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Evan Haverkamp

Evan Haverkamp
Topeka, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

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

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • 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
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Mackenzie Buckwalter

Mackenzie Buckwalter
Hutchinson, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

I’m 16 years old, and i’m going to be a junior at Hutchinson Highschool. I’ve lived in Hutchinson since I was born and have met a lot of the people here. Working with children has always been a huge interest to me, and I’m constantly around them. I’m open to babysitting and tutoring children, along with cleaning and cooking as well. The pay isn’t as important as being able to get to know the children and be able to better care for them.

Babysitter $10/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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $10 / 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)

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 within Hutchinson for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

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

I’ve worked with newborns and children ages 2-6 for multiple years at The Fathers House, and I’ve babysat many of the young children in my family. I also took a class being an aid for a daycare, watching and caring for children ages 2 months to 6 years.

My skills and interests:

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

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Mackenzie Harris

Mackenzie Harris
Newtown Square, PA

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Hey!

I'm Kenzie and I love working with children! I have experience working with children, and babysitting for a few family friends. I can't wait to spend more time with kids this summer and to help out a family!

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)
  • 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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Newtown Square 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
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I currently work as a party hostess for children, but I am super excited to babysit over the summer! I took a child development class last year, and am heading to college for Psychology in the Fall. I am graduating highschool in early June. In the summer my availability will open up a lot more, and I'm willing to work Mornings, Afternoons and evenings.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming

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Ja’kauria Nicholson

Ja’kauria Nicholson
Greenville, SC

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Why I would be a good babysitter

I would be a great babysitter because I have a lot of experience with children, having 8 siblings of my own. Growing up in a large family has taught me patience, responsibility, and how to manage multiple tasks at once. I'm familiar with the needs and behaviors of kids of various ages. Additionally, I know how to create a fun and safe environment for children. My experience has also made me good at resolving conflicts and keeping kids entertained.

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting $11 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $10 / 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)

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding 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:

  • 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:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Video
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Elijah Smith

Elijah Smith
Greenville, NC

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

I am here to take care of your family

Hi,my name is Eli. I hope I can be of ur service

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog

Dog walking $12 / hour

  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Dog grooming

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 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

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

I have experience with my family's and other people's children.

My skills and interests:

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

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Sandra Rose

Sandra Rose
Topeka, KS

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of 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
  • 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
    • Water safety training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 32 years old
    • Police check
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Sandra For Free

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Campbell Frevert

Campbell Frevert
Columbia, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! I’m Campbell. I am a sophomore at Mizzou and love working with kids so much! I have younger sisters and have grown up babysitting cousins, family friends, and currently do after-school care a few afternoons a week. Please reach out if needing a reliable, fun babysitter!

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • 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
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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:

  • Vacations 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
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Campbell For Free

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Laila Hoover

Laila Hoover
Paducah, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Welcome message:

Babysitter | Fun & Reliable

About Me:

Hi, I’m Laila! I’m an 18-year-old babysitter based in Paducah Ky, and I absolutely love spending time with kids. Whether it’s playing games, reading stories, or just having fun, I’m always ready to keep your little ones entertained. As a babysitter, I’m reliable, caring, and dedicated to making sure your kids have a great time while staying safe.

What I Offer:

• A Fun, Engaging Experience: I’m great at keeping kids of all ages—from babies to tweens—happy and occupied with creative activities and games.

• Reliability: I’m punctual and dependable, and you can trust me to show up when promised.

• Safety & Care: Your child’s safety is my top priority. I’m responsible, attentive, and ready for anything that comes up.

• Available: Weekdays and date nights!

Experience:

• Babysitting for families in Paducah (ages 6 months to 12 years)

• Comfortable with pets and caring for multiple kids at once

Let’s Connect!

If you’re looking for a trustworthy and fun babysitter, I’d love to meet you and your kiddos! Feel free to reach out to me for availability or any questions.

Babysitter $7/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Paducah 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have lots of experience with babysitting, cooking, cleaning, arts and crafts

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking

Contact Laila For Free

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Naomie Joseph

Naomie Joseph
Stamford, CT

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • 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
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Dyslexia

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school 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 Stamford 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
  • 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
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Naomie For Free

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Vivian M

Vivian M
Shawnee, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Caring & Responsible Helper for Kids, Seniors, and Pets

Hi! I’m 18 and experienced with kids, seniors, pets, and household tasks. I’m reliable, trustworthy, and enjoy making life easier for families and pets.

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $20 / 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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Shawnee 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:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m 18 and have experience caring for kids, seniors, pets, and helping around the house. I’ve done homework help, supervised children, provided companionship to seniors, fed and walked pets, and handled cleaning and meal prep. I’m responsible, trustworthy, and quick to learn.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Animals

Contact Vivian For Free

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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.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
New York:
$19.42 $21.36 $23.30
United States:
$16.77 $18.45 $20.12

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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.