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Destiny Farrow

Destiny Farrow
Memphis, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $14 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • 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 dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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Elena Manos

Elena Manos
Greenville, SC

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Hey need someone to watch your kids? I gotchu!

I am Elena or EJ for short and I am 18 years old! I used to work in the church nursery for a while and love hanging out with the kids. I am a senior in high school and wanna continue to work with kids.

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

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 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
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 8 months experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I used to work in my church nursery for years and months at a time and absolutely love kids and love getting to learn and build with them!

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Writing

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Lola Adegbite

Lola Adegbite
Devon, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hello. I am Lola, and I am currently a senior in high school. I have been babysitting my younger siblings for years up until now, and I will be glad to offer help to other parents who might be in need of it.

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

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

I have 7 younger siblings and a nephew that I have practically raised. I have bathed them, babysat them multiple times, and fed them.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Khadijatou  Baragi

Khadijatou Baragi
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Heyy Parents, my name is Khadijatou Baragi and I am 20 years old. I started my babysitting journey in 2021, caring for kids of all ages both in the Bronx and in The Gambia. Over the years, I’ve loved creating a safe, fun, and supportive space where children can learn and grow. From helping with homework and planning creative activities to making meals and keeping up with daily routines, I enjoy being there to make life a little easier for families. This experience has taught me so much about patience, communication, and the joy of seeing kids thrive.

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New York 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
  • 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
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Design
  • Computers

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Kaylee Barlow
Granite City, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Babysitter, Nanny $16/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 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • 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

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 surrounding suburbs/towns of Granite City 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

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • 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
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Kaylee For Free

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Simone Jones
Dover, DE

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Autism helper and childcare

Hi, My name is Simone, and I have years of experience in working with children of all ages with autism. I have worked with parents (caregivers) and their children in their homes for over 16 years. Over the years, I have met so many caregivers who need an adult helper or a break. I would love to be that person for you. I also love animals. Look forward to hearing from you.

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • 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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Dover 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:

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 17 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Undergraduate degree in psychology, graduate degree in school psychology, post masters certificate in ABA and certification in ABA. I have more than 15 years experience and training in working with children, adolescents and adults with autism. I have worked in many settings including homes, community, schools, preschools, residential treatment and group homes.

My skills and interests:

  • Arts / crafts
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Alicia West

Alicia West
Falkville, AL

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome

I love kids

Babysitter $40/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 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Falkville 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

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming

Contact Alicia For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Amirah osholake

Amirah osholake
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Jesus is great

Hi-my name is amirah and I'm currently looking for sitter job ever since my experience with children animals etc I've never been happier and here I'm here for all of it

Working with me and having my as a sitter will be the best thing that has ever existed story time full delicious meals enjoyments arts and crafts and many talents and for pets to.

Babysitter $28/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $28 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime

Dog walking $28 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Amirah For Free

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Brazil Glenn

Brazil Glenn
Simpsonville, SC

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, my name is Brazil I am 17 years old looking for a babysitters job and have plenty experience. My mother started her babysitters job a few years back and I used to assist with her and now I am looking to take over.

Babysitter $18/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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:

  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • 24/7 supervision

Dog walking $12 / 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 dogs)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Simpsonville 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

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Brazil For Free

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Alyssa Stock

Alyssa Stock
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter $20/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 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $20 / 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
  • Elderly care / companionship

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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

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

I am a senior in highschool and have babysat throughout the years. I easily get along with any age group and take good care of them. I’ll play games with them, help with homework, etc.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

Contact Alyssa 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 31 Jan 2026)

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.28 per hour as of February 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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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.