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Kaelyn S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kaelyn

Baltimore, MD
$16/hr
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kaelyn, and I’m a college student who has always enjoyed being around children. Growing up as the oldest, I helped take care of my younger cousins and also spent time helping my grandmother with her daycare. I later worked at a summer camp, which gave me even more experience working with kids and creating a fun, safe environment for them.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Zion D. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Zion

Baltimore, MD
$16 - $23/hr
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Zion, I’m a caring, patient, and responsible person who has always loved working with children. I have experience helping at my family’s daycare, where I helped care for and supervise children of different ages. I’ve also spent a lot of time caring for my nieces and nephews, which has given me plenty of hands on experience with children, including babies and younger kids. I’m dependable, attentive, and willing to help with whatever is needed. I would love the opportunity to provide your child with the same care and attention I would give my own family!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Autumn S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Autumn

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I offer dependable and caring babysitting focused on creating a safe, fun, and comfortable environment for children. I enjoy spending time with kids, helping with routines, playing games, and making sure they feel happy and supported while parents are away. I understand how important trust and communication are, and I always do my best to treat every child with patience, kindness, and respect.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Katherine M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Katherine

Baltimore, MD
$30/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Katherine, and I’m a nursing student with a strong passion for caring for others, especially children. I currently work in a NICU setting, where I’ve gained hands-on experience supporting infants and working closely with families during important moments in their lives. I’m known for being patient, attentive, and dependable. I understand how important it is for parents to feel safe and confident leaving their children in someone else’s care, and I take that responsibility seriously.
I enjoy creating a nurturing and engaging environment, whether that’s helping with routines, supporting developmental play, or simply being a calm and comforting presence.
My background in nursing has strengthened my ability to recognize children’s needs, respond appropriately, and prioritize safety at all times.
I would love the opportunity to care for your child and be someone your family can trust.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kourtney T. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kourtney

Baltimore, MD
$18.56/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
9 years experience

A little bit about me

Kids love me they would have a ball enjoy their time while I’m baby sitting them, eating good , nap time or watching tv

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Destiny G. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Destiny

Baltimore, MD
$17/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Caring, reliable, and patient caregiver with experience in childcare and education. Dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Remi H. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Remi

Baltimore, MD
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I’ve spent the last few years working with children from newborns through fifth grade. I currently support both special-needs students and first graders. I truly love what I do — I’m patient, creative, and passionate about designing fun activities and helping kids build meaningful, lifelong skills.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Koriona D. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Koriona

Baltimore, MD
$17/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! My name’s Kori. I’ve been working with kids for most of my life as a babysitter. I recently went to school and got certificates in kids’ development. I’m currently an aide at an elementary school, and I’ve been working with them for three years now. I love getting active with kids and creating fun and interactive crafts and games. I’m a very bubbly person and get along with children very well. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marianne B. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Marianne

Baltimore, MD
$19/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey my name is marianne i’m a social person and love just keeping myself occupied I like to draw

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Babysitters by neighbourhood in Baltimore

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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

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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

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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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