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Skye V. - Seeking Work in Salisbury

Nanny Skye

Salisbury, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Skye and I'm a 25 year old part time college student going into teaching/childcare (elementary school/ head-start). I love working with kids and encouraging them to be unapologetically themselves! Childcare is something that I'm super passionate about and love influencing young kids to be nothing but their best selves. I'm not a drinker or a smoker and I'm looking for a wonderful family to nanny full or part-time!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"Skye was great with the kids, attentive to their individual needs, and went out of her way to accommodate their interests. She was patient, playful, and caring! Skye was also flexible with our schedule, and patient with our animals and unique living space. It can be difficult to care for multiple children of different ages but she managed it well and our kids were always excited to see her and sad to see her leave at the end of the day. Also bonus, she was very communicative and always shared adorable pictures of the kiddos to keep me updated!"
- Molly
Tonya G. - Seeking Work in Baltimore

Nanny Tonya

Baltimore, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Tonya I am a 24 hour Nanny, I have cared for children since thee age of 8yrs old. I have all my certifications including Director. I have over 22 years experience working in the school system and childcare facilities with special needs children. I have worked for Baltimore Housing Authority and BCS. I enjoy assisting families and businesses care for our most precious gifts. I aspire to have my own divers private Christian School within the next 3 years. I also just started my business in children’s face painting and glitter/regular tatoo for children’s parties, family reunion, picnics, any events to occupy and do fun activities with the kids. FYI MY CHARGES VARY ACCORDINGLY TO DISTANCE, RATIO, DUTIES, SPECIAL NEEDS. ALSO I DO ACCEPT CHILDCARE VOUCHERS HOWEVER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORTIONS THEY WILL NOT COVER. : )

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"Tonya is very responsive and flexible. She bacome like extended family"
- Sean
Jennifer B. - Seeking Work in Parkville

Nanny Jennifer

Parkville, MD
Active Now
$22/hr
Responds within a week
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there busy families I'm Jen. If you're looking for an experienced fun-loving energetic respectful trusted all around Nanny,for everything ur fam needs, to keep your kids safe happy healthy smiling laughing look no further!!
 Lots of experience but being a mom to my loveCamden who is 6 and in first grade, they grow up so fast.. I've been a nanny for several families over the years with babies of all sizes and ages. I was meant to do this! M
Lover of all animals! Attended nursing school then accepted a nanny position which I accepted and went back2school4early childhood development and became certified to work with children. Being a nanny is so much more than playingw kids, It's listening connecting w them if having a bad day,making them feel safe loved I'm here for them. Literally rolling around on the floor with kids and dancing music reading but love the outdoors. I know how truly hard it can by to find the perfect match so plz reach out! I'm all yours and Can't wait2meet u ❤

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Recent reference

"Jen is not only an amazing child care provider and Nanny, she is great at bringing your whole entire household together and making things run very smoothly. She takes her job very seriously and it still like family too myself and my kids who are now in college. Jen started with us when I had just been divorced it was myself and my two kids and she stayed with us when I really needed help more than anything. She is is an extremely great person and of course when it comes to you know children she is very loving and nurturing and just a fun person to be around yes she's a big kid at heart but she is absolutely the best thing that ever happened to my family. Not only is she just an amazing human being she goes about and Beyond to make things easier on Mom and Dad and will always make sure that your kids are safe she always treated my children's if they were her own! I feel any family would be honored to have been work with them because I know we were."
- Scott Autry
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Maryland?

The average cost of a babysitter in Maryland is $18.14 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Maryland

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Maryland

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 can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Maryland 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!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

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