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Margaret Stroud

Margaret Stroud
Snellville, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2023

Being kind is what it's all about!

Hi! I'm Margaret and a mother of 1! I'm looking to help families and children in any way possible. I always have a positive attitude and looking to share that with kids, as well as being a mother's helper wherever necessary! 😊

Babysitter, Parent helper $17 / 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 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 special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Snellville 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:

  • 35 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 10 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 54 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have babysat kids off and on my entire life. I have a 25 year old son who was special needs when he was in school. I'm well-versed with IEP's. My son was deaf when he was a baby. He had tubes in ears, adenoids taken out. He has a learning disability but we try to overcome that each day. I currently work as a PCA on weekdays (personal care assistant). I take care of elderly clients, dementia patients, cancer patients, etc. I know how to use wheelchairs, hoyer lifts, etc. I have a degree in fine arts. I'm looking for extra hours some weekends. I am CPR, FIRST AID, AED certified. I will eventually go back to school to get my CNA certification (certified nursing assistant).

My skills and interests:

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

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Cheyenne Ross

Cheyenne Ross
Snellville, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Snellville 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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

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Emery Mangano

Emery Mangano
Lawrenceville, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hi my name is Emery! I’m 17 years and a senior in high school. Once I graduate I’m going to college for early childhood education and planning on becoming a preschool teacher

Babysitter, Nanny $12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lawrenceville 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Work at a nursery for 8 months with ages ranging from 1month to 6 years

My skills and interests:

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

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Stephanina zahirovic

Stephanina zahirovic
Duluth, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Welcome message:

Hi my name Stephanina,I’m looking for babysitting i will be babysitting at my house I take any ages between1-8 i’m very friendly I am also well over the age of 40 I need to make some extra cash so I decided to sign up i’m available mostly all the time and you can trust me that your child is in good hands at my house.

Nanny $14 / 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Duluth 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 45 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I like to do writing I love listening to music. I love going outside. I love being funny. I like watching movies and shows I like playing games.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Sylvana Samaan

Sylvana Samaan
Cumming, GA

Activity summary

Last seen: 2 days ago
Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome to Sylvana’s World: Where Education, Adventure, and Passion Meet!”

I’m Sylvana Samaan, a dedicated wife, mom, and pre-K lead teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. With a diverse background in technical support, banking, customer service, and scouting, I bring a unique blend of skills and experiences to everything I do. As a foodie, travel junkie, and adventurer, I love exploring new cultures and cuisines. Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, I embrace the beauty of multilingualism in my daily life.

I am now offering babysitting services at my house. With my extensive experience in early childhood education and a warm, nurturing environment, your little ones will be in great hands. Join me on this journey as we explore the wonders of education, travel, and life’s many adventures together!

I’m an experienced pet sitter with a love for all kinds of animals. I have hands-on experience caring for turtles, dogs, cats, and rabbits. Whether your pet needs a playmate, a walk, or just some company while you're away, I'm here to help!

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 9 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 35 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Arabic, and French
    • Email verified

Personal Background: Wife and Mother: Dedicated family-oriented individual, balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Multilingual: Fluent in French, English, and Arabic. Professional Experience: Pre-K Lead Teacher: Six years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in pre-kindergarten. Technical Support: Background in providing technical assistance and customer service. Banker: Experience in the banking sector, handling various financial services. Scout Leader: Leadership role in guiding and mentoring young scouts. Foodie and Travel Junkie: Passionate about exploring new cuisines and traveling to new destinations. Education: Bachelor of Arts in French Tourism Management: Graduated from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Certifications and Training: CPR and First Aid: Certified in providing emergency medical assistance. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certificate Program: Currently enrolled and pursuing certification to enhance skills in behavior analysis and support.

My skills and interests:

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

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Jaasieli Gonzalez
Duluth, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Duluth 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
  • 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:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Jaasieli For Free

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Laney Jackson

Laney Jackson
Loganville, GA

Activity summary

Last seen: 6 days ago
Member since: Oct 2024

Hi I’m Laney!

I would love to help you out!!

Babysitter $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)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Loganville 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am in the 11th grade. I have 3 families I regularly babysit for. 2 of those I have been watching for years now. I have my own dogs that I love and care for.

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

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Constance Goodwin
Lithonia, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2024

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)
  • Up to 9 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Lithonia for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • 62 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Alexis Hendrix

Alexis Hendrix
Lawrenceville, GA

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Welcome message:

Hey y’all im Alexis! I just graduated highschool from George Walton Academy and will be attending Georgia College in the fall to purse my bachelors in elementary education. I absolutely love kids and would love to be able to be your babysitter or nanny over the summer! I have lots of experience with all ages and am really good a tutoring any subject!!

Babysitter, Nanny $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 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

Household duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lawrenceville 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
  • 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

A highly motivated student with a passion for early childhood education, dedicated to attending Georgia College and State University, eager to embark on a journey towards a rewarding career in nurturing young minds.

My skills and interests:

  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Bahati Pamela Kwiravusa
Lawrenceville, GA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Nanny

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Babysitting Pay Rates Snellville, GA, United States (Oct 2024)

Snellville babysitters are paid an average of $15.44 per hour as of October 2024, which is 1.7% higher than the Georgian average of $15.18, and 8.3% lower than the United States average of $16.83. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Snellville:
$12.00 $15.44 $20.00
Georgia:
$8.00 $15.18 $25.00
United States:
$2.00 $16.83 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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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.