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Patience Phillips
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Experienced Childcare Provider with 5 Years of Babysitting Expertise

I am a dedicated childcare provider with over 5 years of hands-on experience. I’ve managed my own babysitting business, caring for children of all ages and ensuring a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. My goal is to support children's growth and development while meeting the unique needs of each family. I bring a strong work ethic, responsibility, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $17 / 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 4 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 special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from 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
  • 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
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a college student with over 5 years of experience in childcare, having run my own babysitting business. I have hands-on experience caring for children of various ages, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development through engaging activities. While I don’t have formal certifications, my practical experience has given me strong childcare skills and the ability to manage a wide range of situations effectively.

My skills and interests:

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

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Ashley Abarca

Ashley Abarca
New York, NY

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Member since: May 2024

I’m looking for a part time or last minute call in for babysitting im willing to start asap please reach out

My name is Ashley I have a lot of experience since growing up I am willing to help around the house and do everything that is asked of me I love working with kids there so fun and entertaining I wouldn’t mind taking them out to play such as parks library or etc. message me or email me :)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $17 / 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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-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
  • Full weekends

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
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Marina Barskaia

Marina Barskaia
Westwood, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Trusted Babysitter and Pet Sitter: Your Family, Fur, and Fun in Safe Hands!

Hello! I'm Marina, a dedicated and reliable caregiver offering both babysitting and pet sitting services. With a passion for making children smile and ensuring pets are happy and well-cared for, I provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones and furry friends. Whether you need a helping hand for a night out or consistent care while you're away, I'm here to give you peace of mind. Let me take the worry out of your busy day, so you can focus on what matters most!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $40 / 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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Care for twins/multiples

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 daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Westwood 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 35 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • 13 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 63 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian
    • Email verified

I'm software developer temporary out of work. I also have a Bachelor of art in Piano. Have experience teaching children play instrument. Have experience as a kinder-garden teacher, specializing in teaching movements, singing, fitness.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Marina For Free

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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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Jaime Cane

Jaime Cane
East Rutherford, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Fun loving, nanny and elderly companion

I adore people of every ages. I'm very kind, caring, friendly, polite nurturing, and very loving

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $35 / 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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of East Rutherford 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 43 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising A.A. Interior Design Graduated Summa Cum Laude 4.0 honors

Little Lake Elementary School Elementary School teachers aid

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Jaime For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Kadiatou Coulibaly

Kadiatou Coulibaly
Mount Vernon, NY

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Member since: Jul 2024

Hiii

Hello! My name is Kadi. I'm 16 years old. I am bilingual and can speak french as I am half french and west african. I can cook, clean, and tutor. I am very responsible, respectful and caring. I cannot wait to take care of your amazing kids.

Babysitter $16 / 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel within Mount Vernon 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:

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

I have not yet finished high school. I worked at my mother's daycare for 3 years now. I have cpr and aed training.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

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Tate Kelly

Tate Kelly
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter in Manhattan - I love kids and am happy to help out! Please reach out to me ASAP

I enjoy engaging with kids in activities and games they enjoy, whether it's arts and crafts or playing outside. I have experience babysitting for my friend's younger brother (age 6) and my younger cousin (age 7). I am patient and reliable.

Babysitter, Parent helper $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

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 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

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French
    • Email verified

I am a high school senior at Phillips Exeter Academy and have competed a CPR training course.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Tate For Free

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Nichelle Alicea
New York, NY

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Member since: Mar 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

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

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Computers

Contact Nichelle For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Cecilia Alexandra Alvear Vásquez

Cecilia Alexandra Alvear Vásquez
Montclair, NJ

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Member since: Sep 2024

Let's know each other!

I have a fascination for childhood education including first aids training with a specialization in first years obtained during 6y at Peru and Spain in Emilia Barcia Boniffatti and Intermunicipal del Penedes Schools.

Over these 5 years I've worked with childrens from 4 months to 3yo, being part of their development and the obtainence of the walking and communication skills and potty training.

As a babysitter I work for love and kindness towards children putting them as a first priority.

I use to engage with children treating them with respect and authonomy considering their necessities and nature working with parents as a team.

I prefer to use strategies from different education authors as Montessori, Waldorf, Aucouturier and knowledge from different psychologist authors as Skinner, Piaget, Bandura and Vigotsky- as authonomy, daily tasks and home participation, symbolic game, behavioral charts, observation and imitation -all considering the children's necessities.

I also love spending time with children to be more than a sitter, but part of the family so is natural for them being under my supervision.

Babysitter, Nanny $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for special needs kids

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 Montclair 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

2023-2025, Associate's degree childhood educator Escola Intermunicipal del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain.

2022, First aids training - The church of Jesuschrist of the latter days saints, Toledo, Spain.

2019, Techniques and strategies to promote self-regulation in children from 3 to 5 years of age. MDI, Lima, Perú.

2018, Early childhood education specialization CEIPS San Marcos, Lima, Perú.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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

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Jadalyn Ortiz
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

GOOD DAY PARENTS!

My name is Jadalyn and im 20 years old. I love working with kids and creating a space where they can discover who they are and be who they are. I’ve worked with DOE for the past year and have been baby sitting since I was 15 years old. I’ve done overnight baby sitting and day babysitting. I’m here for whenever you may need me.

Babysitter, Nanny $17 / 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)

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:

  • 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
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • 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 worked for the DOE for about a year already as a after school teacher for PSW after school. I’ve been baby sitting since I was about 15 years old from infants to teenagers.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jadalyn For Free

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Childcare

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

Maywood babysitters are paid an average of $23.50 per hour as of November 2024, which is 9.9% higher than the Nova Jersey average of $21.39, and 39.9% higher than the United States average of $16.80. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Maywood:
$10.00 $23.50 $50.00
Nova Jersey:
$9.00 $21.39 $50.00
United States:
$2.00 $16.80 $80.00

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


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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.