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Katherine H. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Katherine

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

A little bit about me

My name is Katherine I am nineteen years old and currently am attending Trinity Washington University. Although I don't have experience as a nanny or babysitter I am willing to learn. I have also worked three years at Chuck E Cheese but due to COVID-19 I am out of work. Please do not diminish me for the lack of experience.

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Special Needs
Werniesha B. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Werniesha

Adelphi, MD
$18/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

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Infants
Special Needs
Abla T. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Abla

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

A little bit about me

I love take care of children, play and sing with them.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lisbeth A. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Lisbeth

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

A little bit about me

Me encantan los niñ@s

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

First Aid
Brenda V. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Brenda

Adelphi, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola me llamo Brenda soy cristiana me gustan los niños especialmente los pequeños xq es divertido pasar tiempo con ellos aunque es mucha la responsabilidad me gusta este trabajo tengo un hijo de 6 años y e aprendido mucho con el también en la iglesia trabajo con niños de 3 a 7 años y también apollo en guardería con bebés de 0 a 2 años.

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Infants
Special Needs
Jessica H. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Jessica

Adelphi, MD
$18/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

This is Jessica Hernandez, I’m 21 year old. This is first time I’m trying to take care of kids as a career of course I have done this before but not as a career so I don’t know if that counts as experience but yeah. I’m looking to work with you. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning to evening.

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Special Needs

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Mariam G. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Mariam

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

A little bit about me

Soy una persona muy responsable en cuanto a mis obligaciones, puntual, proactiva y cariñosa
Shivani R. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Shivani

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

A little bit about me

I’m a new babysitter and also a college student.
Jancy T. - Seeking Work in Adelphi

Nanny Jancy

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

A little bit about me

My name is Jancy Turcios, I’m a 18 year old looking for new work experiences

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Adelphi, MD is $18.16 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 Adelphi, MD

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

Adelphi 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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