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Babysitters Gaithersburg, MD (Contact for Free)

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Makayla Kulikowski

Makayla Kulikowski
Gaithersburg, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Dedicated and Caring Babysitter Ready to Create Safe, Fun Experiences for Your Little Ones!

As a passionate and experienced babysitter, I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your children. I prioritize safety and comfort while creating a nurturing environment where your little ones can thrive. With a blend of engaging activities, creative play, and a caring approach, I strive to make every babysitting experience enjoyable and memorable. Let’s work together to give your children the care and attention they deserve! I look forward to meeting your family and providing peace of mind while you’re away.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Gaithersburg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I love to work with kids As I want to be a teacher once I graduate college, I have babysat for many years and loved being with children weather it’s babysitting or family events I have always been known as the mommy’s helper.Im still in high school but it would be a great opportunity to widen my experience.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Samantha Lauren Jimenez Vargas

Samantha Lauren Jimenez Vargas
McLean, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Creating a safe and fun environment for your little ones.

Hello! My name is Samantha short for Sammy, and I am 13 years old, I am exited to apply for a babysitting position. I have a genuine passion for working with children and have gained valuable experience throughout my sister, neighbors, cousins, and my dog 🐶.

Babysitter $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of McLean for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

Free babysitting for hurricane victims

A lot of people are struggling through devastating hurricanes and floods so I am offering help to those in need. Contact me for more details. All I ask in return is a reference/review of my services.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I have a younger sister and I babysit her for almost 2 years, Also I have 1 dog and I usually take her on walks. I know I may have said that I am 16 but I am actually 13 years old, I just put I am 16 because the website didn't let me put 13.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Samantha For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Anyah Ray

Anyah Ray
Silver Spring, MD

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Member since: Apr 2024

All about me!!

Hi my name is A’nyah Ray, I go to Bethesda Chevy Chase high school, I’m a junior, I do cheerleading and hip hop dance. I love kids, I’ve work as a gymnastics teacher for 10 months and babysat kids in the past.

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Silver Spring for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Day

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Arvo

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Anyah For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Divine Bruce
Montgomery Village, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Montgomery Village for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Divine For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sherri Renee yackel

Sherri Renee yackel
Washington, DC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Currently hiring

Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Washington for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 53 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Computers

Contact Sherri For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jenni Hlover
Silver Spring, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Silver Spring for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- ✓ - ✓ - ✓ -

Day

- ✓ - ✓ - ✓ -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

Contact Jenni For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Gurjit Kaur
Sterling, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sterling for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Gurjit For Free

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Childcare

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Other pet services you need:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Gaithersburg, MD, United States (Nov 2024)

Gaithersburg babysitters are paid an average of $16.00 per hour as of November 2024, which is 2% lower than the Maryland average of $16.33, and 4.3% lower than the United States average of $16.72. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Gaithersburg:
$12.00 $16.00 $20.00
Maryland:
$6.00 $16.33 $25.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.72 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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Babysitter interview tips

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Babysitter pay

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Babysitting job expectations

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Special occasions

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Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.