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Rebecca S. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Rebecca

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

A little bit about me

Hello! I am seeking a nanny/babysitting position , that will allow me to bring along my almost 3 year old daughter with me . I am one of 7 children , therefore, having years of experience watching children from infant age to preteen. I used to volunteer for a children’s church program, Awana , which involved watching a class of toddlers.I also assisted a family of 4 with their childcare before the birth of my daughter . I have worked from home since then , while being a full time mommy . I would love to speak to you about this opportunity. I can provide character references as well as complete a background check or any preferred trainings . Would love to talk more !

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Callie M. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Callie

Mechanicsville, MD
$15.50/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm a college student home for the summer and love working with kids!! I have babysat for several families over the past three years, babysitting more than once for almost every family I've worked for. I'm fully willing to cook meals, do light housekeeping, carpool, play with kids, and other necessary responsibilities. I live in Mechanicsville, Maryland and am involved in several organizations at my school.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Abby P. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Abby

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Abigayle. I absolutely love kids and have had experience with family/friends kids. I have my own reliable transportation. I can help kids learn, keep up with light housekeeping, run errands if needed, prepare meals. I’m available whenever!!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Leann A. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Leann

Mechanicsville, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a mother of 2! I’m very involved and love doing hands on activities and I am very open with communications.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hannah J. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Hannah

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My names Hannah, I am 19. I’ve always loved kids, and have been around them and worked with them my whole life. I was a nanny for a 9 months for an 8 month old. I also worked at a daycare from [phone number hidden]. I was with all different age groups. I now have my own baby. He is 9 months old, I would need to bring him with me. I’m in hopes to one day open up my own daycare but for now I would love to watch your babies and help you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jordan J. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Jordan

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

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Cherry C. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Cherry

Mechanicsville, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, My name is Cherry. I am 41 years old. I l just recently moved into Leonardtown. I have 3 children. I cared for, they're 7, 10 and 18 year. My daughter is an amazing big sister, she helps me out a lot with them , she is very motherly to them. I have cared for other kids that were ages 2-9 years old since I was 15 years old so I have so many years of experience of caring for children and I use to be a caregiver, so I have cared for seniors also full time. I did everything including cleaning houses. I love children. I love caring for children and seniors . It's what I enjoy doing. I'm trustworthy m, responsible and reliable anytime .

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Christina D. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Christina

Mechanicsville, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Christina and I enjoying working with children. I love watching them grow and achieve each milestone that they take. I have 10 plus year working with children of all ages and abilities.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Haley M. - Seeking Work in Mechanicsville

Nanny Haley

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

A little bit about me

Hi I’m haley, I used to work at Minds N Motions for about a year and a half. I worked with all age groups, infants to school age. I’ve also had a few babysitting jobs. I have an amazing niece and nephew who are my world. I am CPR certified

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Mechanicsville, MD is $17.47 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 Mechanicsville, MD

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

Mechanicsville 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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