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Kayla D. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kayla

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m in my second to last year of school I’ve basically been a babysitter my whole life and I love kids

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Katherine A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Katherine

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

my names Katherine, i’m 18 i’ve been good with kids since i was 6 just the fact that my mom was a single mother and needed a hand i’ve been working since i was 13 and i love to make sure the people that im surrounded by are okay and when they need help they know they can come to me no matter what.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ayomide A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Ayomide

Baltimore, MD
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Sylvia O. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Sylvia

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am sylvia,i am a mother and a wife,35 years of age,i love kids and taking care of them,,

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Ruth A. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Ruth

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

MY NAME IS RUTH ACKAH, I LIVE AT DUNDALK IN MARYLAND.I AM 31 YEAR OF AGE I AM JUST DONE WITH COLLEGE. I AM MORE PASSIONATE WHEN IT COMES TO CHILDREN BECAUSE I LOVE CHILDREN.

Certification

CPR
Erika P. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Erika

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Previous elementary school educator. Starting grad school in the fall for Schiool Counseling and looking for a nanny position.

Have experience working with

Infants

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Zera Z. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Zera

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

A little bit about me

20 years old with my A.A and working on getting my B.A. in Psychology

Have experience working with

Infants
Chayla G. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Chayla

Baltimore, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Chayla. I’m 25 years old. I enjoy working with children of all ages but would prefer working with younger children. I spent a few years working at an in home day care with a family friend. I also enjoy babysitting my younger siblings. I like to go to the park, zoo, on walks and even playing games and other activities inside of the home. I enjoy cooking and don’t mind cleaning if needed.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hannah S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Hannah

Baltimore, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am a teacher looking for a summer position.

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 • 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 • 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 • Langston Hughes • Lauraville • 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 $19.97 per hour. Most Baltimore families on Nanny Lane pay $17.91 to $22.00/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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