Find a babysitter near you in Silver Spring, MD

Hire directly, with no placement fee.

Full-time babysitterPart-time babysitter
1,091 babysitters in Silver Spring · average rate $20.97/hr, most families pay $18 to $25

Hire a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD

Rates last updated July 2026
Asma begum B. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Asma begum

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Joyce H. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Joyce

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

A little bit about me

My Name is joyce Hammond am Ghanaian and black in complexsion

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Evelyn C. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Evelyn

Silver Spring, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola soy Evelyn soy amigable divertida sociable honesta y sincera

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-TimePart-Time
Arely Yahoska M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Arely Yahoska

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hola me gustaría trabajar soy una persona honesta, cn ganas de salir adelante.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ester Y. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Ester

Silver Spring, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Im good care giver with heart
Anya B. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Anya

Silver Spring, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

A 13 yr old girl who love kids and finding ways to get money!

Want to find more babysitters in your area?

Get Started
Popy C. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Popy

Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
Stacey P. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Stacey

Silver Spring, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

I have education, knowledge, an abundance of training and 30 years of work experience caring for multiple age groups. I have worked with special needs infants, children, and adults.
I create hands-on educational activities that will always be age appropriate.
I have worked in childcare and home care environment with 1 to 20 children and I make sure each child feels loved and important. It is very important to me to follow the parent's values and keep lines of communication clear. I take great pride in establishing and maintaining great work ethics
My philosophies "Reach one
Teach one" and It takes a village to raise a child/ren."
My schedule is flexible and can be discussed when contacted
< PrevNext >

Babysitters by neighbourhood in Silver Spring

Narrow your search to the part of the city you actually live in.

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Discuss and finalize the details of your arrangement with the nanny.
Support when you need it

Support when you need it

Get help on your nanny journey with useful tips along the way.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing

Start browsing babysitters near you

Help me find my babysitter

Nearby cities to find a babysitter

2

20772, MD

A

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

B

Baldwin, MD • Baltimore, 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

C

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

D

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

E

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

F

Fairmount Hgt, MD • Fallston, MD • Federalsburg, MD • Finksburg, MD • Forest Heights, MD • Forest Hill, MD • Fort Meade, MD • Fort Washington, MD • Frederick, MD
Find a babysitter near me
Image of a piggy bank

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD is $20.97 per hour. Most Silver Spring families on Nanny Lane pay $18 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
Learn more about babysitter costs

How to Find a Babysitter in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Silver Spring 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!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

Tips on finding a babysitter

A young woman sitting on a train holding a baby on her lap, and looking at a book
Starting your searchFinding A Summer Nanny
nanny and child playing with a wooden toy train
Identifying your needsWhat is Nanny Lane and How Does it Work?
How does the number of kids influence nanny costs?
Identifying your needsHow does the number of kids influence nanny costs?

Popular searches in
Silver Spring, MD

Babysitter Jobs • Child Care • Nannies • Nanny Jobs