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Angela Wilson

Angela Wilson
Topeka, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $13 / hour

  • 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)
  • Pet training

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Topeka for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Kirstyn Whittington

Kirstyn Whittington
Louisville, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Love the life you live and live the life you love.

Hi! My name is Kirstyn Whittington and I am 24 years old. I currently attend the University of Louisville and will be obtaining my MSSW in May of 2026. After obtaining my MSSW, I plan to become a social worker working with children and adolescents. I have approximately five years of professional childcare experience and have worked with children in my family for even longer. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15.66/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

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

Pet sitting $16.75 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $16.75 / 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, Full-time employment.

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

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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 24 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Arts / crafts
  • Writing

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Alice Haynes

Alice Haynes
Jeffersonville, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Creative, Energetic, and Ready to help!

Whether it’s brightening the pages of a coloring book, singing along to Disney movies, or playing Candy Land, your kids are sure to be entertained! As a teenager, I hope to bring a fresh, fun atmosphere to any babysitting job! Please consider me and thanks for your time.

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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Jeffersonville 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! My name is Alice! I love kids and helping others which is why I would love to babysit!

I am a musician and singer; creativity in the arts, both visual and performance, are my forte! You can trust me to keep children engaged in something enriching they’ll love! I am enrolled in AP classes as a junior in high school and would be more than happy to help with any schoolwork kids bring home (K-8).

I have previous experience volunteering in the preschool area of my church as well as their special needs summer camp where I assisted campers ages 10+ with various needs and activities.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Victoria Marlin

Victoria Marlin
Jeffersonville, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

I'm excited to become a part of the family!

Trust is a must when it comes to watching a child. Every child deserves a safe, loving, nurturing, fun, environment where they can be themselves while they learn and grow!

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)
  • Teenagers (13+ 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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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 Jeffersonville for work.

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have worked some customer service jobs in my past, but i have babysat my huge family since the age of 13, and i have 2 kids of my own. I am going to college to become a child psychologist, so children are my joy!! Every child deserves a loving, nurturing space to be themselves to learn and grow!

My skills and interests:

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

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Mya

Mya
Boiling Springs, SC

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter $15/hour

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 4 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

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $8 / hour

  • 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 dogs)
  • Dog training

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Live-in 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 for babies
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Mya For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Ecaterina Emma Woods

Ecaterina Emma Woods
Tulsa, OK

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Parent helper $14/hour

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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light 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

Pet sitting $14 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

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 $14 / 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 Part-time employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • 18 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Ecaterina For Free

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Stormika Lynn Steffey
Columbus, OH

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter $24/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting

Contact Stormika For Free

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Dog walking

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Tekaysha Cotton

Tekaysha Cotton
Scotland Neck, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

Hi My name is Tekaysha Cotton, I’m 20 and I’ve been babysitting kids from ages newborn to 6 years old since middle (7 years) school so I have a lot of experience. The only skill I do not have at the moment is driving. I genuinely love spending time with children teaching them new skills even if it’s just learning to use the potty. I am responsible, reliable, and understand the importance of following family routines and rules. I look forward to meeting your family and hopefully becoming someone your children love to spend time with!

Babysitter, Nanny

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:

  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Scotland Neck 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 Tekaysha For Free

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Kelsey Holmes

Kelsey Holmes
Monroe, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Hi it's me Kelsey and I'm ready!!

Hey everyone ? I'm so glad you came and stopped by to take at look. I'm am very trustworthy and will give your kids a good time, I can clean cook and even put them to bed at bedtime. I'm very excited to have this opportunity, me and your kids will have so much fun yet while being safe lol ? never fear Kelsey is here?

Babysitter, Parent helper $15/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Monroe 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:

  • 7 months experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hey! I'm am sixteen years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have seven cousins and siblings all under the age of twelve whom I have watched numerous times and have references as well! I am ahead in school and am home schooled, I will be graduating this year fingers crossed ?!! Also I unfortunately do not have a license yet but have a permit and will be getting my license soon. I look forward to a fun filled morning day or night. Please don't hesitate to reach out ?

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Kelsey For Free

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Sharon cheney

Sharon cheney
Louisville, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Nana Sharon

Hi I’m Sharon and I have many years of experience with children. I have 6 grandchildren and am retired and looking for extra income and part time work. I am fun and engaging and caring

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

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 Louisville 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:

  • 20 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 71 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a retired restaurant owner and I lived with my children and cared for my grandchildren in Virginia until they were old enough to care for themselves. I love children and love to work and interact with them

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Sharon For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 6 Jun 2026)

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.40 per hour as of June 2026, which is 14.3% lower than the New York average of $21.47, and 0.9% lower than the United States average of $18.58. 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:
$16.73 $18.40 $20.08
New York:
$19.52 $21.47 $23.42
United States:
$16.89 $18.58 $20.27

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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.