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Alex A. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Alex

Kensington, MD
$24/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

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Special Needs

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First Aid
Carolina C. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Carolina

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

A little bit about me

Hi,
My name is Carolina, 37 years old, from Colombia.
I moved to this country 3 years ago, and being working as a nanny over 2 years.
I'm a certified nurse in my country, worked over 17 years as a nurse in my country.
I considered myself as a loving person, caring with kids / babies. Also an active person, I like to explore playgrounds, do playdates , lots of walks for kids . Looking for a full time nannying potion. Aiming in Kensington area, but open to other places if i find the right match. 😀

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rosa A. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Rosa

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

A little bit about me

My name is Rosy Alonzo and I am looking for a Live Out Nanny Position, I am a loving caregiver and I will love to work with you and be part of your family. I have a lot of experience working with kids, I have 5 daughters all of them are married now. I started taking care of my girls when I was pretty young, after I came to the US to work as a nanny/housekeeper with a lovely Indian family. Some of my duties were cook for the family, play with the kids, and clean the house, I feel very comfortable taking care of kids of any age. I describe myself as a very responsible, honest and organized person. I love to play with kids. I try to keep them active, I love play with kids because you can have so much fun playing with them. I am someone who knows the rules and routine. (I used google translate to communicate because my English is really bad). I am elegible to work in the US. I will looking forward, to hear from you. best regards Rosy

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Margaret B. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Margaret

Kensington, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola Soy Margie😊. Me encantan los bebés tengo experiencia con gemelas y me pongo a disposición si necesitan de mi ayuda😊 también estoy disponible si necesitan fin de semana 👍🏻

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Clara "Alicia" M. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Clara "Alicia"

Kensington, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Clara Alicia but I go by Alicia. I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. I am from Oaxaca, Mexico. I have good references. I am working to update my CPR and first aid training.

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Infants
Special Needs
Yeni R. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Yeni

Kensington, MD
$17.95/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola soy Yeni tengo 42 años me considero una mujer con suficiente edad para tener una es peripecia losuficiete para poder ser responsable y respetuosa para su familia y sobretodo para sus pequeños soy mama de 2 hermosos barones 22 y 19 y meatocado sola sacarlos adelante por eso sieto que puedo ser parte de su familia dios es bueno y to biene por añadidura 🙏

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Arlene B. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Arlene

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

A little bit about me

My Name is Arlene .I love children.have three of my own.Am very patient ,loving and kind

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Special Needs
Claudia M. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Claudia

Kensington, MD
$22/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a mother of older kids 11 and 15. my full time job is drive the school bus for Montgomery County. I’m reliable, kind and trustable.
non-judgemental and will treat your kid like my own.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Rosa D. - Seeking Work in Kensington

Nanny Rosa

Kensington, MD
$25/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I've interned with the YMCA Youth and family services and Montgomery Housing partnerships which both help low income families and provided after school school care, assistance with summer camps as a camp counselor, fundraising events, and more. I've done previous babysitting on the side but have been a full time in the past before. I have worked with kids of all ages. Kids 1-3 are my specialty along with arts n crafts, music therapy,baby sign language, memory and speech games, brain development function activity and more

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Kensington, MD is $20.82 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 Kensington, MD

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

Kensington 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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