a creative mind to keep...

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Tara Lyn C.

SAHM On-call To Help!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
FOR BABYSITTING: I'm happy to plan a themed evening such as cooking/baking, costumes or face painting, learning or art-based activities, etc. FOR NANNYING: I'm a local part-time private nanny to neighboring families. My specialty is newborn/postpartum care, with a focus on safety and helping families with routine. I have current...

Ahmed G. says "Tara was very punctual and sweet. She took great care of our little one and he really enjoyed his time!"

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Wendy R.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
Light cleaning
About Me My name is Wendy, I am 24years old and have 4 years of childcare experience. I worked for 2 years at The Goddard School with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, and I also have 2 years of experience as a nanny caring for children in private homes. I am originally from El Salvador and have a true passion for working...

Care Member says "wendy was a great help to me, she taught my son many words in spanish. Wendy took care of my son the last 2 summers every weekday, I saw my son very...

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Harsha S.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Greeting Parents, I am a loving and compassionate nanny with more than 12years of experience caring for babies and children of all ages. I am highly skilled in childcare with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, healthy meals preparations, feeding and potty-training techniques, and educational activities. I taught...

Care Member says "It's without hesitation that we recommend Harsha as a caregiver! Harsha cared for our son (along with another boy of similar age) in a nanny share, from...

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Sarah B.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 8 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! She is dependable, smart, and fantastic with my 3yr old son. She fosters independence and has taught him...

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Mary T.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Mary, I have 20 years of experience with infants and toddlers. I been at a center since 1999 working with infants and toddlers. I also have 5 years of nanny experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am very outgoing and professional and my main goal is to always communicate with families along with...

Erica B. says "Mary did an amazing job as a baby sitter of my two boys (3yo and 12 week old) for my husband and I to allow a date night. She followed my instructions and...

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Courtney C.

Occasional Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a full time occupational therapist looking for occasional babysitting jobs on evenings and weekends. I completed my graduate degree for my Masters in Occupational therapy in 2019 and work full time on the week days. I have been babysitting for years and have experience with all age groups. I'm fun, reliable, and will set a...

Care Member says "Courtney was great and very sweet with our 9 week old baby. "

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Sarah Elisa R.

Sweet And Loving Caretaker!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
EXPERIENCED NANNY LOOKING FOR PART-TIME Live out - 20h at least - Flexible - Sarah Elisa, 27yo, married, no kids. - Speak fluent English - Very good writing and reading - Available in January/2025 - Rate: 25$/h for 2 kids depending of age - Looking for jobs around Gaithersburg, Rockville and Germantown (Open to another...

Care Member says "Sarah is caring, energetic, and a joy to be around. She is a natural with children and always finding creative ways to keep them engaged. My kids love...

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Mya D.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi families, I'm Mya! I'm a caring, patient, and energetic nanny with 3 years of childcare experience. Currently I'm taking some time off school solely to focus on work and help with some of my academic payments! I truly love supporting children's growth, creativity, and routines. I've worked with infants through school-aged...

Leah R. says "Mya took such care with our baby boy. She played with him and watched movies I couldn’t ask for a better babysitter"

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Karen M.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Karen, I currently reside in Gaithersburg, MD. I am a team member at an insurance agency in Silver Spring. I have 10 years of experience as a nanny in which I cared children between the ages of newborns through teenagers. I'm also a mommy to a 1-year-old and bonus mom to 3 of ages 5, 7, 10! In addition, I was an...

Yue-hin L. says "Karen is fantastic! She is so patient and loving. My kids adored her. I also appreciated that she is responsive and good with details. Highly...

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Linda I.

Kind, Loving, Playful And Flexible Babysitter For Your Family

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I am an awesome half Nigerian and Half German lady who loves to have fun and get things done. I have worked extensively with kids (young and older) and their parents. I was a teacher for many years. I still believe academic education and real-life lessons are key for a well-rounded education. I have been a successful live-in,...

Sara P. says "Linda has become an integral part of our family. She takes exceptional care of our son, and has since he was a tiny infant. She keeps him happy, healthy,...

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  • 106 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD

Nannies in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews of the 107 listed nannies

Gifty Q.

Gifty has been an excellent caretaker for my daughter M, who is developmentally delayed but quite robust, cheerful and fun. Although she is...

- Care member

Jamie C.

Jamie was an outstanding baby sitter throughout the past 3 summers. She watched my three children 3, 6, & 9, on weekends or date nights. She...

- Care member

Mina B.

I found Mina through Care.com and am so happy I hired her. 1. Not knowing her personally, I was nervous about hiring her at first. But...

- Ann P.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Gaithersburg, MD

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Gaithersburg, MD is around $24.23 as of October, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Gaithersburg, MD.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Gaithersburg, MD. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 106 nannies in Gaithersburg, MD on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Gaithersburg, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Gaithersburg, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Gaithersburg, MD, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Gaithersburg, MD offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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