Melissa H.

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Damascus, MD 20872

from $30 per hour

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About Melissa

Experience: 10 yrs

Hello! I pride myself in being a professional and educated with numerous years of experience. When you hire me you are hiring a one on one educator for your child that can help with the additional tasks involved with child rearing. You are not hiring simply a babysitter. A bit about me - I'm a mother of 5 children ages 25-13 and love my big crew. I'm also a dog mom of two precocious pomskies, so pets are welcomed. Additionally, I'm an Air Force veteran and a certified Early Childhood Education Director. I previously owned two childcare centers and am certified in preschool, infant and toddler early development. I am CPR/AED and First Aid trained for both adults and children. Currently I work as a Paraeducator supporting children with special needs. I've also recently retired from my federal government job and am hoping to assist families part time. I'm excited to connect and see how I can help!

Most recent review

5.0

based on 3 reviews

She was wonderful with our 11-month-old son. She was kind, attentive, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. It was obvious she was experienced with young children and genuinely cared about making sure he was happy and well looked after. We really appreciated her reliability and would gladly recommend her to other families.

James A.

7/28/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$30/hr

2 children

$33/hr

3 children

$36/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Special needs care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker