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Margarita R. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Margarita

Bethesda, MD
$22/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Margarita, I’m from Guatemala. My phone number is [phone number hidden]. I have experience as a nanny for more than 16 years, 10
years as a elementary school teacher in my country, and majored in speech therapy in my country as well. I have references

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Margaret F. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Margaret

Bethesda, MD
$32/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I'm Margaret. I recently returned from teaching English in elementary and high schools in El Salvador. I'm looking to nanny for a family for the summer! I'm super outdoorsy, active, and love kids! I've nannied for families with infants, toddlers, and school age kids.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Arlette G. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Arlette

Bethesda, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Nanny with 8+ years of experience.
I've handled daily child care as a live-in nanny, I plan and engage children in age-appropriate activities to encourage emotional, intellectual, and motor skills development

Have experience working with

Infants

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Inoka P. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Inoka

Bethesda, MD
$23/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Inoka. I have been a child caretaker for 6.5 years. I started my journey as an infant and toddler teacher assistant at the RDCA under the National Institute of Health (NIH). Then I moved to family babysitting, working as a nanny. This is what I have been practicing for the last 4 years.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Juana M. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Juana

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

A little bit about me

I'm from Mexico, i really love kids, energetic and creative for keep busy and learning skills, i confidence and ready to star to help with your kid.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Savanna F. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Savanna

Bethesda, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi Family !

I am a loving, outgoing and neat person. I have over 2 years of full time nanny experience and over 5 years part time (babysitting and tutoring.

I am originally from South Africa and am currently pursuing a Veterinary Technician degree so any fur babies are safe with me too.

I pride myself in safety and organization.

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Gladis B. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Gladis

Bethesda, MD
$24/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I am Gladis and I love to work with kids I have a lot of experience working with children, in Bethesda and Potomac

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Carolay R. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Carolay

Bethesda, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello Family!
My name is Carolay Reynold. I am 42 years old from from Brazil. I'm available Monday through Friday.
Work and Skills:
I have experience with children newborn up to 16 years of age.
My education background in Brazil specialized in Nutrition and Philosophy.
I hold a valid Maryland driver's license. I am fully vaccinated. My native language is Portuguese, fluent in Spanish and intermediate English.
I am CPR and First Aid certified. My hobbies are arts, reading, drawing and sports. Ease of creativity in arts and crafts. I do not own any pets but I love them very much.
I have a 7 years old daughter.
I consider myself an independent, responsible, honest, calm, patient, affectionate, organized and committed to work person. I hope you give me an opportunity.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll be happy to answer your questions. ☺️
I can provide host family referrals upon request.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sara V. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Sara

Bethesda, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Sara, I'm 32 years old
I have been working as a nanny for a long time. I am very dynamic and I like to keep things organized.
I’m respectful, flexible, easy going and I have a warm, caring demeanor. Easy to be around, sweet, appropriate,lovely and always on time. I take initiative and also teach developmentally advanced language, skills and has gotten all my children’s on a great schedules.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Bethesda, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Bethesda, MD is $24.20 per hour. Most Bethesda families on Nanny Lane pay $20.00 to $26.50/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, 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 Bethesda can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Bethesda 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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