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Yvonne Telesford
New York, NY

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Member since: Mar 2023

Reliable-Respectful

Dear Amazing Families,

My name is Yvonne , I am American Caribbean, I am writing to introduce myself as a reliable and experienced babysitter who is excited about the opportunity to work with your family. I have been caring for children for over 15 years as a nanny, babysitter, newborn care specialist and have experience with children ranging from infants to teenagers.

I am trained in CPR and First Aid and have completed childcare courses that have equipped me with the skills to handle various situations. I enjoy engaging children in creative activities like arts and crafts, outdoor play, and educational games.

Currently, I am available, Monday to Friday. Weekends by a discussion first and am flexible for occasional babysitting needs beyond those hours. During babysitting sessions, I am happy to assist with meal preparation, bedtime routines, and light housekeeping.

If you would like, I can provide references from other families I've worked with. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can support your family and ensure a safe and fun environment for your children.

Thank you for considering me as your babysitter. Please feel free to message me to further discuss your needs or to schedule a meeting.

Best regards,

Yvonne Shalom Aliechem

Babysitter, Nanny $35/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of New York 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 56 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts

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KenYa Romeus
Smithtown, NY

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Member since: Apr 2026

Hi! My name is KenYa!

I'm going into my junior year of high school and im turning 16 this summer. I've been working with kids as young as 1 since 10 years old and have been raised around young kids. I work really well with kids, and faculty at my school have asked me to babysit their kids on many occasions. I have babysat kids numerous times and all times have gone well. I am mainly for a job this summer but I can do the weekends during the school year!

Babysitter $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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Physical disabilities
    • Deaf / hard of hearing
    • Visual impairments

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Smithtown 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

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
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have been going to The Stony Brook College Prepatory School for 4 years. I have babysat faculties kids, and other kids from ages 1-10. I also teach kids acro from ages 5-13.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Kelly Gutierrez
New York, NY

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Member since: Apr 2026

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

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

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $16 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

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

Other services I can provide

  • Car washing

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New York 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:

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

I am a responsible high school student at the High School for Arts and Business with prior babysitting experience, caring for children and keeping them safe, engaged, and organized. I enjoy creating fun activities, helping with daily routines, and encouraging positive behavior. I have strong skills in communication, organization, and problem solving, and I am fluent in both English and Spanish, which helps me work well with a variety of families.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Sam Santana
New York, NY

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Member since: Oct 2025

Queens Babysitter Part-Time

Hi! My name is Sam, I’m 17 and I love kids! As an eldest sibling I’ve been dealing with younger kids since I was one myself and I love it. I’m very friendly and energetic. I’m available weekdays from 4pm-9pm and weekends from 8am-9pm. If you’re looking for an after school babysitter or someone to watch the kids while you take a night out I’m your gal!

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

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

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking $13 / 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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within New York 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:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m currently a senior in high school, I graduate in spring of 2026. I have 2 younger brothers who I’ve been in charge of “keeping alive” for most of my life as well as casually babysitting for family. I’m extremely friendly and work well with kids, I’m very energetic and creative and can bring activities and fun for your children so they’ll never be bored.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Hadley Levenson

Hadley Levenson
New York, NY

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Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Hi everyone! I'm Hadley. I am 18 years old, and will be entering Williams College as a freshman this fall. I love reading, writing, playing soccer, and running in Central Park. I am born and raised in NYC, and love going on adventures outside with my dog! I have extensive experience working with elementary and middle school-aged students through babysitting, tutoring, and coaching youth sports teams. I am also available for house organization, cleaning or preparing meals for your family. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, and other small animals. Please feel free to reach out and connect!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • 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 $20 / hour

  • 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 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 neighboring suburbs/towns of New York 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

My credentials

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

  • 4 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Hadley For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Corie-Ann Crosby

Corie-Ann Crosby
New York, NY

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Member since: Jun 2024

Hello my name is corie-Ann nice to meet you:)

Hi my name is Corie-Ann Crosby and I'm a 17 year old that recently just graduated high school. You can depend on me to care for your child.I will be available all summer and starting this fall I plan on going to community college and I will be studying early childhood education and getting my associates degree after community college I plan on transferring to a 4 year college to get my bachelors degree.And I think this job would be a perfect start to what I wanna be in the future

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $10/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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of New York 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
  • 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
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Corie-Ann For Free

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Abby Wolfe

Abby Wolfe
Lynbrook, NY

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Member since: Jul 2024

Senior Babysitter

Hi, I’m Abby & I’m a 16 year old senior who would have no problem helping with the kids this summer!

Babysitter $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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Lynbrook 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:

  • 10 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Worked with children for 9 months during a school volunteer program accumulating over 60 hours of care.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Chelsey Marcell
Uniondale, NY

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Member since: Apr 2026

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 3 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
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Uniondale 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:

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Chelsey For Free

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Caroline Offutt

Caroline Offutt
New York, NY

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Member since: Feb 2025

Student Looking For Jobs Near Me

Hi, I am Caroline Offutt, a student at the Spence school. I am also an avid squash player and dedicated academic, bringing a unique blend of athleticism and intellectual curiosity to my roles as a tutor, pet sitter, and babysitter. My passion for squash has instilled in me the values of discipline, perseverance, and strategic thinking, which translate seamlessly into effective tutoring techniques and responsible caregiving. In the academic realm, my commitment to continuous learning and problem-solving enables me to adapt to various subjects and explain complex concepts in simple terms, making me an ideal tutor for students of all ages. These combined interests not only make me a well-rounded individual but also equip me with the patience, energy, and adaptability necessary to excel in caring for both children and pets, ensuring engaging and enriching experiences for those under my care.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair

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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • 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)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi, I am a Spence School in Manhattan student and love working with kids!

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Caroline For Free

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Nemra Jahangir
Farmingdale, NY

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Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Farmingdale 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 Nemra For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Massapequa Park, NY, United States (Updated 13 May 2026)

Massapequa Park babysitters are paid an average of $21.07 per hour as of May 2026, which is 1.8% lower than the New York average of $21.45, and 13.4% 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 Massapequa Park.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Massapequa Park:
$19.15 $21.07 $22.98
New York:
$19.50 $21.45 $23.40
United States:
$16.89 $18.58 $20.27

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

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.