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Georgia Coltro
Maywood, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2023

Babysitter, Nanny

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Keli Fossett

Keli Fossett
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Looking for a fun, creative, and engaging babysitter? Look no further.

Hi All! My name is Keli. I come from a family of 10 children. I have many nieces and nephews that I have babysat quite frequently. I also babysat as a teenager. I love doing various activities with children and make sure to keep them safe. I love cooking with kids, doing different science projects, and other activities with them. I had a pretty fun childhood growing up that didn't involve iPads, and I'd love to help other children have that as well.

Babysitter $18 / 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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 12 years experience working with children
  • 12 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hi All! My name is Keli. I come from a family of 10 children. I have many nieces and nephews that I have babysat quite frequently. I also babysat as a teenager. I love doing various activities with children and make sure to keep them safe. I have a bachelor's degree in communications.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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

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Dog walking

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Nur Gözel

Nur Gözel
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Child Psychologist/babysitter

Hi Dear Families! It’s Nur. I’m from Turkey and I’m 25 years old. I’m living in Upper West Side, New York.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25 / 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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 7 months experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 25 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I graduated from the psychology department as an honors student in 2022 from the University in Turkey. I am a child psychologist.

Currently I work as a research psychologist at the Psychology lab at NYU, interviewing children and their parents. I interviewed many children at the child psychology department of the state hospital. I have been doing therapy with children and parents for 2 years. I love children and animals. I would like to take care of your baby and spend good time!

⭐️I’m patient, polite, careful, welcoming, flexible, happy, cheerful, friendly, compatible, protectionist, warm-hearted, positive and beware person.

⭐️Crafts and Hobbies Photography, scrapbooking, painting, painting/drawing (oil, water colour etc.)

⭐️Fine Arts Singing/ choir, dance, theatre/acting

⭐️Other Activities Going to the movies, shopping, visiting museums & parks, spending time outdoors, attending pilates events, reading or writing.

⭐️Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University, Certificate

⭐️Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster, and War, Coursera University of Minnesota, Certificate

⭐️History and Treatment of Schizophrenia, Wesleyan University, Certificate ⭐️Social Vulnerability, and Disasters, Converge Training Module, Certificate

Private Hece College, Ankara, Turkey                                                                                                                               May 2022 - June 2024 Instructor ⭐️ Delivered psycho-education, focusing on resilience and coping strategies. ⭐️Conducted workshops for children and their parents, addressing trauma recovery and emotional well-being post-disaster.

Private Tutoring                                                                                           Mar 2020 - April 2021 Ankara, Turkey   ⭐️Provided personalized English tutoring to siblings, enhancing their language proficiency and confidence. ⭐️Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged questions and interactive participation, leading to significant improvements in their English skills. ⭐️ Implemented engaging teaching methods to maintain interest and motivation, effectively boosting their linguistic abilities.

Professional Experience Private Hece College, Ankara, Turkey                                                                                                                               May 2022 - June 2024

Psychologist

⭐️  Implement therapeutic interventions with students
⭐️ informative presentations to students and parents on key psychological matters ⭐️  Collaborated closely with preschoolers and their parents, administering psychological first-aid post-earthquake. ⭐️ Furnished emotional support and guidance to distressed students post-disaster, employing effective psychological first-aid strategies. ⭐️Interacted with parents to assess their children's needs, providing tailored coping mechanisms and supportive resources.

  ⭐️Childcare Experience 2000 Hours -Child One: 12 Years Old -Child Two: 10 Years Old -Child Tree: 8 Years Old -Child Four: 7 Years Old -Child Five: 5 Years Old

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

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

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Roxanne Imglt

Roxanne Imglt
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

I looking for full time or part time for babysitting , I m willing to start ASAP please reach out

My name is Roxanne I have a lot of experience for babysitting, I am the mother of 3 children aged 13,23,24 years old,I am willing to help around the house and make you feel comfortable, I love working with children and there so fun and entertaining I wouldn't mind taking them to out to play such as Parks, library or etc , message me or email me thanks you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $21 / 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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • 43 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers

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

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Childcare

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Hayden Dearie

Hayden Dearie
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Hard working Vanderbilt student who loves helping kids!

Hey, I’m Hayden I’m a 20 year old Vanderbilt student and pre law intern. I love kids and pets and am happy to work in any capacity! Ready to start at your request.

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
  • Help with homework

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 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

- - - -

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hey, I’m a junior at Vanderbilt University working an internship this summer at the US Attorney's office. I have gone through extensive background checks and have grown up helping out with my younger sister, who is 9 years younger than me. I love being around kids and I would be happy to help at anytime! Additionally I grew up with pets and have spent extensive time with dogs. Ready to start whenever!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Computers

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

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

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Tishell Thomas

Tishell Thomas
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $28 / 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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-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
  • 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
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Tishell For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Leda Hegedus

Leda Hegedus
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $22 / 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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • 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
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event 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 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hungarian
    • Email verified
  • I started babysitting at fifteen as a mothers' helper and have worked with a myriad of children since.
  • I worked as a specialized camp counselor last two summer and provided care to children with special needs. This job required a lot of patience and was very rewarding work!
  • I have babysat for multiple families.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Leda For Free

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Childcare

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Destiny

Destiny
New York, NY

Activity summary

Last seen: 4 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Heyyy come book me

Hi my name is Destiny and I’m 17 years old . I’m a senior in high school trying to earn some money on the side . I have pets of my own and have my whole life dogs and cats . I dog sit my friends dogs all the time from small to big . I have a 6 year old nephew who I’ve been babysitting since birth as well as my little cousins. I’ve been around dogs and children my entire life , my family is full of them . I’m located in The Bronx and I’m able to travel to anywhere in New York State .

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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Other services I can provide

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:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m a senior in high school just trying to make some money , I’ve babysat huskies, German shepherds , pitbulls, Yorkies , golden retrievers , cats and etc . I’ve babysat children from newborn to the age of 13 . I’ve worked a summer job at a daycare watching children. I take last minute bookings and I’m always available

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Destiny For Free

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Bailee Johnson

Bailee Johnson
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hello my name is bailee, i am from Georgia but currently studying in NYC for marketing. I have at least 7 years of childcare experience with children from the age 0-6.

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for 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:

  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 7 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:
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hello my name is Bailee and I have a least 7 of child care experience with children 0-6.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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

Contact Bailee For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Fiona M Zheng

Fiona M Zheng
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Can work ASAP, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Hey! My name is Fiona! I have the patience that kids need for a friend and the attention to detail that caregivers should have as well! I've taken care of my younger brother for the last 9 years through diapers and elementary! I speak fluent English and can help tutor your children. I also love animals and will walk or take care of your beloved pets to the best of my ability! (Pay and schedule is negotiable!)

Babysitter, Parent helper $19 / 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 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
  • 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 grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • 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
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Fiona For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Maywood, NJ, United States (Nov 2024)

Maywood babysitters are paid an average of $23.60 per hour as of November 2024, which is 10.3% higher than the Nova Jersey average of $21.39, and 41.1% higher than the United States average of $16.72. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Maywood:
$10.00 $23.60 $50.00
Nova Jersey:
$9.00 $21.39 $50.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.72 $80.00

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


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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.