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Aurora Christensen

Aurora Christensen
Bellevue, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Hi!

My name's Aurora and I'm 16. I have both babysat and helped with my baby brothers (3 yrs, 8 months). I've also taken multiple childcare classes at both my highschool and at MCC. I'm able to work weekends the best because I'm still in school but if needed, I can help after school during the week. I'm working towards a license but my parents are able to drive me to and from. I also have experience with pets as I have a lot of my own.

Babysitter $15 / 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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have taken multiple childcare classes in highschool and through Metro community college. I babysat for a family for 2 years and have helped take care of my baby brothers (3 years, 8 months). Right now I have a dog, cats, and hermit crabs but I've always had pets growing up.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Skylar Miller

Skylar Miller
Gretna, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Hoping to make the world better, one child at a time.

Hello parents! My name is Skylar Miller, I am 16 years old and ready to help you out with your little ones. I know children can be a pain sometimes, but that's where I come in! I'm ready to step in on weekday nights and all day on weekends to give you a well-needed break. I love music, art, and many other extracurricular activities. Your child's safety and care is my number one responsibility and I can't wait to be able to help you out in any way I can! I hope to see you soon! ❤️

Babysitter, Nanny $15 / hour

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Gretna for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

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

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I am certified by the Red Cross in CPR and AED for both adults and children as well as First Aid for adults and children. I am a Junior in high school with a 3.8 GPA and a member of the Student Council and National Honors Society. I have 5 pets and one younger brother who is autistic. I love children and wish to work at a daycare when I get enough experience. When I graduate from high school I also wish to study psychology and pursue to become a children's psychologist. I have a squeaky-clean record both in school and with the law. I am anti-drug, tobacco, and other illegal substances.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Kylie Brew

Kylie Brew
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

your new fav babysitter!!

hii my name’s kylie i an 16 years old turning 17 in late august. I have a car and a job. I love doing fun activities and have a great personality. I love pets so that wont be an issue, my schedule is a little tight for work but call and i will see what i can. Im looking for something to keep me busy for the summer and to make some little besties! I would love to make the parent life a little easier.

Babysitter, Parent helper $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Im a upcoming Senior at MNHS graduating mid semester in December 2024, Planning on going to UNO for 2 years then continuing my college and Arizona or Michigan State. Ive worked at Urban Air for a year and I am a life-guard at Funplex for the summer.

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kierra Harmon

Kierra Harmon
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

here for everything!

Hi I'm Kierra, I'm 20 and a junior at UNO! I'm from Papillion but now live in central Omaha, and I'm willing to drive to surrounding areas! I have tons of experience with kids, pets, and I love cleaning.

Babysitter, Parent helper $14 / 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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I'm a junior at UNO studying psychology! I have always had dogs and the past year I added a cat and a hamster into my life! I spent summers in high school babysitting and I'm totally open for whatever you need!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Nijahuy diamond webb

Nijahuy diamond webb
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Nijahuy I’m 17 I will be 18 this year I love kids I’ve been working with kids for a while I want more experience so I have been looking around I have recently gotten into pet care it's new but I love it I do not drive but me and your kids will still have lots of fun with indoor activities and outdoors I am looking forward to having and growing a relationship with the kids I work with and hope that I can have more experience with kids I can also help around the house 🫶🏾

Babysitter, Parent helper $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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • 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

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Omaha for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

-

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m 17 I will be 18 this year I love kids I’ve been working with kids for a while I want more experience so I have been looking around I have recently gotten into pet care it's new but I love it 🫶🏾

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Nijahuy 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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Claire Davenport

Claire Davenport
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Claire, and I am 16 years old. I have been volunteering and helping with kids for as long as I remember and love it. I have babysitting experience and also had a nanny job this past summer for a kiddo with special needs! I comfortable with all age kids, kid with special needs, and pets!

Babysitter $14 / 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts

Contact Claire For Free

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Childcare

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MayMay Peterson

MayMay Peterson
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Enjoyable Babysitter

Hi! My name is MayMay, I am 16 years old and a junior in highschool. I have 2 toddler brothers and 1 preschool sister. I enjoy performing arts as well as arts and crafts. I am capable of following each instruction given to me, as well as following recipes for cooking and baking. I enjoy children, and I hope you consider me as your new sitter!

Babysitter $4 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am 16 years old, no experience with babysitting outside of family or friends, but I am capable of following instructions given. I'm a junior in highschool and I have no professional training, but I am extremely responsible and trustworthy.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact MayMay For Free

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Summer

Summer
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Summer , I’m 18 years old , I am a high school student looking for a part time baby sitting job I am available on evenings and nights Monday-Friday and then I am available at anytime on the weekend, and more than comfortable spending the night if needed on weekend. , I am cpr certified, and have a food and safety certificate as well as I completed a 18 week internship at a preschool , while doing that I got to experience working with different type of kids.I am also willing to do house work around the house if needed and would love to run errands for you as needed. I also speak 2 languages which are Spanish and English.

Babysitter $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel within Omaha for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I completed a 18 week internship at preschools and elementary schools , I worked with different type of kids and many different ages.

I am cpr certified

I am food and safety handler certified

I have completed the child education robot baby test (where you take the fake baby home and take care of it )

I have babysat kids before the age range was from ages 1-11

Contact Summer For Free

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Dillon
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2023

Babysitter $11 / hour

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Dillon For Free

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Addison Rath

Addison Rath
Omaha, NE

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter $15 / hour

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Omaha for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

i have been babysitting since i was 11, i have been cpr certified since 2020

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Addison For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Bellevue, NE, United States (Nov 2024)

Bellevue babysitters are paid an average of $13.47 per hour as of November 2024, which is 19.4% 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
Bellevue:
$4.00 $13.47 $17.00
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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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

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we 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.

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

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we 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.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further 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.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

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.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, 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.

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.