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Riley Blaszczyk

Riley Blaszczyk
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

CPR & First Aid Trained Babysitter & Pet Caregiver in Eugene

Hi! Thanks for visiting my profile. I’m a responsible and caring babysitter with experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I focus on creating a safe, positive, and comfortable environment while also keeping things fun and engaging for kids.

I’m happy to help with homework, meals, bedtime routines, activities, and pet care, and I’m used to adapting to different family needs. I take my responsibilities seriously, and families can count on me to be dependable and attentive. I look forward to connecting with you!

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / 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)
  • Pet training
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eugene 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! I’m a junior at South Eugene High School with several years of babysitting experience caring for children from infants to teens. Most of my experience comes from babysitting for family, friends, and neighbors, along with volunteering at a daycare where I worked with toddlers.

I am CPR and first aid trained, I prioritize safety, responsibility, and making sure kids feel comfortable and cared for. I play volleyball on my school team and serve as the wrestling team manager, I also workout at the YMCA every weekday morning before school, which has helped me stay organized, dependable, and responsible with my time.

I enjoy working with kids of all ages and am happy to help with homework, meals, bedtime routines, activities, pet care, and housekeeping when needed. After graduating, I plan to attend Oregon State University to study animal science and eventually continue on to veterinary school.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Teal Henshen

Teal Henshen
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Fun Babysitter

With over six years of experience babysitting, I am excited to be offering my services for daytime care and date night care. I make it my mission for kids to have fun while I am there whether that be playing board games that kids pick out or going on an outing, like to the local park or library. I am excited to find a new family in the area to work with!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/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 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

Dog walking $17 / hour

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

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eugene 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
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I am CPR and first aid trained for children and adults. I started babysitting when I was 13. I have babysat many kids over the years on an occasional basis or on a consistent schedule with the youngest being three months old and the oldest being 13 years old. I was a swim instructor for four years and taught ages six months to 12 years old. We worked on many swim skills as well as water safety skills. I also worked as a tutor for a second grader in a Spanish immersion school for one school year while she was doing online school.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming

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Alyssa Landers

Alyssa Landers
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

Babysitter $20/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:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • 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
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Computers / coding
    • Cooking lessons

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

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)
  • Pet grooming

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eugene 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
  • 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible, caring, and dependable babysitter with experience working with children of different ages. Through my time at Camp Harlow, I learned how to create a fun, safe, and positive environment while staying patient and attentive to each child’s needs. I enjoy keeping kids engaged with activities, helping with routines, and making sure they feel comfortable, supported, and safe.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Keighley Bosshardt

Keighley Bosshardt
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Keighley and I am a lacrosse player at the University of Oregon! I have babysat since I was 13 years old and love doing it!

Babysitter $18/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $25 / hour

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

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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

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 Eugene 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have been a babysitter/nanny for a family for about 3 years and was also a dog walker for them! I am a D1 athlete at the University of Oregon and am very organized and adaptive!

My skills and interests:

  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals

Contact Keighley For Free

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Claire Kugler-Snarr

Claire Kugler-Snarr
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Part time/full time babysitter or nanny!

Hello! As the oldest of 8 and someone who has worked in childcare for the last 4 years, I truly enjoy working with kids. I am hoping to make it a more regular job as it is something that I enjoy and is very rewarding!

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

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

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

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

Contact Claire For Free

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Childcare

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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Tucker
Springfield, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Temporary babysitter

Hello! I am a very patient person and can provide care to kids like they are my own. I’ve raised my kids for 26 years and have experience with working with my 15 year old twin autistic boys. I love the outdoors, arts and crafts and music!

Babysitter, Parent helper $17/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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • 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 house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Springfield 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:

  • 26 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 46 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have a high school diploma and I have raised 5 kids of my own. My 15 year old twin boys are special needs and have are on the autism spectrum. I stayed at home with them while they were in virtual school as their learning coach from grade 1-7.

My skills and interests:

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

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Jem H
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Loving Care for Kids & Pets, Anytime You Need!

Hi there! 👋 My name is Jem, and I’m a reliable and caring sitter with a passion for helping families and their little ones—whether they have two legs or four! 🐾👶

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking: I love animals of all kinds and treat every pet as if they were my own. Whether it’s daily walks, playtime, feeding, or cuddles, I make sure pets feel safe, happy, and loved.

Babysitting: With a kind and patient personality, I create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for kids. From helping with homework to playing games and keeping routines, I aim to make your child feel comfortable and cared for while you’re away.

I know how important it is to trust the person caring for your loved ones, and I pride myself on being dependable, responsible, and easy to communicate with.

I’d love the chance to meet your family (furry or human!) and help make your life a little easier. 💛

Babysitter, Parent helper $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • 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

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Eugene 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
  • 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
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Jem For Free

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Riley Blaszczyk
Eugene, OR

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

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 pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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

Contact Riley For Free

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Childcare

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Robin Robinson
Springfield, OR

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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

Contact Robin For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Eugene, OR, United States (Updated 24 May 2026)

Eugene babysitters are paid an average of $20.90 per hour as of June 2026, which is 3.9% higher than the Oregon average of $20.12, and 12.5% higher than the United States average of $18.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Eugene.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Eugene:
$19.00 $20.90 $22.80
Oregon:
$18.29 $20.12 $21.95
United States:
$16.89 $18.58 $20.27

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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.