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Alissa Henderson

Alissa Henderson
Conway, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking

  • 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)

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 Conway 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

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m currently a tattoo apprentice :))

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Alissa For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Delilah Otero

Delilah Otero
Levittown, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

I’m available anytime please reach out to me :)

Hiii! My name is Delilah! I’m a senior in high school and have younger triplet siblings. I love kids and I am especially great with energetic children! I can prep meals, help with going to the potty, keep children engaged, and put them to sleep as well.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $14/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
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am rising senior in high school. I have three younger siblings one of whom is special needs. I’ve cared and tended for them since i was young. I have lots of experience in feeding, bathing, playing with, and calming down children. Im great at keeping a child’s attention for a while. I do have asthma training as one of my brothers suffers from bad asthma, and i do know the Heimlich maneuver.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Video
  • Computers

Contact Delilah For Free

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Dog walking

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Alice Kiser

Alice Kiser
Williamsburg, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

Hi! I'm Alice Kiser and i'm a sophomore in High School. My hobbies include theatre, watching movies, playing games, and making videos. I love animals and caring for children and many people say that I am great at what I do!

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)
  • 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 twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $10 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Williamsburg 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

My credentials

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

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

I am a sophomore in High School. I have had a dog and currently have a cat. I also have a baby sister I take care of from time to time. I have learned first aid and CPR in school.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Alice For Free

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Mya Dowdy
Paducah, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $12/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities
    • Sleep disorders

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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

Contact Mya For Free

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Andreal Maxwell
Columbia, SC

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • 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

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Columbia 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
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Andreal For Free

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Childcare

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Nathan Bryant
Nashville, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • 24/7 supervision

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Nashville 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:

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Nathan For Free

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Childcare

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Haley Kearney
Pittsburgh, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter $30/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 5 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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Pittsburgh 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:

  • 6 months experience working with children
  • 6 months experience working with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 28 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Haley For Free

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Nessietta Johnny
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia 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:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts

Contact Nessietta For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Kylie Elizabeth McCart

Kylie Elizabeth McCart
Decaturville, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

looking for a trusting teen to babysit your babies?

hi i’m kylie! i am a 15 years old old highschool student. i have worked with kids for almost my whole life just not professionally. I am good with pets,(dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, and chickens) almost anything besides reptiles and birds i have never work with them. i would love to work with younger kids, (new borns, toddlers, and preschoolers) but any age will do. Once i get my license i am willing to take your kids to school (as long as im not going to be late). and any place they might want to go or you need me to go. i am willing to run attends, clean your house, go grocery shopping, ext. i hope i am a good fit for your family!!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Au pair $10/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 3 children at once

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

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

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $10 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

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 Decaturville for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

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

Hi i’m kylie i have never worked with kids as a job but i have always been a helper since 5. i always “take over” at any function with kids. i am a Highschool student i am 15 years old. i am good with pets and younger children.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Kylie For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker
Marion, OH

Activity summary

Member since: May 2025

Experience babysitter/ pet sitter

I am looking to earn some money by baby sitting or pet sitting. I do have experience doing both and Im open to doing background checks and meeting in person first I am great with pets and kids feel free to message me if you have any questions anytime ?

Babysitter $8/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:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $8 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Marion 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:

  • 11 years experience working with children
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 32 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Sarah For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Babysitting Pay Rates NY, United States (Updated 18 Nov 2025)

New York babysitters are paid an average of $21.36 per hour as of November 2025, which is 15.8% higher than the United States average of $18.45. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Plainview.
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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.