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Babysitters Athens, TX (Contact for Free)

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Mariah Fulkerson

Mariah Fulkerson
Athens, TX

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Member since: Jul 2024

Need a babysitter?

Hello, my name is Mariah if you’re looking for a trustworthy pair of hands in Athens, Texas well you’ve found me! Your go to babysitter. From whipping up delicious meals to keeping things spicy and spam I’ve got you covered. Diaper changing, Bottle making? No problem! I’ll make sure your little ones are not just entertained, but over-the-moon happy and safe round the clock!

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Athens for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I offer reliable babysitting services, including cooking, cleaning, diaper changing, and bottle making. I'm great with children and ensure they are well cared for. I make sure your children are engaged, happy, and safe at all time of the hours I’m babysitting them.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Lesley Leverette
Murchison, TX

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Last seen: 2 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Murchison for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Madison Jones
Gun Barrel City, TX

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Member since: Jan 2024

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Gun Barrel City for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Madison For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Athens, TX, United States (Nov 2024)

Athens babysitters are paid an average of $16.00 per hour as of November 2024, which is 1.9% lower than the Texan average of $16.31, and 4.3% lower than the United States average of $16.72. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Athens:
$16.00 $16.00 $16.00
Texas:
$8.00 $16.31 $80.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.72 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

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How to find a good babysitter

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Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, 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.

Babysitter pay

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Special occasions

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Babysitting difficulties

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Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, 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.