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65 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.42/hr

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Diana Carolina
Booked by 55 repeat families
67 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 106 families in Potomac, MD

Hi there! My name is Diana, and I have 12 years experience in childcare, I've worked with kids from newborns to high-school age. I was an Au Pair for one year and a half and I had the opportunity to work with kids of different ages, not only that, but I also have experience doing overnight and date-night sitting. I have taken the CPR and first AID course, because it was a requirement to be an Au Pair. My connection with children has always been great. I love working with them, and we always have a blast. Not only I do enjoy reading with children, but I love activities outside, go to the park or to a local library, making up fun games - whether it be a puppet show or hide-and-seek and I like cooking as well. What will I do with your children? It depends on them and what they like to do. What I will tell you is that I will work to keep them busy and constantly engaged. Sometimes it's great to stay at home, build a fort, bake some goodies, and have a movie day. However, sometimes it's great to go outside and take the train or drive to different parts of the city and visit every park you pass, local libraries or museums. There are so many things, places, and people to learn from in this world. Please contact me if you have any questions! Thank you for take the time and read a little more about me, I hope hearing from you!!

“Diana was excellent and I would recommend her totally!”

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Rebecca
Booked by 4 repeat families
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Potomac, MD

Hello! I am a mother first and foremost, my daughter is now a freshman in college, so I have lots of experience working with children. Years ago, I worked within MCPS in the Pre-School Education Program (provides special education services for ages 3-5). I am currently in school as well, taking online classes but have extra time to explore my passions; education, childcare, health, and nutrition. My daughter has had a severe nut allergy most of her life, so I am used to working with and around allergies. I love the outdoors and hiking, cooking and traveling.

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Moitheri
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Potomac, MD

Childcare: Experienced in toddler - teen care. I have taken care of new borns and children of varying ages for relatives. Experienced in first aid and child tutoring for any subject (I am a teacher). I can help with homework and can introduce the child to activities such as art and crafts if requested (I can send painting and knitting samples). Available to take kids to after school activities and others. House services: I can do deep clean, clearing up, room cleans and whole house cleans. Activities include organization, dishes, laundry (with instructions) and others as per request.

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Karen $25 per hour for 1 child

Hiiiii!! This is Karen, former au pair and currently nanny with over 10 years of experience, 7+ in Argentina and more than 3 in the U. S. And CPR trained. I've cared for kids of all ages, from babies to teenagers, and I love supporting their growth through fun activities, routines, and patience. As a reference, I've been taking care of my youngest host kid since he was 7 months old and he's 4 years old now! :) I'm also a college student nowadays, and I'm looking for an extra job this time since I'll be available from 9am to 3pm approximately on weekdays. I'm currently in college majoring in Hospitality Management, with a focus on Restaurant & Event Management. Last semester, I also completed a ServSafe course, so I have some formal training in food safety and handling. As I mentioned, I also spent the past 4 years working with a family, and cooking and helping with household tasks have been a big part of my responsibilities. I'm very comfortable following recipes and instructions, grocery shopping, meal prepping, organizing food, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. I'm reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and I genuinely enjoy cooking and helping a household run smoothly. And I also have reliable transportation. Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you think it could work! I would be more than happy to help! I can provide references as well :) Thank you!!

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Athena $18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Potomac, MD

Im a student at American University who is great with kids and dogs. Im always ready to play and have fun with kids of all ages. Ive volunteered at kids bible camps as well as youth programs from ages 2 - 13. Ive also volunteered at a dog rescue for around 5 years and am comfortable with dogs of all sizes.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Potomac, MD?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.42
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.06
  • Typical job length: 4.8 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

Marie C., parent

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

Jenny S., parent

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

Jesse D., parent

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Potomac?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Potomac is $23.42 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Potomac.

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