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Juana S. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Juana

Fort Washington, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love children especially I love teaching and learning new things with them, I have been a teacher for 2 years of children from 3 to 5 years old in my church and I love doing crafts with them. I love taking care of them and above all learning to understand them and help them in their learning. I have 3 brothers and during their childhood I have helped my mother take care of them. When I was 12 years old my mother taught me to swim and later I taught my brothers.

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Special Needs
Dayday D. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Dayday

Fort Washington, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

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Special Needs
Kimberly R. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Kimberly

Fort Washington, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Bello many year experience

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Karen P. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Karen

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Karen I have worked with children before in the education field and am looking at helping a family out during the summer!
Amara H. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Amara

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

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Amara, I'm located in Fort Washington MD and I love babysitting and being around kids giving them fun activities to do for the whole day making sure they are being entertained and well feed. My background history is I work for parks and planning recreation center dealing with kids and what I do at my job is

· Managed groups of 16-30 children from ages 4-12 years old
· Supervised and insured the safety and well-being of children at all times
· Remained alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
· Organized and updated the summer camp client’s files
· Attended training and completed online workshops

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Yemiserach A. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Yemiserach

Fort Washington, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Yemi Abebe. I’m currently a college student and also work as a substitute teacher. I truly enjoy working with kids and helping them grow, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

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Special Needs

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Maria M. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Maria

Fort Washington, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m organized and energetic.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kiara B. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Kiara

Fort Washington, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Kiara im 21 years old ! I love children and if you give me a chance I promise I’ll be the perfect nanny for your child :).

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Special Needs
Oralia C. - Seeking Work in Fort Washington

Nanny Oralia

Fort Washington, MD
$26/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Amo a los ninos y los protejo con mi vida .Al igual que mis contratadores soy madre y se lo duro que es dejar a nuestros hijos por esta razon neceaitamos dejarlos con gente de confianza y soy una persona altamente confiable poseo altos valores morales y eticos. Responsable,puntual,proactiva , colaboradora , aprendo rapido , poseo disponibilidad , actualmente studio Ingles de 12 MD a 2:30 pm agradezco de antemano la gran oportunidad que me Brinden

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Infants
Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Fort Washington, MD?

The average cost of a babysitter in Fort Washington, MD is $18.60 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 Fort Washington, MD

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

Fort Washington 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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