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Lisa F. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Lisa

Silver Spring, MD
$25 - $40/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Lisa. I would love to be your care provider.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emma A. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Emma

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

A little bit about me

My name Maria Emma, ​​I currently dedicate myself to the home due to the pandemic, in the last 10 years I have dedicated myself to the care of children from 0 to 3 years old as a provider in my daycare that I had to close due to the pandemic.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jairo L. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Jairo

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Jairo, I’m a American/Brazilian looking for an opportunity to take care of your kids, I’ve got a lot of experience, since I’ve raised my younger brother David.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Maria Luiza S. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Maria Luiza

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Maria Luiza but they call me Malu, I'm 37 years old, I'm passionate about children and pets, I'm in the United States studying English because in Brazil I work in the financial area with accounts receivable and payable, more specifically, as a hobby I like to see movies, cooking, walking in parks or on the streets getting to know places 🥰
Chantal A. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Chantal

Silver Spring, MD
$30/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am Chantal grew up in Africa on the west coast at age 20 I moved to the united state and I have been taking care of little ones since
I am patient kind attentive caring loving
Reads to the children.,
Help them grow by making them feel comfortable and confident in themselves
I speak French , I love to sing to the children while we learn.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Nanyeli C. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Nanyeli

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Nanyeli but I like to be called Yuli, I'm from Guatemala and I speak two languages. I studied 2 years of growth child development and teaching as profession in those two years I had the opportunity to work with children under 5 years old, my mom takes care of children at home and I helped her more than 4 months ago.

My biggest dream is to be a teacher.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Katrina W. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Katrina

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

my name is katrina i am 19 years old i enjoy watching children. i’ve babysat my whole entire life my sisters brother, nieces and nephews.

Have experience working with

Infants
Gladys R. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Gladys

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Gladys Lagos Rivas, I am 20 years old in college, I am looking for a job as a nanny, I love kids they are so adorable!!!
Patricia C. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Patricia

Silver Spring, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Compassionate, hardworking, nonsmoker with a long history of child care. Energetic and motivated to engage children by creating age appropriate, creative activities.

Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality daycare for busy parents. Committed to providing continuity of care as long as need be
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Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD is $21.40 per hour. Most Silver Spring families on Nanny Lane pay $19 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Silver Spring 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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