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Ava Baer

Ava Baer
Montville, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: May 2025

Live, Laugh, and most definitely love children and animals!! I am looking for a little job to help out as much as I can!

Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Pet sitting $16 / 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 $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel within Montville for work.

My credentials

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

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

My name is Ava, I am a fourteen year old girl and I am going to be going into high school as a freshman. I do very well in a school, all A’s and B’s. I have hand on experience every single day in my own house with my little sister who is a two in a half year old. I love,love,love children with my whole heart. I have always been great with kids and love spending time with them and making them smile and feel happy as much as I can. I also love animals and always have every since I was a little girl. I have a dog who I have had for six years and have other pets in the past such as a bearded dragon, two Guinea pigs. I look forward to being a vet in the future. Now that I have been getting older I think it is only responsible to start getting little jobs along the path. I am from Montville New Jersey and am looking forward to having a blast with kids and pets!!!

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts

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Valery Torres

Valery Torres
Mineola, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

Babysitter

I worked at a summer camp where I Supervised and nurtured a group of 10-15 four-year-old children, ensuring safety and creating a positive atmosphere for personal growth. Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate activities such as sensory play, storytime, arts and crafts, and outdoor games to foster developmental skills (e.g., motor skills, socialization, problem-solving). Promoted social interaction among children through structured group activities, teaching sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution in a supportive environment. Supported emotional growth by offering guidance, encouragement, and comfort during transitions and group dynamics. Communicated with parents regularly to provide updates on their child’s progress, behavior, and camp experience. Collaborated with fellow counselors to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and a well-organized schedule.

Babysitter $14/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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

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 to surrounding suburbs/towns of Mineola for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • 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
    • CPR training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I currently go to Mineola High School and I am in eleventh grade. And I have plenty experience working with kids and babysitting.

My skills and interests:

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

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Sophia Costas
Franklin Square, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Franklin Square 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
  • 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
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

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

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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)

Dog sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $16 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

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:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

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

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Roberta Stemphil

Roberta Stemphil
Massapequa, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $17 / 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

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Massapequa 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently going into my senior year at high school, I have worked regularly with children from the ages 3-12, and have on occasion babysat for newborns of family friends. I want to major in social work in college and hopefully become a social worker for children’s.

My skills and interests:

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

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Diana

Diana
Manhasset, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2023

Welcome message:

Eastern European originally. Love to read, gymnastics, a healthy diet. Have an experience in taking care of 9-13 years old children. Live In Manhasset.

Parent helper, Nanny $25/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:

  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Overnight jobs
  • 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
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 36 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Diana For Free

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Ivana Robinson
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

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.

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a college student at Virginia Commonwealth University with several years of babysitting experience caring for children of different ages. I am responsible, patient, and dependable, and I enjoy creating a safe and fun environment for kids. I have experience helping with homework, daily routines, and engaging children in educational and creative activities.

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Laisha Michelle Guerrero Acevedo

Laisha Michelle Guerrero Acevedo
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: May 2026

Babysitter $29/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

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 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming

Contact Laisha For Free

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Megan Nicolosi

Megan Nicolosi
Yonkers, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $18/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $16 / 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)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Yonkers 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:

  • 20 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I currently have 4 dogs and 5 cats so when its comes to animals i love them all.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Megan For Free

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Rachel Belanfante
Village of Pelham, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! I’m Rachel, a college student at Fordham University who loves working with kids of all ages. I’m responsible, reliable, and fun, and I enjoy creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children. Whether it’s helping with homework, preparing snacks, or coming up with creative games and activities, I’m here to make sure your kids feel happy and cared for. I’m available after 4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and I can start immediately

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $19 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet grooming

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

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
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m Rachel, an 19-year-old college student at Fordham University studying Psychology. I have experience caring for children of all ages through babysitting family, friends, and volunteer work. I’m trained in basic child safety, responsible, and reliable. I enjoy helping kids with homework, preparing snacks, and creating fun, educational activities. I’m available after 4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and can start immediately.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Babysitting Pay Rates Nova Iorque, NY, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Nova Iorque babysitters are paid an average of $23.07 per hour as of July 2026, which is 7.3% higher than the Nova York average of $21.49, and 23.8% higher than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Nova Iorque.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Nova Iorque:
$20.97 $23.07 $25.16
Nova York:
$19.54 $21.49 $23.45
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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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.