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Alise M. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Alise

Bethesda, MD
$40/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Dawa D. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Dawa

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I am Dawa.
I have got more than 16 years of experience in dealing with kids by way of having worked as an elementary school teacher. I am not only committed but deeply passionate in providing a highest level of early childhood care & development, grooming and any kinds of toddler/kids assistance.

I am very understanding, empathetic, reliable and hardworking. I would love to make best use of the knowledge, skills and abilities that I have acquired over the years in helping you and your family to care and bring up your kids. In addition to these experiences, I am also a mother of two daughters. This, I guess is going to be yet another indispensable values and wisdom that I would bring along with me towards helping to rear your kids/family.

Have experience working with

Infants
Alexandra C. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Alexandra

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

A little bit about me

Buenos días mucho gusto me presento mi nombre es alexandra tengo 28 años y actualmente vivo en la ciudad de washington y me encuentro en la búsqueda de trabajo.
Me considero una persona responsable, puntual, ordenada, con iniciativa y entrgada a mi trabajo.
En cuanto a los niños me encantan y se me dan muy bien, toda mi vida he estado rodeada de niños y la verdad suelo conectar muy bien con todos.

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Special Needs

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Virginia M. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Virginia

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

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kiana B. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Kiana

Bethesda, MD
$33/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Kiana. Im 33 years old and have been a nanny for 8 years.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Nicole P. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Nicole

Bethesda, MD
$36/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Keep it short and sweet.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Elsie M. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Elsie

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

A little bit about me

I have a 14 year old boy and 11 year old girl myself. I speak fluently Chinese too.
Alicia H. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Alicia

Bethesda, MD
$30/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Alicia tengo experiencia con niños recién nacidos hasta 10 años. Soy una persona dinámica, activa muy responsable me gusta las actividades con los niños al aire libre tengo buenas referencias y me encantan los niños enseñarles hacer independientes, ordenados y obedientes

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Infants
Silvia H. - Seeking Work in Bethesda

Nanny Silvia

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

A little bit about me

I’m honest energetic person I love to spend time outside I’m creative organized loyalty respectful

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 $22.11 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 Bethesda, MD

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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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