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Charlotte $19 per hour for 1 child

I have worked with children since 2022 as an aftercare teacher and summer camp teacher at an elementary school, supporting kids ages 2–6. I regularly managed groups of 6–12 children with some help from other teachers, creating a safe and engaging environment. Before moving to D.C., I babysat for two families with children ages 3–14. I am also experienced with house sitting and pet sitting as needed.

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Bet $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Betsabe, but everyone calls me Bet 🙂 I'm a loving, patient, and responsible caregiver. I might be a little shy with adults at first, but I'm completely silly and fun with children! I have 10 years of extensive childcare experience, including 1 year of professional caregiving here in the USA. My experience spans all age groups, from newborns to teenagers. My primary language is Spanish, so I'm happy to help children practice their Spanish language skills! Also, one of my personal goals is to improve my English, which makes me even more motivated to communicate clearly and engage. I truly enjoy making little friends and creating warm and loving connections with children. I focus on providing a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children feel supported, cared for, and comfortable being themselves. I use my diverse skills in Photography, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Sports (Running, Cycling, Soccer, Swimming), and Dance to encourage creativity, healthy habits, and fun learning in every interaction. I am also happy to provide homework assistance and tutoring. I have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for safe transportation, if needed. I’m also a huge animal lover and am happy to help care for family pets (dogs, cats, etc.) as needed. Professional Credentials: • Red Cross - Advanced Child Care Training Course Certificate. • First Aid and CPR Certified. • Childcare Accident Prevention Promoter. Specialized Training: • MIDO expert for girls and adolescents. • Focus on boys and girls growing up healthy. • Integrating Arts and Science into children's lives.

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Gabriella $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello, I am a babysitter with many years of experience. Not only do I have experience taking care of kids, I’ve also taught kids in after school programming. With me you do not have to worry! Your kids will be entertained, treated with kindness, and happy to see you when you return home.

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Clara $20 per hour for 1 child

Experience: 1. Worked as a Nanny for 3 year old and 5 year old for 7 months 2. After Care Counselor for kindergardeners to 8th graders for 4 years 3. Substitute Teacher for Preschool age to 8th graders for 4 years 4. Part time Preschool Teacher for 2 months (This was supposed to be a part time position as an art teacher for the little ones but I was given a position as a morning preschool teacher to help out) 5. Pet sitter for all animal (Except snake) for 6 years Qualifications: 1. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified 2. Medication Administation Training (MAT) Certified About me: I love learning and teaching. I have a ton of little cousins so I was the babysitter in my family growing up and have always been around kids of all ages, which is what got me into childcare in the beginning. Patients is key, in my opinion, and anything can be taught with both patients and determination. I grew up playing many different sports and think exercise is important but I my passion is reading and I love doing read alouds with the kids. It can surprise people how much some of the older kids appreciate being read to.

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Briana $17 per hour for 1 child

Hello :) My Name is Briana and as you can see I'm new to this app but I'm hoping to build a strong and trusting profile so please guys , bare with me haha ! Im a 21 year old female , I have professional caregiving and organizing experience ! I am very comfortable providing compassionate and attentive care . I’m patient , trustworthy , reliable and used to managing different personalities and routines . I’ve worked with children , elders , and pets on numerous occasions and I truly enjoy it ! I’m a caregiver as well (CPR/FIRST AID certified) and I genuinely enjoy my job to the fullest . I love caregiving because I love it . It warms my heart seeing others filled with so much joy and pure happiness. Ive worked in a daycare when I was in my late teens , Ive baby-sat for friends as well as family. I helped raise my 2 younger brothers. Those experiences taught me a lot lol ! Aside from that I babysat my neighbors daughter as well on numerous occasions. I like to believe I'm a comedian so humor is no issue for me , I love love love laughing ! I’m a people’s person , I love meeting new faces and interacting with people ! I’ll be sure to bring the warm , funny , and loving energy :)

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

Yes. Families in Potomac 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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