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Justine  W. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Justine

Silver Spring, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My experience of being a nanny over the years have been great. I am 25 year young lady who loves kids, children need constant attention and care and I offer that and a lot more. I am looking forward to work with anyone who is interested in giving me the job. I assure you won't be disappointed

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Infants
Reini  T. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Reini

Silver Spring, MD
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I believe I will make a great nanny because I already have experience and I also have a kid and I would know what they need
Emily K. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Emily

Silver Spring, MD
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am 19 years old and since the beginning of high school I was taking child development to help me learn about kids and the different ages and behaviors. The class helped me get my first babysitting job that helped me get a relationship with the family and mostly the baby girls that I helped take care of. I can work around your hours as well.

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Kossi A. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Kossi

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I like kids and I am nice person. I do have a little brother that I use to baby sit
Stephanie R. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Stephanie

Silver Spring, MD
$18/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm look for q part time job I speak Spanish and English very well

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Infants
Tee Tee D. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Tee Tee

Silver Spring, MD
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! my name is Tina,I am junior in high school and I love spending time with kids. :)

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Patricia F. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Patricia

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Soy una persona amable, me gustan ,los niños, los cuido muy bien, soy responsable, honesta y respetuosa, estudie para ser abogado pero no termine mi carrera. Trabaje cuidando niños y creo tener suficiente experiencia. Espero me den la oportunidad de una posible entrevista.

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Infants

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CPR
First Aid
Mary An P. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Mary An

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I’m Mary, mother of 2. Since I gave birth to my two kids, I gave up my job to focus my time taking care of them. Now they are grown up, well mannered and responsible kids. I have no regrets giving up my job and working full time with them. It’s worth it.

Have experience working with

Infants
Maria R. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Maria

Silver Spring, MD
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Silver Spring, MD is $19.31 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 Silver Spring, MD

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

Silver Spring 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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