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Jolie Trang
Vaughan, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

hello there!

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.

Babysitter

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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Vaughan 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Vincia Pinto

Vincia Pinto
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Working with children

My name Is Vincia Pinto and my hobbies are reading, listening to music, going out for walks and photography. I love working with children because ever since I was little, I have always wanted to become a kindergarten teacher. I love interacting with children and listening to what they say. I look foward to meeting you and babysitting your child.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

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:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

My availability

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

I can travel within Toronto 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:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I study at George Brown college for early childhood education. I have experienced working with children. When I was In elementary school, I would help the kindergartens, grades ones and twos. I would help them get ready for recess time, getting them ready for home time and helped them work on their worksheets. I assisted the grades ones and twos with their reading and helped them with their work. When I was In grade 12, I did my co-op placement In a grade three class. I assisted them with their work, sometimes I took them out for recess, led them back to their class and I helped some of the children with their reading. I did my first placement over the summer last year and I did my placement In a preschool room. I assisted with various routines and transitions like cleaning the tables, setting out the beds, sweeping the floor, serving the children food and getting the children ready to go outside.

I did my second placement In a school age classroom over the fall semester of last year and I did my third placement In a toddler room over the winter semester of this year. I would assist In preparing the snacks with the ece teachers, do attendance when It was lunch time and snack time like calling out the children's names to make sure they were In the room, supervising the children when It was recess time, planning activities for the children, signing out the children at the end of the day when their parents would come pick them up. For my third placement, I would plan activities for the children, write the number of children that were In the room and out of the room when their parents would come pick them up, serve them lunch and snack, set out their beds and help them go to sleep.

I did my fourth placement In a kindergarten room over the spring semester and I would help the children with their work, helping them get ready for lunch recess time, supervising them during lunch recess, lead them to their other classes, planned activities, preparing snack for afterschool, taking attendance when they would finish school, making sure all of the children had snack and announcing to the children how many minutes until when snack time would be over, taking the snack cart to the kitchen, taking attendance when the children were lined up to go outside for the end of the day and outside and signing them out when their parents would come pick them up.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Computers

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Charlotte Doyle

Charlotte Doyle
Guelph, ON

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Member since: Sep 2025

Caring, Patient, Involved Babysitter/Petsitter Eager to Help Out

Hello! I'm Charlotte! I will always treat your children with patience, kindness, and a smile. With me, you can have someone you can count on to work as hard as I possibly can to make sure your children are happy and safe.

I have previous experience assisting with childcare at a summer camp. I planned out activities, helped other counsellors, and bonded with groups of children. I assisted with general chores and food. I also babysat my younger sibling and helped him with reading. My experience with animals and with retail have also honed my cleaning and organizing skills. My extensive animal care experience and experience of having both a dog and a cat are great if you have pets too! I am currently planning to retake a course to refresh my memory of First Aid / AED.

When it comes to helping with your kid(s), I prioritize your wishes first. I will consult you on what expectations you have of me to ensure a perfectly tailored experience that makes everyone happy. Each child is unique and I will work hard and listen to your wisdom on how I can best guide and support them as they flourish as people (and hopefully have fun in the process)! While I generally like to clearly understand the wishes of parents, I can also think quickly and exercise common sense when needed. I prefer to do live-out but have some flexibility. I can speak some rudimentary French, and am hoping to improve.

Currently, I am a 4th year University of Guelph BSc. student hoping to improve my childcare skills and challenge myself while also saving and investing for my future. This means I will have a University student schedule, but due to hard work in previous years I have a smaller course load now that I near graduation. This means I have more time and energy to give. You can expect the diligence and flexibility of someone able to and hoping to learn and grow. I am happy to answer any questions you have and work with you! I look forward to getting to know your family!

Babysitter, Parent helper $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

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
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Guelph 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • 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
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have worked with children as at a summer camp in the past. I planned out activities, helped other counsellors, and bonded with groups of children. I assisted with general chores and food. I also babysat my younger sibling and taught him how to read. I am a senior BSc student in Zoology at the University of Guelph and have prior experience both caring for pets (neighbours, my own) and more than exotic animals (zoo, wildlife rehab), meaning I can and want to care for all pets. I am currently planning on refreshing my First Aid / AED.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Charlotte For Free

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Judy Obioma Chikere

Judy Obioma Chikere
Brampton, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Anywhere you need, I can assist in childcare!

Hello! I’m Judy, I’m going to be graduating next year, but that doesn’t diminish my availability when it comes to care for your kids for it’s my top priority to insure the future of our youth. I’ve always had my nose deep in childcare for a long time due to having countless leadership roles and I want to take that knowledge and learning to help others around me.

Babysitter, Parent helper $35/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light 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

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’ve have training for CPR, first aid, WHIMS, and more with the certifications for it. I’ve also had training for youth related leadership skills in the earlier year/months. I have ample experience with children in a large age range, especially since my youngest brother is on the spectrum and I’ve been caring for him for half of my life. I’m enthusiastic about childcare in general so I’d be incredibly happy for any opportunity.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Judy For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Manesa Barnes

Manesa Barnes
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Part time Nanny/babysitter

I’m a jovial person , who’s trustworthy in taking good care of your child/ children.

As I have years of experience and currently working in the field as a toddler teacher full time

Thank you for considering me as your babysitter. I am excited to meet you and your family and provide a safe and warm experience for your child/ren.

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing 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

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

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:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

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

I’m ECA teacher I work with toddlers . I have 5+ years experience working with 1-6 year olds .

I’m a patient person when it come to kids

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Fitness
  • Nature

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

Contact Manesa 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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Katelyn Heyboer
Guelph, ON

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Guelph 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Writing

Contact Katelyn 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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Adaobi Nnebe

Adaobi Nnebe
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Experienced and Reliable Childcare Provider | Certified in First Aid & CPR | Passionate About Early Childhood Development

Hello My name is Adaobi , and I’m a dedicated childcare provider with over three years of experience working with children from infancy through early school age. I’m passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. Whether I’m helping with school readiness, planning creative activities, or simply providing a comforting presence, I always bring patience, reliability, and care to every family I work with. I’m also certified in First Aid and CPR, so safety is always a top priority. I would love the opportunity to bring my skills and energy to a family that values dependable, nurturing care.

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-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:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • 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
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a compassionate and dependable childcare professional with over three years of experience supporting children in both home and classroom environments. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in International Law & Diplomacy from Babcock University and am certified in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C through Heaven Can Wait.

My background includes working as an Early Childhood Assistant and private caregiver, where I developed strong skills in child development, routine management, age-appropriate learning, and behavioral guidance. I am trained to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations and am committed to creating safe, engaging, and nurturing spaces where children can thrive.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

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

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Aurora Smith

Aurora Smith
Hamilton, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Aurora For Free

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Childcare

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Angela Cordeiro

Angela Cordeiro
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

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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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Shawn Hutchinson
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Hi Everyone

I look forward to working, for you and haveing a nice day.

Babysitter $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • 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 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
  • 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:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 47 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Shawn For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Milton, ON, Canada (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

Milton babysitters are paid an average of $21.65 per hour as of September 2025, which is 2.3% higher than the Ontario average of $21.15, and 6.3% higher than the Canadian average of $20.37. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Milton:
$19.68 $21.65 $23.62
Ontario:
$19.23 $21.15 $23.08
Canada:
$18.52 $20.37 $22.22

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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.