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Akeelah M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Akeelah

Baltimore, MD
$16.75/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Akeelah, a responsible and caring college student. As the oldest of four, I’ve had plenty of hands-on experience caring for younger children and helping with daily routines. I’m patient, reliable, and focused on creating a safe and positive environment for kids. I’d love to support your family with dependable care.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Christian H. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Christian

Baltimore, MD
$16.50/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Christian I love to work with children of all ages and cultures. I love taking them on trips everyday. I am calm, sweet, loyal and very creative.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Zykiera Z. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Zykiera

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Zykiera, and I am 17 years old. I’m looking for opportunities this summer to gain work experience while helping others. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have experience caring for children ranging from infants to grade school age. I am responsible, patient, and worked with kids before . I would love the opportunity to help your family while continuing to build my experience and skills.

Have experience working with

Infants

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Gabrielle S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Gabrielle

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I'm Gabe! I bring 10 years of professional childcare experience, combining hands-on nannying with formal classroom experience as an infant and toddler teacher. My priority is building a safe, nurturing environment where learning happens naturally through indoor and outdoor play. I meet every child at their own comfort level to help them grow, learn, and build confidence every day.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Renata Z. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Renata

Baltimore, MD
$23/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a creative, charismatic caregiver and Psychology student with seven years of experience providing high-quality, individualized care.
My primary focus is fostering a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where your child can thrive.
With extensive experience in special needs and child development, I bring a patient and empathetic approach to every family I join - whether I'm providing homework support, driving to and from school/appointments, or engaging them with educational play and positive reinforcement.
I am CPR/First Aid certified, a confident driver with clean background, and fluent in English and Portuguese (Intermediate Spanish).
I am also highly confident in offering specialized support that goes beyond direct childcare to help your whole home thrive: for families seeking an extra level of help, I offer 'add-on' services at a separate rate, including household management, running essential errands, and professional pet care ensuring your household runs smoothly!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Pj A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Pj

Baltimore, MD
$28/hr
Full-time
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Career nanny working with infants full time since 2021. 8+ years of paid childcare experience. First aid and CPR certified along with some postpartum doula training, experience handling PPD, family crisis/grief management, emotional regulation and physical therapy in infants. Home cook with some private chef and service industry experience. Self admitted clean freak! Artist, musician, weirdo!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Terri B. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Terri

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I have 8 kids my youngest is 18 I love children I'm 54 years old very out going I get along with people of all kind love to talk get to know people I'm a caring person I can cook, clean and very Creative

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Miracle V. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Miracle

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Experienced and compassionate nanny with 6 years of caring for children of various ages. Adept at creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for kids while fostering positive relationships with both children and parents. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities, meal planning, and supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children. Dedicated to encouraging children’s growth, learning, and well-being through structured routines and fun educational activities. I am reliable, punctual, and passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives while providing peace of mind for parents.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Shereema W. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Shereema

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m shereema 27 years old I have clear availability I’ve been in nanny business for 3 years I normally sit 2 months - 7 years I’m in the process of getting my cpr

Have experience working with

Special Needs
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Babysitters by neighbourhood in Baltimore

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Abell • Arcadia • Armistead Gardens • Ashburton • Auchentoroly-Parkwood

B

Baltimore Highlands • Baltimore Peninsula • Barclay • Beechfield • Belair - Edison • Belair - Parkside • Bolton Hill • Brewers Hill • Bridgeview-Greenlawn • Broadway East • Bromo Arts District • Brooklyn

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Canton • Canton Industrial Area • Carroll South • Cedmont • Cedonia • Central Forest Park • Central Park Heights • Charles North • Charles Village • Cherry Hill • Cheswolde • Clifton • Cold Spring • Coldstream - Homestead - Montebello • Cross Country • Curtis Bay • Curtis Bay Industrial Area • Cylburn

D

Dorchester • Downtown • Druid Heights • Druid Hill Park

E

East Arlington • East Case • Easterwood • Edmondson • Ednor Gardens - Lakeside • Elwood Park

F

Fallstaff • Federal Hill • Federal Hill-Montgomery • Fells Point • Frankford • Franklin Square

G

Glen • Glenham-Belford • Greater Northwood Covenant Association • Greektown • Greenmount West • Greenspring • Guilford • Gwynn Oak

H

Hamilton Hills • Hampden • Harford - Echodale - Perring Parkway • Harlem Park • Harwood • Highlandtown • Hollins Market • Homeland • Howard Park • Hunting Ridge

I

Inner Harbor • Irvington

J

Jonestown • Joseph Lee

K

Kernewood

L

Lakeland • Loch Raven • Lochearn

M

Madison - Eastend • McDonogh • McElderry Park • Mid-Govans • Middle East • Morgan State University • Morrell Park • Mount Clare • Mount Vernon • Mount Washington

O

Old Goucher • Oliver

P

Park Circle

R

Reservoir Hill • Riverside • Roland Park • Rosemont

S

Sandtown-Winchester • South Baltimore

U

Upton

V

Violetville

W

Waltherson • Westfield

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Aberdeen, MD • Abingdon, MD • Accokeek, MD • Adamstown, MD • Adelphi, MD • Annapolis, MD • Annapolis Junction, MD • Arbutus, MD • Arlington, MD • Arnold, MD • Aspen Hill, MD

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Baldwin, MD • Bel Air, MD • Belcamp, MD • Beltsville, MD • Berlin, MD • Berwyn Heights, MD • Bethesda, MD • Bladensburg, MD • Boonsboro, MD • Bowie, MD • Boyds, MD • Bradshaw, MD • Brandywine, MD • Brentwood, MD • Brookeville, MD • Brooklyn Park, MD • Brunswick, MD • Bryans Road, MD • Burtonsville, MD • Bushwood, MD

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California, MD • Calverton, MD • Cambridge, MD • Camp Springs, MD • Cape Saint Claire, MD • Capitol Heights, MD • Catonsville, MD • Centreville, MD • Charlestown, MD • Charlotte Hall, MD • Chesapeak Bch, MD • Chesapeake Beach, MD • Chesapeake City, MD • Chester, MD • Chestertown, MD • Cheverly, MD • Chevy Chase, MD • Chillum, MD • Chstnt Hl Cv, MD • Church Hill, MD • Churchville, MD • Clarksburg, MD • Clarksville, MD • Clear Spring, MD • Clinton, MD • Cockeysville, MD • Colesville, MD • College Park, MD • Columbia, MD • Cordova, MD • Cresaptown, MD • Crofton, MD • Crownsville, MD • Cumberland, MD

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Damascus, MD • Daniels, MD • Darnestown, MD • Davidsonville, MD • Deale, MD • Delmar, MD • Denton, MD • Dentsville, MD • Derwood, MD • District Heights, MD • Dundalk, MD • Dunkirk, MD

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East New Market, MD • Easton, MD • Edgemere, MD • Edgewater, MD • Edgewood, MD • Eldersburg, MD • Elkridge, MD • Elkton, MD • Ellicott City, MD • Emmitsburg, MD • Essex, MD

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Fairmount Hgt, MD • Fallston, MD • Federalsburg, MD • Finksburg, MD • Forest Heights, MD • Forest Hill, MD • Forestville, MD • Fort Meade, MD • Fort Washington, MD • Frederick, MD • Freeland, MD • Frostburg, MD
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Baltimore, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Baltimore, MD is $20.16 per hour. Most Baltimore families on Nanny Lane pay $18 to $22/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Baltimore, MD

Nanny Lane is a child care website meant to help you find a babysitter in your area. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Baltimore, MD

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Baltimore can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Baltimore Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Maryland?
  • Do you have a Maryland driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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