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Bisola D. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Bisola

Baltimore, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Bisola. A full time college student and I’ve been babysitting since the age of 16 but I have 4 years paid experience. I love soccer and basketball. I speak three languages, English, Wolof, and French. I love kids and wish to pursue my career further in childcare.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"She was sweet, caring and loving. My kids never lacked anything and she had so much love to give. She is very understanding and professional, became part of the family too."
- Kazu
Mikayla K. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Mikayla

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

A little bit about me

I am 16 years old I have a 10 year old little brother, I grew up raising my siblings, I have a twin sister, I am in school part time, I love kids, I am respectful, I like to clean, and I am looking to make a couple of extra dollars to save up for my car.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Elizabeth K. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Elizabeth

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

A little bit about me

My name is Elizabeth Kumi otoo, I'm 26 years old. I am a hard-working woman who is not afraid to face a challenge. I am passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn’t believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do. I am fun, loving and a detail oriented professional having gained 3+ years of experience in catering for children from their early birthdays to their infancy. As a young woman I am dedicated to creating a safe and engaging learning environment for children. I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as I take precautions against diseases seriously. I will be grateful to personally meet you and express how suitable I can be to your family. Looking forward to your response.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Timothy C. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Timothy

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Timothy Coleman Sr. my background is in the mental health field, behavior management, specialist, one-to-one, as well as teacher assistant.. Working with kids with autism, emotional disturbed and ADHD

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kirsten L. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kirsten

Baltimore, MD
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have been an art teacher for grade k-8 for 15 years and a parent of 2 children (now grown adults) I’m currently interested in building a Nanny resume to live and travel with families all over the globe.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Briana J. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Briana

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Briana. I have been a Caregiver for the past four years. I specialize in geriatric care but I am also familiar working with babies and toddlers. I am an easy going, dependable person who would love an opportunity to work with you.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Auyden R. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Auyden

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Auyden but everyone calls me Auddie! I am currently a nursing student at Coppin State University. I have monitored many children over the years and value guiding and watching them because they are our future!

Have experience working with

Infants
Nicole S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Nicole

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

A little bit about me

My name is Nicole and I have been caring for children since I was a child myself. From my goddaughter to my little siblings and cousins I have always been a caretaker and would love to work for you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Darryl M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Darryl

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

A little bit about me

I am a fun-loving hard worker, with a passion for psychology and personal development. I have an extensive work history and believe that being a nanny would provide great experience for me in my pursuits and aspirations as a therapist, child development, and psychoanalyst.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
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Abell • Arcadia • Armistead Gardens • Ashburton • Auchentoroly-Parkwood

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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 • 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

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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

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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 • Little Italy • 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 • Ashton Sandy Spring, MD • Aspen Hill, 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 • Fort Meade, MD • Fort Washington, MD • Frederick, MD • Freeland, 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 $19.50 per hour. Most Baltimore families on Nanny Lane pay $17.50 to $20.50/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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