+ Profile + Job

Babysitters & Nannies Plainview, NY (Contact for Free)

Search our 1000's of babysitters including nannies, au pairs, and parent helpers. See our Pay Rates.


Kelly

Kelly
Fayetteville, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Pet sitting

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
  • 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)

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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

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

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • 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:

  • 37 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 45 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 52 years old
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

Contact Kelly For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Zahara Akili Brown

Zahara Akili Brown
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Engaging with Kids

Hi, my name is Zahara, and I’m a reliable and enthusiastic 17-year-old high school student, turning 18 in April. I have three years of experience as a camp counselor for kids aged 5-12 and have also babysat children aged 10-11. I love connecting with kids through fun activities, creative play, and helping with homework. I’m also certified with a Child Abuse Clearance and Pennsylvania Background Check, giving you peace of mind.

Babysitter, Parent helper $13.50/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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 10 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have experience as a camp counselor working with children aged 5-10 and currently work in an after-school program for first to fifth graders. I’ve also babysat regularly for a family a few nights a month. I hold both Child Abuse Clearances and a Pennsylvania Background Check for added peace of mind.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Zahara For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Default user image

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
    • 20 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

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Melissa Ozile

Melissa Ozile
Hagerstown, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Melissa and I have a passion and a gift working with kids from 0 months- 18 years old. Working with kids puts a joy in my heart and I love to do what I do. I have 6+ years working with kids all ages. I also have experience working special needs and to me it’s a honestly blessing to part of kids lives while growing up cause you can make a positive impact. Kids gives me a purpose everyday to wake up and do what I love to do, which is be around kids. I am CPR certified and first aid certified

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

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
  • Running errands

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Care for puppies

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 dogs)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hagerstown 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
  • 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
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Melissa For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Default user image

Merrick Stilwell
Blacksburg, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter $16/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Pet playtime

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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

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

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
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Merrick For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Lydiah Rain

Lydiah Rain
Hanover, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hanover 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Lydiah For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Default user image

Madison Woods
Conway, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitting and Pet Sitting

Hello! I am available in both petsitting and babysitting. I am currently a freshman at Arkansas Tech University and I am studying Early Childhood Education. I have an Australian Shepherd so I have experience with caring for medium sized dogs.

Babysitter $14/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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

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

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 pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Conway 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:

  • 6 months experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I volunteered for a year at Arkansas Children's Hospital. I worked one on one with kids during my elementary school's field day each year for 3 years.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Madison For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Fabiana Lopez

Fabiana Lopez
Linden, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Hello everyone! My name is Fabiana and I'm 20 years old. I'm currently a college junior at NJIT. I've been working with kids almost my entire life due to my mom also being a babysitter. I'm comfortable with ages 3+ and for the summer, I can work weekdays along with weekends at night. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know!

Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Linden 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:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Foreign languages

Contact Fabiana For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Addison Fox

Addison Fox
Altoona, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Welcome message:

Hello! I’m Addie and I am a junior in high school looking to babysit, i’m very good with kids and pets, and I am familiar with first aid, CPR, and the himelich.

Babysitter $12/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
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Altoona 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:

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

I’m a junior in high school who is familiar with CPR and the Heimlich, I am a swimmer for AAHS and I have lots of experience with pets since i’ve had some for years and I have watched my neighbors, and I have babysat my little sister for long periods of time.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Contact Addison For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Isabella Bowers

Isabella Bowers
Granite City, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Hi my names Isabella I would like to help out as much as I can. I'm very fun and an outgoing person ❤️

I am currently pregnant I have 3 weeks until I give birth. I am turning 17 years old in 3 days on August 14th. I am here to help out people that need it and just to make some cash to save up for a car.

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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Daily exercise for your dog

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from 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
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • 4 months 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
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature

Contact Isabella For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

Powered by Google

(remains private)

Page 95 of 251

Prev 95 96 97 98 99 100

Babysitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Plainview babysitters are paid an average of $18.52 per hour as of July 2026, which is 13.8% lower than the New York average of $21.49, and 0.6% lower than the United States average of $18.63. 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:
$16.84 $18.52 $20.21
New York:
$19.54 $21.49 $23.45
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates


I found the tips on Kidsit so incredibly helpful, direct, clear, actionable and reasonable. The website is easy to navigate, the illustrations are engaging and I literally just want to spend hours exploring.

Joanna Humphrey Flynn
5 Stars
Joanna Humphrey Flynn
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Parents' Guide To Babysitting

Are you a babysitter? See our Babysitting Guide instead.

Jump to section:

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.