Hey there! My name is Katerina, and I recently graduated high school with honours. I'm looking for opportunities to babysit throughout the summer and during holidays. I provide much more than just babysitting, including arts and crafts, creative play, tutoring, outdoor excursions, etc. I've worked with children for many years - check out my credentials to learn more!
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Transporting kids
Taking kids on outings
Help with homework
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
Running errands
I'm available for events:
Special event babysitting
Other services I can provide
Cleaning
Tutoring
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Richmond Hill for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
CPR training
I carry a first aid kit
General credentials:
17 years old
Drivers license
Emergency car access
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English and Russian
Email verified
I've worked with kids in gymnastics coaching for 5 years, and have experience with young children among family friends. I took babysitting and home alone courses, as well as CPR training. I provide arts and crafts activities as well as tutoring if necessary. I graduated high school as an honours student and am eager to attend McMaster University for Health Sciences in the fall.
My name is jaclyn Grabovskis. I like working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children. I am intrested in babysitying and being a nanny.
Hey! We are Yara and Tina, who recently graduated from high-school. We’re looking to save for university as we are taking life sciences and political science courses at McMaster university. We have several years of experience with both pets and children of all ages! Contact us for more details!
Hello, I understand that nothing is more important than your child’s/pet's safety, happiness, and well-being. That’s why I provide dependable, nurturing, and engaging babysitting and pet sitting services tailored to meet your family’s unique needs.
Whether you’re heading to work, planning a night out, or simply need a helping hand, you can count on me to provide loving care, playful learning, and peace of mind.
Let me take care of your little ones, so you can take care of everything else.
Hi there! I am currently in university studying social work. I have some experience working within schools. I am a very creative and talkative person who loves to spend time with kids and get their imagination and creativity going. I have outside experience in babysitting children for family and family friends. I can clean and help out in whatever I can. I also have experience with pets, especially if any household has them.
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.
Babysitting Pay Rates Markham, ON, Canada (Updated 16 Aug 2025)
Markham babysitters are paid an average of $20.85 per hour as of August 2025, which is 7.5% higher than the Ontario average of $19.39, and 12.3% higher than the Canadian average of $18.56. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Markham:
$15.00
$20.85
$50.00
Ontario:
$10.00
$19.39
$50.00
Canada:
$1.00
$18.56
$50.00
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