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Katie M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Katie

Silver Spring, MD
$19/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

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CPR
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Alba Lucia L. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Alba Lucia

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

A little bit about me

soy una mujer muy entregada a mi trabajo lo hago con mucho respeto dedicacion aunque no tengo hijos amo mucho a los niños

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Adelsa M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Adelsa

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Adelsa Monzon soy de Guatemala me considero cariñosa con los niños Mi dedicación el amor y la paciencia son parte de mi vida así a los demás me encantaría. Seguí cuidando niños

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Merly M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Merly

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

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Merly y me gustan los niños soy mamá de 4 niños tres niñas y un un niño

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ana M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Ana

Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hollo soy Ana me gustaría trabajar para familia que necesitan por el cuidado de los niños estoy lista para empezar a trabajar

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Emmy S. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Emmy

Silver Spring, MD
$17/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

45 yrs old caring and loving, ready to start work,would participate in child activities, make sure play area is safe,preparing meals,house cleaning doing laundryband working overtime if needed.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Asheia C. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Asheia

Silver Spring, MD
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, My name is Asheia I’ve worked in Childcare for a little over 5years. I have 2 children of my own. I love to do activities with children cooking and art.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alejandra S. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Alejandra

Silver Spring, MD
$17.28/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Alejandra soy de Honduras tengo 26 años soy auxiliar de enfermería con experiencia soy una persona puntual y responsable en mi trabajo soy madre de 2 hijos por lo tanto tengo experiencia con niños

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Aliza M. - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

Nanny Aliza

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

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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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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