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Kayla Lawson

Kayla Lawson
Charlottesville, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper $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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / 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 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)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +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

  • Yard work

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Charlottesville 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with children
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Im going to be a junior in high school. I work at Bounce and play. I have my own lawn care business. Everyone calls me the animals whisper. And kids love me. I am 16 years old.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Computers

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Makayla Ray

Makayla Ray
Hancock, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Hi!

Hello!, my names makayla I live in Hancock Maryland and I love to babysit and care for kids!. I am the oldest and have 3 younger siblings myself Luna (1 yr), Jaxon (4 yrs) and Angel (9yrs) watching them grow up and several hours of babysitting them has shown me that I’m far more capable of babysitting than I gave myself credit for so I began getting babysitting jobs in my local area and haven’t thought twice since!

Babysitter, Nanny $16/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • 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

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $18 / 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 daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet grooming

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 Hancock 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 3 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
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Kaylee Letcher

Kaylee Letcher
Butler, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Looking for summer job:)!

I love working with kids and animals and feel this would be a great summer job for me:)

Babysitter, Nanny $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • 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
  • 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 employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Butler 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

High School Diploma CPR Certification First Aid Certification Feeding Assistant Certification

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Sports

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Kimberly Wilmore

Kimberly Wilmore
Glassboro, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Glassboro 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 15 months 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
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 36 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Gray Van Skyke

Gray Van Skyke
Indianapolis, IN

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Baby sitters here!

We are looking for a baby sitting job for this summer or longer! Currently we are 15years old and both sophomores in high school. We both have experience with baby sitting family and siblings. We both are hoping to be able to work together to help baby your kids! We are willing to work any day of the week all day long! We unfortunately for now will not do overnights but we will work around are times as time goes on. We both are willing to take care of 1-4 kids at a time. Either at my house or yours! We are located in the Irvington/east side of Indianapolis. Please contact me on Facebook for any additional information or questions! We look forward to meeting you and your wonderful 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 3 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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

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 within Indianapolis 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:

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

Currently we are in sophomore year of high school! We are on summer break and have all summer and longer! We both are A/B students and are willing to help take care of up to 3 kids at once. We both have experience in potty training and cpr classes. We have been taking care/baby sitting family for our whole life and wanted to help others now!

My skills and interests:

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

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Childcare

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Gracie Johnson

Gracie Johnson
Amelia, OH

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Hi there! ?

I'm 19 years old, looking to help out families in need, also being mindful of financial situations! I'm expecting my first baby in December and could really use the extra money on the side myself! I'm very loving, super calm, and very kind, also really want more experience myself with kids as I am expecting:)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18/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 2 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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

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

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Amelia 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:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 1 month experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I don't have training or education, but I do have one younger sibling I raised on my own, I'm expecting my first baby in December, and I have MANY references for babysitting!

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Gracie For Free

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Amaya Quiles

Amaya Quiles
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

Babysitter $17/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / 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 daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet training

My availability

I'm looking for Full-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

I'm available for:

  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

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

Contact Amaya For Free

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Cayla Montgomery-Wilson

Cayla Montgomery-Wilson
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

Hi, im cayla

Finding someone you trust with your children shouldn’t feel stressful it should feel reassuring. I’m a responsible and enthusiastic 16-year-old babysitter who brings energy, patience, and a natural connection with kids. Being closer in age means I’m able to relate easily, keep children engaged, and make babysitting genuinely fun while still following routines and rules set by parents. Whether it’s homework help, creative play, or calm bedtime routines, I take my role seriously and treat every family with care and respect. My goal is simple: to keep your kids safe, happy, and comfortable while you’re away so you can relax knowing they’re in good hands.

Babysitter, Parent helper $13/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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Cat sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

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

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, 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

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

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

I am a responsible and dependable 16-year-old babysitter and parent helper with experience caring for children in the 9 months -12 years age range. As a student, I bring strong time-management skills, patience, and energy, and I am able to connect well with tweens while maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful environment. I am comfortable assisting with daily routines, homework support, and light household tasks. I also have experience caring for cats, including feeding, litter box maintenance, and providing attention and companionship. I take pride in being reliable, attentive, and trustworthy, and I am committed to supporting families with high-quality care.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing

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Shirley R

Shirley R
Leonia, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Hi !

I have 17 years of babysitting experience caring for children of various ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified and currently work as a full-time daycare teacher, where I support children’s daily routines, learning, and overall well-being. I occasionally babysit after work and am comfortable caring for infants, toddlers, and older children. I am patient, dependable, and always prioritize safety while creating a fun, nurturing environment where children feel secure and cared for.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Leonia 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 17 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 36 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Shirley For Free

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Brittney Nicole Anders

Brittney Nicole Anders
Colonial Heights, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Welcome message:

Hello I’m Brittney I’m 30 I’m a mom a recently single mom actually and just trying to get back on my feet my son is my world and I adore kids all ages! Anything you want to know just ask!

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Colonial Heights 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:

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

I’ve been a mom for 7 years my son is my world and I’ve babysat all ages most of my life

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Animals

Contact Brittney For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 16 Feb 2026)

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.28 per hour as of March 2026, which is 14.9% lower than the New York average of $21.47, and 1.2% lower than the United States average of $18.50. 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:
$16.62 $18.28 $19.94
New York:
$19.52 $21.47 $23.42
United States:
$16.82 $18.50 $20.18

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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.