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Anna-Victoria Gbemiye-Etta
Elkins Park, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Hi families !

Hi, I am Anna-Victoria. I enjoy science, music, art, singing and have many hobbies. I am passionate about nature, gardening, and the science behind it. I plan to work with children in the healthcare field in the future so I am currently studying part time to achieve that goal. I am able to cook quality meals and put together snacks (including those with dietary restrictions such as gluten or dairy free). I am also able to perform basic cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, laundry/folding clothes, and doing the dishes.

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • 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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Birds

Dog walking

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

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 Elkins Park 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
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hello! I am a well learned caretaker. I have experience with volunteering in after school programs, VBS/summer camp, event babysitting, sunday school, and working in a kids academy (Lifetime). I have AED, CPR, and First Aid certifications for both kids and adults as well as rigorous organization specific training and certifications.

My skills and interests:

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

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Aila Define

Aila Define
Lawrence, KS

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Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hi!! My name is Aila and I am a freshman at KU! I love kids and have been babysitting and volunteering with the kids at my church since I was 13 and was a nanny this summer. I have always loved being a role model for children, playing with them, finding fun activities, all while keep them safe.

Babysitter, Nanny

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
  • 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
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

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 dogs)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Lawrence 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • Pet credentials:
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Bianca Lewis
Soddy-Daisy, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Changing diapers
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • Part-time daycare
    • Drop-in / occasional daycare
    • School holiday daycare
    • Extended hours
    • Meals provided

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Soddy-Daisy for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

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

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 36 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Games
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Franny Mensah
Silver Spring, MD

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Member since: Jun 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! I'm Franny. I'm a responsible, caring, and dependable babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with kids. I have a natural ability to connect with children of all ages, making them feel safe, heard, and entertained. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, or preparing simple meals, I always prioritize the child’s well-being and happiness. I’m patient, attentive, and great at creating a calm, positive environment. Parents can count on me to follow instructions carefully and keep them updated. I take my role seriously and always show up on time, ready to make the day fun, safe, and smooth for both the kids and the family. I am an honor student at my school, with a GPA of 4.0, and I am expecting to earn my International Baccalaureate and CCMA certification by the end of high school.

Babysitter, Nanny $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel within Silver Spring 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:

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

I have 6 months of experience babysitting 8 and 10-year-olds, 3 years of babysitting: 5 months - 3 years old, 1 year as a tutor (Spanish, English, Art) for a non-profit, and CPR certified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Rebeca Lopez

Rebeca Lopez
Lawrence, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper $13/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

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)

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, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lawrence 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:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Rebeca For Free

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Ty'Aniha Ashley

Ty'Aniha Ashley
Fishers, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $10 / 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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Fishers 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
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with 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 skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers

Contact Ty'Aniha For Free

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Azia B

Azia B
Burlington, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

“Nature always finds a way. You will too.”

Hi, I’m Azia! I hope to make so many friends and lots of memories with everyone I meet!

Babysitter $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Burlington 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:

  • 8 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m a senior in high school, currently attending Eastern Alamance. I have taken health courses at CTEC which is where I got my first aid and cpr certification.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Azia For Free

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Peyton Buchanan
Branchburg, NJ

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Member since: May 2024

Hello my name is Peyton

Kids love having me as their babysitter, I am responsible, I engage with the kids, I can make simple meals, I love arts and crafts, I can make sure kids pick up their toys, and the house will always look like how it did when I got there if not cleaner.

Babysitter $20/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 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 $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

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

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 employment.

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

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
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am certified by red cross for babysitting training and CPR and first aid, kids love me, and I have been babysitting for about 2 years, I am also okay with dogs being in the house.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Peyton For Free

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Childcare

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Yazmin Giron

Yazmin Giron
Bloomfield, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper $20/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
  • Full meals
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking $20 / 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)

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel within Bloomfield 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:

  • 14 months experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • Pet credentials:
    • 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 and Spanish

I’m a high school senior at Bloomfield High School. I’m working at the YMCA as a swim instructor aide and I worked as a camp counselor in the Bloomfield Recreation Summer Camp. I helped take care of my younger sister as well as my little cousin. I have two dogs of my own.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Yazmin For Free

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Jovi Rayne Linder

Jovi Rayne Linder
Greenville, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Jovi’s Jelly-tot Daycare

I‘m Jovi! I’m 17 years 4 months old, a female, and I love children. :) While still somewhat new to the experience, I love playing all sorts of games with them and have the energy to boot! I’m looking for something a bit on the easier side (though FULLY AWARE children are NOT EASY) to get me started in childcare, and then as my confidence grows, I’ll take on more difficult tasks! I’m eager to work with your children and you!

Babysitter $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Help with homework

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking $10 / 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)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Greenville 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

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’ve babysat sparsely for around a year now, I’ve had family pets my entire life but owned my own dog for around a year and some change now.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Jovi For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.52 per hour as of July 2026, which is 13.8% lower than the New York average of $21.49, and 0.6% lower 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 Plainview.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Plainview:
$16.84 $18.52 $20.21
New York:
$19.54 $21.49 $23.45
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

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.