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Adriana S. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Adriana

Rockville, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola soy Adriana sería un gusto cuidar a tus pequeñitos soy muy paciente y cariñosa…

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Maria C. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Maria

Rockville, MD
$30/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! my name is Marylu, I’m elementary school teacher in Mexico and Spanish teacher. I am offering child care.
I have been working as a teacher with kids from 3 and to 14 years old, and babysitter from 1 and to 12 years old, I really love it. My responsibilities have included cooking, driving the kids, tutoring, crafts, putting in bed, etc. I can drive the kids to all the different activities, to plan fun activities with them, to help them with homework.
I like animals in general but I love specially dogs and cats.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lidia P. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Lidia

Rockville, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Am original from Perú, I was a teacher am learning English. I live in Rockville with my cousing

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Daphney J. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Daphney

Rockville, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my Name is Daphney, I have been working in the childcare industry for over 10+ years. I enjoy being able to curate experience and cook meals and create warm environments that allows everyone to feel safe and seen. I have always had passion for child development and care. Nanny is the perfect position that allows me to exercise those skills and make connections that last a lifetime.

Have experience working with

Infants
Emelyn guadalupe O. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Emelyn guadalupe

Rockville, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Emelyn, I am 32 years old, I am from El Salvador. I am a mother of 2, a 12-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. I have 2 dogs. I am friendly, understanding, I like children. I live in Rockville.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kellyran K. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Kellyran

Rockville, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Kelly I’m 20 years of age, a college student who just recently moved to silver spring to start a life of my own. I am looking for a job and I haven’t had any paid experience as a nanny but I’ve been the one taking care of my three younger siblings they’re 3-9years olds! I love being around kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kathyllen D. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Kathyllen

Rockville, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

A little about myself, I'm very organized! Don't take that sentence lightly. I pride myself in my organization and motivation. I also love working out, I love being active. I love kids since I was little hahah I mean that! I love how creative and smart children can be! I'm really patient and an understanding person. I'm willing to help also with household chores such as laundry, dishes, meal prep and organizing.
I'm not CPR, First Aid certified but willing to get it. I do have all my vaccines and also FULLY covid vaccinated. I'm a strong driver with clean driving record and smoke free. References available!!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Blessy D. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Blessy

Rockville, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Bless Dumanat. I am a 64 year old woman who has almost three decades of experience in childcare and babysitting. I am available to work any time during the week, including weekends. I am Filipino and I am fluent in English and Tagalog. I have a driver's license and I drive my own car. I am a Virginia local, however I live in Rockville and am accessible in Gaithersburg as well.

Have experience working with

Infants
Seydi C. - Seeking Work in Rockville

Nanny Seydi

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

A little bit about me

Soy una persona, con mucho amor y carisma me encanta teabajar con niños, tengo certificados que me acreditan para trabajar con niños, me gustaria tener la oportunidad de brindarles mi servicio. He trabajado en Child Care, large Center y en Childtime. ( centro de Educacion Infantil ).

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Rockville, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Rockville, MD is $22.09 per hour. Most Rockville families on Nanny Lane pay $20 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Rockville, MD

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Rockville, 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 Rockville can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Rockville 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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