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Kiya A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kiya

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m kiya.. i am 19 years young, I’m First aid and cpr certified, i’ve been babysitting kids since i was a kid. It’s a passion of mines!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maddie L. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Maddie

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Maddie, I am 21 years old with a lot of prior experience with kids. I much prefer long term jobs in order to get to know your little ones and care for them in the best way possible.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Chontai H. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Chontai

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

A little bit about me

Im Chontai Harris, I love kids especially babies. I have watched plenty of babies and toddlers before so i am experienced and Im very playful and goofy

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Taylor R. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Taylor

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

A little bit about me

Hello , my name is Taylor I attended Baltimore city college Iam a senior , I plan on attending The university of South Carolina after high school to study in criminal investigation. I have experience working with infant kids all the way up to 3 in the nursery at my church Huber Memorial Life Center .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Charlotte N. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Charlotte

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

A little bit about me

I'm bubbly, enthusiastic and like to be active! I love to cook and bake and spend time outdoors.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Bailey M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Bailey

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

A little bit about me

Social worker, current pet mom, responsible adult human.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Deztiny R. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Deztiny

Baltimore, MD
$35/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I am Deztiny. I am a mom & student. I have been caring for children in family homes for 14 years. The children I have cared for are ages newborn to age 16. I enjoy arts and crafts, dance parties, and outside activities. I believe in natural consequences and redirection.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Diamond M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Diamond

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

A little bit about me

I love children. Very playful and understand. I am very intelligent, and fun to be around. Im a medical assistant soon to be nurse. Im available anytime after 5pm.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Tachè L. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Tachè

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

A little bit about me

Hello, My name is Tachè Landon. I am 21 years old and I have 11+ years of experience of working with children including children with disabilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified with children, infants and adults.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Babysitters by neighbourhood in Baltimore

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A

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

C

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

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

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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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