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Mia M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Mia

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Mia Mangione and I am 24 years old. I have ample experience working with children as a youth sports trainer and preschool teacher for over three years. I have nannied for three families and often help watch my nieces and nephews. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with children and would love to help!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia H. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Olivia

Baltimore, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a new graduate pediatric er nurse , who adores working with kids! I am looking for a family that is okay with my nursing schedule and I can help out with!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Monica L. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Monica

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

A little bit about me

My name is Monica!! a great, hardworking, caring, and honest young lady

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Shantal R. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Shantal

Baltimore, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is shantal I love children am a very hard working and honest individual ,my positive attitude and willingness to always give a 100% towards all aspects of my life will ensure that any task set before is done to the best of my ability

Have experience working with

Infants
Erica W. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Erica

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

A little bit about me

I am 17 years old , I’m still in school . I am very trustworthy, responsible & respectful .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Chanelle Miller M. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Chanelle Miller

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

A little bit about me

38 years old
resides in Baltimore City
Mom of 4
Site manager
Love to cook and read
Arts and Crafts

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Drew S. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Drew

Baltimore, MD
$22/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m excited to meet your family! 😊

My name is Drew,💗 and I’m a caring, patient, and responsible person who enjoys working with children and helping them learn and grow. I have experience working as a Behavior Technician,for over 2 years and engaged in babysitting for over 4 years 🥹where I support children with their development, communication, social skills, and everyday routines. I enjoy keeping children engaged with fun activities, helping with daily routines, preparing simple meals, and creating a safe and positive environment. I’m dependable, attentive, and passionate about making sure children feel comfortable, happy, and cared for. I’m looking forward to meeting your amazing family!🥹💗

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jasmaine P. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Jasmaine

Baltimore, MD
$21/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jasmaine Parker and I’m very passionate/invested in being a positive and encouraging care giver & presence in any child life I have privilege to be a part of.

The growth, exploration, wonder, and overall development of young minds is limitless and truly a rewarded journey to see!

A safe and comforting environment is an essential that I aim to always provide.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kayden L. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Kayden

Baltimore, MD
$18.50/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Kayden ,and I’m excited to apply for the nanny position you have available. I’ve always had a passion for working with children and creating a nurturing, safe, and fun environment where they can learn and grow academically and socially. I would love the opportunity to support your family and contribute positively to your children’s day to day lives. Thank you for considering my application.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Babysitters by neighbourhood in Baltimore

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

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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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