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Kristen F. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Kristen

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

A little bit about me

Hello! I am a 19 year old student with a passion for care taking. I was raised with 5 siblings so, I have been babysitting my whole life! I started officially babysitting when I was 13 with kids 6mo-15yr. I am also a dance teacher for kids all ages!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Angel S. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Angel

Thurmont, MD
$18/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my names Angel Sowers. I attend Catoctin Highschool as well as taking collage classes to graduate early. I lived with my cousin for two years helping take care of her four kids. They were ages 1-7. Now I help watch my niece and nephew after school as well as my cousins 2 years old.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Kira J. - Seeking Work in Glen Rock

Nanny Kira

Glen Rock, PA
$19/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 22yrs old expecting my first baby girl in December. I am a very kind hearted person and love helping families and their babies. I had a brother with Down syndrome that I helped take care of in high school I took child development and I also game my nursing assistant cert. I am CPR and first aid CERT. for infants through adults

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jacque B. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Jacque

Thurmont, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there my name is Jacque, I am a mom with 2 grown sons that I adore. I have 25+ years of child care experience, with over 12 years as an in home nanny, including children with special needs.
I have cpr training, and I am flexible with availability.
I love being around children and being able to watch them grow and learn.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marissa D. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Marissa

Thurmont, MD
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Marissa, I am a junior in high school, about to be a senior, I am 17 years old. I am apart of the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at Career Technology Center. Working with children is something that I have always loved and I want to continue my teaching career. I have worked with little before.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sydni B. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Sydni

Thurmont, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Sydni, I’m 18 years old and I love children! I currently just graduated from Catoctin high school and completed my full child development class program! I’m looking for a full time nanny position.

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Special Needs

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Katherine  S. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Katherine

Thurmont, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I love kids! I have experience in all ages. I have 4 german shepherds, I read a lot in my free time. Growing up I was in the volunteer fire department and also the state police explorer program. I love doing arts and crafts and helping with early childhood development.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Gabriella D. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Gabriella

Thurmont, MD
$18.39/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am 16 years old, babysit my nieces and nephews and love kids!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Raquel U. - Seeking Work in Thurmont

Nanny Raquel

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find a Babysitter in Thurmont, MD

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Thurmont, 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 Thurmont can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Thurmont 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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