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Banana B. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Banana

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

A little bit about me

WELL I AM JUST STARING WORKING WITH KIDS BUT I HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE BECAUSE I WORK WITH MY MOM WHEN SHE WAS WORKING WITH KIDRS AND I WORKED WITH MY LITTLE COUZINS

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CPR
First Aid
Roxy R. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Roxy

Laurel, MD
$16.78/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hola, Mi nombre completo es Gladys Roxana Cabrera Robles,Tengo 21 años de edad Soy de Nacionalidad Peruana, no hace mucho llegue tengo recién 3 meses y estoy con muchas ganas de trabajar, Más que todo de niñera, Me encantan los bebés y niños, Mi paciencia es única, prometo dar todo de mi si me dan la oportunidad de cuidar algunos de sus nenes. Soy muy responsable, amable, puntual,buena,cariñosa,respetuosa y trabajadora. Les agradezco de ante mano Dios los bendiga siempre♥️

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Special Needs
María Fernanda O. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny María Fernanda

Laurel, MD
$15.48/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is María Fernanda, I am from Bolivia, I like spending time with children, I am attentive, responsible and I have a lot of patience!

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Special Needs

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Indica B. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Indica

Laurel, MD
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Siana Bruce miller .I’m 34 years old Nanny/ babysitter work for about 8 years now on I enjoy doing it a lot .and I love working with kids. Cooking I enjoy doing also that my passion cooking .

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Special Needs
Marilin H. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Marilin

Laurel, MD
$17.19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m Marilin and I have taken care of my cousins and kids from family and they love me so I think I’ll be fit for this job
Shaniece R. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Shaniece

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

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Sonnet M. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Sonnet

Laurel, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m a responsible, caring, and dependable person who enjoys spending time with children. I love creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where kids can learn, play, and feel comfortable. I’m patient, organized, and always willing to help with daily routines, meals, homework, and light household tasks when needed. I take pride in being reliable and treating every child with kindness and respect. I look forward to supporting families and providing excellent care for little ones

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Infants
Christina S. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Christina

Laurel, MD
$18.50/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

i’m patient and love kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Kathy B. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Kathy

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

A little bit about me

Soy responsable, carismática, tolerante con paciencia, dedicación y vocación para con los niños, tengo 27 años acabo de ingresar al país no tengo experiencia como niñera pero en mi país natal soy Maestra de Educación Primaria, me gustaría obtener la experiencia y aprender mucho más.

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Laurel, MD is $20.11 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Laurel, MD

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

Laurel 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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