"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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11 available today | Avg hourly rate: $21.37/hr
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Zarida $20 per hour for 1 child
Hello Families, My name is Zarida. I am a 19 year old woman who strives to make a positive impact on people’s lives. I have a high school diploma, drivers license, and a CPR & First Aid certification. I am always in the mood to learn something new! Please keep in mind that I am a full time college student so my availability is very limited.
Elena $21 per hour for 1 child
I have been caring for children for over 40 years and it remains one of my passions. Ian a retired OB/Peds/school nurse currently nannying exclusively , I will work with you on encouraging development and socialization while adhering to your instructions. Have an asthmatic child? No worries as I am familiar with the treatment due to my daughter having it quite early . Any other health concerns? I am proficient with medication and treatments. I will play with the chili, read loads of stories and generally keep them safe and hopefully content until you return . Lease contact me soon so that we can meet. Elena
Ingrid $17 per hour for 1 child
I’m currently an Au Pair, from Argentina I was a teacher for 5 years in my country, working with kids from different ages. I also have 10 months of experience taking care of special needs kids (autistic, adhd, nonverbal)
Forrest $19 per hour for 1 child
I am a 64yo female who has been providing care for other people of all ages since 1975, as well as for pets of all sorts. I currently work full-time in the mental health field. I have college degrees in social work and mental health. Having had 17 years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities, I can provide experienced in-home respite so family caregivers of special needs adults can take a breather knowing their loved ones are cared for with dignity and respect. Having had many years of experience in the mental health field including crisis management, I can provide support and monitoring to vulnerable adults who have to remain at home while you are away. Having spent 5 years in childcare plus 11 years supervising children in recreational activity, I can provide care and supervision of children which keeps them safe and occuppied. Having had a lifetime of experience caring for pets and decades taking care of aquariums, I can also provide you with care for them. I have CPR and first aid training. I'm a non-smoker and have never used alcohol or illicit drugs, and have the highest ethical integrity. Your loved ones will always be safe in my care. My availability on weekends is all hours between 11:30 pm on Friday and 2:30 am on Monday. My weekday availability is limited to short visits between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and between 11:30 pm to 2:30 am. My website:[removed]
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Reisterstown, MD?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $21.37
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $25.82
- Typical job length: 4.9 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 342 reviews in Reisterstown, MD
"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
"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 Reisterstown?
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