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Families in Silver Spring turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
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Hi, I’m Janelle! I’m looking for occasional babysitting hours on weekday evenings or weekends. I have extensive experience babysitting toddlers and older children as well as experience with children under 1. I spent five years teaching swim lessons to kids from ages 2-8 years old and coaching a summer swim team with kids from 4-18 years old. I love caring for kids!
Hi! I’m Sofia and im 21 years old. I’m a full-time student at the University of Maryland, College Park (Class of Fall 26'), and I absolutely love working with kids. I offer childcare along with light household help like cleaning, cooking, and tidying up, and I’m also comfortable driving kids to and from school, activities, and appointments when needed. I’ve been caring for children since 2018, working with kids ranging from infants to teens. Over the years, I’ve supervised multiple kids at once, helped with homework, prepared meals, organized fun and age-appropriate activities, and made sure kids feel safe, supported, and happy while their parents are away. I’m also currently a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), where I support children and youth ranging from 1 month to 21 years old. I’ve worked as a Teacher Assistant at a Montessori school, helping plan lessons, support classroom routines, and give extra attention to children who needed it. Additionally, I’ve been a camp counselor, leading groups, running games, and creating a positive and energetic environment for kids to learn and have fun. I’m patient, dependable, and very attentive, and I truly enjoy building warm, trusting relationships with the families I work with. I would love the chance to support your family and be someone your kids feel comfortable and excited to be around. I can’t wait to meet you.
“Sofia was wonderful! My kids took to her right away. She was on time and was communicative throughout booking. We will definitely use her again. ”
HELLO/HOLA welcome to my profile! **(Policies at the bottom, read before booking) My name is Ruth and I am l a full-time student at UDC. I am currently looking for one-time jobs and weekend opportunities . I have been a preschool teacher for 5 years and I mainly worked with toddlers. I have also cared for infants and older children. My experience with working with children has been a joyful ride. There are many learning curves because each child is unique. I’ve learned how to follow their interests in play, set healthy boundaries, and find creative ways to connect. I encourage good manners and respectful behavior while still allowing a sense of fun and mischief. I love how confident and happy children are when they are in their own home and I'm there to support them in anyway I can! Personally, when I care for children I like to incorporate music, art, and find time to read. My personal hobbies include hiking, painting, and trying new foods. I will respect any health related requests that you may have so that everyone feels comfortable. As I also take COVID precautions seriously, I will be sure to cancel if I develop Covid-like symptoms. See details below on cancellations. Thank you for visiting my page. Please feel to request a chat to talk about the job! I look forward to talking with you either in Spanish or English!! POLICIES: - BOOKING TIME: I require a 3-hour minimum booking time - EARLY RETURNS: Full payment must be paid for hours booked, even if you come home early. I ask to be paid for the full time booked as I set that time aside for your family and could not have spent that time doing other work. - INTERVIEWS: I am happy to chat on the phone prior to booking(s) or hop on a zoom call to meet. - SICK CHILDREN: For health and safety reasons, please let me know in advance if your child is sick or there are any health concerns going on in your household. I am happy to care for sick children in some circumstances (with notice), at a higher hourly rate. - CANCELLATIONS: If you plan to cancel please give at least a 5 hour notice. I will give a 24 hour notice if I am the one to cancel due to sickness. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions about myself or the policies please send me a message. I hope to talk with you soon, Ruth S.
“Ruth was wonderful with our son, so much so that he didn't want her to leave! We will definitely reach out to Ruth again in the future.”
I would love to use my free time to babysit for your children. I have babysat on and off for years, and love all ages of kids - from playing games with toddlers, to helping older children with their homework. I am not afraid to get down and dirty with the kids, or discipline them when needed. I hope to hear from you and your family soon!
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Hi! My name is Gayatri and I'm a babysitter with ~10 of experience with children ages 1 - 14. I have a bachelor's degree in Economics and Creative Writing from UNC Chapel Hill (class of 2014) and currently work in Georgetown in branding / communications for non-profits and foundations. In my free time I like to read, write fiction, and cook! I love babysitting because it's fun -- I love getting to know children over games, arts and crafts, homework, and playing with their friends. I have experience working with boys and girls and enjoy babysitting actual babies as well as older school-age children :) I'm looking forward to meeting your family!
“Our nine-year-old son had a great time with Gayatri! We'd definitely hire her again.”
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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