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Zafirah

Zafirah
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2022

Welcome message:

I love kids and everything you get to do with them from feeding to playing.

I love doing arts and grafts with them and having cuddles, I'm CPR trained and know first aid/water safety.

I’ve been hands on with young children since I was very little and recently this year started babysitting for others outside my circle.

Babysitter, Parent helper £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Kettering 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Lisette Cavan

Lisette Cavan
Market Harborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Responsible, Caring Babysitter Who Treats Every Child Like Family

Hi! My name is Lisette and I’m a proud mother of four with years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. Along with raising my own kids, I’ve also babysat for neighbors, family, and friends whenever they needed someone dependable while at work or attending important events. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy looking after your little ones, and I always treat every child with the same love, patience, and care that I give my own. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can feel comfortable and happy.

Babysitter, Parent helper £13/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting £13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking £15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Market Harborough 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 37 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Frankee Corley

Frankee Corley
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Welcome message:

I’m a fun, energetic babysitter who loves crafts, games, and keeping kids engaged! I balance fun with responsibility, making sure your child is safe, happy, and well cared for. Parents can relax knowing their kids are in good hands 😊

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £9/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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Kettering 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
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

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

have successfully completed my Level 1 and Level 2 Childcare qualifications, developing a strong foundation in early years care and child development. Through my training, I gained knowledge of child safety, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and the importance of supporting children’s learning through play and structured activities. I also developed practical skills in communication, teamwork, and creating a positive, nurturing environment that supports children’s emotional, social, and physical development.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Teagan Robinson

Teagan Robinson
Peterborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

I have no professional experience but have babysat and petsat for friends and family. I have a small and big dog as well as a cat. I am available at all times until September when I got back to college, when I will be available 4 days a week.

Babysitter, Parent helper £6/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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting £6 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking £6 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Peterborough 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

My credentials

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

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

I have no professional experience but I have babysat for my friends and family, including my younger brother. I also have 2 dogs and a cat.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature

Contact Teagan For Free

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Hadijah Birungi Kirimuttu

Hadijah Birungi Kirimuttu
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

I personally am a parent. Have biology children.

Have been talking care of infants and babies voluntarily in charity homes back in ugandan.

Am passionate about looking after littles . Am patient , friendly with warm welcome to comfort little ones with care .

Giving them peace of mind by keeping them active according to their interests.

Am patient and rarely get angry.

Am not qualified but much experienced

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Kettering 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 42 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Hadijah For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Dephin Ruvimbo Moyo

Dephin Ruvimbo Moyo
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: May 2023

Welcome message:

1 year experience

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £9/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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

Contact Dephin For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Isabella

Isabella
Northampton, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2026

Caring, Reliable & Fun Babysitter Who Loves Working with Children

Hi! I’m Bella, a 16-year-old who loves working with children. I’m caring, responsible, and energetic, and I enjoy arts and crafts, baking, cooking, sports, and coming up with fun activities. I’m happy to help with bedtime routines, homework, meals, and keeping your children safe, happy, and entertained. I understand how important trust is, and I’ll always do my best to provide a caring and reliable babysitting service.

I love creating a fun, positive environment where children feel comfortable and can enjoy themselves while learning new things. Whether it’s playing games, reading stories, getting creative with arts and crafts, or spending time outdoors, I’ll always make sure your child is engaged and having fun.

Although I’m 16 and still building my experience, I’m mature, dependable, and eager to learn. I take my responsibilities seriously and always put children’s safety and wellbeing first. I’m happy to follow your family’s routines and rules, and I’ll make sure your little ones are cared for just the way you want them to be.

I’m friendly, easy to talk to, and always happy to keep parents updated while they’re away, giving you peace of mind. I look forward to meeting you and your family and providing a safe, caring, and enjoyable experience for your children!

Babysitter £7/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Northampton 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:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Im 16 I have a lot experience with children I’m able to do anything you need me to do!

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Gardening

Contact Isabella For Free

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Hasrat

Hasrat
Little Harrowden, Wellingborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hiya, I'm Hasrat and I'm 16, I live with my aunt and uncle who have a 7 year old daughter who is in year 3 and a 5 year old who is in reception and I have experience of taking care of them and providing support when needed at home! I will take excellent care of your children and do everything and respect your way of children and their needs and do my best to take care of them.

Babysitter, Parent helper £7/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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Little Harrowden 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, and Cantonese

Hiya, I'm Hasrat and I'm 16, I live with my aunt and uncle who have a 7 year old daughter who is in year 3 and a 5 year old who is in reception and I have experience of taking care of them and providing support when needed at home! I have just completed my gcses and looking for a way to fill my time now. I have previous experience of taking care of children ages from 1.5 years old to up 13 years old.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Hasrat For Free

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Alexa Bijumon
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel within Kettering for work.

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Alexa For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Victoria Albinetanu

Victoria Albinetanu
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2023

Welcome message:

Hello,

My name is Victoria, I've been studying 3 years in college of early years practitioner, have a passion to children, love spending time with them, very friendly, professional and patience. Have my DBS check as well! Would love to help a parent as much as I can.

Kind regards.

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting £15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering 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
    • Registered carer
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English, Russian, and Turkish

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Victoria For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Burton Latimer, England, United Kingdom (Updated 27 Jul 2026)

Burton Latimer babysitters are paid an average of £10.73 per hour as of August 2026, which is 13.3% lower than the English average of £12.38, and 14.1% lower than the United Kingdom average of £12.49. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Burton Latimer.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Burton Latimer:
£9.75 £10.73 £11.70
England:
£11.25 £12.38 £13.50
United Kingdom:
£11.35 £12.49 £13.62

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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

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.