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Aixa C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Aixa

Columbia, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a single woman. I have 21 years old. I’m a Venezuelan. I speak Spanish and English. I’m friendly also warm. I have very good connections with kids.I worked in venezuela before with them. I love sing, make games but also I’m responsable too. If you want to know more about me we can have personally a great conversation.

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Special Needs
Asziria C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Asziria

Columbia, MD
$17/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am an ambivert which is an individual that shares traits of both an introvert and extrovert. I enjoy working with children, because they are little bundles of joy and I do plan on having children of my own in the future. I am a 17 year old female and I graduate in June 2023; I plan to go off to college and major in criminal justice. I don’t really have a favorite color, but I do have a favorite food which is egg rolls, lol.

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Infants
Special Needs
Coco C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Coco

Columbia, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

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Special Needs

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Kyah W. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Kyah

Columbia, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kyah, I am 19 years old. I used to babysit while I was in school since about 7th grade, but before that I would babysit my little sister. I enjoy spending time with kids and babysitting.

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Special Needs
Katherine S. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Katherine

Columbia, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Looking for a summer nannying job before I go back to school. I am studying Early Childhood Education, so I love being around kids! I’m usually a camp counselor over the summers (unfortunately it was cancelled), so I have lots of ideas for activities to do!

Certification

CPR
Giana F. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Giana

Columbia, MD
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Im fun, energetic, and very creative. Playing sports my whole life I have a love for the outdoors as well as for activities that get the kids as well as myself moving. As a past art director at a camp I love to get creative with the things around us as well as doing new crafts every single day. With working from kids ranging from k-6 boys and girls I know how to keep them engaged in projects have fun and also as much of a mess we make how to clean it up as well.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Rachylle M. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Rachylle

Columbia, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

reliable, child friendly,

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Infants
Special Needs
Bontle K. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Bontle

Columbia, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cami H. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Cami

Columbia, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Columbia, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Columbia, MD is $20.42 per hour. Most Columbia families on Nanny Lane pay $18.00 to $22.75/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Columbia 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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