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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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Siannah Cooper

Siannah Cooper
Lanham, MD

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Member since: Mar 2026

Fun, Patient, Positive and Energetic Babysitter

Hello! My name is Siannah, and I’m a responsible, caring, and enthusiastic babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with children. I have experience looking after kids of different ages and always aim to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where they can feel comfortable and happy.

I’m patient, dependable, and attentive to each child’s needs—whether that means helping with homework, organizing creative activities, preparing simple meals, or keeping bedtime routines on track. I believe babysitting is more than just supervision; it’s about building trust with both children and parents while making sure every child feels valued and cared for.

Parents can count on me to be reliable, communicative, and focused on their child’s well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and provide a positive, safe experience for your children.

Babysitter $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lanham 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design

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Peace Ajao

Peace Ajao
Greater Landover, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

Hello, my name is peace ajao, 18 year old. This is my dream for babysitting first time. I probably will try this lot work.

Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $16 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Greater Landover 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Babysitting course complete
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
      • Sign language

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking

Contact Peace For Free

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Mckenzie Y
Hyattsville, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Oumaima Ihmidene
Alexandria, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

My full name is Omaima, I live in Virginia, I have a college degree, I have experience with children, I used to teach Arabic and French when I was in my country, I came to America, and continued to work in my field, which is raising children, I worked and still work in a public school, as a teacher's assistant, I spend a great time with children, I love teaching them, and training them, to form themselves, grow and develop, I am a serious person, I love to master my work, I love to learn new languages, I know Arabic, and I can speak French and Turkish, and I am here to work only during the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Alexandria 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
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 29 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English, Arabic, French, and Turkish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Oumaima For Free

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Rossie Gomez
Woodbridge, VA

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Member since: May 2025

Welcome message:

Hello, my name is Rossie I am 17 years old turning 18 in August. Graduated from high school. I love babies and pets I have pets myself. I’m always around baby’s and toddlers so I know what to expect. I am certified in adult child infant CPR, first aid, and AED.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Woodbridge 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts

Contact Rossie For Free

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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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

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:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Anyah For Free

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Claudia

Claudia
Fort Washington, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Reliable Weekend Babysitter Available

Hi! and I’m a 16-year-old high school junior looking for a weekend babysitting job to help me save money and gain experience. This would be my first official job, but I’m responsible, patient, and excited to learn. I’m available on weekends and school days off, with more open availability during the summer. I love working with kids and creating a fun, positive environment for them. I’m part of a culinary program at school, so I can prepare simple, kid-friendly meals, and I’m also happy to do light cleaning to help keep things tidy. I can help with homework, keep kids entertained, and support their routines however I can.

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Fort Washington 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible and motivated high school student with experience helping families and children through volunteer work and community service. While I do not have formal babysitting credentials or professional training, I bring strong communication skills, patience, and reliability to every task. I am fluent in Spanish, experienced in preparing meals, organizing activities, and keeping environments clean and safe. I’m comfortable working with children and am committed to providing a positive, attentive, and caring experience for every family I work with.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Hadassah Tucker
Alexandria, VA

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Member since: Jan 2025

hi i'm hadassah can't wait to meet your little angel

Babysitter $15/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Alexandria 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

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

I can help with homework

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Comedy

Contact Hadassah For Free

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Karyana Fenelon
New Carrollton, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Babysitter $12/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within New Carrollton 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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Karyana For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Washington, DC, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Washington babysitters are paid an average of $19.82 per hour as of July 2026, which is 4.1% lower than the District of Columbia average of $20.68, and 6.4% higher than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Washington.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Washington:
$18.02 $19.82 $21.62
District of Columbia:
$18.80 $20.68 $22.56
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates


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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

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.