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52 available last-minute babysitters in Washington Grove, MD

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45 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.52/hr

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Ana $30 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Ana, and I am a professional nanny with over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school age. I am responsible, active, and outgoing, and I take pride in creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for the children I care for. I have a good reference

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Kayla
Booked by 75 repeat families
78 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 104 families in Washington Grove, MD

Hello! My name is Kayla. Please read my profile before booking to see if I and my policies are a good fit for your family, as I am only accepting ad hoc care needs and not currently looking to add a scheduled position :) I am an elementary school teacher and love it! Before going back to school for elementary and special education, I was a nanny for a decade. I worked with a family of three for (newborn - middle school) for eight year and was responsible for the children’s full-day schedule during the week, planning outings, working on academic skills, etc. I worked for another family during the pandemic, educating twins through first and second grade. In addition to nannying, I have babysat for hundreds of families in the DMV with loads of experience from the newborn stage through the teenage years. I have done many date nights, full days, overnights and full weeks. I always plan and bring fun activities (games, crafts, science experiments, sensory play, baking, etc) based on the child’s stage of development and interests to ensure we have the best time. If applicable, I make time outside and/or outings a priority. About me: I teach upper elementary school and love it. My focuses are making learning fun and relevant to my students, social emotional learning, and growth mindset. Outside of work I enjoy experiencing all life has to offer and fill my days as much as possible: local sporting events, museums, hiking, camping, golfing, tennis/pickleball, board games and puzzles, historical and cultural activites, cooking/baking things from scratch, and reading/book clubs. Each year I strive to accomplish 1,000 hours outside, 60 games played and 70 books read. I am married (no children) and spend a lot time with my nieces and nephews. Policy: -Four hour minimum. -Hours booked will be charged. -For overnights totaling more than 25 hours, I charge sleeping hours at 1/2 rate. -First cancellation without charge; 50% of booking fee for each cancellation thereafter.

“Amazing sitter! She was prompt, communicative, very engaging with our daughter, brought her own fun activities, got them to bed expertly, and wrote down a summary of the evening for us. Wish she lived in NYC!!!”

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Diana Carolina
Booked by 55 repeat families
67 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 106 families in Washington Grove, 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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Yeni
Booked by 31 repeat families
50 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 86 families in Washington Grove, MD

Hi, my name is Yeni. I’m an honest, caring, and reliable childcare professional with 23 years of experience as a preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter, and nursing assistant, plus 7 years of senior care experience. I have my CNA, CDA in Early Childhood Education, CPR, First Aid, and BLS certifications, and I’m committed to providing safe, loving, and dependable care for your children. I have excellent references and would love the opportunity to meet your family!

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Johana
Booked by 60 repeat families
75 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 103 families in Washington Grove, 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.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.52
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.09
  • 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 Washington Grove?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Washington Grove is $23.52 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Washington Grove.

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