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Arianna Palmer
Innisfil, ON

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Last seen: 1 day ago
Member since: Apr 2025

Caring, Reliable Babysitting You Can Count On – Because Your Little Ones Deserve the Best!

Hi there! 👋 I'm Arianna, a passionate and dependable babysitter with a heart for kids and a knack for turning ordinary days into little adventures. With 4 months of experience caring for children of all ages, I provide more than just supervision—I create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where your little ones can laugh, learn, and feel right at home. Whether it's playtime, storytime, or bedtime, I’m here to help make parenting a little easier and give you peace of mind while you're away. Let’s chat—I’d love to meet your family!

Babysitter $17.60 / 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
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Innisfil 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:

  • 5 months experience working with children
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Two months ago i got my babysitting certificate and i graduated from a two day babysitting school. my whole life i grew up with children for example my little siblings, cousins and even random kids, so i now what to look for when it comes to taking care of children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Angelica Blanding

Angelica Blanding
Brampton, ON

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Member since: Mar 2025

Reliable, Loving, and Trustworthy Care for Your Little Ones—Both Kids and Pets!

Are you looking for a dependable sitter and walker who will treat your children and pets like family? That’s where I come in! I provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment tailored to their needs. I will also ensure that they are happy and well cared for while you are away.

Babysitter $19 / 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:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Brampton 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

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a high school student attending Mayfield Secondary School. I am also apart of the Vocal Program. I have participated in numerous music competitions, and have received honour roll awards. I am currently receiving piano lessons and vocal lessons. I would say I have a natural flair of artistry :)!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

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

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Chantel Perry

Chantel Perry
Wasaga Beach, ON

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Member since: Oct 2023

Welcome message:

Hello there! I adore kids, and I love spending time with them! Im relabile, responsible, honest and caring! I may only be 18, but I have tons of experience, I have been babysitting for 5 years but before that I babysat younger cousins and siblings all the time. I just completed highschool back in June but I am currently in college to become an ECE and hopefully work in a daycare. I have a current first-aid certificate and I am trained in CPR.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 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

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Wasaga Beach 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been babysitting for 5 years and I am in college for early childhood education currently :)

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Chantel For Free

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Dog walking

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Angela Cordeiro

Angela Cordeiro
Toronto, ON

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Member since: Jul 2024

Finding the perfect nanny for you!

About my self. I love children, and would enjoy being a part of a family as a nanny/ or child care provider, I am reliable and have a kind loving personality, I can do activities and provide safe nurturing environment for all children I care for. I love communicating with the family,, which helps me effectively address any concerns or questions both with the children and their parents. Above all, I genuinely love working with children and find great joy in being a positive influence in their lives. You can trust your children will receive the utmost attention, care, and support.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25 / 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
  • 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:

  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 20 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 54 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Italian
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Angela For Free

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Asher

Asher
Wasaga Beach, ON

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Last seen: 3 days ago
Member since: Apr 2025

babysitting

i’m 18 years old almost 19, i love kids, i love dogs too, i am willing to do weekends if needed, im very responsible, i would like you to know i accept e-transfers and cash for payment i would love if you accepted me to babysit your kids and/or pets or both!! please contact me if you need a babysitter near Midland or Penetanguishene ON

Babysitter, Nanny $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

i can cook easy meals, i love to do any type of art, i love listening to any kind of music

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

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Madison Dusomme
Georgina, ON

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Member since: Aug 2024

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

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

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Georgina 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:

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

Contact Madison For Free

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Pet sitting

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Caileigh

Caileigh
Georgina, ON

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Member since: Mar 2024

Welcome message:

My name is Caileigh DuSomme I am 18 years old in grade 12 at Sutton district high school. I have been caring for children and helping raise children since I was 5 years old. I have experience with children from newborns to age 14. I have experience with special needs and mental health. I am available weekdays after 4pm to anytime. And weekends all day. I am also available for over night weekends. I do not have my certificate but I am cpr and first trained through my school. I am fluent in English. I love to cook and love to teach and help others cook!

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Georgina 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

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Kayla De Palma

Kayla De Palma
Aurora, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

You deserve some time off, need a babysitter?

I just completed my first year in university & have several years experience babysitting infants to school age children. I have completed the babysitters course, counsellor in training & re-certified in cpr & first aid. Reliable, responsible, trustworthy, kind & fun loving are just some of my attributes. Great with pets too. I will happily provide references. Pm me!

Babysitter, 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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Aurora 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
  • 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
    • First aid training for babies
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My name is Kayla and I just finished my first year of university. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years for children from infants all the way to age 12. I am a reliable, responsible, and kind person. I have taken the babysitters course, done councillor in training and re certified for cpt and first aid and have experience supply teaching with the York Catholic District School Board. I also did my co op at an ASD school in Aurora. I can happily provide you references!

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming

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Saoirse Jordan

Saoirse Jordan
Wasaga Beach, ON

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Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter in Wasaga Beach & surrounding area

Hello! My name is Saoirse (Sear-sha). I’m a Wasaga Beach local. I’m 19—and attending Georgian College for General Arts and Sciences I’ve been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I’m the oldest of seven children and also did Co-op during high school at a Daycare. I absolutely love children and have lots of experience caring for newborns to 2 years old. I plan to have a professional career in childcare/child welfare in the future!

Babysitter, Nanny $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:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • 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 graduated Highschool in 2023, I’m currently attending Georgian College for General Arts and Sciences, and I’m planning to work in Child welfare in the future!

I’ve received AODA training (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities), I’m certified in Food Safety, WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Worker Health and Safety Awareness.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

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Racquel Walter
Newmarket, ON

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Member since: Jul 2024

Do you need a babysitter or need someone to walk your dog or dog sit?

Hello my name is Racquel and I’m a 17 year old female looking for babysitting jobs, or being a dog walker or even pet sitting. I’m a kind and patient person and always wanting to do more and be around kids same as dogs, I also have my own dog at home I train and walk her. I would babysit my baby cousins when they were 10 months to a year old

Babysitter, Parent helper $16.55 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Newmarket 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
  • 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:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I volunteered at a farmers market and a Easter event so I’m comfortable around kids for the farmers market I was doing the arts and decaffeinate booth with the kids and I loved doing that because I got to see the creative side of the kids and the Easter event I was telling kids about animals and the fun facts about animals

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

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Babysitting Pay Rates Innisfil, ON, Canada (Apr 2025)

Innisfil babysitters are paid an average of $17.16 per hour as of April 2025, which is 11.4% lower than the Ontario average of $19.37, and 8% lower than the Canadian average of $18.66. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Innisfil:
$10.00 $17.16 $25.00
Ontario:
$10.00 $19.37 $50.00
Canada:
$1.00 $18.66 $50.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Canadian dollars (CAD)


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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.