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Alisson Hernandez

Alisson Hernandez
San Francisco, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Hi! I’m an energetic and creative teen who’d love to start working on childcare field

Hello parents! My name is Alisson, I’m 17 years old, and I am a responsible, energetic, and reliable childcare provider. Because I have a background in dance, I love keeping kids engaged with fun movement games, learning simple dance moves, or working on creative crafts. I always prefer hands-on play over screen time. I am highly disciplined, and good at following specific household routines, and completely dedicated to keeping your children safe and happy!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $21/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
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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 San Francisco 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

My credentials

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

  • 6 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m an energetic, reliable person who loves creating a fun and active environment for kids. Because of my background in dance and creative arts, I prefer keeping kids engaged with crafts, games, and movement rather than screen time. I’m highly disciplined, careful about following family rules, and bring a calm, focused energy to the job.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Foreign languages

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Coco Gonzalez-Eggert

Coco Gonzalez-Eggert
San Francisco, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Hi I'm Coco, a reliable babysitter with availability!

Whether it's for an event, a date, or any sort of outings, I come with a helping hand. I'm Socorro—but I go by Coco—and I have around a year of babysitting experience. A little bit about myself is that I love music, movies, and playing tennis! When watching over children, my priorities are keeping them entertained in a fun but safe manner. Luckily, my schedule is fairly flexible. If you live in San Francisco and need help, feel free to reach out whenever!

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within San Francisco 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:

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

I am 16 and currently in my junior year of high school. My credentials are still being built. However, from family friends that I have sat for, I am recommended by them. My skills are highlighted when supporting ones child with their interests, all while encouraging positivity and safety. I can cook meals, clean up after myself and the kids, and take them on outings to the park and such.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals

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Tina Ghasemi

Tina Ghasemi
Foster City, CA

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

Hi! Im Tina :)

Im a sophomore student in San Mateo High (16 years old) and im looking for a little side hustle to save up for a car :) ! Im mainly looking for jobs around the san mateo + foster city area. Me and my mother moved to the bay a few years ago and its pretty expensive around here so I've been doing little things to help her out, hence to why im trying to pay for my own car.

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Computers / coding
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

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)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Foster City 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

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Persian

I have fostered puppies before and i have my own kitten and bunny, i had a cat but sadly she passed due to natural causes :,). Im super good with dogs and cats, i've grown up with pets since i was little! I am also good with good dogs (only if they're trained). I have taken care of numerous of my family members children (cousins and such). As well as my boyfriends sisters son. All of them range to around 3-10 yrs old. Im a very out going person and I always have had a good experience with taking care of children! :)

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Animals

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Karina Morales
San Jose, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Karina, I am currently a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School, I have previous experience with being a summer camp counselor and helping PreK-1st graders with crafts, play time, and helping them learn. I am looking for a job to help pay for my future education when I go off to college!

Babysitter $20/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Dog playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

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 San Jose 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:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
      • Sign language

For the past two years I have been a summer camp counselor at Saint Lawrence elementary and middle school. I help out Prek-1st graders with crafts, play time, or assist them with anything else they need help with!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Animals

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Janice Armenta
Hayward, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Welcome, Families

Babysitter, Nanny $30/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hayward 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

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

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Nohemi Palacios
San Leandro, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper $25/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

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

Dog sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Dog walking $30 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
  • Dog daycare (at my place during the day)

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of San Leandro 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:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 43 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature

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Sofia Martinez

Sofia Martinez
Oakland, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Caring, Reliable Babysitting You Can Trust

Hey there, I'm Sofia! I'm 17, responsible, and caring for kids. I don't drive, but I'm dependable. I am really outgoing and enthusiastic. I am a patient and kind person.

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Dyslexia

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Oakland 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
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Irene Moon
Dublin, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

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
    • Music lessons
      • Piano lessons

Pet sitting $25 / 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 kittens

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Dublin 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

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
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Korean

I am a current freshman in college that is pursuing nursing. I have experience working with students as a private tutor for one year and as a volunteer and teacher assistant at a Korean School for three years. I plan to pursue pediatrics or neonatal nursing in the future and love working with children.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Cooking

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Elliot Bower
San Jose, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

hi my name is Elliot bower i am great with kids and animals i love to play and have fun with them i also know how too cook and give kids baths i also know how to put them too sleep and for animals i like to take them on walks and don't charge a lot

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • 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

Pet sitting $15 / 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
  • 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)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within San Jose 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Elliot For Free

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Jayden Steward
San Leandro, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $10/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:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $10 / 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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within San Leandro 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Video
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates Fremont, CA, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Fremont babysitters are paid an average of $24.73 per hour as of July 2026, which is 16.1% higher than the Californian average of $21.31, and 32.7% higher than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Fremont.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Fremont:
$22.48 $24.73 $26.98
California:
$19.37 $21.31 $23.24
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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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.