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Kayla Jane Thompson

Kayla Jane Thompson: (Babysitter) in North Coogee, WA

26yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

I am 26 years old and have gained both my Certificate 3 and Diploma in Early Childhood and Care. I have worked in Early Childhood for 4 years and have worked my way up from a lunch cover, to ...

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Sitter Interview Tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate sitter for your family. In the following articles, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Trisha

Trisha: (Babysitter) in Forest Lake, QLD

71yrs (She/Her) From $25/hour

2 adult son, 2 adult grand-daughters. Over last 12 months I have undertaken a couple of local child minding tasks via Airtasker. From these jobs I have followed up with regular sitting for thes...

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Celine

Celine: (Babysitter, Parent Helper) in Lane Cove, NSW

20yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

Hi, I am 20 years old and studying at UNSW. I have had previous experience with babysitting. I love being around kids and I often play with my half sisters and my mum's friends kids. I have a bub...

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How To Vet Babysitting Candidates

Sitter profiles on this site are not verified by Kidsit, it is up to the parent or guardian to do the vetting and to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Serenity

Serenity: (Babysitter, Nanny, Parent Helper) in Canterbury, NSW

23yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

I am an enthusiastic person who loves children. I have some experience between the ages of 5-13, I also have a reliable car with a clean driving record!. i am easy to work with and very flexible....

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Jacyntah Blakey

Jacyntah Blakey: (Babysitter) in Wollongong, NSW

18yrs (She/Her) From $20/hour

Hello mums and dads!! My name is Jacyntah and I would look forward to working with you. I currently hold a partial certificate three in early childcare and I am a first year student studying earl...

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What Makes A Good Sitter?

Finding a good sitter is not an easy task, the following articles highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Renganayaki Rajan

Renganayaki Rajan: (Babysitter) in Schofields, NSW

31yrs (She/Her) From $28/hour

Hello parents, Myself Ren, I worked as a mathematics tutor and babysitter for the past 2 years in Sydney. I will be a great care taker of your kids. I really love working with kids. I am pro...

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Monica

Monica: (Babysitter) in Croydon Park, NSW

21yrs (She/Her) From $28/hour

Hi families, i am an afterschool care educator whom would love to assist any families with babysitting upon a casual basis!

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Age Recommendations

What age is too young (or too old) for a child to need a sitter? And how old should a sitter be? The following articles offer recommendations for sitter and child ages depending on the job requirements.

Hayley

Hayley: (Babysitter, Nanny) in Mosman Park, WA

22yrs (She/Her) From $25/hour

I am studying at UWA. I have a current working with children check and a police check. I have my surf life saving bronze medallion which includes first aid. I really enjoy sport and staying healt...

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Edit Zsido

Edit Zsido: (Babysitter, Nanny) in Pyrmont, NSW

36yrs (She/Her) From $35/hour

Dear parents, My name is Edit, I’m originally from Romania but I’m also a Hungarian citizen, with over ten years of childcare experience. I moved to Sydney a year ago to study early childhood...

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How Much Should You Pay A Sitter?

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. The following articles look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

Gavin

Gavin: (Babysitter) in Mornington, VIC

38yrs (He/His) From $30/hour

Hey I’m Gavin or Gav, I’m a diploma qualified kindergarten teacher and work in the kinder room as a director room leader In my spare time I camp, surf, fish, and do yoga. I’m pretty e...

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How To Prepare For A New Sitter

If you’ve never hired a babysitter before you may be wondering how you should prepare, the following articles cover all the main things you should know.

Sarah

Sarah: (Babysitter) in Aberfeldie, VIC

29yrs (She/Her) From $35/hour

I have been babysitting for over 10 years and have worked in childcare for 5. I have since stepped back to administration but want to continue working with children. I am first aid trained an...

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Emily

Emily: (Babysitter, Nanny, Parent Helper) in Karabar, NSW

28yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

Hi, my name is Emily. I have 10 years experience working with children. I have worked as a private nanny, babysitter and in childcare. I now have two children of my own + two bonus childre...

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Sitter Responsibilities

The responsibilities your sitter has while on the job should be agreed to beforehand so everyone’s expectations are met. The following articles can help you to decide what’s right for you.

Bella

Bella: (Babysitter, Nanny) in Pyrmont, NSW

23yrs (She/Her) From $20/hour

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my sitter profile! My name is Bella & I'm a 23-year-old student currently living in Pyrmont, Sydney with my fiance, studying a bachelor of business ...

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Babysitting Issues

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In the following articles, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Rachel

Rachel: (Babysitter) in Norlane, VIC

20yrs (She/Her) From $20/hour

I’ve been working with children for about five years now, starting with the typical neighbourhood babysitting, then progressing on to become a swimming teacher for kids of all ages. From there I ...

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Anjli

Anjli: (Babysitter) in Hornsby, NSW

32yrs (She/Her) From $20/hour

Very responsible,reliable,honest and caring! I dedicate a lot of my time caring and nurturing babies, toddlers and kids.

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Special Occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Tania

Tania: (Babysitter) in Hawthorn, VIC

56yrs (She/Her) From $35/hour

Hi, I have several years of babysitting experience and am available weekend evenings to help you out. I am punctual, reliable and have all check in place. I love art and craft and reading stories...

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Brooke

Brooke: (Babysitter) in Mount Martha, VIC

21yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

Hi! My name is Brooke and I have been doing babysitting for a couple of years and am a qualified Cert 3 childcare and kindergarten teacher. I'm really passionate about making children feel seen, ...

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Have Fun With Your Sitter!

Great sitters will become part of the family before long so it’s important to treat them well.

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Prue Bester

Prue Bester: (Babysitter) in Shepparton, VIC

22yrs (She/Her) From $30/hour

Hey I’m Prue! I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in 2021 and have recently just started my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. I currently work as an...

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Parent Admin

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In these articles, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.

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