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Jennifer Bowen

Jennifer Bowen
Amory, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

6+ years of experience, amory mississippi

hey my name is jenny! I work a part-time job currently and looking for some extra money. ill be doing this with my mom until I get a car and I have experience with baby's as in I have a little brother and I have had quite a bit of pets throughout my lifetime!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $10/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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • Part-time daycare
    • Meals provided

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • 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)
  • Pet training

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Amory 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:

  • 6 years experience working with children
  • 6 years experience working with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Finesse Gorham

Finesse Gorham
Hendersonville, TN

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Dedicated & Hardworking: Wife, Mother, & Your Future Childcare Provider!

Hello! My name is Finesse. I'm 30 yrs old and was born & raised in Hendersonville. I'm married, have 4 fur babies, & a turtle & most importantly, I'm a mother to a 7 yr old. So, I have experience with children and animals. I'm always the -GO TO- mom to watch friends' children and I am always planning/responsible for get togethers including multiple children at a time. I enjoy playing and interacting with children, it's never a dull moment! I'm an energetic, proactive, responsible, kind, and extremely caring person and would love the opportunity to provide my time & dedication to a child/family that could benefit from my knowledge and caregiving skills.

Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $17 / 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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • 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 surrounding suburbs/towns of Hendersonville 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
  • 20 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

High School Diploma

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Computers

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Courtney Wilson
Campbellsville, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter $10/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
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • School holiday daycare

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities
    • Deaf / hard of hearing
    • Visual impairments

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Art lessons

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Campbellsville for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am CPR and first aide certified I have worked with babies up until the are 12 since I was 16.

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Malachi C Mayabb

Malachi C Mayabb
Springfield, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Im 15 but I'm really good for what I do

leave it to me I got all you and your kid all the needs

Babysitter $8/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • After school care

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Springfield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

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

I've been working at my church for 2 years now I love this age group I hope to stick to it

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design

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Alexis Rene Ford

Alexis Rene Ford
Topeka, KS

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

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:

  • School holidays
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 6 months experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

I can give CPR if needed, and I am completely responsible for safety for the children I am babysitting, and will continue to responsible for my actions

My skills and interests:

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

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Jessica Auld

Jessica Auld
Halifax, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $30/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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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 $30 / 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 senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Halifax 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:

  • 11 years experience working with children
  • 20 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jessica For Free

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Zion Sigei
Owensboro, KY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Love babysitting. Have for a long time.

My name is Zion but people call me Z. I work at holiday world and splashin safari. I have been there since 2022. I yo back every summer. I currently still work there on Saturday and Sundays. I love babysitting and working with kids. I go to Octc on Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 to 3:15 after that time I'm free.

Babysitter $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full 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

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

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 within Owensboro 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • 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

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Writing

Contact Zion For Free

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Molly Moody

Molly Moody
Apex, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Responsible high school student

Hi! I’m Molly, a responsible and trustworthy 17-year-old who loves caring for kids and animals. I have experience babysitting children and taking care of pets, and I’m reliable, friendly, and ready to help your family!

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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Apex for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Molly For Free

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Rebecca Sadowsky

Rebecca Sadowsky
Jackson Township, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Excited to hang with your little ones!

Hello! I am Rebecca, a student in X-ray school and am readily available on weekends! I enjoy working with children and even worked at the daycare I grew up at- really a full circle moment. I am dedicated, reliable, and willing to learn so that you feel comfortable with a babysitter for your children!

Babysitter

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)

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Jackson Township for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 10 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a senior in college currently enrolled in a full time X-ray program, but will graduate in May 2026 with my bachelors in medical imaging and certificate in Radiologic Technology. I have worked as an assistant daycare teacher for over 2 years and have babysat dogs and children on multiple occasions.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Fitness

Contact Rebecca For Free

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Fatou Diallo

Fatou Diallo
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Friendly, Caring, and Playful Babysitter You Can Trust

Hi! My name is Fatou, but I go by Tima. I absolutely love spending time with kids up to age 10 and enjoy joining them in whatever fun activity they choose, as long as it’s age-appropriate. I’m friendly, caring, and playful, and I love keeping children happy and entertained—whether it’s playing games, drawing, painting, or just hanging out and sharing smiles. Parents can trust me to create a safe, joyful, and engaging environment where their children feel cared for, listened to, and always have fun!

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

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 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:

  • 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:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hello! I’m 16 years old and enjoy spending time with children. I have experience babysitting my 11-year-old niece and younger siblings, as well as spending time with my younger nieces and nephews, so I understand how to engage and care for kids of different ages. I enjoy playing games, drawing, painting, telling stories, helping with homework, and going on walks. Families often describe me as sweet, patient, and responsible. While I do not yet have CPR/First Aid certification, I am happy to obtain it if required.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature

Contact Fatou For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 21 Dec 2025)

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.26 per hour as of January 2026, which is 14.6% lower than the New York average of $21.37, and 1.1% lower than the United States average of $18.47. 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:
$16.60 $18.26 $19.92
New York:
$19.43 $21.37 $23.32
United States:
$16.79 $18.47 $20.15

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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.