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220 available babysitters in Kensington, MD

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Johana
Booked by 58 repeat families
68 reviews
Silver Spring
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 92 families in Kensington, MD

Hi everyone! I speak English and Spanish. I am a person that I characterize for my punctuality and kindness. I Have been a nanny since I was 17 years old. I love spending time with children, they grow so fast and learn very quickly. I try to help them as much as I can and help them learn new things and that they have confidence in themselves. I enjoy spending time with them. I have my first aid certificate and certificate of training school for the care of children. I like to do many activities with the children at home or outside if the weather permits. I know your children will have a lot of fun and they will learn from me as well as I from them.

Johana was great! My kids are already asking for her to come back. She was punctual, professional, kind, and kept us updated throughout the evening. 100% recommend.

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Jan Marie
Booked by 23 repeat families
38 reviews
Silver Spring
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 43 families in Kensington, MD

I would love to spend time reading to your children, playing outside, exploring nature, and dancing in the kitchen. I have taught preschool for three years. I have extensive experience babysitting, and I have eight years of teaching experience at the middle and high school level. I speak fluent German, and I would be happy to immerse your children in German and support their language development. I have worked as a full-time nanny for four years, with ages ranging from newborn (twins) to seven. **Allergic to cats**

Jan was on time, very kind, positive and my son had a great time playing with her. She was a great help while my husband and I got chores done around the house!

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Monica
Booked by 17 repeat families
21 reviews
Silver Spring
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 34 families in Kensington, MD

Hi! My name is Monica, and I am a babysitter with several years of experience. I have cared for children between the ages of 1 and 10. My responsibilities have included walking children to and from school, playing games, reading together, and supporting evening routines, among other tasks. I have also worked with children in educational settings. During the academic year, I work full-time as a high school educator. I am currently seeking part-time or occasional babysitting opportunities. Outside of babysitting, I enjoy spending time with dogs, reading, and running. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish for families interested in supporting dual-language learning.

Monica is lovely! The kids really enjoyed playing games with her, they went to bed on time, too :-) Happy to have Monica babysit again!

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Laurelle
Booked by 14 repeat families
30 reviews
Kensington
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in Kensington, MD

I finished LPN (Licenced Practical Nurse). I have years of experiences working with an infant, toddler, and school aged children. Kids are adorable. I don't have my own, but I have several nieces and nephews I babysit and love as my own kids. I love my family so much, they're my everything.

Laurelle was such a lovely lady and wonderful caregiver. She was promptly on time and immediately engaged with my 4 month old. Laurelle was comfortable with my lab mix, Lincoln and I was happy to leave my little family in her hands. Hopefully she will be available the next time I need help as she is incredibly kind and got along amazingly well with my little one.

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Viviana
Booked by 19 repeat families
20 reviews
Rockville
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 33 families in Kensington, MD

Hello families! My name is Viviana, and I’m a caring, patient, and reliable nanny with experience working with children of different ages in both educational and home settings. I enjoy creating a safe, loving, and positive environment where children feel happy, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. I’m organized, responsible, and love engaging kids through play, creativity, routines, and meaningful interactions. Families describe me as warm, trustworthy, and attentive, and I always do my best to care for children with kindness, respect, and genuine love. I would be happy to support your family and become someone your children feel comfortable and safe with every day.

She is kind and patient. Personable too :)

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Kensington?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Kensington?

Yes. Families in Kensington use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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