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Lubaba H. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Lubaba

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

A little bit about me

ok who I am :- my name is listed above am from Ethiopia I have been living in USA the last 10 years I work different places but working as a nanny for me is interesting job cause I really love staying longer with kids and they love me too. I have 5 and more years of experience working as a nanny .

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Infants
Milita S. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Milita

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

A little bit about me

I like to work with kids, I love the kids, talk to them, play with them, teach them, feed them
Edina E. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Edina

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

A little bit about me

IAM a mother of two beautiful kids that I care and love they have given me a reason to I have enough love to share for other kids out there

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Maria N. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Maria

Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

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Infants
Alice A. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Alice

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

A little bit about me

Have passion for kids, I'm a very caring person and treat kids like my own kids, I love kids

Have experience working with

Infants
Beverly L. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Beverly

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

A little bit about me

Mature, caring, warm personality observation spirit, dependable and loving with a passion for children.
Baby nurse/nanny with over 5 years experiences providing exceptional care to children ranging from newborn to ages 2 plus.
Proficient in communicating with children at different development stages.
Consistently receiving outstanding feedbacks from parents and children with numerous referrals.
Assimilated into households with diverse traditions, routines and religious/dietary practices.

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Elisabeth E M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Elisabeth E

Silver Spring, MD
$17/hr
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Salut je suis une jeune Camerounaise ayant une residence permanente aux USA.je parle courament français et un peu l l'anglais j'ai une education formelle,ma disponibilité est flexible

Have experience working with

Infants
Paula F. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Paula

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I'm Paula and I would love to work with children. I feel that I have the energy, charisma and patience. I also speak Spanish perfectly
Ida A. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Ida

Silver Spring, MD
$17.50/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I like to take care of kids, I love kids a lot

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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!

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