Find child care in Silver Spring, MD

Q: How to find a babysitter in Silver Spring?

You can find a babysitter near you through online platforms and apps designed to connect families with quality child care providers. Websites like SitterTree, Care.com, and UrbanSitter offer options to find available babysitters on short notice. Simply post a job, review profiles, and book securely through the platform. Use SitterTree’s premium filters to find a babysitter who has the qualifications you need, ranging from CPR certification to experience caring for children with disabilities.

Q: How much does it cost to hire a babysitter?

The cost of hiring a babysitter in the United States varies based on factors such as location, number of children, and the babysitter’s experience. On average, parents can expect to pay between $18 to $29 per hour for one child, with babysitter rates increasing by $1 to $3 per hour for each additional child. It’s important to note that last-minute bookings may incur higher rates, typically an additional $2 to $3 per hour.

Q: What is the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

The main difference between a babysitter and a nanny is the level of responsibility and commitment. Babysitters typically provide short-term or occasional care, often during evenings or weekends, and focus on supervising children for a few hours at a time. Nannies are usually employed on a regular schedule and may take on a broader role, including daily routines, meal prep, transportation, and more.

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7 child care providers located
near Silver Spring, MD

$22.15/hr avg child care rate
in Silver Spring, MD

Rates on SitterTree as of 10/24/25

131,037 5-star reviews in
Silver Spring, MD

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We have been using SitterTree for several years now and absolutely love it!! With all 4 grandparents living out of state, reliable sitters were a struggle for us. SitterTree allows us to always have dependable care, any time we need it! THANK YOU SitterTree!!!

Sara D.

Atlanta, GA

I lead the special needs ministry for a large church. We rely on weekly help from sitters we book on SitterTree. The app makes it easy to connect with sitters in our area who have experience working with children with disabilities. We now have several Favorites who we book consistently. SitterTree has been a wonderful resource for our ministry.

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Atlanta, GA

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Disability Care certified babysitters in Silver Spring

Qualified to care for children with disabilities. Credentials include RBT, ABA, BCBA, Special Education teaching certificate, and more.

CPR certified babysitters in Silver Spring

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7 child care providers located
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$22.15/hr avg child care rate
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Rates on SitterTree as of 10/24/25

131,037 5-star reviews in
Silver Spring, MD

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Stephanie

New

$22/hrstarting from

hello i’m ms. stephanie! i’m looking a new family to support! i have 6 years in working with children. i’m very active and love learning new things! i open to anything im currently a preschool teacher and love my students and job but i want to try newer opportunities!

Jenny Celeste

New

$20/hrstarting from

I currently work for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), where I support students in the classroom and help create a safe and positive learning environment. I am a caring, responsible, and patient babysitter who enjoys working with children. I like creating a safe, fun, and positive environment while helping kids learn and feel comfortable.

Michelle

New

$20/hrstarting from

Hi, my name is Michelle and I’m a caring, patient, and reliable childcare provider with hands-on experience caring for children from infancy through school age. As a mother, I have extensive experience managing daily routines, feeding, diapering, naps, homework help, and engaging children in age-appropriate activities.

Soleyan

New

$20/hrstarting from

Hello! my name is Soleyan, I like to go on hikes, hangout with friends, and I love music. I have two younger sisters who I have helped take care since they were babies.

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Fatmatta

New

$20/hrstarting from

Responsible childcare provider with fourteen years of experience developing educational, fun, and engaging age-appropriate activities. Caring and respectful of all types of children and great supervising abilities while relating to children's needs.

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Sheba

New

$23/hrstarting from

I am a Communications Specialist who also adores children. I have decades of experience and believe in impacting a child positively with care and structure, following the parent’s lead.

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Maelle

New

$20/hrstarting from

I have babysat for a year and currently work in a child development center. At the child development center I help change them, feed them, play with them, help them fall asleep, and help them further develop. I have worked primarily with infants, but I have also worked with 1-5 years old. I help them with their physical and social development.

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Bianca

New

$20/hrstarting from

I'm Brazilian and currently work as a nanny here. I have experience volunteering at the church nursery I attended in Brazil, as well as caring for more than one child at a time.

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Anisa

New

$20/hrstarting from

I am a graduating senior at Howard University with a decade of childcare experience excited to meet your family!

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Nekisha

New

$20/hrstarting from

Hi, My name is Nekisha I’ve been in childcare for about 10 plus years i currently work at a daycare center as a lead teacher with a class of 15 i also have done some volunteer work at various daycares before i started working in childcare while i was in high school doing community service. I’ve always had a passion for teaching since i was a little girl I am going back to school as well in the summer of next year to finish my associates in early childhood and also transfer over to a 4 year university in order to pursue my bachelors in early childhood as well

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