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MaKayla Wilson
Franklin, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Franklin 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
  • Overnight jobs

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
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

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Fonda Allen

Fonda Allen
Indianapolis, IN

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Member since: Aug 2024

Mrs. Allen's Babysitting

Hi, I am a Certified Childcare Provider with 20 plus years of experience with kids of all ages! I'm patient, and love to do hands-on crafts, read stories, go for walks in my quiet neighborhood and explore while discussing with kids, what we see. I have a dog that likes kids and they like him as well. I would love to babysat your child and make sure they are taken care of each day!

Babysitter $10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Indianapolis 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:

  • 20 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • General credentials:
    • 62 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have Teacher, Assistant Teacher experience. I have all my online classes and recently worked in my Neice's daycare.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Gardening
  • Video

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Kennady Dougherty

Kennady Dougherty
Indianapolis, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hi! I am Kennady. I’m a 17 year old high-school student. I have worked with children of all ages and have a passion for childcare. I have babysat my own family members as well as other families. I have also spent time volunteering at the childcare center in my church. I am willing to work with children of all age while maintaining a responsible and positive atmosphere!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / 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 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

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)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Indianapolis 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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently a highschool student. I have CPR experience through school and was also enrolled in a childhood education class in which I consistently earned an A+ in the class. I am very responsible and have previous child care experience. I have babysat for not only my own family members, but other families since I was around 13 years old.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Dana Lopez

Dana Lopez
Indianapolis, IN

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Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hi!! I am a current IUPUI graduate student majoring in social work. I am bilingual. I have experience babysitting family members , as well as other kids as well. I am open to work with any age!

Babysitter $18 / 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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Indianapolis 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

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 22 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature

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Gray Van Skyke

Gray Van Skyke
Indianapolis, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Baby sitters here!

We are looking for a baby sitting job for this summer or longer! Currently we are 15years old and both sophomores in high school. We both have experience with baby sitting family and siblings. We both are hoping to be able to work together to help baby your kids! We are willing to work any day of the week all day long! We unfortunately for now will not do overnights but we will work around are times as time goes on. We both are willing to take care of 1-4 kids at a time. Either at my house or yours! We are located in the Irvington/east side of Indianapolis. Please contact me on Facebook for any additional information or questions! We look forward to meeting you and your wonderful family!

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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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 employment.

I can travel within Indianapolis 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

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 14 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Currently we are in sophomore year of high school! We are on summer break and have all summer and longer! We both are A/B students and are willing to help take care of up to 3 kids at once. We both have experience in potty training and cpr classes. We have been taking care/baby sitting family for our whole life and wanted to help others now!

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Alexis Ryle

Alexis Ryle
Indianapolis, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Nanny

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I worked for a nanny agency part-time for about 2 years. I worked with multiple families with kids aging anywhere from 2 months to 7 years old but most of my experience was 2-7 year olds. The agency gave me CPR and first aid training. I mainly worked in the families homes and did some after school programs as well.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Computers

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Samijah Lister
Indianapolis, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $14 / 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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m the oldest sibling out of 9 so I have lots of experience!

My skills and interests:

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

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Mia Gates

Mia Gates
Indianapolis, IN

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Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, I’m Mia, I am 17. As a caregiver with five years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My previous babysitting roles ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on young lives, and I find great joy in supporting families by providing reliable childcare options.

My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect easily with children and create an atmosphere where they feel comfortable and can thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and ensure regular updates about their child's day, using their preferred method of communication.

When it comes to enforcing household rules, I follow the parents' lead, ensuring consistency and respecting their parenting style. I enjoy engaging children in a variety of games, including board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote learning.

Babysitter, Parent helper $12 / 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

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 training
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

When it comes to the arts I have a passion for both preforming and visual arts. All my years from middle school to current times i have been apart of my two schools theatre programs. My most notable shows being Alice in Wonderland, Annie, Adam’s Family, Death Takes a Holiday, and most recently Fiddler on the Roof. I also have taken choir since my freshman year but have had a passion for singing since a young age. I also take piano lessons and I am a student teacher at my piano studio.

As far as languages I have taken spanish since elementary school though I am no where near fluent. I speak basic conversational spanish and am always interested in learning more spanish.

I cook for friends and family often. I also have taken swimming lessons. Lastly I teach a workout class.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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

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Sara Hoopingarner

Sara Hoopingarner
Indianapolis, IN

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Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

I have a $10 starting rate but we can always work out a price. I don’t have my own car but I can take the bus to most places within the 465 loop.

Babysitter $10 / 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Indianapolis 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
  • Valentine's Day

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

I have been babysitting children as young as newborns - 10 year olds for family members and family friends for 5-6 years now. I have 4 years of experience of babysitting an autistic toddler. I’m also available for pet sitting, I have owned many cats & dogs as well as bearded dragons, turtles, mice, guinea pigs, frogs, etc.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Sara For Free

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Jaionna Rochelle Sharpe

Jaionna Rochelle Sharpe
Indianapolis, IN

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Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hello my name is Jaionna and I enjoy working with kids 2 years from now I want to open up a childcare center what I enjoy the most about kids is making bonds and connecting with them any kid I meet or come across I make as comfortable as possible for them to ask me anything I want them to feel safe and nurture and loved I’ve been watching kids since I was 8 I’ve been always the one to call for babysitting I am currently a lead teacher at kindercare I work with several different age groups

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Indianapolis 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
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

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

I love to cook very good in the kitchen also enjoy writing I loved writing since elementary also good at designing I love fashion I have an eye for it good at computers use it everyday I love reading and telling stories I’m a lead teacher and that’s something I enjoy doing for my kids I love music listen to music everyday I love singing I can sing all the time

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates Franklin, IN, United States (Dec 2024)

Franklin babysitters are paid an average of $15.90 per hour as of December 2024, which is 4.2% higher than the Indiana average of $15.26, and 5% lower than the United States average of $16.73. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Franklin:
$10.00 $15.90 $20.00
Indiana:
$10.00 $15.26 $25.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.73 $80.00

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


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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.